THE NINETIES # 1081: MARICEL SORIANO, CLAUDINE BARRETTO, DIETHER OCAMPO, WITH RAYMOND BAGATSING, RITA AVILA, MAILA GUMILA, ALICIA ALONZO AND MS. NIDA BLANCA IN "SOLTERA" (1999)

A woman lives in with a man many years her junior. Conflict arises when the young man falls in love with a young woman his age and decides to leave his live-in partner, now pregnant, behind.

"Soltera" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date July 28, 1999

Screenplay Jun Lana, Jerry Lopez Sineneng

Cinematography Jose Batac, Jr.

Film Editor Marya Ignacio

Production Design Gil Morales

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Direction Jerry Lopez Sineneng

Cast Maricel Soriano, Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo/ Also starring Raymond Bagatsing, Rita Avila, Maila Gumila, Alicia Alonzo and Ms. Nida Blanca

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THE NINETIES # 1027: JOLINA MAGDANGAL, JACLYN JOSE, RITA AVILA, CHERRY PIE PICACHE AND EDU MANZANO, WITH JASON SALCED0, ANNA LARRUCEA, EMMAN ABELEDA IN "PUSO NG PASKO" (1998)

Four miserable children are thrown out of their own house by their cruel aunts. A fairy makes their wishes come true.

"Puso ng Pasko" (1998)

Star Cinema Productions

1998 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1998

Cinematography Richard Pedernal

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Gina Marasigan

Musical Director Marc Aramian

Story, Screenplay and Direction Peque Gallaga. Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes

Cast Jolina Magdangal, Jaclyn Jose, Rita Avila, Cherry Pie Picache and Edu Manzano/ Also starring Jason Salcedo, Anna Larrucea, Emman Abeleda, Justin Simoy, Korinne Lirio/ with Anita Linda, Jimmy Fabregas, Manny Castaneda, Lara Fabregas

Original theatrical poster of "Puso ng Pasko" (1998)

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THE NINETIES # 1016: JACLYN JOSE, JOEL TORRE, JULIO DIAZ, DANIEL FERNANDO, ALLAN PAULE, RITA MAGDALENA, TOFEE CALMA, HAZEL ESPINOSA AND RITA AVILA IN "MASIKIP, MASAKIT, MAHAPDI" (1998)

Three stories of temptation, sex and superstition. A father loses his job for stealing a fallen apple for his crippled child, resorts to petty crimes but is killed. An ambitious pickup girl kills herself after being dumped by a rich customer. A man gets very sick from an infected wound which he got from the bone of a dead man that he and a friend were stealing jewelry from.

"Masikip, Masakit, Mahapdi" (1998)

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date November 11, 1998

Based on Alberto Florentino's award-winning play

Screenplay Dennis Evangelista

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editor Dante Nava

Production Design Noel Mallonga

Musical Director Renel Tagle

Direction Behn Cervantes

Cast Jaclyn Jose, Joel Torre, Julio Diaz, Daniel Fernando, Allan Paule, Rita Magdalena, Toffee Calma, Hazel Espinosa and Rita Avila

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THE NINETIES # 1009: TONTON GUTIERREZ, RITA AVILA, GINA ALAJAR, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ AND ARA MINA IN CARLOS SIGUION-REYNA'S "TATLO... MAGKASALO (THREE)" (1998)

A man tries to win his wife back who left him for a lesbian lover.

"Tatlo... Magkasalo (Three)" (1998)

Reyna Films/ Star Cinema Production

Release Date September 30, 1998

Story Jun Lana

Screenplay Bibeth Orteza

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Edgar Littaua

Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab

Direction Carlos Siguion-Reyna

Cast Tonton Gutierrez, Rita Avila, Gina Alajar, Sharmaine Arnaiz and Ara Mina/ Also starring Eva Darren, Philip Lazaro/ with the special participation of Roy Rodrigo

 

THE NINETIES # 992: ROI VINZON (IN THE TITLE ROLE), EDU MANZANO, RITA AVILA, EFREN REYES, JR., JORGE ESTREGAN, ROMY DIAZ, ROLDAN AQUINO, KING GUTIERREZ IN "JESUS SALONGA, ALYAS BOY INDIAN" (1998)

A Sampaloc-based hoodlum of the 1960s lives a violent life but he has a magnanimous heart for the poor.

