Thirtieth Anniversary of the 20th Metro Manila Film Festival: A Throwback

The 20th Metro Manila Film Festival was held from December 25, 1994, to January 3, 1995. 

The event was particularly controversial because no film won the award for Best Picture, the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.

According to Board of Jurors chairman Alejandro Roces, none of the following entries during that edition of the MMFF were deserving of the said awards.

Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko
Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guwapo
Lucas Abelardo
Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na!
Shake, Rattle & Roll V
Wanted: Perfect Father

As we recall the thirtieth edition of this event, let us revisit the details of the six entries:
 

Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko (Tagalog: The Return of Pedro Penduko)

Production Company: Viva Films

MAIN CAST

Janno Gibbs ... Pedro Penduko

Chiquito ... Abraham

Leo Martinez ... Lucifero

Jun Aristorenas ... Kidlat

Arnel Ignacio ... Ricky

Malou De Guzman ... Rosario

Vina Morales ... Anna

Donita Rose ... Bambi

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... J. Erastheo Navoa

Story ... Francisco V. Coching

Screenplay ... J. Erastheo Navoa and Ely Matawaran

Cinematography ... Ben Lobo

Production Design ... Ben Payumo

Editing … Edgardo 'Totoy' Jarlego

Musical Direction    ... Ricky Del Rosario

Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.

NOTES

*** Winner of five major MMFF Awards: Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Visual/Special Effects, Best Make-Up and Best Float.

*** Pedro Penduko is a fictional comic book character created by Francisco V. Coching, a National Artist for Literature. 

*** Janno Gibbs is the third actor to portray the folk hero in film. Efren Reyes Sr. and Ramon Zamora were the first two actors to play the said role. 

*** The poster mentions the appearance of a 'special guest star.' This celebrity was none other than Fernando Poe Jr., who was supported by Janno Gibbs in the 1990 film Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na ang Salop, Part III.

Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guwapo (Tagalog: Corner Boy 2: Son of Handsome Totoy)

Production Company: Moviestars Productions

MAIN CAST

Ian Veneracion ... Guiller

Kimberly Diaz ... Michelle

Ramon Christopher ... Albert

Dick Israel ... Benjie

Bunny Paras ... Bernadette

Bob Soler ... Totoy Guwapo

Max Laurel ... Igay

Dencio Padilla ... Maning

Jimmy Fabregas ... Don Anselmo

Dindo Arroyo ... Albert's Aide

Debraliz ... Marvi

Eric Francisco ... Arman

Mike Magat ... Albert's Aide

Devin Villarama ... Albert's Aide

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Augusto Salvador

Story and Screenplay … Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography ... Rey Lapid

Production Design ... Rolly Bernardo

Editing … Joyce Bernal and Danny Gloria

Musical Direction ... Jimmy Fabregas

Executive Producer ... Victor Villegas

NOTE

*** Winner of three major MMFF Awards: Best Actress (Kimberly Diaz), Best Supporting Actor (Dick Israel) and Best Musical Scoring (Jimmy Fabregas).  

*** This is the sequel to the Totoy Guwapo: Alyas Kanto Boy, a 1992 film directed by Toto Natividad and starring Ace Vergel in the title role.

*** Bembol Roco starred in Kanto Boy and Totoy Guwapo: Police Informer in 1980 and 1981, respectively.

Lucas Abelardo

Production Company: Levin Films

MAIN CAST

Roi Vinzon ... Lucas Abelardo

Karen Timbol ... Cenda

Bembol Roco ... Chief

Dante Rivero ... Mayor

Bob Soler ... Governor

Teresa Loyzaga ... Lucas's Wife

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas

Cinematography ... Ver Dauz

Production Design ... Sonny Valencia

Editing … Renato De Leon

Musical Direction ... Rey Magtoto

Executive Producer ... Jose D. Ignacio

NOTES

*** Winner of five major MMFF Awards: Best Actor (Roi Vinzon), Best Supporting Actress (Karen Timbol), Best Story (Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas), Best Sound Recording and Best Original Music.

*** Second movie collaboration between actor Roi Vinzon and director Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas after Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis, which was also released in 1994.

Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na!

