THE NINETIES # 1006: PHILLIP SALVADOR, INA RAYMUNDO, JOEL TORRE, RICARDO CEPEDA, APPLE ZUNIGA AND ROMNICK SARMENTA IN "BERDUGO" (1998)

A hitman's intention of quitting his job for the sake of his younger brother takes a setback when he is set up, is caught and imprisoned. He has to prove now to his brother that he is a changed man.

"Berdugo" (1998)

Seiko Films

A RS Productions

Release Date September 18, 1998

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Baltazar Dauz

Film Editor Ranato de Leon

Production Design Arthur Santamaria

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Phillip Salvador, Ina Raymundo, Joel Torre, Ricardo Cepeda, Apple Zuniga and Romnick Sarmenta/ Also starring Lito Legaspi, Tony Carreon, Boy Roque, Bernard Fabiosa

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THE NINETIES # 993: ROMNICK SARMENTA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GLORIA DIAZ, CRIS VILLANUEVA, MYLENE DIZON, WITH GANDONG CERVANTES, RAY VENTURA, ERIKA SIQUIA IN "MIGUEL/MICHELLE" (1998)

 A man works as a nurse in the U.S., returns home as a transsexual, shocking his family, friends and townmates.

"Miguel/Michelle" (1998)

Forefront Films

Release Date July 8, 1998

Story Gil Portes & Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Mariel Crfuz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Tanny Perez

Musical Director Joy Marfil

Direction Gil M. Portes

Cast Romnick Sarmenta (in the title role), Gloria Diaz, Cris Villanueva, Mylene Dizon/ Also starring Gandong Cervantes, Ray Ventura, Erika Siquia, Pocholo Montes, Mia Gutierrez, Richard Arellano

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THE NINETIES # 866: ROMNICK SARMENTA, BETH TAMAYO, WITH ROBERT AREVALO, DARIA RAMIREZ, PERLA BAUTISTA, RONNIE LAZARO, LAWRENCE DAVID, ALVIN ANSON IN "DAMONG LIGAW" (1997)

Amidst the atrocities of the 1896 Philippine Revolution blooms a love story between a reluctant katipunero and a barrio maiden.

"Damong Ligaw" (1997)

Premiere Productions

Release Date June 18, 1997

Cinematography Ricardo Remias

Film Editor Dante Nava

Production Design Manny Samaniego

Musical Director Irwin Cafugauan

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Mari Avellana

Cast Romnick Sarmenta, Beth Tamayo/ Also starring Robert Arevalo, Daria Ramirez, Perla Bautista, Ronnie Lazaro, Lawrence David, Alvin Anson/with Railon Alonso, Marco Balllesteros, Jimmy Bondoc, Rustica Carpio, Noel Colet, Troy Martino, Ernie Zarate

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THE NINETIES # 799: CAMILLE PRATS, ANGELICA PANGANIBAN, WITH ROMNICK SARMENTA, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, EMILIO GARCIA,TERESA LOYZAGA, RICARDO CEPEDA IN "ANG PULUBI AT ANG PRINSESA" (1997)

"Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date January 19, 1997

Story and Screenplay Mari Mariano, Jerry Lopez Sineneng

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Bobby Arriola

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction  Jerry Lopez Sineneng

Cast Camille Prats, Angelica Panganiban/ Also starring Rominck Sarmenta, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Emilio Garcia, Teresa Loyzaga, Ricardo Cepeda/ Special Participation- Eula Valdez/ Co-starring Dexter Doria, Archi Adamos, Joed Serrano, Luigi Alvarez, John Lapuz, Mon Confiado, Michael Roy Jornales, Lorena Garcia, Mel Kimura, Derick Carmona

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THE NINETIES # 733: ROMNICK SARMENTA, JOEL TORRE, TOMMY ABUEL, MIKEE VILLANUEVA, MIA GUTIERREZ, KIMBERLY DIAZ, CRIS VILLANUEVA AND GOV. OBET PAGDANGANAN (AS THE SUPREMO) IN "TIRAD PASS: THE LAST STAND OF GEN. GREGORIO DEL PILAR" (1996)

"Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar" (1996)

Golden Lions Films and Uni-Films Productions, Inc.