"Jesus Salonga, Alyas Boy Indian" (1998)

GP Films

Release Date July 8, 1998

Cinematography Val Dauz

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Rey dela Rea

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Direction Roi Vinzon

Cast Roi Vinzon, Edu Manzano, Efren Reyes, Jr., Rita Avila, Jorge Estregan/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Roldan Aquino, King Gutierrez, Boy Fernandez, Lucita Soriano, Vic Varrion, Joanne Pascual, Naty Santiago, Gem Castillo, Levi Ignacio, Tony Bagyo, Danny Labra, Robert Miller, Danny Riel, Rhey Roldan, Boy Roque, Eddie Tuazon

THE NINETIES # 915: VINA MORALES (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ROBERT AREVALO, RITA AVILA, PINKY AMADOR, KEEMPEE DELEON, ELIZABETH OROPESA, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, GLORIA SEVILLA, CARIDAD SANCHEZ IN "THE SARAH BALABAGAN STORY" (1997)

A young woman is sentenced to death by the Muslim court in Saudi Arabia for killing her employer who wanted to abuse her. The Philippine government intervenes, she escapes capital punishment, and is returned home.

"The Sarah Balabagan Story" (1997)

Viva Films

Release Date October 15, 1997

Cinematography Romeo 'Romy' Vitug

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Boy Alcaide

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Vina Morales (in the title role), Robert Arevalo, Rita Avila, Pinky Amador, Keempee de Leon, Elizabeth Oropesa, Cherry Pie Picache, Gloria Sevilla, Caridad Sanchez, Jennifer Sevilla, Melissa Mendez, Rolando Tinio, Chinggoy Alonso, Ray Ventura, Ana Bautista, Denise Borromeo, Timmy Cruz, Tanya Dizon, Tony Mabesa

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THE NINETIES # 850: MELISSE 'MUMAY' SANTIAGO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ALBERT MARTINEZ, RONALDO VALDEZ, RITA AVILA, JEAN GARCIA, KRISTINE GARCIA AND JACLYN JOSE IN MARS RAVELO'S "ROBERTA" (1997)

After the death of their mother, a young girl and her brother find themselves living with their father's cruel mistress who maltreats them incessantly.

"Roberta" (1997)

Viva Films

Release Date May 7, 1997

Based on the character created by Mars Ravelo

Story and Screenplay Mel Mendoza del Rosario

Cinematography Clodualdo Austria

Film Editor Marya Ignacio

Production Design Danny Cristobas

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Cast Melisse 'Mumay' Santiago (in the title role), Albert Martinez, Ronaldo Valdez, Rita Avila, Jean Garcia, Kristine Garcia and Jaclyn Jose/ Introducing Chester Suarez/ Also starring Odette Khan, Mely Tagasa, Ramon Zamora, Don Pepot, Iwi Nicolas, Tessie Villarama

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THE NINETIES # 660: NORA AUNOR, ALBERT MARTINEZ, DONNA CRUZ, IAN DE LEON, RICKY DAVAO, MICHAEL DE MESA, RITA AVILA, JENNIFER SEVILLA IN "MULING UMAWIT ANG PUSO" (1995)

"Muling Umawit ang Puso" (1995)

Viva Films

1995 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1995

Story and Screenplay  Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Film Editor Francis Vinarao

Production Design Cesar Jose

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Nora Aunor, Albert Martinez, Donna Cruz, Ian de Leon, Ricky Davao, Michael de Mesa, Rita Avila, Jennifer Sevilla/ with Mandy Ochoa, Tony Mabesa, Rolando Tinio, Jim Pebanco/ Guest appearance- Louie Reyes/ with Augusto Victa, Lucy Quinto, Frannie Zamora, Frank Rivera, Gino Ilustre, Cloyd Robinson, Marie Barvi-cui, Raul Dimaano, Archangel Baldomar