Production Companies: OctoArts Films

 

MAIN CAST

Anjo Yllana ... John

Patrick Guzman ... George

Michael V. ... Ringo

Ogie Alcasid ... Paul

Sunshine Cruz ... Mia

Lailani Navarro ... Lani

Aileen Angeles ... Dulce

Jennifer Mendoza ... Maria

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Tony Y. Reyes

Cinematography ... Rey De Leon

Production Design ... Buboy Tan

Editing … Eduardo Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer ... Orly R. Ilacad

NOTES

*** The second movie featuring Anjo Yllana, Michael V., Lailani Navarro and Aileen Angeles released in a month.

*** Patrick Guzman replaces Francis Magalona in this sequel to 1993's Mama's Boys: Mga Praning-Ning.

Shake, Rattle & Roll V

Production Company: Regal Films

MAIN CAST

Ruffa Gutierrez ... Laurie (segment Episode I: Maligno)

Sheryl Cruz ... Gina (segment Episode II: Anino)

Manilyn Reynes ... Lizbeth (segment Episode III: Impakto)

Monsour Del Rosario ... Victor (segment Episode I: Maligno)

Jaclyn Jose ... Mowie (segment Episode II: Anino)

Chuck Perez ... Andres (segment Episode III: Impakto)

Tom Taus Jr. ... Charlie (segment Episode III: Impakto)

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Don Escudero (segment Episode I: Maligno), Jose Javier Reyes (segment Episode II: Anino) and Manny Castañeda (segment Episode III: Impakto)

Story and Screenplay ... Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography ... Jun Pereira

Production Design ... Sammy Aranzamendez, Benjie De Guzman, and Edel Templonuevo

Editing … Danny Gloria

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde

NOTES

*** Winner of one major MMFF Awards: Best Child Performer (Tom Taus Jr.).

*** Maligno and impakto are Tagalog words generally used to refer to evil spirits and creatures. Anino means shadow.

Wanted: Perfect Father 

Production Company: Star Cinema

MAIN CAST

Dolphy ... Roy

Edu Manzano ... Eddie Ma. Niyak

Babalu ... Bobby

Dawn Zulueta ... Lily

Jeffrey Quizon ... Jeffrey

Rochelle Barrameda ... Lynn

Sarah Jane Abad ... Mica

Tom Taus Jr. ... Timmy

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Efren 'Loging' Jarlego

Screenplay ... Loida Viriña

Cinematography ... Oscar Quirejero

Production Design ... Randy Gamier

Editing … Edgardo 'Boy' Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario

Executive Producers ... Charo Santos-Concio

NOTES

*** This movie marks Dolphy's second MMFF entry in the 1990s. The other entries are Espadang Patpat (Tagalog: Stick Sword) in 1990, Father and Son in 1995 and Aringkingking in 1996.

*** Sarah Jane Abad won the Best Child Performer award in the previous year's MMFF.

Movies That Mark 30th Year in December 2024

At least six Filipino movies were released in theaters in December 1994, right before the 20th Metro Manila Film Festival. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television. An upcoming post is about the six entries to the 20th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Syempre, Ikaw Lang: Ang Syota Kong Imported 
Oo Na, Sige Na: Matigil Ka Na Lang!
Machete II
Paano Na Sa Mundo ni Janet?
Boy Timbog
Silang Matatapang: Walang Atras Sa Laban!

Details of each mentioned title follow.

Syempre, Ikaw Lang: Ang Syota Kong Imported (Tagalog: Of Course, Just You: My Imported Girlfriend)

Original Release Date: December 07, 1994

Production Company: OctoArts Films

MAIN CAST

Anjo Yllana ... Pepito

Michelle Van Eimeren ... Soraya

Michael V. ... Kevin

Lailani Navarro ... Nanette

Aileen Angeles ... Gretchen

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Mike Relon Makiling

Cinematography ... Ben Lobo

Production Design ... Raymond Bajarias

Editing    ...    Rudy Tabotabo

Musical Direction    ...    Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer ... Orly Ilacad

NOTES

*** Anjo Yllana plays the role of a bellboy named Pepito. A sitcom titled Pepito Manaloto, topbilled by Michael V., made its TV more than 15 years later.
*** The only one of four movies starring Michelle Van Eimeren that does not include Ogie Alcasid in the main cast.  

