At least 12 Filipino movies were released in theaters in June 1995. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.
Sarah … Ang Munting Prinsesa
The Flor Contemplacion Story
Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin
Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim
Sambahin Mo ang Katawan Ko
Gising Na … Ang Higanteng Natutulog!
Paano ang Kahapon … Kung Wala na ang Ngayon
The Grepor "Butch" Belgica Story
Home Sic Home
Sa 'Yo Lamang
Tapusin na Natin ang Laban: Pulis Probinsya 2
Karanasan: The Claudia Zobel Story
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Sarah … Ang Munting Prinsesa (Tagalog: Sarah ... The Little Princess)
Original Release Date: June 07, 1995
Production Company: Star Cinema
MAIN CAST
Camille Prats ... Sarah Crewe / Princess Sarah
Mat Ranillo III ... Capt. Crewe
Jean Garcia ... Ms. Minchin
Rio Locsin ... Ms. Amelia
Paula Peralejo ... Gertrude
Kathleen Go Quieng ... Ermengarde
Angelica Panganiban ... Becky
Ani Pearl Alonso ... Lottie
Sara Polverini ... Jessie
Angelica Pedersen ... Lavinia
Romeo Rivera ... Mr. Crisford
Romy Romulo ... Ram Dass
Tony Carreon ... Señor Francisco
Ramon Recto ... Mr. Barrow
Jaime Fabregas ... James
Mhalouh Crisologo ... Ms. Mollie
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Story ... Romy V. Suzara
Screenplay ... Shaira Mella Salvador
Cinematography ... Ely Cruz
Production Design ... Manny Morfe
Editing ... Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers ... Lily Y. Monteverde and Charo Santos-Concio
NOTES:
*** Based on the 1985 Japanese anime series Princess Sara, which was adapted from the 1905 children's novel A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
*** Actress-singer Sarah Geronimo debuted in the movie, playing the role of one of Sarah Crewe's classmates.
The Flor Contemplacion Story
Original Release Date: June 07, 1995
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Nora Aunor ... Flor Contemplacion
Vina Morales ... Russel Contemplacion
Ian De Leon ... Sandrex Contemplacion
Amy Austria ... Delia Maga
Rita Avila ... Evangeline Porales
Anthony Cortez ... Husband of Russel
Julio Diaz ... Efren Contemplacion
Charito Solis ... Lydia Montilla
Kristine Garcia ... Balmonte
Jaclyn Jose ... Ellen
Tony Mabesa ... D.F.A. Official
Ara Mina ... Evelyn (wife of Sandrex)
Alan Paule ... Gilbert
Jim Pebanco ... Poe Gratela - Migrante
Liza Magtoto ... Liza Maza - Gabriela
Lora Luna ... Cherry Padilla - Gabriela
Ronaldo Valdez ... Atty. Capulong
Frank Rivera ... Allan Tolosa
Rolando Tinio ... Father of Efren
Caridad Sanchez ... Mother of Efren
Gloria Sevilla ... Mother of Flor
Ray Ventura ... Dan Vizmanos
Ali Sotto ... Alicia Valdez
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Joel Lamangan
Story ... Efren Contemplacion
Screenplay ... Ricky Lee and Bonifacio Ilagan
Cinematography ... Romeo Vitug
Production Design ... Manny Morfe
Editing ... Joyce Bernal
Musical Direction ... Vehnee Saturno
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** The film tells the story of Flor Contemplacion, a Filipina domestic helper who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly murdering Delia Maga and her ward. A movie about Delia Maga was released about two months earlier.
*** Cast member Vina Morales played the title role in thr 1997 film The Sarah Balabagan Story. Balabagan is a former migrant worker who was sentenced to death in the United Arab Emirates for killing her employer who was attempting to rape her. The employer's family eventually agreed to drop their execution demand in exchange for blood money.
Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin (Tagalog: You Took Everything from Me)
Original Release Date: June 07, 1995
Production Company: Reyna Films
MAIN CAST
Maricel Soriano ... Jacinta
Snooky Serna ... Clarita
Eric Quizon ... Joey
Tirso Cruz III ... Peping
Armida Siguion-Reyna ... Almeda
Robert Arevalo ... Arcadio
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Carlos Siguion-Reyna
Story ... Oscar Miranda, Bibeth Orteza, and Carlos Siguion-Reyna
Screenplay ... Bibeth Orteza
Cinematography ... Nap Jamir and Romeo Vitug
Production Design ... Joey Luna
Editing ... Jesus Navarro
Musical Direction ... Ryan Cayabyab
Executive Producer ... Armida Siguion-Reyna
NOTE:
*** Released in international markets as Harvest Home.
Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim (Tagalog: Blade in Darkness)
Original Release Date: June 14, 1995
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Monsour Del Rosario ... Romano Sagrado
Edu Manzano ... Col. Zaragosa
Alma Concepcion ... Theresa
John Estrada ... Dante
Jasmine Reyes ... Tanya
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Rogelio 'Eyo' Salvador
Story and Screenplay ... Vic Davao and Henry Nadong
Cinematography ... Eduardo 'Baby' Cabrales
Production Design ... Vic Dabao
Editing ... Philip Ko and Rogelio Salvador
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde
NOTE:
*** Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim marks the film debut of Jasmine Reyes, who was crowned as Mutya ng Pilipinas - Asia Pacific in 1994.
Sambahin Mo ang Katawan Ko (Tagalog: Worship My Body)
Original Release Date: June 14, 1995
Production Company: Mahogany Pictures
MAIN CAST
Stella Ruiz ... Magie
Tonton Gutierrez ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Emilio Garcia ... Elmo
Janet Diaz ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Lito Legaspi ... [information to be provided upon availability]
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Francis 'Jun' Posadas
Screenplay ... Francis 'Jun' Posadas and Salvador Royales
Cinematography ... Ver Dauz
Production Design ... Sonny Maculada
Editing ... Ferren Salumbides
Musical Direction ... Rey Magtoto
Executive Producer ... Victor Villegas
NOTE:
*** TAGLINE: Anatomy is destiny.
Gising Na ... Ang Higanteng Natutulog! (Tagalog: It Has Awaken ... The Sleeping Giant!)
Original Release Date: June 21, 1995 (Official Entry to the Manila Film Festival)
Production Company: ATB-4 Films
MAIN CAST
Andy Poe ... SPO4 Delfin Guerrero
Romy Diaz ... Mulong
Bob Soler ... Mayor Antonio Sales
Star ... Kaibigan
Glenda Garcia ... Laura
Berting Labra ... Teban
Rhey Roldan ... Mayor Sales' Aide
Ernie David ... Mayor Sales' Aide
Erwin Montes ... Delfin's Brother
Nonong Talbo ... Cong. Abad
Banjo Romero ... Cong. Abad's Son
Christian San Agustin ... Delfin's Son
Lovely Mansueto ... Delfin's Daughter
Danny Riel ... Johnny
Vic Varrion ... Maj. Martin
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Arturo San Agustin
Screenplay ... Senen Dimaguila Jr. and Joe Ranay
Story ... Siegfried Allan Diaz and Arturo San Agustin
Cinematography ... Ricardo Remias
Production Design ... Ver Lang
Editing ... Jess Aning and Tony Sy
Musical Direction ... Edwin Ortega
Executive Producer ... ATB-4
NOTES:
*** Gising Na ... Ang Higanteng Natutulog! is the final movie of Andy Poe (real name: Fernando Kelley Poe Jr.), who died of heart attack about a month before the movie's release. Andy's brother, Ronald Allan (screen name: Fernando Poe Jr.), dubbed portions of the film during post-production.
