Si Ayala at si Zobel
Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iiwan
The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo
Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba?
Separada
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
Ging, Gang, Gooly Giddiyap: I Love You, Daddy
Batang Lansangan
Talahib at Rosas
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Original Release Date: October 05, 1994
Production Company: OctoArts Films
MAIN CAST
Anjo Yllana ... Ayala
Ogie Alcasid ... Zobel
Babalu ... Soriano
Janet Arnaiz ... Jannet
Jennifer Mendoza ... Jenny
Kier Legaspi ... Carlo
Michael V. ... Keempee
Nova Villa ... Lilit Chunin
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Junn P. Cabreira
Screenplay ... Mike Tan
Cinematography ... Rudy Dino
Production Design ... Rolly Bernardo
Editing ... Segundo Ramos
Musical Direction ... Sunny Ilacad
Executive Producer ... Orly R. Ilacad
NOTES:
*** The title characters are apparently inspired by Zobel de Ayala, the surname of one of the wealthiest families in the country. According to Forbes, Jaime Zobel de Ayala and his family are ranked eighth in the Philippines' 50 Richest. This aspect of the movie foreshadows a rags-to-riches plot.
Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iiwan (Tagalog: No Trace Will Be Left)
Original Release Date: October 05, 1994
Production Company: First Films
MAIN CAST
Ian Veneracion ... Pedrito Mangsakay
Andy Poe ... Capt. Briones
Cristina Gonzales ... Charing
Beth Tamayo ... Jennifer
Karen Timbol ... Torres
Dick Israel ... Sarmiento
Subas Herrero ... Jose
Perla Bautista ... Caridad
Michael Alano ... Santos
Mikee Villanueva ... Nurse
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Francis 'Jun' Posadas
Story and Screenplay ... Erwin T. Lanado
Cinematography ... Rosendo Buenaseda
Production Design ... Nesty Ramirez
Editing ... Rogelio Salvador
Musical Direction ... Marita Manuel
Executive Producer ... Eddie Chua and Roy Chua
The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo (Tagalog: Hoping for Your Forgiveness)
Original Release Date: October 05, 1994
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Gelli De Belen ... Sarah Jane
Richard Gomez ... Bong
Jomari Yllana ... Francis
Karla Estrada ... Armie
Melissa Mendez ... Lisa
Ogie Diaz ... Don
Monti Tirasol ... Jet
Candy Pangilinan ... Regina
Jun Palatiao ... Isanay
Robert Aviles ... Robert
Juan Flavier ... himself
Sarah Jane Salazar ... as herself
Justo C. Justo ... as himself
Al Tantay ... Roland
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Maryo J. Delos Reyes
Story … Justo C. Justo
Screenplay ... Jake Tordesillas
Cinematography ... Charlie Peralta
Production Design ... Benjie De Guzman and Tata Esteban
Editing ... George Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde
NOTES:
*** In 1994, Sarah Jane Salazar became the second Filipino to go public with HIV. The first one was Dolzura Cortez, whose life story had been made into the 1993 film Dahil Mahal Kita (Tagalog: Because I Love You: The Dolzura Cortez Story).
Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba? (Tagalog: I Love You, Do You Believe?)
Original Release Date: October 12, 1994
Production Company: MovieArts Inc. and Aries Vision Productions
MAIN CAST
Robin Padilla ... Carlos / Billy
Ruffa Gutierrez ... Gemma
Charito Solis ... Chayong
Jess Lapid Jr. ... Marco
Jaclyn Jose ... Olga
Amado Cortez ... Mario
Dan Alvaro ... Alvaro
Ramon Christopher ... Boogie
Gabriel Romulo ... Romulo
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Gene 'Bo' Palomo
Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Production Design ... Tito Macatunggal
Editing ... Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Inday Badiday
NOTES:
*** Inday Badiday, the executive producer, was more popularly known as a television talk show host. Gene 'Bo' Palomo, the director, was her life partner.
