The Bernal-Santos Collaborations

Posted on December 12, 2010 by @ffv Standard

Considered the number one director of Vilma Santos, National Artist, Ishmael Bernal contributed significantly to her success. Their collaborations as actor and director spanned three decades. Eight films in total, almost a dozen best actress for Santos and a several best director for Bernal not including nominations both locally and internationally. He was quoted saying: “In Ikaw ay Akin, Vilma was already conscious of her own particular style of acting…which can be described as minimal, less is more. The fewer and simpler gestures, the greater effect…(Working in Pahiram Ng Isang Umage, Bernal said)…she had become an artist, no longer a movie star and just following the director’s instructions..” Their films are still relevant, timeless and to this day, being celebrated by many.

The early seventies brought a new phase in Vilma Santos’ career. Now 18 and after a successful stints as a child actress, she faced the musical trend dominated by singing teen sensations like Perla Adea, Esperanza Fabon, Eddie Perigrina, Edgar Mortiz, Tirso Cruz III and rival, Nora Aunor. She was successful enough that she made nine films (including the film adaptation of the television musical variety show, The Sensations) in 1971, the year Ishmael Bernal started his film career as director. Fresh from film school and at a young age of 33 (he received a Film Directing diploma in Film Institute of India in 1970) directed two full length feature films, “Daluyong!” and “Pagdating sa Dulo.” Daluyong starred Rossana Ortiz, Alona Alegre and Ronaldo Valdez while Pagdating featured the late Miss Rita Gomez and Vic Vargas. Pagdating earned Bernal his first award for best screenplay and a nomination for best director from FAMAS, the local equivalent of OSCAR during that time. Both films, Pagdating sa Dulo and Daluyong were critically acclaimed and commercial success.

The following year, Santos made fourteen films, mostly forgettable musicals. It was also a year where her benefactor started to positioned her as more of a film actress than a singing film star. The results was successful experiments that showcased her comedic ability (Ang Kundoktora), screaming action stunts (Takbo Vilma Dali) and dramatic capability (Dama De Noche). Her followers was delighted when she earned her first acting recognition the next year receiving the FAMAS best actress via Dama De Noche. Most of her films in 1972 were directed by Emmanuel Borlaza however, she was able to do one film with Ishmael Bernal, “Inspiration” with the late Jay Ilagan, one of her regular film partner. According to Bernal, the film wasn’t as successful as what he expected, as the film flopped. Aside from Inspiration, Bernal did two other films, El Vibora (starring Vic Vargas and Boots Anson Roa) and Till Death Do Us Part (starring the young Hilda Koronel and Victor Laurel).

1973 turned out to be a banner year for Vilma Santos as she emerged on top with box office hits one film after another. Nine films altogether that featured her in different genres (comedy – “Tsismosang Tindera;” fantasy – “Maria Cinderella,” “Dyesebel at ang Mahiwagang Kabibe” and ”Ophelia at Paris;” action/fantasy – “Wonder Vi,” “Lipad, Darna, Lipad,” and “Darna and the Giants;” horror – “Anak ng Aswang” and teenybopper – “Carinosa” and “Now and Forever”). While Vilma was productive Bernal, like the past two years did only two films, one was the comedy fantasy starring television host and comedian Ariel Ureta in a spin off of Superman, “Zoom, Zoom, Superman!” and his film wih Vi, “Now and Forever” with Edgar Mortiz.

Vilma’s box office dominance continued the next year with twelve films mostly comedy, horror and action/fantasies. It also gave her the chance to work with veteran actors such as Charito Solis in “Mga Tigre ng Sierra Cruz,” Joseph Estrada in “The King and I,” Fernando Poe Jr. in “Batya’t Palu-palo” and international action star, Meng Fei in “Twin Fists of Justice.” Bernal and Santos will not do any films for a few years as he started directing Vilma’s rival, Nora Aunor in her television drama series Ang makulay na daigdig ni Nora. Aside from his TV work, he did “Pito ang asawa ko” and the film reuniting him with Ariel Ureta, “Si Popeye, atbp” after the success of Zoom Zoom Superman.

1975 was another productive year for Vilma Santos as she did nine films mostly title roles like Vilma Viente Nueve, Darna Vs the Planet Women, and Ibong Lukaret. It was the “prep” stage for the years to come as she was given more mature roles like the local festival entry, “Karugtong ang Kahapon” and Celso Ad Castillo’s “Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw.” Tagulan was the first film of Vilma and Christopher De Leon. While Vilma was testing the water for more serious mature projects, Ishmael Bernal decided to return to his original forte, drama, after years of doing light comedies and television work. He came up with “Mister Mo, Lover boy Ko” and “Lumapit, Lumayo Ang Umaga.” Both films featured sexy star, Elizabeth Oropeza.

By mid decades, Vilma Santos’ career was gradully moving into dramas catering the adult audience and films with social-adult issues. She did the sequel “Hindi Nakakahiya” and “Nagaapoy na Damdamin” about the affair of a young woman with an older man and “Mga Rosas Sa Putikan” about the lives of prostitutes. Aside from these films, she also did four light comedies and two notable ones: “Mga Reynang Walang Trono” a comedy with movie queen Amalia Fuentez and “Bato Sa Buhangin,” the box office hit that reunited her with the late Fernando Poe Jr. Bernal on the other hand, cemented his reputation as one of the most serious director with critically appreciated hit films, “Ligaw Na Bulaklak” staring the young sexy star, Alma Moreno and the drama film that featured two dramatic stars, Daria Ramirez and Elizabeth Oropeza in “Nunal Sa Tubig.” He also directed a light comedy, “Tisoy,” Christopher De Leon in title role.

A turning point in Vilma Santos career came in 1977. She was no longer the teen idol that Bernal directed in 1972. She’s now 24 and ready for more serious film projects. Her film load has dramatically decrease from nine/ten films a year to mere five. But the films she did were noticeably heavy in terms of relevance and roles. Aside from the light action, “Susan Kelly Edad 20” her other films were all heavy dramas. One reunited her with Christopher De Leon in “Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig” directed by Elwood Perez. Another one was the box office hit and critically acclaimed, “Burlesk Queen” directed by Celso Ad Castillo. The other two films paired her with off screen sweetheart, Romeo Vasquez in “Pulot-gata, Pwede Kaya?” and “Dalawang Pugad, Isang Ibon.” The last film, was directed by Bernal. “Dalawang Pugad” earned Bernal the 1977 best director from Gawad Urian, the Filipino critics’ award giving body. Aside from Dalawang Pugad Bernal also directed “Walang Katapusang Tag-araw” that featured veteran drama queen, Charito Solis.

While the previous year was less productive in terms of quantity, Vilma Santos came back with a big bang the following year with twelve films. Most of these films were adult dramas. Three notable films were the critically acclaimed “Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak” directed by Celso Ad Castillo and produced by Vilma herself. The local film festival entry, “Rubia Servios” directed by the late Lino Brocka. And lastly, “Ikaw ay Akin” directed by Bernal. “Ikaw ay Akin” reunited Vilma with rival, Nora Aunor. The film also featured Christopher De Leon, who won the local critics’ best actor and best actress nominations for Aunor and Santos as well as best director nomination for Bernal. Aside from Ikaw, Bernal also did two other films, both starring Alma Moreno, “Lagi na lamang ba akong babae?” and “Isang gabi sa iyo Isang gabi sa akin” with Elizabeth Oropeza.

The end of the decade gave Vilma eight more films. Mostly light dramas/comedies. Some showcased her dancing talents like “Swing it Baby,” “Rock, Baby, Rock” and “Buhay Artista Ngayon.” In terms of notable projects, only four stands out. “Pinay, American Style” filmed in the USA and “Magkaribal” both directed by Elwood Perez. “Halik sa Kamay, Halik sa Paa” directed by the late Eddie Rodriguez. And the smash hit and local festival entry “Modelong Tanso.” Modelong Tanso paired Vilma with drama queen, Charito Solis. Bernal did not direct any Santos film this year instead he did the Nora Aunor film, “Bakit may pag-ibig pa?,” “Menor de edad” and “Salawahan” both films starring Rio Locsin, “Aliw” starring Amy Austria and Lorna Tolentino and “Boy Kodyak” starring Bembol Rocco.