Release Date July 4, 1996

Cinematography Edmund Cupcupin

Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza

Production Design Melchor Defensor

Musical Director Rey Valera

Executive Producers Donna Villa, Lito Cruz

Screenplay and Direction Carlo J. Caparas

Cast Romnick  Sarmenta, Joel Torre, Tommy Abuel, Mikee Gutierrez, Kimberly Diaz and Gov. Obet Pagdanganan (as the Supremo)/ Also starring Cris Villanuena, Fredmore delos Santos, Robert Ortega, Jon Ilagan, Michael Villanueva, Bien Garcia and Jude Estrada

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THE NINETIES # 667: PRISCILLA ALMEDA, ROMNICK SARMENTA AND INTRODUCING LEANDRO BALDEMOR, TOGETHER WITH GINA PARENO, LUZ VALDEZ, JIMMY FABREGAS IN "SARIWA" (1996)

"Sariwa" (1996)

Seiko Films

Release Date January 4, 1996

Story and Screenplay Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Bienvenido 'Benny' Medina

Direction Rico Mambo (Joselito 'Abbo' Q. dela Cruz)

Cast Priscilla Almeda, Romnick Sarmenta/ Introducing Leandro Baldemor/ Also starring Gina Pareno, Luz Valdez, Jimmy Fabregas, Anita Linda, Beverly Salviejo, Rusty Santos, Ana Andaya

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THE NINETIES # 582: MARICEL LAXA, GARDO VERSOZA, ROMNICK SARMENTA, ISKO MORENO, TOGETHER WITH CHARITO SOLIS, ROBERT AREVALO, CHANDA ROMERO AND JOEL TORRE IN "BOCAUE PAGODA TRAGEDY" (1995)

"Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy" (1995)

Seiko Films

Release Date February 14, 1995

Story and Screenplay Amado Lacuesta, Jr. & Salvador Royales

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Rei Nicolas

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

 Direction Maria Saret

Cast Maricel Laxa, Gardo Versoza, Romnick Sarmenta, Isko Maoreno/ together with Charito Solis, Robert Arevalo, Chanda Romero and Joel Torre/ Also starring Rica Paralejo, Harvey Gomez, Luz Valdez, Orestes Ojeda, Allan Paule, Conrad Poe, Evelyn Vargas, Jimboy Salazar, RestyAlvarez/ Special Guests- Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Glenda Garcia

THE NINETIES # 580: ROMNICK SARMENTA, SUNSHINE CRUZ, BOOTS ANSON-ROA, TIRSO CRUZ III, PAQUITO DIAZ, JEAN GARCIA, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, JORGE ESTREGAN, KIER LEGASPI IN "KAHIT HARANGAN NG BALA" (1995)

"Kahit Harangan ng Bala" (1995)

Regal Films

Release Date February 8, 1995

Story and Screenplay Jojo Lapus

Cinematography Edmund Cupcupin and Isagani Sioson

Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo

Production Design Monching Escobar

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Romnick Sarmenta, Sunshine Cruz, Boots Anson-Roa, Tirso Cruz III, Paquito Diaz, Jean Garcia, Cherry Pie Picache, Jorge Estregan, Kier Legaspi

THE NINETIES # 536: MANILYN REYNES, ROMNICK SARMENTA, JIMMY SANTOS, GINA PARENO, JOEY MARQUEZ, NANETTE INVENTOR, JACKIE FORSTER, ERIC FRUCTUOSO AND INTRODUCING PATRICIA ANN ROQUE IN "GING GANG GOOLY GIDDIYAP: I LOVE YOU DADDY" (1994)

"Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap: I Love You Daddy" (1994)

Regal Films

Release Date October 19, 1994

Story & Screenplay Joel Mercado, Jilmer Dy, Wali Ching

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editor Edmund Jarlego, Efren Jarlego

Production Design Monching Escobar

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Manny Castaneda

Cast  Manilyn Reynes, Romnick Sarmenta, Jimmy Santos, Gina Pareno, Nanette Inventor, Jackie Forster, Eric Fructuoso, Sharon Bustamente/ Introducing Patrica Ann Roque/ Special participation- Joey Marquez/ with Ogie Diaz, Mike Gayoso, Mon Confiado, Ernie Zarate