Oo Na, Sige Na: Matigil Ka Na Lang! (Tagalog: Okay, It's Fine: So You Will Just Stop!)

Original Release Date: December 07, 1994

Production Company: Viva Films

MAIN CAST

Robin Padilla ... Bonggoy

Ana Roces ... Shirley

Tonton Gutierrez ... Ernie

Eddie Rodriguez ... Don Perfecto

Amado Cortez ... Uncle of Bonggoy

Niño Muhlach ... Jimbo

Amy Perez ... Nina Bermudez

Roi Vinzon ... Lt. Ramirez

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Ricardo 'Bebong' Osorio

Story and Screenplay … Maning Borlaza

Cinematography ... Joe Batac

Production Design ... Judy Lou De Pio

Editing … Rene Tala

Musical Direction ... Armando Ferrer

Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario

NOTE

*** The other 1994 movie in which Robin Padilla and Ana Roces collaborated.

Machete II

Original Release Date: December 14, 1994

Production Company: Seiko Films

MAIN CAST

Gardo Versoza ... David

Rosanna Roces ... Margarita

Snooky Serna ... Lai

Abby Viduya ... [information to be provided upon availability]

Harvey Gomez ... [information to be provided upon availability]

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Mauro Gia Samonte

Cinematography ... Joe Batac

Production Design ... Raymond Bajarias

Editing … Ferren Salumbides

Musical Direction ... Benny Medina

Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan

NOTES

*** Blurb on Newspaper Advertisement: "At Long Last, MACHETE II will be shown. NO HUSTLE! NO BAN! NO CUTS! See this Film in its Beautiful Entirety. The Film Contains Nudity and Some Delicate Scenes Suitable for Adults Only. 
*** Warning: PARENTS ARE ADVISED NOT TO LET THEIR MINOR CHILDREN VIEW THIS FILM WHICH WAS APPROVED WITHOUT CUTS BY MTRCB."

Paano Na sa Mundo ni Janet? (Tagalog: How Would It Be in Janet's World?)

Original Release Date: December 14, 1994

Production Company: Good Harvest Productions

 

MAIN CAST

Sheryl Cruz ... Janet

Christopher De Leon ... Gaston

Alma Moreno … Gilda

Zoren Legaspi … [information to be provided upon availability]

Aiza Seguerra ... Jing-Jing 

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Jose N. Carreon

Cinematography ... Felizardo Bailen

Production Design ... Boyet Ocampo

Editing … Rogelio Salvador

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer ... Joey Gosiengfiao

Boy Timbog

Original Release Date: December 15, 1994

Production Company: Pioneer Films

MAIN CAST

Reb Belleza ... Boy Timbog

Tony Ferrer ... [information to be provided upon availability]

Mutya Crisostomo ... [information to be provided upon availability]

Jobelle Salvador ... [information to be provided upon availability]

Jorge Estregan ... [information to be provided upon availability]

Rex Lapid ... [information to be provided upon availability]

Philip Gamboa ... [information to be provided upon availability]

Conrad Poe     ... [information to be provided upon availability]

SELECTED CREW

Direction     ... Esmeraldo 'Bing' Santos

Story and Screenplay ... Radosa

Cinematography ... Romulo Araojo

Production Design ... [information to be provided upon availability]

Editing … Samuel Domondon

Musical Direction    ...    Joey Elvinia

Executive Producer ... Wilson Yuloque

NOTES

*** Timbog is a Tagalog slang term that means arrested, captured or caught.

*** Cast members Tony Ferrer and Mutya Crisostomo are father and daughter in real life.

Silang Matatapang: Walang Atras Sa Laban! (Tagalog:  They Who Are All Brave: No Retreat in Fighting)

Original Release Date: December 17, 1994

Production Companies: ATB-4 Films International

MAIN CAST

Raymond Bagatsing … [information to be provided upon availability]

Shirley Fuentes … [information to be provided upon availability]

Carol Dauden … [information to be provided upon availability]

Lanirose Oteyza … [information to be provided upon availability]

Jennifer Dimla … [information to be provided upon availability]

Cheryl Gorospe … [information to be provided upon availability]

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ... Robert Talvy

Story and Screenplay ... Jerry O. Tirazona

Cinematography ... Felizardo Anastacio

Production Design ... Ver Lang

Editing … Nap Montebon

Musical Direction ... Demet Velasquez

Executive Producers ... Erlinda T. Burayag, Anna Theresa and Leona S. Tolentino

NOTE

*** Aside from the 1992 film Turing Gesmundo: Kapitan Langgam (Tagalog: Captain Ant), this is the other known directorial effort by character actor Robert Talby.