Vilma Santos did seven films in 1980. Mostly light dramas. Two notable films were “Miss X,” the film was shot in Amsterdam and “Langis At Tubig” the local festival entry directed by Danny Zialcita. She also did “Darna at Ding” her fourth and last film as the comic hero, Darna, Filipino version of Wonder Woman/Superman. Despite the lack of serious projects, Vilma did a film with Bernal, the comedy/musical, “Good Morning Sunshine.” In addition to Good Morning, Bernal did the critically acclaimed ensemble film starring Lorna Tolentino, Alma Moreno and Rio Locsin’s “City After Dark,” “Girlfriend” starring Cherie Gil and “Sugat sa Ugat” starring Hilda Koronel and Christopher De Leon.

Bermal and Santos didn’t do any film together the following year. Now 28 and married, Santos has reduced her film projects. She did four films, all showcased her acting talents. “Ex-Wife” directed by Eddie Rodriguez paired her with local critics’ favorite, Beth Bautista. “Pakawalan Mo Ako” a drama directed by Elwood Perez earned her one of her five FAMAS best actress. “Hiwalay” teamed with Eddie Rodriguez this time, as her leading man. Romy Suzara directed the film. Then the local festival entry, “Karma,” the Danny Zialcita film that earned her the festival best actress. While Vilma reduced her film output to four, as usual, Bernal did only two films. Both were not as critically received. “Bihagin: Bilibid Boys” starred the late Alfie Anido “Pabling” the comedy starring teen idol, William Martinez.

Like 1972 of the previous decade, 1982 turned out to be a repeat in terms of success for Vilma Santos. If critics took noticed in 1972, her performance in Dama De Noche, a decade after, the critics went gagah over her performance in ”Relasyon,” directed by Bernal. The film earned Vilma all the local best actress trophies from all award-giving bodies. Aside from this success, she will also be crowned as the box office queen of 1982 (the next year for her body of work this year) because of the financial success of her six films notably, “Sinasamba Kita” a film directed by Eddie Garcia and “Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?’ directed by Danny Zialcita. Bernal on the other hand not only was credited for Vilma success for “Relasyon” he also received accolades for “Himala” a film by Nora Aunor, Vilma’s rival. Both “Himala” and “Relasyon” were considered two of Bernal’s signature films. In addition to this, he did two Marecel Soriano films, the comedy “Galawgaw” and the drama, “Hindi Kita Malimot” and finally another Cherrie Gil film, “Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak.”

The following year, as Vilma Santos received honors/awards from her works from previous year, she continued her winning streak with four adult dramas: “Ayaw Kong Maging Kerida,” “Paano Ba ang Mangarap?,” “Minsan pa Natin Hagkan Ang Nakaraan,” and “Broken Marriage.” The last one was directed by Ishmael Bernal. The only film he did in 1983. Broken Marriage gave Vilma her second consecutive local critics’ best actress. It also earned Bernal her second best director from the critics and third overall.

The next year Bernal and Santos went separate ways with Vilma doing three films with three equally talented directors: Lino Brocka for “Adultery: Aida Macaraeg,” MiKe De Leon for “Sister Stella L.,” and Marilou Diaz Abaya for “Alyas Baby Tsina.” Meanwhile, Bernal did two films, an episode of the original horror trilogy, “Shake, Rattle & Roll” and the critically acclaimed comedy, “Working Girls.”

The next four years came with both Santos and Bernal in steady film works. In 1985 Santos did the hit “Muling Buksan ang Puso” and the disappointment, “Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick” while Bernal did the Marecel Soriano melodrama “Hinugot sa langit” and the film starring the unknown Stella Suarez with veteran Rita Gomez “Gamitin mo ako.” Then in 1986 Vilma Santos did three commercial hit films: “Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow,” “Palimos Ng Pag-ibig,” and “Asawa ko, Huwag Mong Agawin.” Bernal did his only film, “The Graduates” starring Regal babies – Snooky Serna, Gabby Concepcion, Maricel Soriano, William Martinez, and Dina Bonnevie.

Another three films for Vilma Santos in 1987, all commercial success. “Tagos ng Dugo” directed by Maryo De Los Reyes was a smash hit and critically well received. Vilma received her fourth FAMAS best actress for this film. “Ibigay Mo Sa Akin Ang Bukas” the last film directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza before his retirement was a mild hit that paired Vilma with new drama actors, Richard Gomez and Gabby Concepcion. “Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig?” directed by Eddie Garcia was a big hit. Bernal on the other hand did two films the drama”Pinulot ka lang sa lupa” starring Lorna Tolentino and Marecel Soriano and the sequel comedy “Working Girls 2” The next year, both Bernal and Santos did one film each, both a box office hits, Elwood Perez’ drama, “Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos” was a big hit and at the same time earned Vilma her fifth FAMAS best actress that elevated her to their hall of fame recipient category. Bernal’s only film was “Nagbabagang luha,” another Lorna Tolentino starrer.

The last time Bernal and Santos collaborated was in 1989. Santos, still active with her musical variety television show, did three films, all were commercial success. “Imortal” directed by Eddie Garcia was a local festival entry that earned Santos another local festival best actress. “Rizal Alih, Zamboanga Massacre” was directed by Carlo J Caparas. And “Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga” directed by Bernal. The film earned Santos the local critics best actress and Bernal the best director. Vilma her very first Star best actress, considered the Golden Globe local equivalent at that time. Pahiram also received nominations for best actress for Vilma and best director for Ishmael both from FAP, now the local equivalent of OSCAR.

In 1991, Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal closest rival and friend died of car accident. It was a sad event both locally and internationally as Brocka was not only popular locally but in the international festival circuit. It wasn’t clear if his decision was related to the lost of his rival Brocka but Bernal retired his directing chair for the next two years. He went into acting and was the lead role in stage plays like “Kamatayan Sa Isang Anyo Ng Rosas” (Death in the Form of a Rose) in 1991 and “Bacchae” in 1992. Vilma on the other hand, did “Hahamakin Lahat” in 1990 with Brocka, a year before his untimely death. She also did “Kapag Langit ang Humatol” directed by Laurice Guillen. She then reunited with Guillen in “Ipagpatawad Mo” the next year. By 1992, Bernal and Santos did one film each, unfortunately not together, “Sinungaling Mong Puso” reunited Vilma with her Tagos Ng Dugo director, Maryo De Los Reyes while Bernal directed “Mahal kita walang iba” starring Kris Aquino.

Bernal went back to his semi-retirement the next year (except for a short film as himself in “Truth and Dare”) while Vilma did two films, both commercial hits and critically acclaimed. Chito Rono’s “Ikaw Lang” and the local festival entry, “Dahil Mahal Kita The Dolzura Cortez Story” directed by Laurice Guillen. Dolzura Cortez will earned Santos numerous best actress awards. By 1994, Santos did three films: “Relaks ka Lang, Sagot Kita” with Bong Revilla; “Nag-iisang Bituin” with Aga Muhlach and Christopher De Leon; “Lipa: Arandia Massacre” a film that reunites her with director Carlo J. Caparas. Meanwhile, Bernal did “Wating” his last film. “Wating” starred Richard Gomez. The next year, Both artists, Santos and Bernal, went on hiatus.

In 1996 Vilma Santos did “Ikaw Ang Mahal Ko” with the late FPJ. The film did not do well, both critically and commercially. This year also was a bad year for the local entertainment industry as Ishmael Bernal died on June 2nd. It was reported that he was scheduled to direct a film about the life story of Lola Rosa Henson, the comfort woman during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines. The project was also reportedly offered to Vilma Santos. From 1997 to 2009, Vilma Santos completed 6 full featured films, two were considered record breaking films and almost all gave her acting recognitions including two international best actress recognitions.

HIGHLIGHTS: Bernal gave Vilma Santos her first grandslam best actress awards and consecutive Gawad Urian best actress (1982 and 1983). Their first film together was Inspiration (1972) and last was Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989).