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THE NINETIES # 627: JOEY DE LEON, DENNIS PADILLA, WITH RITA AVILA, MICHELLE ALDANA, CHESKA DIAZ, GLYDEL MERCADO, MICHELLE PARTON IN "ANG TIPO KONG LALAKE, MAGINOO PERO MEDYO BASTOS" (1995)

"Ang Tipo Kong Lalaki, Maginoo Pero Medyo Bastos" (1995)

Viva Films

Release Date August 16, 1995

Story and Screenplay Dwight Gaston, Ely Matawaran

Cinematography Cesar Querijero

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Ricky del Rosario

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Efren 'Loging' Jarlego

Cast Joey de Leon, Dennis Padilla/ Also starring Rita Avila, Michelle Aldana, Cheska Diaz, Glydel Mercado, Michelle Parton,/ with Daniel Fernando, Danny 'Brownie' Pansalin, Val Sotto, Tony Carreon, Bomber Moran, Bella Flores, Jessa Zaragosa, Teroy de Guzman, Jr., Beverly Salviejo, Rufa Mae Quinto, Ben Tisoy, Don Pepot, Felipe Tauro, Nonoy de Guzman, Philip Lazaro/ Introducing Jessica 'Gracia' Cortez

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THE NINETIES # 608: NORA AUNOR, JACLYN JOSE, JULIO DIAZ, AMY AUSTRIA, RITA AVILA, GLORIA SEVILLA, CHARITO SOLIS, ROLANDO TINIO, VINA MORALES, IAN DE LEON, TONY MABESA IN "THE FLOR CONTEMPLACION STORY" (1995)

The story of the Filipina domestic who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film which operates on various personal, social and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story. ( source- https://letterboxd.com/film/the-flor-contemplacion-story/)

"The Flor Contemplacion Story" (1995)

Viva Films

Release Date June 7, 1995

Story Efren Contemplacion

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Boni Ilagan

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Vehnee Saturno

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Nora Aunor/ with in alphabetical order- Amy Austria, Rita Avila, Anthony Cortes, Julio Diaz, Kristine Garcia, Jaclyn Jose, Ian de Leon, Tony Mabesa, Ara Mina, Vina Morales, Allan Paule, Jim Pebanco, Frank Rivera, Jessica Rodriguez, Caridad Sanchez, Gloria Sevilla, Bob Soler, Charito Solis, Ali Sotto, Rolando Tinio, Ronaldo Valdez and Joel and Jonjon Contemplacion (as themselves)

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THE NINETIES # 594: ROI NINZON (IN THE TITLE ROLE), RITA AVILA, DINDI GALLARDO, RONALDO VALDEZ, DANIEL FERNANDO, ANA BAUTISTA IN "KAPITAN TUMBA (THE CAPT. JOSE HUEVOS STORY)" (1995)

"Kapitan Tumba (The Capt. Jose Huevos Story)" (1995)

Viva Films

Release Date March 29, 1995

Story & Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Rene Tala

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas

Cast Roi Vinzon (in the title role), Rita Avila, Dindo Gallardo, Ronaldo Valdez, Daniel Fernando, Ana Bautista/ Also starring Dexter Doria, Ace Espimosa, Zandro Zamora, Conrad Poe, Dave Manansala, Glen Almonte, Boy Roque, Levi Ignacio, Johnny Vicar

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THE NINETIES # 473: JOHN REGALA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), RITA AVILA, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, MICHAEL DE MESA, WITH MARITA ZOBEL, DICK ISRAEL, DENCIO PADILLA IN "TONY BAGYO, DAIG PA ANG ASONG ULOL" (1994)

"Tony Bagyo, Daig pa ang Asong Ulol" (1994)

Seiko Films

Release Date March 16, 1994

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Jojo Magno

Musical Director Bienvenido Medina

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Dante Javier

Cast John Regala (in the title role), Rita Avila, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Michael de Mesa/ Also starring Marita Zobel, Dick Israel, Dencio Padilla, Karen Timbol, Jovit Moya, Joboy Gomez, Jinky Oda, Evelyn Vargas, Leo Lazaro, Mon Confiado, Robert Miller, Renato del Prado, Danny Labra, Rusty Santos