Movies That Mark 30th Year in November 2024

At least 12 Filipino movies were released in theaters in November 1994. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.

Iyo ang Hongkong, Akin ang Manila!
Ikaw Lamang, Wala ng Iba
Anghel Na Walang Langit
Lipa "Arandia" Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
Pards
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis
Ika-11 Utos: Mahalin Mo Asawa Mo
Ka Hector
Koronang Itim
Hindi Magbabago
Epimaco Velasco, NBI: The True Story
Vampira

Details of each mentioned title follow.

Iyo ang Hongkong, Akin ang Manila! (Tagalog: Hongkong Is Yours, Manila Is Mine!)

Original Release Date: November 02, 1994

Production Company: Seiko Films

MAIN CAST

Jestoni Alarcon ... Rey

Cynthia Luster ... Yvonne 

Karla Estrada ... Rita

Dick Israel ... Franco

Jimmy Ko ... Jimmy

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Philip Ko and Sonny Saret

Story and Screenplay …    Philip Ko and Louie Kee

Cinematography ... Eduardo 'Baby' Cabrales

Production Design ... Lito Estacio and Max Paglinawan

Editing … Francisco J. Vinarao

Musical Direction    ...    Rey Magtoto

Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan and Philip Ko

Ikaw Lamang, Wala ng Iba (Tagalog: Only You, No One Else!)

Original Release Date: November 02, 1994

Production Companies: Megavision Films and Santiago Bros. Productions

MAIN CAST

Raymart Santiago    ...    Gammy

Gretchen Barretto ... Debrah

John Estrada    ...    Val

Marco Polo Garcia ... Alfon

Liza Lorena    ...    Debrah's Mother

Ramil Rodriguez ... Don Anselmo

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ... Pablo Santiago

Story and Screenplay …    Pablo S. Gomez

Cinematography ... Alfonso Alvarez

Production Design ... Lito Estacio and Max Paglinawan

Editing … Rene Tala

Musical Direction    ... Jessie Q. Lasaten

Executive Producer ... Randy Gerard L. Santiago

NOTE

*** One of Bayani Agbayani's first movie appearances.

Anghel na Walang Langit (Tagalog: Angel Without a Heaven)

Original Release Date: November 02, 1994

Production Company: Viva Films

MAIN CAST

Vina Morales ... Angela Pelayo / Anita Cornejo

Ariel Rivera ... Bobby Rosales

Albert Martinez ... Mike Dalmatio

Gary Estrada     ... Fred Bernabe

Bing Loyzaga     ... Flor Cornejo

Marjorie Barretto     ... Mimi

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Joel Lamangan

Story    …     Pablo S. Gomez

Screenplay    …     RJ Nuevas

Cinematography    ... Romy Vitug

Production Design    ...    Manny Morfe

Editing … Jess Navarro

Musical Direction    ... Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.

Lipa "Arandia" Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil

Original Release Date: November 09, 1994

Production Companies: Viva Films and Golden Lions Films

 

MAIN CAST

Vilma Santos ... Helen Arandia

Joel Torre ... Ronald Arandia

Charina Scott ... Geleen Arandia

Angelica Panganiban ... Chelsea Arandia

John Regala ... Gener

Robert Arevalo ... Florencio

Perla Bautista ... Crispina

Philip Gamboa ... Cesar

Liezl Martinez ... Cindy

Ronnie Lazaro ... Kikoy

Mia Gutierrez ... Agnes

Ana Rivera ... Ana

Soraya ... Ayang

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Carlo J. Caparas

Cinematography ... Ernesto 'Boy' Dominguez

Production Design ... Gabby Francisco

Editing … Abelardo 'Dho' Hulleza

Musical Direction ... Demet O. Velasquez

Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr., Carlo J. Caparas, and Donna Villa

NOTES

*** Ralph Recto, the real-life husband of Vilma Santos, has a guest appearance. At the time of the movie's release, Recto was serving as representative of the fourth congressional district of Batangas.