Writing Credits: 11 – Galawgaw (1982); Relasyon (1982); City After Dark (1980); Girlfriend (1980); Pleasure (1979); Ikaw ay akin (1978); Walang katapusang tag-araw (1977); Dalawang pugad, isang ibon (1977); Lumapit, lumayo ang umaga (1975); Pito ang asawa ko (1974); Reaching the Top (1971)

Directing Credits: 46 and Total Number of Films with Vilma Santos: 8 (Broken Marriage, Dalawang Pugad Isang Ibon, Good Morning Sunshine, Ikaw ay Akin, Inspiration, Now and Forever, Pahiram ng Isang Umaga, Relasyon)

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Ronnie at Vilma’s old Liwayway article (Photos)

Posted on November 27, 2010 by @ffv Standard

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Vilma Santos’ Top 10 Film Directors 6/6

Posted on November 22, 2010 by @ffv Standard

Introductions: 204 films, 70 directors, 5 decades, Vilma Santos, one of the original Philippine movie queens, rose up to become the versatile actress that has been given the fitting title of “Star for All Seasons” because of her capacity to adapt to the changing mores and values of the Filipino woman, giving a face to their plight and struggles, albeit in success both critically and box-office wise in some of Philippine cinema’s classics such as Trudis Liit (1963), Lipad, Darna, Lipad (1973), Burlesk Queen (1977), Relasyon (1982), Sister Stella L. (1984), Alyas Baby Tsina (1984), Pahiram ng Isang Umaga (1989), Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story (1993), Anak (2000) and Dekada ’70 (2002). This are top ten directors who contributed to her success.

Here is a recap of our count-down…
10. PABLO SANTIAGLO / MARYO DELOSREYES
9. LUIS ENRIQUEZ / ELWOOD PEREZ
8. DANNY ZIALCITA
7. EDDIE GARCIA
6. EMMANUEL H BORLZA
5. LINO BROCKA
4. LAURICE GUILLEN
3. CHITO RONO
2. CELSO AD CASTILLO

…and our number one director is…

1. Ishmael Bernal – A filmmaker of the first order and one of the very few who can be truly called a maestro. Critics have hailed him as “the genius of Philippine cinema.” He is recognized as a director of films that serve as social commentaries and bold reflections on the existing realities of the struggle of the Filipino. His art extends beyond the confines of aesthetics. By polishing its visuals, or innovating in the medium, he manages to send his message across: to fight the censors, free the artists, give justice to the oppressed, and enlighten as well as entertain the audience. Among his notable films are “Pahiram ng Isang Umaga” (1989), “Broken Marriage” (1983), “Himala” (1981), “City After Dark” (1980), and “Nunal sa Tubig” (1976). He was recognized as the Director of the Decade of the 1970s by the Catholic Mass Media Awards; four-time Best Director by the Urian Awards (1989, 1985, 1983, and 1977); and given the ASEAN Cultural Award in Communication Arts in 1993 (NCCA.gov.ph). Bernal was born in Manila on September 30, 1938, the son of Elena Bernal and Pacifico Ledesma. He studied at Burgos Elementary School and Mapa High School before entering the University of the Philippines, and graduated in 1962 with a degree of Bachelor of Arts degree in English. For a time he worked with Lamberto Avellana’s documentary outfit. He went on to earn his Licentiate in French Literature and Philosophy at the University of Aix-en-Prevence in France, and then in 1970 his Diplomate in Film Directing at the Film Insititue of India in Poona, under the Colombo plan scholarhip. Bernal was a board member of the Concerned Artists of the Philippines and the Directors Guild of the Philippines, Inc., an organization that studies the role of film as an instrument of entertainment, education and development. He actively crusaded for the rights and welfare of artists for as long as he lived. He died in Quezon City on June 2, 1996 (Wikipilipinas).

HIGHLIGHTS: Bernal gave Vilma Santos her first grandslam best actress awards and two consecutive Gawad Urian best actress (1982 and 1983). Their first film together was Inspiration (1972) and last was Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989).

Total Number of Films in our list of VSR’s Top 50 films = 5 (#5 Ikaw ay Akin 1978, #7 Relasyon 1982, #8 Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga 1989, #9 Broken Marriage 1983, #30 Dalawang Pugad Isang Ibon 1977)

Total Number of Films = 8 (Broken Marriage, Dalawang Pugad Isang Ibon, Good Morning Sunshine, Ikaw ay Akin, Inspiration, Now and Forever, Pahiram ng Isang Umaga, Relasyon)

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Vilma Santos’ Top 10 Film Directors 2/6

Posted on November 22, 2010 by @ffv Standard

TIE 9. Elwood Perez is a virtuoso of the camera and is the man behind numerous classic Filipino movies. His intuitive approach to filmmaking and scriptwriting is something worth emulating not because they are campy and sexy but they discuss social ills and promote solutions while tickling the most delicate part of our consciousness—our emotion. Born during the near end of World War II on Feb. 4, 1945 in Mabalacat, Pampanga, Elwood Perez started watching movies at the age of three. He practically grew up breathing, feeling, and thinking about movies. “I want [a] vicarious experience. That’s the only thing I want in my life. I hate the effort to go, let’s say for example to Venice. That’s why I watch films every day. Until now,” the 64-year-old director says. He wrote, directed and acted the lead role in his first Filipino play, Ander di Saya. And he was only nine years old then. From then on, Perez knew what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. At age 25, Perez marked his debut as a film director with Blue Boy in 1970. The film was a flop at the box office but it was revered by critics. Maturing as a scriptwriter and film director, in 1973, commercially successful Lipad, Darna Lipad! was released. Award-winning actress Celia Rodriguez essayed the role of Medusa-like villainess, Valentina, nubile Vilma Santos played the Filipino supergirl (a role that launched her in a series of Darna flicks). To Filipino film industry insiders, Perez is known as the most sought-after movie director of his generation. He consistently churned out hit movie after another. His unsurpassed track record of money-makers and trend-setters include Zoom, Zoom, Superman!; Bawal: Asawa Mo, Asawa Ko; Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae; Divorce: Pilipino Style; Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig; Summer Love; Till We Meet Again; and Ibulong Mo sa Diyos. Today, films he directed in the ’70s and ’80s like Pakawalan Mo Ako (a Vilma Santos-Christopher de Leon starrer) and Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M, as then enfant terrible of Philippine Cinema, enjoy regular reruns on primetime television and in select movie houses as examples of the award-winning film or the commercially-rewarding art film: true classics of film as entertainment for everyman, the 20th century’s quintessential art form. His life’s mise en scene “During the height of my career, I didn’t like publicity. Do you know any director who sold a movie on a count on the fact that he directed the film? I was very quiet then, because nobody would watch a film because of the director. Stars pa rin ang pinapanood ng tao,” Perez conveys – Nickie Wang

HIGHLIGHTS: Elwood Perez and Vilma Santos collaborated in seven films. The first one was the trilogy that he co-directed with two other directors, Borlaza and Gosiengfiao (these three are the most underrated and under appreciated directors in the Philippines), the remake of Mars Ravelo comic super hero, Darna in Lipad Darna Lipad. The film was a record-breaking hit film. They followed “Lipad…” with more mature project as Vilma started to transform her sweet image to serious mature/versatile actress. The film was “Masarap Masakit Ang Umibig” in 1977 that also featured Christopher de Leon and Mat Ranillo III. The Perez-Santos team produced seven blockbuster hits that gave Vilma two FAMAS best actress awards. The last one was in 1988 for “Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos” that elevated her to FAMAS highest honour, the FAMAS Hall of Fame award (She won for Dama de Noche 1972, Relasyon 1982, Pakawalan Mo Ako 1981, Tagos Ng Dugo 1987 and Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 1988).