Separada (Tagalog: Separated)
Original Release Date: October 12, 1994
Production Company: Star Cinema
MAIN CAST
Maricel Soriano ... Melissa
Edu Manzano ... Dodie
Sharmaine Arnaiz ... Sandy
AiAi Delas Alas ... Cookie
Teresa Loyzaga ... Benny
Patrick Garcia ... Vincent
Angelica Panganiban ... Jenny
Eddie Rodriguez ... Melissa's Father
Liza Lorena ... Carmela
Lani Mercado ... Susan
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Chito S. Roño
Screenplay ... Ricardo Lee and Tessie Tomas
Cinematography ... Joe Batac
Production Design ... Ernest Santiago
Editing ... Joe Solo
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers ... Charo Santos-Concio and Lily Monteverde
NOTES:
*** The movie marks the first collaboration between lead stars Maricel Soriano and Edu Manzano after the annulment of their marriage. They maintain friendly relations.
*** Maricel Soriano plays the role of Melissa Neri, an advertising executive. The co-writer, actress Tessie Tomas, used to work in the advertising industry.
*** Dance group StreetBoys are featured in a scene depicting a television commercial shoot. Chito S. Roño is the founder of StreetBoys.
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas (Tagalog: You Have to Eat More Rice)
Original Release Date: October 19, 1994
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Eddie Garcia ... Digoy
Rustom Padilla ... Jude
Gloria Diaz ... Azon
Michelle Aldana ... Monette
Paquito Diaz ... Maj. Montero
Luz Valdez ... Monette's Mother
Jimmy Fabregas ... Monette's Father
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Jun Aristorenas
Story and Screenplay ... Amado Lacuesta
Cinematography ... Johnny Araojo
Production Design ... Ronnie Cruz and Jojo Magno
Editing ... Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** The opening credits of this 1994 feature stores that sell rice for as low as 14 pesos per kilogram. As of September 2024, average prices range from 49 to 60 pesos per kilogram.
Ging, Gang, Gooly Giddiyap: I Love You, Daddy
Original Release Date: October 20, 1994
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Manilyn Reynes ... Star
Romnick Sarmenta ... Bong
Jimmy Santos ... Tatay Rudolf
Gina Pareño ... Nanay Bella
Nanette Inventor ... Doña Tiny
Jackie Forster ... Trixie
Sharon Bustamante ... Cindy
Eric Fructuoso ... Emil
Joey Marquez ... Don Arnaldo / King Arthur
Patricia Ann Roque ... Patricia
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Manny Castañeda
Story and Screenplay ... Joel Mercado, Jillmer Dy, and Wali Ching
Cinematography ... Ricardo Jacinto
Production Design ... Monching Escobar
Editing ... Edmund 'Bot' Jarlego and Efren Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde
Batang Lansangan (Tagalog: Street Child)
Original Release Date: October 26, 1994
Production Company: Moviestars Productions
MAIN CAST
Ronnie Ricketts ... Rodrigo
Raymond Bagatsing ... Raffy
Efren Reyes Jr. ... Tomas Grano
Sheila Ysrael ... Maricris
Sunshine Cruz ... Perly
Bob Soler ... Coun. Centeno
Romy Diaz ... Pusoy
Janice Jurado ... Delia
Dinky Doo Jr. ... Estong
Carol Dauden … Alice
Ricky Rellosa ... Peping Hapon
Mon Tulfo ... Selmo
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Leonardo L. Garcia
Story ... Cora A. Cristol
Screenplay ... Gerry Tirazona
Cinematography ... Baltazar Dauz
Production Design ... Jonathan Gabriel
Editing ... Ruben Natividad
Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producer ... Victor Villegas
NOTES:
*** Mon Tulfo, a journalist, is introduced in this movie. He plays the role of a barangay chairman.
Talahib at Rosas (Tagalog: Tall Grass and Roses)
Original Release Date: October 26, 1994
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Cesar Montano ... Jacob Villapando
Anjanette Abayari ... Abba Jalandoni
Dante Rivero ... Col. Conde
Albert Martinez ... Mayor Jake Jalandoni
Bembol Roco ... Kumander Baleleng
Ramon Christopher ... Jamil
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas
Story and Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Ver Dauz
Production Design ... Sonny Valencia
Editing ... Renato De Leon
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario
NOTES:
*** Albert Martinez and Cesar Montano played the role of national hero Jose Rizal in movies that were released in 1997 and 1998. Incidentally, the director is also named Jose.
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