*** Ruben Umali, the mayor of Lipa City at the time, also makes an appearance in the movie as himself. In 1998, Vilma Santos was elected to the same local government post. She was reelected in 2001 and 2004.

*** Tagline: "Their blood and screams would break your hearts and pierce your sols ... but witness how their love conquer death ... and outlast even eternity!"

Pards (Tagalog: Buddy)

Original Release Date: November 09, 1994

Production Company: Sunlight Films

MAIN CAST

Ronald Gan ... Jake

John Regala ... Andy

Andy Poe ... Sgt. Villamar

Ramon Christopher ... Tim

Berting Labra ... Gordon

Sheila Ysrael ... Toni

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Roland S. Ledesma

Screenplay ... Eddie Joson

Cinematography ... Rudy Quijano

Production Design ... Mamerto Valerio

Editing … Ruben Pantua

Musical Direction ... Egay Monsalve

Executive Producer ... Estela Olay Ledesma

NOTE

*** First known movie collaboration between John Regala and Ronald Gan.

Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis (Tagalog:  There's No Tough Cop to a Clever Wife)

Original Release Date: November 16, 1994

Production Companies: Moviestars, Mahogany Pictures, and RRJ Films

MAIN CAST

Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. ... Capt. Bartolome Reynaldo

Lani Mercado ... Gloria

Plinky Recto ... Mildred

Jimmy Santos ... Lt. Billy Rosales

Tessie Tomas ... Tiya Lucing

Rod Navarro ... Don Pedro

King Gutierrez ... Lt. Jack Godinez

SELECTED CREW

Direction     ... Danilo P. Cabreira

Story and Screenplay ... Jojo M. Lapus and Nerdie Cruz

Cinematography ... Danny Bustos

Production Design ... Arthur Santamaria

Editing … Pepe Marcos

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer ... Victor Villegas and Jose Mari M. Bautista

NOTE

*** This movie is the basis of a television police procedural comedy drama series produced and broadcast by GMA Network in 2023.

Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo (Tagalog:  Eleventh Commandment: Love Thy Wife)

Original Release Date: November 16, 1994

Production Companies: Regal Films and Star Cinema

MAIN CAST

Aiko Melendez ... Solidad

Maricel Laxa ... Sylvia

Zsa Zsa Padilla ... Susan

Gabby Concepcion ... Roy

Edu Manzano ... Tony

Sarah Jane Abad ... Lorie

Barbara Perez ... Thelma

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Story and Screenplay ... Jose 'Butch' Dalisay

Cinematography ... Charlie Peralta

Production Design ... Jun Silva and Robert Domingo

Editing … George Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde and Charo Santos-Concio

NOTES

*** This movie brings together Aiko Melendez, Gabby Concepcion and Edu Manzano a few months after the controversial awards night of the 1994 Manila Film Festival.

*** The titular line was delivered by a priest (portrayed by Tony Mabesa) during a homily scene.

Ka Hector (Tagalog:  Comrade Hector)

Original Release Date: November 23, 1994

Production Companies: Seiko Films

MAIN CAST

Phillip Salvador ... Ka Hector / Che / Poldo

Dina Bonnevie ... Ka Hasmin / Teresa

Gardo Versoza ... Ka Nardo

Efren Reyes Jr. ... Col. Jess Faraon

Ricky Davao ... Ka Rogel

Willie Revillame ... Ka Andy

Jobelle Salvador ... Rio

Jessie Delgado ... Ka Jess

Glenda Garcia ... Ella

Roldan Aquino ... Delos Santos

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Toto Natividad

Story ... Teresa Mabilangan, Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography ... Baltazar Dauz

Production Design ... Rollie Bernardo and Noel Luna

Editing … Renato De Leon

Musical Direction    ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan

NOTES

*** The biographical film follows the life of Leopoldo Mabilangan, the head of the Banahaw Command of the New People's Army. Mabilangan assumed the nom de guerre Ka Hector in honor of a child who died in a crossfire between the NPA and government soldiers. The Tagalog honorific Ka is used as a sign of respect for older people in the society. It is derived from the Kaka, which is used for addressing the oldest child in the family.