Total Number of Films in our list of VSR’s Top 50 films = 4 (#10 Lipad Darna Lipad 1973, #43 Pinay American Style 1979, #42 Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 1988, #25 Pakawalan Mo Ako 1981)

Total Number of Films = 7 (Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 1988, Lipad Darna Lipad 1973, Magkaribal 1979, Masarap Masakit ang Umibig 1977, Nakawin Natin ang Bawat Sandali 1978, Pakawalan Mo Ako 1981, Pinay American Style 1979)

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TIE 9. Luis Enriquez Born Luis Clemente Enriquez on August 23, 1932 in Zamboanga City, Philippines. Famous for his dramatic films with Marlene Dauden and Lolita Rodriguez in the 60s. He wrote, produced and directed films using his birth name Luis Enriquez. On September 12, 2001, Eddie Rodriguez died at the young age of age 69. FAP: One of the greatest dramatic actors of Philippine cinema, he starred in such classics directed by Gregorio Fernandez as Kundiman ng Lahi, Luksang Tagumpay and Malvarosa with Charito Solis, Rebecca del Rio and Vic Silayan for LVN Pictures, Inc. He won a best actor FAMAS trophy for his performance in Sapagkat Kami’y Tao Lamang where he co-starred with Lolita Rodriguez and Marlene Dauden (who won as best supporting actress) under the direction of Armando de Guzman for Hollywood Far East Productions. He tried his hands in secret agent films like Paolo Staccato and Perro Gancho. He formed Virgo Productions with wife Liza Moreno, an actress-writer who wrote stories which Eddie acted in and directed. These films included Babae, Ikaw ang Dahilan, Kasalanan Mo, Ang Pagsintang Labis, Kapag Pusoy Sinugatan, Iginuhit sa Buhangin, Alaala mo, Daigdig ko, Bakit Ako Pa?, and Ikaw. Dubbed as the country’s drama king, he also directed Kung Kailangan Mo Ako (with Sharon Cuneta and Rudy Fernandez), Maging Sino Ka Man and Di Na Natuto (with Sharon Cuneta and Robin Padilla) Minsan Pa and Kahit Konting Pagtingin (with Fernando Poe Jr. and Sharon Cuneta). His real name was Luis Enriquez from Zamboanga City.

HIGHLIGHTS: Luis Enriquez aka Eddie Rodriguez first directed a young Vilma Santos in 1968’s “Kasalanan Kaya,” another love triangle genre starring the dramatic trio of Marlene Dauden, Eddie Rodriguez and Lolita Rodriguez. Vilma received an early acting recognition from this film, a FAMAS Nomination for Best Supporting Actress. When Enriquez directed Vilma again, it was a calculated risk. The film allowed a still young Vilma into a bikini-clad lead role opposite her director, Eddie Rodriguez as her leading man. The film was “Nakakahiya,” a May-December love story and an entry to 1975 Bacolod City Film Festival. Aside from making the the film a smash hit, Vilma received the festival’s Best Actress. Enriquez directed Vilma in five more films, the last one was in 1981’s “Ex-Wife.” In this film credits, Rodriguez surprisingly used his actor’s screen name – ‘Eddie Rodriguez and dropped his most known director’s name, “Luis Enriquez.”

Total Number of Films in our list of VSR’s Top 50 films = 3 (#30 Ex-Wife 1981, #38 Nakakahiya? 1975, #39 Hindi Nakakahiya 1976)

Total Number of Films = 7 (Ex-Wife 1981, Halik sa Kamay Halik sa Paa 1979, Hindi Nakakahiya 1976, Ikaw Lamang 1971, Kasalanan Kaya? 1968, Nakakahiya? 1975, Simula ng Walang Katapusan)

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8. Danny Zialcita is a fun-loving gifted and colorful filmmaker who left his mark as one of the best in the stimulating era of the ’60s and ’70s. Then without any warning he left the industry. Stories of drug addiction, withdrawal from the world, and worse, loss of sanity dogged his absence until even his colleagues lost touch with him and didn’t know what to believe. Zialcita is a master of improvisation on the set, he also had the knack for casting the right actors, choosing the right material, and pleasing his producers. One of his favorite actors was Dindo Fernando whom he termed “the complete actor” and cast him in such movies as Langis at Tubig, Karma, Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan, Mahinhin at Mahinhin, its sequel Malakas, si Maganda at si Mahinhin and Ikaw at ang Gabi which gave Dindo his first Urian Best Actor trophy. Other favorites were Vilma Santos cast in Karma, T-Bird at Ako, Langis at Tubig; Pinky de Leon; Laurice Guillen; Ronaldo Valdes; and Beth Bautista who won Best Actress award in Hindi sa Iyo ang Mundo Baby Porcuna. – Bibsy M. Carballo, The Philippine Star (READ MORE)

HIGHLIGHTS: Zialcita’s first movie with Vilma was the 1980 festival entry, a drama about bigamy, Langis at Tubig. The following year, Zialcita and Santos joined forces again in antoher festival entry, Karma. The film earned Vilma her second Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress. The following year, Ziacita’s Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan broke box office record, Earned P7.3 million during its first day of showing in Metro Manila and assured Vilma Santos the box office queen of 1982.

Total Number of Films in our list of VSR’s Top 50 films = 3 (#17 Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? 1982, #26 Karma 1981, #44 Langis at Tubig 1980)

Total Number of Films = 4 (Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? 1982, Karma 1981, Langis at Tubig 1980, T-Bird at Ako)

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Top 100 Vilma Santos Films (part one)

Posted on November 17, 2010 by @ffv Standard

Spanning five decades with 197 films credits and almost two hundred awards, Vilma Santos’ filmography is a kaleidoscope picture of changes in times. Different genres, from teen musicals, folksy fantasies, campy horrors, animated actions to mature adult dramas, her films demonstrated her inner acting talents honed by directors, maneuvered by film producers/benefactors (who some are no longer with us) and supported by her ever loyal fanatics. The results were a long list of film titles that covered several social relevance that capture each decades. A long list of record-breaking box office returns that gave her the title, “the longest reigning box office queen of all time.” A long list of films that sustained her career to different transformation, ensuring her longevity no other Filipino movie queen ever enjoyed. We have painstakingly choose the best of the best. Basing our selection with three criteria. First, the financial success of the film. Cliche it maybe, financial success sustained her bankability and longevity. Second is the critical recognitions the film received. Third, is the other factors that contribute to the overall success of the film, namely, relevance, entertainment value, and the question of, is this film a career milestone or is this film contributed to her popularity. Here are Vilma Santos’ top 100 films.

Total score consists of (A) 10 points for box office records, (B) 10 points for critics recognitions, (C) 10 relevance/longevity, (D) “other factors” that contribute to overall success, gives us total score of 30 points.

RANK, MOVIE TITLE, YR, DIRECTOR’S NAME, SCORE = (A) + (B) + (C) + (D)

100. Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma (1972)
SCORE: 4(A) + 8(B) + 5(C) + 0.2(D) = 17.2(T)
Directed by Romy Susara, stars Beth Manlongat, Edgar Mortiz, Jay Ilagan, Nick Romano, a film version of Vilma’s television drama show in the 70s. – MORE INFO (no available video)

99. Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig (1972)
SCORE: 5(A) + 7(B) + 5(C) + 0.2(D) = 17.2(T)
Directed by Leonardo L. Garcia, stars Nora Aunor, Romeo Vasquez, Tirso Cruz III, with Odette Khan, Rustica Carpio, Estrella Kuenzler, Rudolfo Boy Garcia, Zandro Zamora, Babette Villaruel, Romnick Sarmenta. One scene in the film, showcased Vilma and Romeo’s dancing skills while Nora and Pip, watched in amazement. – MORE INFO (no available video)

98. Pag-ibig ko sa iyo lang Ibibigay 1978
SCORE: 5(A) + 7(B) + 5(C) + 0.3(D) = 17.3(T)
Directed by Nilo Saez, with Romeo Vasquez, Perla Bautista, Dexter Doria Romeo Vasquez, Romy Diaz, Rodolfo Boy Garcia, Nello Nayo. Film title was also a hit record. – MORE INFO (no available video)

97. Amorseko: Kumakabit, Kumakapit 1978
SCORE: 5(A) + 8(B) + 4(C) + 0.4(D) = 17.4(T)
Directed by Maria Saret, co-star: Beth Bautista, Laila Dee, Brenda Del Rio, Angie Ferro, Mary Walter, Odette Khan, Anita Linda, George Estregan, Ernie Garcia, Rez Cortez, Cloyd Robinson, Dick Israel. – MORE INFO (no available video)

96. Gusto Ko Siya, Mahal Kita 1980
SCORE: 5(A) + 7(B) + 5(C) + 0.5(D) = 17.5(T)
Directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza, starring Romeo Vasquez, Christopher De Leon with Maila Gumila, Cora Guinto Ripp Rivera. – MORE INFO (no available video)