*** Rudy Fernandez and Lito Lapid make guest appearances as Capt. Ortega and Lt. Escobar, respectively. They played these characters in movies that were released in February 1995.
At the time of the production of Gising Na ... Ang Higanteng Natutulog!, Lapid was busy in his gubernatorial campaign in the province of Pampanga. About 25 members of his security team also appeared in the movie.
*** Won the Lingap ng Maynila Award at the 1995 Manila Film Festival
Paano ang Kahapon … Kung Wala Na ang Ngayon (Tagalog: How About Yesterday ... If There Is No Today Anymore)
Original Release Date: June 21, 1995 (Official Entry to the Manila Film Festival)
Production Company: 2001 Cinema Arts
MAIN CAST
Cristina Gonzales ... Delza
Mark Gil ... Raffy
Timmy Cruz ... Elaine
Jacklyn Jose ... Dada
Ronaldo Valdez ... Paolo
Juan Rodrigo ... Jaego
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Danny L. Zialcita
Cinematography ... Marcos Rasca Jr.
Production Design ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Editing ... Nonoy Santillan
Musical Direction ... George Canseco
Executive Producer ... Marie Elizabeth Zialcita
NOTES:
*** After the release of Itanong Mo sa Buwan (Tagalog: Ask the Moon) in 1988, Paano ang Kahapon … Kung Wala Na ang Ngayon is the first movie in which Jaclyn Jose and Mark Gil worked together.
*** TAGLINE: Once a promise ... now the fulfillment
*** The titular theme song was composed by George Canseco and performed by Basil Valdez.
The Grepor 'Butch' Belgica Story
Original Release Date: June 21, 1995 (Official Entry to the Manila Film Festival)
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Joko Diaz ... Butch Belgica
Ronaldo Valdez ... Papa Belgica
Boots Anson-Roa ... Mama Belgica
Albert Martinez ... Ruben
Dara Mina ... Beb
Cristina Gonzales ... Lindy
Isabel Granada ... Carolyn
Vina Morales ... Meth
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Toto Natividad
Story ... Butch Belgica
Screenplay ... Butch Belgica and Ferdinand Galang
Cinematography ... Ricardo 'Carding' Herrera
Production Design ... Alex Ochoa
Editing ... Toto Natividad and Joyce Bernal
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** The story is based on the experiences of Grepor 'Butch' Belgica as a reformed juvenile delinquent. About a week after the release of this movie, Grepor 'Butch' Belgica was sworn in as member of the Manila City Council from the sixth district.
*** The Grepor 'Butch' Belgica Story took about ten years to develop, with Rudy Fernandez as Belgica's original choice to portray him. He then opted for former child actor Joko Diaz, who was launched in this movie.
Home Sic Home
Original Release Date: June 21, 1995 (Official Entry to the Manila Film Festival)
Production Company: Star Cinema
MAIN CAST
Dolphy ... Berto
Dina Bonnevie ... Melanie
Babalu ... Robin
Eric Quizon ... Jun
Panchito ... Pancho
Maila Gumila ... Luisa
Carl Angelo Legaspi ... Boy
Jay Kevin ... Robbie
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Efren 'Loging' Jarlego
Story and Screenplay ... Loida Viriña
Cinematography ... Oscar Querijero
Production Design ... Randy Gamier
Editing ... Eduardo 'Boy' Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producers ... Lily Monteverde and Charo Santos-Concio
NOTES:
*** Home Sic Home is the second film in about six months in which Dolphy and Babalu acted together. The other one is Wanted: Perfect Father, an entry to the 1994 Metro Manila Film Festival.
*** The movie won the following awards at the 1995 Manila Film Festival: Best Director (Efren Jarlego), Best Supporting Actor (Babalu), Best Child Performer (Carl Angelo Legaspi), Best Cinematography (Oscar Querijero), and Best Sound Recording (Ramon Reyes).