THE NINETIES # 365: RITA AVILA, GARDO VERSOZA, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, TESSIE TOMAS, NOEL TRINIDAD AND INTRODUCING CLAUDINE BARRETTO IN "KUMUSTA KA, AKING MAHAL?" (1993)

"Kumusta Ka, Aking Mahal?" (1993)

Seiko Films

Release Date February 10, 1993

Screenplay Segundo Matias, Jr, Fundador Soriano

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Nuel Naval

Musical Director Bienvenido Medina

From the hit song of Freddie Aguilar

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Abbo Q. dela Cruz

Cast Rita Avila, Gardo Versoza, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Tessie Tomas, Noel Trinidad/ Introducing Claudine Barretto, Emil Benedicto 

THE NINETIES # 347: RENE REQUIESTAS, RITA AVILA, RAYMOND & RICHARD GUTIERREZ, RINA REYES, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA AND SHERYL CRUZ, ROMNICK SARMENTA/ THREE EPISODES/ IN "TAKBO... TALON... TILI!!!" (1992)

"Takbo... Talon... Tili!!!" (1992)

Seiko Films

A 1992 Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1992

Screenplay Ricky Lee and Joe Bartolome

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Edgardo Jarlego

Production Design Raymund Bajarias

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Efren Jarlego

First Episode- "Mahiwagang Banga"

Cast Rina Reyes, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Delia Razon, Sammy Lagmay, Jinky Oda, Ernie David, Mary Walter, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Maya dela Cuesta, Flora Gasser, Isabel Navarro/ Special Participation- Jojo Acuin

Second Episode- "Ang Lalaki sa Salamin"

Cast Sheryl Cruz, Romnick Sarmenta, Sylvia Sanchez, Evelyn Vargas, Luz Fernandez, Nonong de Andres, Lucy Quinto/ Special Participation- Caselyn Francisco, Chinggay Riego

Third Episode- "Mga Laruan nina Kiko, Tito at Toto"

Cast Rene Requiestas, Rita Avila, Raymond and Richard Gutierrez, Rez Cortez, Don Pepot, Bert Mansueto, Leo Lazaro, Jack Silva, Ariel Himan, Iluminada Medrano,Aldee Antonio, Ronnie Fernado, Zeny Balmores, Ivy Javier, Jessie Thompson, Alfred Manal

THE NINETIES # 314: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR. (IN THE TITLE ROLE), TOGETHER WITH CHARITO SOLIS, RITA AVILA, JAY ILAGAN, MICHAEL DE MESA, LEO MARTINEZ AND BERNARD BONNIN IN "ALYAS POGI 2" (1992)

"Alyas Pogi 2" (1992)

Moviestars Productions

Release Date August 26, 1992

Screenplay Amado Lacuesta, Jr. and Jun Lawas

Cinematography Edmund Cupcupin and Rey Lapid

Film Editor Ruben Natividad

Production Design Arthur Santamaria

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr. (in the title role), together with Charito Solis, Rita Avila, Jay Ilagan, Michael de Mesa, Leo Martinez and Bernard Bonnin/ Special participation- Lani Lobangco,/ Also starring Subas Herrero, Max Alvarado, Zandro Zamora, Philip Gamboa, Bomber Moran, Ruben Rustia, Rene Hawkins

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THE NINETIES # 305: RITA AVILA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ROMNICK SARMENTA, MARITONI FERNANDEZ, GARDO VERSOZA, LITO LEGASPI, VANESSA ESCANO, SYLVIA SANCHEZ IN "ALYAS STELLA MAGTANGGOL" (1992)

"Alyas Stella Magtanggol" (1992)

Seiko Films

Release Date July 28, 1992

Based on true-to-life story

Screenplay Ricky Lee

Cinematography Juanito Pereira. Jr.