95. Ibigay Mo Sa Akin Ang Bukas 1987
SCORE: 5(A) + 7(B) + 5(C) + 0.6(D) = 17.6(T)
Directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza, starring dramatic veterans Gina Pareño, Liza Lorena, Delia Razon, with new stars Gretchen Barretto, Amy Austria Gabby Concepcion, Richard Gomez. – MORE INFO (no available video)

94. Ayaw Kong Maging Kerida 1983
SCORE: 4(A) + 7(B) + 6(C) + 0.7(D) = 17.7(T)
Directed by Leonardo L. Garcia directed this love triangle starring sexy star, Carmi Martin battling out with Vilma over Romeo Vasquez’ love. – MORE INFO (no available video)

93. Asawa ko, Huwag Mong Agawin 1986
SCORE: 5(A) + 7(B) + 5(C) + 0.8(D) = 17.8(T)
Directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza, Vilma Santos reunited with movie queen Amalia Fuentez in this drama opposite Gabby Concepcion and Eddie Gutierrez. – MORE INFO

92. Never Ever Say Goodbye 1982
SCORE: 6(A) + 6(B) + 5(C) + 0.9(D) = 17.9(T)
Directed by Gil M. Portes, co-starring Nonoy Zuniga and Ian Veneracion. The film was also a hit song by Zuniga – MORE INFO

91. The Sensations 1971
SCORE: 4(A) + 10(B) + 4(C) + 0.5(D) = 18.5(T)
Directed by Tony Santos, a film version of the teen musical television show of the 70s, starring singing teen sensations Perla Adea, Baby De Jesus, Rhodora Silva, Angge, Beth Manlongat, Scarlet, Edgar Mortiz, Ike Lozada, Romy Mallari, Tony Santos Jr., Darius Razon, Vic Pacia, Ben David. – MORE INFO

RECAP:
100. Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma 1972
99. Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig 1972
98. Pag-ibig ko sa iyo lang Ibibigay 1978
97. Amorseko: Kumakabit, Kumakapit 1978
96. Gusto Ko Siya, Mahal Kita 1980
95. Ibigay Mo Sa Akin Ang Bukas 1987
94. Ayaw Kong Maging Kerida 1983
93. Asawa ko, Huwag Mong Agawin 1986
92. Never Ever Say Goodbye 1982
91. The Sensations 1971

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Top 25 Memorable Movie Lines (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 13, 2010 by @ffv Standard

How can we forget these dialogues? All of these lines are embedded in our memories. In it were the unforgettable performances in unforgettable films.

Here are my top 25 list of Vilma Santos’ memorable movie lines.

25. PINAY AMERICAN STYLE
“…one-fourth Japanese, one-fourth Chinese, one-fourth Indonisian, one-fourth Filipino but I was born in Hongkong…Kyonti…I can understand Tagalog but I having hard time speaking it…”

24. ASAWA KO HUWAG MONG AGAWIN
“…No woman can seduce a happy husband.”

23. BATA, BATA PAANO KA GINAWA
“….this is my weapon, this is my gun, this is for business, this is for fun!”

22. T-BIRD AT AKO
“Putik nga ito! kahit ganito ako, nagsisimba ako kahit paano, ang sabi ng nasa itaas, ang sala sa lamig, sala sa Init iniluluwa ng langit, isinusuka ng diyos!”

21. MANO PO 3: MY LOVE
“Walang batas na nagsasabing bawal magmahal ng dalawa….”

20. BROKEN MARRIAGE
“Bakit nababawasan din naman ang pagkatao ko kapag sinisigawan mo ako.”

19. PAKAWALAN MO AKO
“…Sinugaling! Mga kasinungalingan ang pinagsasabi n’yong lahat! Singungaling!”

18. DEKADA ’70
“…ang hirap sayo ang akala mo lahat nabibili ng pera…me hindi mo nga ako maintindihan…kasi buong buhay ko nanay lang ako! Hindi naman ako mahusay na ina ah! Alam ko nababasa ko sa’yo!”

17. DARNA AND THE GIANTS
“Ding, ang bato dali….DARNA!”

16. TAGOS NG DUGO
“Di ko sinasadya! Di ko sinasadya…huaahhhhh!!!!”

15. PAGPUTI NG UWAK PAGITIM NG TAGAK
“…dahil papaano mo papatayin ang hangin?…papaano mo papatayin ang ulan?… papaano mo papatayin ang araw…sabi mo pa nga hinding hindi mo ako iiwan kahit anong mangyari…kaya naisip ko nuon, paliligaw na ako sayo kahit hindi pa pumuputi ang uwak o umiitim ang tagak.”

14. HAPLOS
“kapag sumama ka sa kanya mamatay ka rin, Al…”

13. PAHIRAM NG ISANG UMAGA
“…ang hinahanap ko ay ama para sa aking anak” “Irene, ayoko ng mahabang burol kung maari kinabukasan rin ipalibing mo na ako.” “…ang ganda ng mundo!…ang sarap mabuhay!”

12. IKAW AY AKIN
“Papa, hindi ko na kaya…” “…Pakiramdam ko safe lang ako kapag nariyan ka eh…pag wala ka,huh, nagwawala ako parang manok takbo ng takbo wala namang ulo!”

11. ADULTERY: AIDA MACARAEG
“…nagmamakaawa…gagawin ko ang lahat ng gusto tulungan mo lang akong maibalik ang aking anak…” “Pinatay ko siya…sa halagang tatlong daan”

10. LANGISIS AT TUBIG
“…ako na ang sinungaling, ako na ang tsismosa, ako pa ang buntis, nasa yo pa lahat ang pera ko, putang aman mo ano pang gusto mo?!…alam mo ba right now, for the first time in my life…manhid ako!”

9. KARMA
“Eric…oh god no…don’t die, ayoko ng iba…nangako ka walang iba…”

8. RELASYON
“…ako naman sunod ng sunod parang torpeng tango ng tango yes master yes master!” “…Kung di mo kayang mahalin bilang isang tunay na asawa, de mahalin mo ako bilang isang kaibigan, Kung ayaw mo pa rin nun bigyan mo na lang ako ng respeto bilang isang tao…”

7. ANAK
“… Kung hindi mo ako kayang ituring bilang isang ina. Respetuhin mo man lang ako bilang isang tao. Yung lang Carla…yun man lang.”

6. PAANO BA ANG MANGARAP
“…Kasabwat ka ng ina mo! Alam ko matagal n’yo nang plano ito!… Dinaya n’yo ako! Mga Traydor Kayo! Traydor kayong lahat!…”

5. SAAN NAGTATAGO ANG PAGIBIG
“…Si Val! Si Val! Si Val! Si Val na walang malay?! Si Val na ang tanging kasalanan ay naging anak ng mommy mo sa ibang lalaki!”

4. KAPAG LANGIT ANG HUMATOL
“…ang dating isang alila ay isa nang tinitingala!…Akin pa rin ang huling halakhak…Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha HA HA”

3. SINASAMBA KITA
“…Ginto nasa harap mo, basura pa ang pinili mo!”

2. PALIMOS NG PAG- IBIG
“Para kang karinderyang bukas sa lahat ng gustong kumain!”

1. SISTER STELLA L
“Kung walang kikilos sino ang kikilos, Kung hindi ngayon Kailan pa… Katarungan para kay Ka Dencio!”

Runners Up:
DAHIL MAHAL KITA: THE DOLZURA CORTEZ STORY:
“…anong karapatan mong sabihin sa akin yan?! Diyos ka ba?! Ikaw ba na nagbigay ng buhay sa akin?! Sino ka ba?”

IBULONG MO SA DIYOS:
“Ayan ang pera ninyo! Anong pinagmamalaki nyo? Itong pinaka-bulok at pinakmabahong boarding house na nakita ko?…kasing bulok at kasing baho ng bunganga n’yo!”

GAANO KADALAS ANG MINSAN:
“If he goes, you go, if he dies…dalawa na kayong nawala sa buhay ko.”

YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW:
“Ang asawa, karugtong ng buhay, kasiping sa kama.”

SINUNGALING MONG PUSO:
“hayup! Hayup!…Baboy! Mamatay kang kasama ng mga baboy mo!”