*** Jose De Venecia and Marcial Punzalan Jr. are the then-incumbent congressional representatives who appear as themselves in this movie. De Venecia was the House Speaker from 1992 to 1998 and from 2001 to 2008. Punzalan served as the representative of the second congressional district of Quezon from 1998 to 2001.

Koronang Itim (Tagalog:  Black Crown)

Original Release Date: November 23, 1994

Production Company: Prime Pictures

MAIN CAST

Snooky Serna ... Adana De Guia

Sharmaine Arnaiz ... Eva Cristobal

Patrick Guzman ... Daniel Velez

Tirso Cruz III ... Direk Gino

Gloria Diaz ... Minda Montero

Caridad Sanchez ... Aday

Ai-Ai Delas Alas ... Digna Sanchez

Teresa Loyzaga ... Crystal Romero

Emilio Garcia ... Brando Imperial

SELECTED CREW

Direction     ... Jose Mari Avellana

Screenplay ... Floy Quintos

Cinematography ... Joe Batac Jr., Gener Buenaseda, and Loreto Isleta

Production Design ... Sammy Esquillon

Editing … Ike Jarlego Jr. and Marya Ignacio

Musical Direction ... Archie Castillo

Executive Producer ... Leo Dominguez

NOTES

*** Snooky Serna is the star of the 1986 film Blusang Itim (Tagalog: Black Blouse). She is part of the cast of the 2019 film Black Lipstick.

Hindi Magbabago (Tagalog:  Will Never Change)

Original Release Date: November 23, 1994

Production Company: Regal Films

MAIN CAST

Carmina Villaroel ... Lisa

Rustom Padilla ... Dennis

Maricel Laxa ... Manjo

John Estrada ... Chubby

Aljon Jimenez ... Dindo

Jennifer Mendoza ... Karen

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Don Escudero

Story and Screenplay ... Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography ... Marissa Floirendo

Production Design ... Sammy Aranzamendez

Editing … George Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde

NOTE

*** In the same year this movie was released, Rustom Padilla and Carmina Villarroel got married. In 2002, their marriage was annulled.

Epimaco Velasco: NBI: The True Story

Original Release Date: November 30, 1994

Production Companies: Viva Films and FLT Films

MAIN CAST

Fernando Poe Jr. ... Atty. Epimaco Velasco

Charlene Gonzales ... Mrs. Yolly Velasco

Jackie Aquino ... Beth

Tirso Cruz III ... Mr. Cui

Jess Lapid Jr. ... Jess Lapid

Bob Soler ... Director Alfredo Lim

Zandro Zamora ... Billy

Roy Alvarez ... Putik

Romy Diaz ... Stepfather

Dexter Doria ... Maming

SELECTED CREW

Direction and Editing ... Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Story and Research ... Maria Luisa 'Baby' Nebrida

Screenplay … Jose N. Carreon

Cinematography ... Ver Reyes

Production Design ... Doni Gonzales

Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr., Atty. Eduardo B. Flaminiano and Rose Luanzon Flaminiano

NOTE

*** Epimaco A. Velasco was the director of the National Bureau of Investigation from 1992 to 1995. After being elected in 1995 as the governor of Cavite, Velasco served as the provincial chief executive until 1998. He had a brief stint as the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government in 1998.

Vampira

Original Release Date: November 30, 1994

Production Company: Regal Films

MAIN CAST

Maricel Soriano ... Paz / Cara

Christopher De Leon ... Arman

Jayvee Gayoso ... Miguel

Nida Blanca ... Nena

Patricia Ann Roque ... Len-Len

Caridad Sanchez ... Ima

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Joey Romero

Story ... Don Escudero

Screenplay ... Wali Ching

Cinematography ... Charlie Peralta

Production Design ... Benjie De Guzman

Editing … Danny Gloria

Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde

NOTE

*** As of November 2024, this movie is the only collaboration between actress Maricel Soriano and director Joey Romero.