*** Babalu won the Best Supporting Actor award about a week before his fifty-third birthday. He was born on June 29, 1942.
Sa 'Yo Lamang (Tagalog: Only Yours)
Original Release Date: June 21, 1995 (Official Entry to the Manila Film Festival)
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Richard Gomez ... Andrew
Aiko Melendez ... Louella
Liza Lorena ... Aurora
Melissa Mendez ... Doris
John Arcilla ... Hector
Cita Astals ... Becky
Susan Africa ... Mylene
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Maryo J. de los Reyes
Story and Screenplay ... Jake Tordesillas
Cinematography ... Charlie S. Peralta
Production Design ... Benjie De Guzman
Editing ... George Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Jimmy Fabregas
Executive Producers ... Lily Monteverde
NOTES:
*** Sa 'Yo Lamang won the following awards at the 1995 Manila Film Festival: Best Picture, Best Actress (Aiko Melendez), Best Actor (Richard Gomez), Best Supporting Actress (Liza Lorena), Best Musical Score (Jimmy Fabregas), Best Theme Song, Best Screenplay, Best Original Story, Best Production Design, Best Visual Effects, and Best Make Up.
Aiko Melendez was also the eventual winner of the Best Actress award at the controversial 1994 Manila Film Festival.
*** In the previous edition of the annual Manila Film Festival, Aiko Melendez and Richard Gomez also worked together in the same entry, Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie.
Tapusin na Natin ang Laban: Pulis Probinsya 2 (Tagalog: Let Us Finish the Fight: Provincial Police 2)
Original Release Date: June 28, 1995
Production Companies: Regal Films and PS Films
MAIN CAST
Phillip Salvador ... Pat. Omar Abdullah
Sheryl Cruz ... Estella Tiongco
Eddie Gutierrez ... Cong. Ampil
Julio Diaz ... Maj. Razon
Al Tantay ... Joram
Willie Revillame ... Malik
Roldan Aquino ... Cong. Dimasupil
Jessie Delgado ... Isacar
Atoy Co ... Lt. Medrano
Brando Legaspi ... Nazur
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Augusto Salvador
Story and Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Baltazar Dauz and Roger Estrada
Production Design ... Tito B. Macatuggal
Editing ... Renato De Leon
Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde
NOTE:
*** This movie is a sequel to Pat. Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsiya, which was released in 1992.
Original Release Date: June 28, 1995
Production Companies: Venus Films and Libran Motion Pictures
MAIN CAST
Sabrina M. ... Thelma Maloloy-on / Joy / Claudia Zobel
Emilio Garcia ... Jay
Ronaldo Valdez ... Uncle Arman
Rey 'PJ' Abellana ... Beth's Boyfriend
Conrad Poe ... Direk
Don Umali ... Lando
Patrick Dela Rosa ... Patrick
Lovely Rivero ... Self / Beth
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Mike Relon Makiling
Cinematography ... Ben Lobo and Sergio Lobo
Production Design ... Neal 'Buboy' Tan
Editing ... Rudy Tabo Tabo
Musical Direction ... Boy Alcaide
Executive Producer ... [information to be provided upon availability]
NOTES:
*** The prologue mentions the titles of Claudia Zobel's movies: "She was a "Shame" in her first movie because she was "Uhaw Sa Pag-ibig!" She became a "Magdalena sa Magdamag!" Is she a "Sinner or Saint?" Hers was a "Kapit sa Patalim" kind of life."
*** Patrick Dela Rosa plays a fictional version of himself in this movie. He co-starred with Claudia Zobel in Shame, Uhaw Sa Pag-ibig, and Sinner or Saint. All three were released in 1984.
*** Dexter Doria plays the role of the movie producer who gave Claudia Zobel her big break. She is also part of the cast of Shame, Claudia Zobel's launching movie.
*** Alicia Alonzo plays the role of Claudia Zobel's mother in this movie. She portrays the mother of Claudia Zobel's character in Shame.