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Filipino Movie Queens with Vilma Santos in Films

Posted on October 2, 2010 by @ffv Standard

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Gloria Romero (born December 16, 1933) is a Filipino a multi-awarded actress whose career spans 60 years. Acknowledged as the original Queen of Philippine Movies. She hold two record in FAMAS award history: She is the only actress in Philippine movie history to win the FAMAS Best Actress Award for a comedy role and the oldest FAMAS Best Actress winner, receiving the prestigious accolade in 2001 when she was 67 years old. (Wikepedia)

Total Number of films with Vilma: 13 (Anak ang Iyong Ina, Iginuhit ng Tadhana, De Colores, Pinagbuklod ng Langit, Anak ng Aswang, Lipad Darna Lipad, Happy Days are Here Again, Karugtong ang Kahapon, Nakakahiya?, Hindi Nakakahiya, Makahiya at Talahib, Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig?, Kapag Langit Ang Humatol)

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Movie Queens – Vilma Santos & Gloria Romero from SFAS – VSR on Vimeo.

Nora Aunor (born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor on May 21, 1953) is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the “Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry”. In 1999, Aunor received the Centennial Honor for the Arts awarded by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). She was the only film actress included in the prestigious list of awardees. In 2010, she was hailed by the Green Planet Awards as one of the 10 Asian Best Actresses of the Decade. (Wikepedia)

Total Number of films with Vilma: 8 (Happy Days are Here Again, Dugo at pag-ibig sa kapirasong lupa, Young Love, Big Ike’s Happening, Mga Mata Ni Angelita, Ikaw ay Akin, Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig, T-Bird at Ako)

Marlene Dauden, (born in Philippines) is considered one of the greatest Filipina drama actresses of all time. She achieved her legendary status as a film thespian during her film career that spanned from the 1950s up to the 1970s. During the height of her fame, she was one of the most bankable stars of Sampaguita Pictures, which used to be one of the leading Philippine movie studios of the era. (Wikepedia)

Total Number of films with Vilma: 7 (Sa Bawat Pintig ng Puso, Kay Tagal ng Umaga, Maria Cecilia, Hindi Nahahati ang Langit, Kasalanan Kaya?, Sino ang may Karapatan?, Happy Days are Here Again)

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Charito Solis (6 October 1935 – 9 January 1998) was a FAMAS and Gawad Urian award-winning Filipino film actress. Acknowledged as one of the leading dramatic actresses of post-war Philippine cinema, she was tagged either as the “Anna Magnani of the Philippines” or as “the Meryl Streep of the Philippines. (Wikepedia)

Total Number of films with Vilma: 6 (Happy Days are Here Again, Mga Tigre ng Sierra Cruz, Modelong Tanso, Ipagpatawad Mo, Dahil Mahal Kita The Dolzura Cortez Story, Hanggang Ngayon Ika’y Minamahal)

Movie Queens – Vilma Santos & Charito Solis from SFAS – VSR on Vimeo.

Celia Rodriguez ay isang artista sa Pilipinas. Una siang nakitang gumanap sa mga pelikula ng Premiere Production noong huling dekada 1950. Siya ay nanalo ng apat na FAMAS Awards: isa bilang pinakamahusay na aktres ng 1971 para sa pelikulang Lilet at tatlo pa bilang pinakamahusay na pangalawang aktres ng 1964 (Kulay Dugo ang Gabi), 1966 (The Passionate Strangers) at 2003 (Magnifico). (Wikipedia)

Total Number of films with Vilma: 6 (Lipad Darna Lipad, Biktima, Karugtong ang Kahapon, Mga Rosas sa Putikan, Coed, Darna at Ding)

Lolita Rodriguez, {Dolores Clark in real life} was born on January 29, 1935 in Urdaneta Pangasinan. In 1953, at the age of 18, she entered the movies. She was given walk-on roles. As an extra, she used to earn 5 pesos per appearance. Her first movie was Ating Pag-ibig, followed by Gorio at Tekla, El Indio, Cofradia, Kiko, Reyna Bandida, Sa Isang Sulyap mo Tita and Diwani. (Video48)

Total Number of films with Vilma: 6 (Trudis Liit, Kay Tagal ng Umaga, Hindi Nahahati ang Langit, Kasalanan Kaya?, Sino ang may Karapatan?, Happy Days are Here Again)

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Amalia Fuentez Amalia Fuentes was born on August 27, 1940 in Philippines and she is a famous TV and film actress. Fuentes started her career in 1956 with the film called “Rodora”. She acted in many other films and TV series such as: “Inang mahal”, “Pretty Boy”, “Kahit isang saglit.” (FamousWhy)

Total Number of films with Vilma: 5 (De Colores, Bulaklak at Paru-paro, Happy Days are Here Again, Mga Reynang Walang Trono, Asawa ko, Huwag Mong Agawin)

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Barbarra Perez, dubbed as Audrey Hepburn of the Philippines was a famous Filipina movie star of the fifties and sixties. Born in the year 1938, Barbara is married to another actor Robert Arevalo. Barbara made several hit movies under the defunct Sampaguita Pictures. Both Barbara and her husband won the best actor awards in 1966 for the movie “Daigdig ng mga Api” or the world of the downtrodden. (Wikipilipinas)

Total Number of films with Vilma: 4 (Ito ang Pilipino, Hatinggabi Na Vilma, Nakakahiya?, Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos)

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Nida Blanca Dorothy Acueza Jones, (January 6, 1936 – November 7, 2001) popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. She starred in over 163 movies and 14 television shows and received over 16 awards for movies and six awards for television during her 50-year film career. She was named one of 15 Best Actress of all Time by YES magazine. She was stabbed to death in a parking lot in San Juan City on November 7, 2001.

Total Number of films with Vilma: 3 (Ibulong mo sa Diyos, Happy Days Are Here Again, Pag-ibig masdan ang ginawa mo)

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Rita Gomez The first Filipino to be billed with a title before her name. On a comeback stint in the Bomba (Bold) Era of Philippine movies, the title “Ms.” was added by her manager before her name to maintain her stature as one of the Philippines’ most revered actresses. (movie-industry.blogspot.com)

Total Number of films with Vilma: 2 (Anak ang iyong ina!, Takbo Vilma Dali)

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Other Filipino Movie Queens who are still active and who made films with Vilma are: Gina Pareno (Ibigay Mo Sa Akin Ang Bukas), Maricel Soriano (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrown), Lorna Tolentino (Sinasamba Kita), Claudine Baretto (Anak), Alma Moreno (Magkaribal), Rio Locsin (Haplos). Hilda Koronel (Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan).

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The Films of Christopher De Leon and Vilma Santos (VIDEOS)

Posted on September 17, 2010 by @ffv Standard

The List
1. Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw (1976) — Directed by Celso Ad Castillo
2. Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig (1977) — Directed by Elwood Perez
3. Ikaw ay Akin (1978) — Directed by Ishmael Bernal
4. Disco Fever (1978) — Directed by Al Quinn
5. Nakawin Natin ang Bawa’t Sandali (1978) – Directed by Elwood Perez
6. Magkaribal (1979) — Directed by Elwood Perez
7. Pinay American Style (1980) — Directed by Elwood Perez
8. Gusto Kita, Mahal ko Siya (1980) — Directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza
9. Pakawalan Mo Ako (1981) — Directed by Elwood Perez
10. Karma (1981)
11. Relasyon (1982) — Directed by Ishmael Bernal
12. Sinasamba Kita (1982) — Directed by Eddie Garcia
13. Haplos (1982) — Directed by Antonio Jose Perez
14. Paano ba ang Mangarap? (1983) — Directed by Eddie Garcia
15. Broken Marriage (1983) — Directed by Ishmael Bernal
16. Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan (1983) — Directed by Marilou Diaz Abaya
17. Imortal (1989) — Directed by Eddie Garcia
18. Ipagpatawad Mo (1991) — Directed by Laurice Guillen
19. Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story (1993) — Directed by Laurice Guillen
20. Nagiisang Bituin (1994) — Directed by Jose Javier Reyes
21. Hanggang Ngayon Ika’y Minamahal (1997) — Directed by Ike Jarlego Jr.
22. Dekada ’70 (2002) — Directed by Chito S. Rono
23. Mano Po 3: My Love (2004) — Directed by Joel Lamangan

1. Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw (1976) – Directed by Celso Ad Castillo

2. Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig (1977) – Directed by Elwood Perez

3. Ikaw ay Akin (1978) – Directed by Ishmael Bernal

4. Disco Fever (1978) – Directed by Al Quinn

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5. Nakawin Natin ang Bawa’t Sandali (1978) – Directed by Elwood Perez

6. Magkaribal (1979) – Directed by Elwood Perez

7. Pinay American Style (1980) – Directed by Elwood Perez

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8. Gusto Kita, Mahal ko Siya (1980) – Directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza

9. Pakawalan Mo Ako (1981) – Directed by Elwood Perez

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10. Karma (1981)

11. Relasyon (1982) – Directed by Ishmael Bernal

12. Sinasamba Kita (1982) – Directed by Eddie Garcia

13. Haplos (1982) – Directed by Antonio Jose Perez

14. Paano ba ang Mangarap? (1983) – Directed by Eddie Garcia

15. Broken Marriage (1983) – Directed by Ishmael Bernal

16. Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan (1983) – Directed by Marilou Diaz Abaya

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17. Imortal (1989) – Directed by Eddie Garcia

18. Ipagpatawad Mo (1991) – Directed by Laurice Guillen

19. Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story (1993) – Directed by Laurice Guillen

20. Nagiisang Bituin (1994) – Directed by Jose Javier Reyes

21. Hanggang Ngayon Ika’y Minamahal (1997) – Directed by Ike Jarlego Jr.

22. Dekada ’70 (2002) – Directed by Chito S. Rono

23. Mano Po 3: My Love (2004) – Directed by Joel

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Ang Tambalang Subok na Matibay Subok na Matatag

Posted on August 15, 2010 by @ffv Standard

Nagsimula Ang tambalang Vilma-Edgar sa bakuran ng Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions noong 1970. Sila ang itinapat ni Atty. Esperidion laxa kina Nora Aunor at Tirso Cruz III.

Ang unang pelikulang ginawa nina Vi and Bobot ay ang My Pledge of Love (1970) – ang awiting pinasikat ni Edgar noong bago pa lang siyang recording artist ng Willear’s Records. Ang golden record na ito ang nagpasikat kay Edgar.

Noong opening nang naturang pelikula sa Globe theater, pinilahan ito ng napakaraming tagahanga nina Vilma at Edgar na karamihan ay nanggaling pa sa malalayong probinsiya. Dito nagsimulang uminit ang kanilang tambalan hanggang sa kinuha rin sila ng Sampaguita Pictures. Dito ay ginawa nila ang pelikulang Sixteen (1970) na tumabo rin nang malaki sa takilya.

Pagkatapos naipalabas ang dalawang pelikulang ito ay nagkasunod-sunod na ang kanilan gmga pelikula sa Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Production na ang karamihan ay de-kolor pa. Ilan dito ay ang mga pelikulang Angelica, Rene Rose, Sweetheart, Because You’re Mine, Wonderful World of Music, Dama De Noche, Edgar Loves Vilma, Love Letters, The Sensations, Hello Young Lovers at marami pang iba.

Dahil sa kilala na nga sila, kinuha rin ni William Leary si Vilma Santos upang maging recording artist din ng Willears Records. Unang isiniplaka ni Vi ang awiting Sixteen. Naging hit ang awiting ito na kinagiliwan ng maraming tagahanga ng dalawa.

Nagkaraoon din ng fanatics sina Vilma-Manny noon. Mayron ding Vilma-Tirso, Vilma-Jay, Vilma-Cocoy, Vilma-Walter, subalit hindi pa rin nagpatalo ang mga maka Vilma-Bobot na labis labis ang pagmamahal at pagtangkilik sa kanila.

Kapag nagkakaroon naman ng mga pa-contest ang bawat magazine, sinusuportahan nila ang kanilang mga idolo at tuwina nama’y palagig nangunguna ang Vilma-Edgar loveteam.

Katulad nang nangyari sa Liwayway Magazine. Noon ay tapatan talaga ng mga tambalan sa pangyayaring medyo nagkaroon ng awayan sina Nora at Tirso kaya nagwagi ang pareha nina Vi at Bobot bilang pinakasikat na tambalan ng local cinema. Dito sila binansagan ng judge ng naturang pacontest na “Ang tambalang Subok na Matibay, Subok na Matatag.”

Noong araw ng coronation night ay nagkaroon ng rambulan ang panig ng dalawang tambalan. Halos karamihan sa mga tagahanga nina Vilma, Bobot, Guy at Pip ay nasaktan. Hindi maawat ng security guards ang awayan na nangyari. Ang dahilan ay ayaw payagan ang mga maka Nora-Tirso na makapagsabit sila ng sampaguita kina Guy at Pip samantalang ang maka Vilma-Edgar ay pinayagan ng guards na makapagsabit ng bulaklak. Kya nagsipagwala ang fans nina Nora at Tirso. Hampasan ng silya at sabunutan ang nangyari. Naroroon ang hindi magkamayaw na murahan at pintasan sa kani-kanilang idolo.

Dahil napakagulo na nga, nambambo ng batuta ang security guards dahil ayaw paawat ang mga tagahanga ng magkabilang panig.

Sa tuwing sumasapit ang Christmas at valentine’s Day ay nagtatapatan ang mga pelikula nila. Nang ginawa nina Guy at Pip sa Hawai ang pelikulang Blue Hawai, hindi nagpatalo ang Vilma at Edgar. Nagtungo rin sila sa Hawai at ginawa nila ang pelikulang Aloha, My Love bilang pantapat sa pelikula nina Nora at Tirso. Ganyan talaga kainit ang labanan noon ng dalawang parehang ito.

Pagkatapos ipalabasa ang mga pelikulang Blue Hawai at Aloha My Love na parehong kumita sa takilya, nagtungo rin ang dalawang pangkat sa USa para gawin naman nila ang pang-Valentine’s Day offering nila. Don’t Ever Say Goodbye ang kina Vilma at Edgar, samantalang ang kina Guy at Pip naman ay ang Gift of Love.

Hindi lang iyan. Tuwing sasapit naman ang Metro Manila Film Festival ay nagkakaroon din sila ng kanya-kanyang entry under their respective production companies – ang Tagalog Ilang Ilang for Vi and Bot at Sampaguita Pictures kina Guy at Pip. Halos sila na lang ang siyang pinapanood at iniidolo ng fans.

Noong panahon ng The Sensations sa Channel 2, kasama nina Vilma at Edgar sina Perla Adea, Rommy Mallari, Rhodora Silva, Darius Razaon, Tony santos Jr, Baby de Jesus, Millie Mercado at ang komedyanteng si Angge. Ang director ng show ay si Tony Santos Sr at ang host naman ay si Ike Lozada. Every Sunday ay punong-puno palagi ang Studio 1. Pila talaga sa labas ng Bohol Avenue ang napakaraming sasakyan, makita lamang nang personal sina Vilma at Edgar.

Mayroon ding solo shows noon si Vilma sa naturang station – Ayan Eh at Dulambuhay ni Rosa Vilma. Si Edgar naman ay nasa radio – Sa Piling Mo, Edgar na napapakinggan gabi-gabi sa DWWW noon.

“Bagama’t hindi nagkatuluyan sina Vilma at Edgar ay hindi nangangahulugang walang kaligayahang namagitan sa dalawa. Mayroon din. Palagi akong nagtutungo sa studio at nanonood ng kanilang TV show. Nakikipagitgitan ako palagi, masaksihan ko lang ang kanilang show. Palagi kong pinagmamasdan ang napakasweet nilang team-up, lalo na kapag kumakanta sila nang sabay sa The sensations. Halos lahat ng nasa studio ay hindi magkamayaw sa tilia,” sabi ng isang matapat na tagahanga ng dalawa.