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Production Design Edel Templonuevo

Musical Director Dionisio Buencamino

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Chito Rono

Cast Rita Avila (in the title role), Romnick Sarmenta, Maritoni Fernandez, Gardo Versoza, Vaness Escano, Sylvia Sanchez, Lito Legaspi/ Also starring Alicia Alonzo, Tony Mabesa, Dexter Doria, Rey Ventura, Turko Cervantes and Shirley Tedsoro/ Introducing Karen Timbol/ Guest- Allan Paule

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Original theatrical poster of "Alyas Stella Magtanggol" (1992)

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THE NINETIES # 247: JESTONI ALARCON, RITA AVILA, BALDO MARRO, MARK GIL, DENCIO PADILLA, REZ CORTEZ IN "MAGSISIMBA KANG MAY BULAK SA ILONG" (1992)

"Magsisimba Kang May Bulak sa Ilong" (1992)

Seiko Films

Release Date January 18, 1992

Serialized over DZRH by Salvador Royales

 Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Film Editor Ruben Natividad

Production Designer Freddie Valencia

Musical Director Gabby Castellano

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Maria Saret

Cast Jestoni Alarcon, Rita Avila, Baldo Marro, Mark Gil, Dencio Padilla, Rez Cortez/ Also Starring Lucita Soriano, Usman Hassim, Robert Miller, Renato del Prado, Ben Sagmit, Dante Javier, Dino Espiritu and Flora Gasser/ Guest star- Lani Lobangco

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THE NINETIES # 246: RITA AVILA, CRISTINA GONZALES, RINA REYES, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, GARDO VERSOZA, JANET ARNAIZ, WITH MARITA ZOBEL, NOEL TRINIDAD IN "NANG GABING MAMULAT SI EBA (JENNIFER SEGOVIA STORY)" (1992)

"Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story)" (1992)

Seiko Films

Release Date January 11, 1992

Serialized in Liwayway Komiks

Story Virgilio Blones

Screenplay Segundo Matias, Jr. & Wali Ching

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Film Editor Ferren Saumbides

Production Designer Nuel Naval

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Abbo Q. dela Cruz

Cast Rita Avila, Cristina Gonzales, Rina Reyes, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Gardo Versoza, Janet Arnaiz/ Also Starring Marita Zobel, Noel Trinidad, Debraliz, Evelyn Vargas, Mario Escudero, Susan Africa

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Original theatrical poster of "Nang Mamulat si Eba" (1992)

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THE NINETIES # 200: RITA AVILA, JESTONI ALARCON, CESAR MONTANO, TOGETHER WITH BARBARA PEREZ, DARIA RAMIREZ, MARITONI FERNANDEZ IN "SUMAYAW KA SALOME" (1991)

"Sumayaw Ka Salome" (1991)

Seiko Films

Release Date August 21, 1991

Serialized in Superstar Komiks

Story Ric Aquino

Screenplay Joen Chionglo

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Director of Photography Eduardo Jacinto

Production Design Edagr Martin Littaua

Choreography Maribeth Bitchara

Musical Director Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Laurice Guillen

Cast Rita Avila, Jestoni Alarcon, Cesar Montano, together with Barbara Perez, Daria Ramirez, Maritoni Fernandez/ Also Starring Joonee Gamboa, Metring David, Rafael Roces, Guila Alvarez, Christopher Rojas, Malu de Guzman, Joey Galvez, Ernie Zarate, Perry de Guzman

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THE NINETIES # 175: AGA MUHLACH, GRETCHEN BARRETTO, RITA AVILA, ERIC QUIZON IN "AKIN KA... MAGDUSA MAN AKO!" (1991)

"Akin Ka... Magdusa Man Ako!" (1991)

Seiko Films

Release Date June 20, 1991

Serialized in Superstar Komiks

Story Ric Aquino

Screenplay Baby Nebrida

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Dionisio Buencamino

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Laurice Guillen

Cast Aga Muhlach, Gretchen Barretto, Rita Avila, Eric Quizon/ Also Starring Baby O'Brien, Lollie Mara, Tony Mabesa, Joey Galvez and William Lorenzo/ Special Participation- Vanessa Escano

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