THE NINETIES # 464: ROMNICK SARMENTA, AIKO MELENDEZ AND GARDO VERSOZA, TOGETHER WITH BOOTS ANSON ROA, DANTE RIVERO, JEFFREY SANTOS, MIKEE VILLANUEVA, MICHAEL LOCSIN, DICK ISRAEL, DON UMALI AND JESS LAPID, JR. IN "BAWAL NA GAMOT" (1994)

"Bawal na Gamot" (1994)

Seiko Films

Release Date February 17, 1994

Story and Screenplay Humilde "Meek' Roxas, Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Cast Romnick Sarmenta, Aiko Melendez and Gardo Versoza/ together with Boota Anson-Roa, Dante Rivero, Jeffrey Santos, Mikee Villanueva, Michael Locsin, Dick Israel, Don Umali and Jess Lapid, Jr./ Also starring Fred Moro, Jimmy Reyes, Evelyn Vargas, Beverly Salviejo, Pocholo Montes, Ben Sagmit, Danny Labra, Danny Riel, Mon Confiado/ Special Participation- Perla Bautista, Lito Legaspi, Ruben Rustia, Juan Rodrigo, Willie Garte

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THE NINETIES # 451: JESTONI ALARCON, GRETCHEN BARRETTO, ROMNICK SARMENTA, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA IN "JOHNNY TINOSO AND THE PROUD BEAUTY" (1994)

"Johnny Tinoso and the Proud Beauty" (1994)

Seiko Films

Release Date January 4, 1994

Story Nick Joaquin

Screenplay Floy Quintos

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director DannyTan

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Mario O'Hara, Tony Mabesa

Cast Jestoni Alarcon, Gretchen Barretto, Romnick Sarmenta, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Rey 'PJ' Abellana

THE NINETIES # 430: RAYMART SANTIAGO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), DANTE RIVERO, MARK GIL, EFREN REYES, JR., KIER LEGASPI, MICHAEL RIVERO, DAN FERNANDEZ, ACE CRUZ, BING LOYZAGA, TONI DAYA, KAREN ESPINO IN " DODONG ARMADO" (1993)

"Dodong Armado" (1998)

Viva Films

Release Date October 28, 1993

Serialized in King Komiks

Story Carlo J. Caparas

Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas, Deo J. Fajardo

Cinematography Amado de Guzman

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Production Design Rei Nicolas

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Deo J. Fajardo

Cast Raymart Santiago (in the title role), Dante Rivero, Mark Gil, Efren Reyes, Jr., Kier Legaspi, Michael Rivero, Dan Fernandez, Ace Cruz, Bing Loyzaga, Toni Daya, Karen Espino

THE NINETIES # 429: ROMNICK SARMENTA, TIRSO CRUZ III, MARITONI FERNANDEZ, SHIRLEY FUENTES AND SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, WITH LIZA LORENA, TOMMY ABUEL, BELLA FLORES, DICK ISRAEL IN "LUMUHOD KA SA LUPA" (1993)

"Lumuhod ka sa Lupa" (1993)

Seiko Films

Release Date October 28, 1993

Story and Screenplay Edgar Reyes, Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Danilo Goloria

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Romnick Sarmenta, Tirso Cruz III, Maritoni Fernandez, Shirley Fuentes, and Sharmaine Arnaiz/ Also starring Bella Flores, Dick Israel, Edwin Reyes, Carol Dauden, Renato del Prado, Jimmy Reyes and Tyron Sason/ Special participation of Liza Lorena, Dencio Padilla, Tommy Abuel

THE NINETIES # 379: SHERYL CRUZ, ROMNICK SARMENTA, JESS LAPID, JR., VIVIAN FOZ, TOBI ALEJAR, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, JOVIT MOYA, RICHARD REYNOSO, MARITA ZOBEL AND MICHAEL DE MESA IN "KUNG TAYO'Y MAGKAKALAYO" (1993)

"Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo" (1993)

Seiko Films

Release Date April 22, 1993

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Designer Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Mel Chionglo