Sana magpapayat nang husto si Edgar para makagawa muli sila ni Vilma ng pelikula upang maligayahan naman ang kanilang mga tagahanga na naghihitay pa rin hanggang ngayon. – Sinulat ni Ely S. Sablan, Jingle Extra Hot Magazine, February 3, 1983, Source: Pelikula, atbp blog site

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Sweet Love, Sweet Sixteen

Posted on August 15, 2010 by @ffv Standard

Sina Vilma Santos at Edgar Mortiz ang isa sa mga itunuturing na pinaka-durable loveteam ng lokal na aliwan. Alam naman ng lahat na si Edgar ang first love ni Ate Vi. Ang mga tagahangang nakasaksi sa kanilang pagmamahalan ay di-akalaing magwawakas agad iyon. Ate Vi was 14 years old then nang mapasama sa popular radio show ni Ka Tinno Lapuz, ang “Eskwelahang Munti.” Dito niya nakilala ang di inaasahang magiging ka-loveteam na si Edgar. Nakilala ang kanilang loveteam as “Vi and Bot”. Sumabay ang kanilang team-up sa “Guy and Pip” nina Tirso at Nora. Una silang napanood sa lokal na aliwan bilang suporta ng yumaong singer na si Eddie Peregrina sa pelikulang “My Darling Eddie” in 1969. Klik agad ang kanilang tambalan and from then on ay nagkasunodsunod na ang kanilang mga ginawang pelikula, gayundin ang mga TV shows, tulad ng “The Sensations” at “Edgar Loves Vilma.”

Kinanta ng dalawa ang “Devoted To you” and the fans were hooked. Nagsimulang nagtatag ang kanilang mga tagahanga ng Vi-Bot Fans Club all over the country, as against sa karibal nitong Guy and Pip tandem. Parang kabuteng nagsulputan ang kanilang mga fans from Aparri to Jolo. Tinagurian noon ang kanilang tambalan na “Subok na Matibay, Subok na Matatag” na siyang blurb n o o n ng isang kilalang bangko na naging commercial nila. Si-nundan agad ng pelikulang “The Jukebox King” as second lead na nagtampok din kay Eddie Peregrina. Taong 1970, ginawa nila ang “Young Love” under VP Pictures na kung saan kasama ang karibal nilang tandem, ang Guy and Pip. Nagkasunod-sunod ang pagpapareha nila sa mga pelikulang Song and Lovers, Bulaklak at Paru-Paro, My Pledge of Love, Love Is For the Two Of Us, From The Bottom Of My Heart, Young Idols, Sixteen, Because You are Mine, Love Letters, Sweetheart, Mga Batang Bangketa, I Love You Honey, Edgar Loves Vilma, Sapagkat Sila’y Aming Mga Anak, Vilma My Darling, Baby Vi at Renee Rose. Sa loob ng taong 1970, nakagawa ang kanilang tambalan ng labing walong pelikula. That was also the same time na na-inlove na si Bobot kay Vi. By the way, ang aktres mismo ang nagbinyag kay Edgar ng Bobot. Nang mabuo na nga ang kanilang tambalan, unti-unti nang nagpalipadhangin si Bobot kay Vi. Ayon nga sa pagbabalik-tanaw, si Ate Vi noon ay labing-anim na taong gulang nang maging magkatipan sila ni Bot.

Ang kani-kanilang tagahanga ay naniwalang meron na talagang affair ang mga idols nila. In February, 1970 nagtapat si Bobot kay Vi ng “I love You.” Nadebelop ang feelings nila sa isa’t isa dahil sa kanilang loveteam. Pero aprubado naman ng kani-kanilang parents ang relasyon. Botong-boto kasi at giliw na giliw si Mama Santos kay Bobot noon. Naging neighbors pa nga sila ni Bobot sa Arfel Homes sa Project 6, Quezon City. Nasundan pa ang kanilang pagtatambal noong sumunod na taon, 1971. Ginawa nila ang Love At First Sight, The Sensations, Angelica, The Wonderful World Of Music, Young Lovers, Our Love Affair at Eternally. Mapapansin na karamihan sa mga pelikula na kanilang ginawa ay puro hango sa titulo sa mga kantang pinatanyag noon. Usually, ang karamihan sa mga eksena ay tadtad ng mga musical numbers. Dahil sa kainitan ng tagumpay sa takilya at popularidad ang kanilang tambalan, ginawa ng Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions, ang Aloha My Love, taong 1972 na kinunan pa sa Hawaii, Don’t Ever Say Goodbye na kinunan pa sa Pasadena Palm Spring, San Francisco USA, Dulce Corazon, Remembrance na ka-love triangle ang yumaong si Jay Ilagan, Dama de Noche, an award winning movie ni Vi na nagpanalo sa kanya ng FAMAS Best Actress where she played a dual role, 3 Mukha ni Rosa Vilma at Leron-Leron Sinta. Their trip in Hawaii where they did Aloha My Love was very memorable. Marami kasi ang umaasa nilang mga fans na magaganap ang Hawaiian wedding nila pero hanggang sa pelikula lang ito nangyari.

Taong 1973, muli silang nagtambal sa pelikulang Now and Forever at Anak ng Asuwang. Nasundan pa ng dalawang pelikula noong 1974, ang Biktima at Kampanerang Kuba. Akala nila ay panghabambuhay na ang kanilang relasyon. But tulad ng kasabihan, nothing lasts forever, nabuwag din ang kanilang tambalan. Mahigit na 50 pelikula ang kanilang pinagtambalan. On and off, pinapanatili ng Tagalog Ilang-Ilang ang kanilang loveteam na talagang tinatangkilik ng kanilang matatapat na tagahanga. Ang last movie na pinagtambalan nila ay ang “Karugtong ng Kahapon,” taong 1975 para sa TIIP. Nagkaroon ng lamat ang kanilang loveteam nang mapatambal si Ate Vi sa iba’t ibang leading men. Nag-split sila formally noong April 28,1974. Sa kanilang breakup ay hindi nawalan ng pag-asa si Bobot who kept looking forward for a reconciliation. Only years after, when Bobot got married nang hindi na talaga sila puwede pang magkabalikan ni Ate Vi, ang kanyang first love. Ate Vi went on with her career as a solo star at tinangkilik ng publiko na maipareha sa ibang aktor. Sa paghihiwalay ng landas nina Vi at Bobot sa pelikula ay napanatili nila ang kanilang magandang bonding hanggang ngayon. – Willie Fernandez, V Magazine, Nos 3 SEP 2007

HIGHLIGHTS: The love team of Vilma and Edgar started in a TV show entitled The Sensation. The pair became a twosome, on and off the small screen. They Starred in almost a hundred films like Teenage Señorita, Young Lovers, The Sensations, The Young Idols, Sixteen, Love at First Sight and My Pledge of Love. The love team that has the logo “Subok na Matibay, Subok na Matatag?” (Proven Strong, Proven Stable) didn’t live up to its bill. Although they remained actively busy doing movies together their real life relationship didn’t last. Here are some facts about the love team many considered one of the most memorable in local movie industry.

• Edgar was first paired with Vilma’s rival Nora Aunor and Vilma was initially paired with Tirso Cruz III.

• Ismael Bernal did a movie with Vilma in 1972 opposite Edgar in “Now and Forever, although Vilma’s first movie with Bernal was “Inspiration.”

• Vi and Edgar won the Mr. and Miss Philippine Movies in 1972.

• Vi and Edgar were neighbors in a subdivision in Quezon City.

• Aside from working together in films they were also a regular mainstay in Channel 2’s The Sensations.

• One of Vi’s famous record was titled “Along Came Edgar.”

• Aside from Edgar, Vi did a top grosser film with Paolo Romero titled Ikaw Lamang in 1971 Quezon City Film Festival, Vi will later on do another film with similar title, 1993’s Ikaw Lang.

• Vilma’s 1971 film, “Teen-age Senorita” with Manny de Leon, grossed no less than P40,000 on its first day showing in two theaters, a record breaking feat during that time.

• Vi celebrated her 18th birthday at The Plaza with faithful boyfriend Edgar in Nov. 3, 1971. The two left to make two movies in Hawaii and USA two weeks later.

• Vi and Edgar last film together was the drama “Karugtong Ng Kahapon.”

• Vi and Edgar broke-up officially on April 28,1974.

Star For All Seasons

Vilma Santos-Recto is a popular multi-awarded actress and politician in the Republic of the Philippines. * She is known as "Queen of Philippine Movies," "Queenstar," "Grand Slam Queen," "Box Office Queen," and "Star for All Seasons." * This website is mostly about her iconic film career.

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