Cast Sheryl Cruz, Romnick Sarmenta, Jess Lapid, Jr., Vivian Foz, Tobi Alejar, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Jovit Moya, Richard Reynoso and Michael de Mesa/ Also starring Orestes Ojeda, Vangie Labalan, Estrella Kuenzler and Joey Galvez/ Guest star- Shirley Fuentes

THE NINETIES # 355: ROMNICK SARMENTA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), DONITA ROSE, JENNIFER SEVILLA, EFREN REYES, JR., LITO LEGASPI, JOONEE GAMBOA, JOVIT MOYA IN "MARIO SANDOVAL (KAHIT AKO'Y LUPA)" (1993)

"Mario Sandoval (Kahit Ako'y Lupa)" (1993)

Seiko Films

Release Date January 20, 1993

Story and Screenplay Wali Ching, Abbo Q. dele Cruz

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Film Editor Jesus Navarro

Production Design Nuel Naval

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Abbo Q. dele Cruz

Cast Romnick Sarmenta (in the title role), Donita Rose, Jennifer Sevilla, Efren Reyes, Jr., Lito Legaspi, Joonee Gamboa, Jovit Moya/ Also starring Berting Labra, Fred Moro, Dino Espiritu, Bert Cayanan, Ramir Arce Romero

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 # 310: ROMNICK SARMENTA, ANA MARGARITA GONZALES, DARIA RAMIREZ, ROY ALVAREZ, VIVIAN FOZ, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, KAREN TIMBOL IN "SA AKING PUSO (THE MARCOS 'BONG' MANALANG STORY)" (1992)

"Sa Aking Puso (The Marcos 'Bong' Manalang Story)" (1992)

Seiko Films

Release Date August 12, 1992

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Danilo Gloria

Production Design Freddie Valencia

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Romnick Sarmenta, Ana Margarita Gonzales, Daria Ramirez, Roy Alvarez, Vivian Foz, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Karen Timbol/ Also Starring Anita Linda, Ruel Vernal, Maya dela Cuesta, Caselyn Francisco, Johnny Vicar, Rusty Santos, Vangie Labalan

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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 # 285: GRETCHEN BARRETTO, ROMNICK SARMENTA, CESAR MONTANO, JENNIFER SEVILLA, WITH NOVA VILLA, DENCIO PADILLA, ATONG REDILLAS, BILLY JOE CRAWFORD, JAIME BABY MAGTOTO IN "EH KASI BATA!" (1992)

"Eh Kasi Bata!" (1992)

Seiko Films

Release Date May 29, 1992

Screenplay Cesar Cosme

Cinematography Clodualdo 'Ding' Austria

Film Editor Edgardo Jarlego

Production Designer Melchor Defensor

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Efren Jarlego

Cast Gretchen Barretto, Romnick Sarmenta, Cesar Montano, Jennifer Sevilla/ with Nova Villa, Dencio Padilla, Atong Redilas, Billy Joe Crawford, Jaime Baby Magtoto/ with the special participation of Ramon Zamora/ Also Starring Berting Labra, Ruben Rustia, Don Pepot, Ernie David, Ben Sagmit, Pong Pong,Dino Espiritu and Jograd dela Torre

THE NINETIES # 262: ROMNICK SARMENTA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), AIKO MELENDEZ, TOGETHER WITH TONY FERRER, LITO LEGASPI, ORESTES OJEDA, EDGAR MANDE, JOVIT MOYA AND NINO MUHLACH IN "SONNY BOY (PUBLIC ENEMY NO. 1 OF CEBU CITY)" (1992)

"Sonny Boy (Public Enemy No. 1 of Cebu City)" (1992)

Seiko Films

Release Date March 5, 1992

Serialized over DYHP by Boy Patalinhug

Screenplay Humide 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Danilo Gloria

Production Designer Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Cast Romnick Sarmenta (in the title role), Aiko Melendez/ together with Tony Ferrer, Lito Legaspi, Orestes Ojeda and Nino Muhlach/ Also Starring Edgar Mande, Jovit Moya, Jojo Alejar, Zsa Zsa Arnaiz, Sylvia Sanchez, Suzanne Gonzales, Precious Hipolito/ with Johnny Vicar, Eddie Arenas, Mary Walter/ Introducing Miguel Espinosa