Kung Ako Na Lang Sana
Monday, March 24, 2008
Title: Kung Ako Na Lang Sana
Year: 2003
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Emmy and Vince started out as casual friends in their college barkada until parallel events in their lives drew them closer to later become the best of friends. This is despite their opposite personalities-- Emmy is driven in her career and domineering among her friends but possesses a heart of gold, while Vince is the ever-cool type of guy who has this laid-back attitude towards life.
Although not being physically close to and not constantly communicating with each other for extended periods of time, they manage to affect and influence each other's lives over the years until they find themselves falling in love with each other. Fearful of losing the friendship they have invested much on, they choose not to let the other know of their true feelings.. until much later on.
"Kung Ako Na Lang Sana" exemplifies the saying that friendship, indeed, blooms into love.
Cast:
Sharon Cuneta
Aga Muhlach
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You Are The One
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Title: You Are The One
Year: 2006
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Sally Malasmas (played by Toni Gonzaga) applies for a US visa. There she meets the young and dashing vice-consul Will Derby (Sam Milby) with a wide, warm and inviting smile. Sally feels it’s her lucky day! But Will thinks Sally does not have enough ties to the Philippines that will make her come back. He denies her visa, beams one last sweet smile at her and turns his back before she could protest. It isn’t Sally’s lucky day anymore.
Sally Malasmas is a Care Officer at the National Statistics Office. She’s smart and is a genuinely caring person who always has a hand to help other people. But despite her capabilities, Sally feels insecure of her older sister Charry whom she feels her parents always favored and always outperformed her. And in love, Sally tends to be needy and clingy. Her parents and only sister have all migrated to the United States to embrace the ‘American Dream’. But for Sally, the Philippines is where she wants to be.
Will Derby is a dashing vice-consul from the United States Embassy in Manila. He grew up in pre-dominantly white North Dakota where very few Filipinos live. But Will is not an American. He’s a Filipino adopted by an old American couple. He would have avoided being posted in the Philippines, a place he doesn’t like very much, if he could. But a promise to his mother to search for his real parents made him not to. Will has always lived a life of incompleteness and unbelongingness. Even his relationships are fleeting until he meets Sally.
Sally is only forced to apply for a US Visa because her sick mom who refuses to come home needs care. So for Sally, how could Mr. Derby think she’s another TNT when she never ever dreamed of going to the land of milk and honey?! She is definitely insulted. And too bad she initially thought he’s gorgeous.
Cast:
Toni Gonzaga
Sam Milby
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Sakal, Sakali Saklolo
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Title: Sakal, Sakali Saklolo
Year: 2007
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Angie (Judy Ann Santos) and Jed (Ryan Agoncillo) are first-time parents who experience the joys and pains of raising a child. They realize that parenthood is extremely demandingthat they learn to sacrifice their own interests for their baby.
One day, Jed has to go abroad for a business convention. Angie decides to go along, leaving their child with their friends. This is when their mothers (Gloria Diaz and Gina Pareño) come in and take turns taking care of their child, which led to a total disaster.
When they go back, Jed and Angie are confronted with their mothers' personal issues. They realize that only after they have done their role as children can they understand the true meaning of being a parent.
Cast:
Judy Ann Santos
Ryan Agoncillo
Ariel Ureta
Cacai Bautista
Carlo Bronson
Derek Ramsay
Dominic Ochoa
Gloria Diaz
Juliana Palermo
Kat Alano
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Till I Met You
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Title: Till I Met You
Year: 2006
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Gabriel (Robin Padilla) is a poor orphan boy who grew up under the care of rich "biyudo" haciendero Senor Manuel (portrayed by multi-awarded actor Eddie Garcia). Gabriel takes care of Senor Manuel's hacienda while his surrogate father attends to his main business in Manila. He has complete trust in Gabriel and in turn, Gabriel is very loyal to and very protective of him. Also known as a "lady killer", Gabriel is a man's man, a "cowboy" looked up to by the townspeople.
Luisa (Regine Velasquez), a street-smart spunky girl is a con-artist who has lost faith in love. Having gone through too many hardships in life, she has become jaded and self-centered. She longs most for the "rich" life and readily agrees to marry Senor Manuel.
Senor Manuel (Eddie Garcia) is a very rich old man who has lived under the clouds of loneliness after the death of his wife… until he meets Luisa who becomes the love of his life.
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Senor Manuel falls in love with and offers to wed Luisa, who, unbeknownst to the haciendero, is only posing as a rich girl. In preparation for their wedding at the hacienda, Luisa meets Gabriel ? Senor Manuel's right hand man who is very protective of the old man. Sensing that Luisa is a fake and is only after Senor Manuel's money, Gabriel tries to blow Luisa's cover.
In the process, Gabriel finds himself falling for Luisa and vice versa. They become torn between their loyalty to the old man and their love for each other. In the meantime Senor Manuel senses what is happening between the two people he values most.
The three main characters find themselves caught in a situation they didn't want but could not control. How they resolve this conflict makes for the movie's interesting conclusion.
Cast:
Regine Velasquez
Robin Padilla
Eddie Garcia
Idda Yaneza
Jackie Rice
Joonee Gamboa
Kuh Ledesma
Luz Valdez
Marky Cielo
Pekto
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Dubai
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Title: Dubai
Year: 2005
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Raffy and Andrew were orphaned as kids and had only each other to depend on. Raffy has spent the last nine years of his life working in Dubai. His ultimate goal is to fulfill a lifelong dream: to eventually move to Canada with his younger brother, Andrew. The Alvarez brothers are finally united when Andrew goes to Dubai.
in Dubai, Andrew meets Faye, one of Raffy's many girlfriends. They hit it off well in spite of their age difference. She becomes his guide, comfort and lover. Seeing the two together, Raffy realizes that he still and really loves Faye. When Andrew discovers that Raffy still loves Faye, conflict srises between the brothers, almost severing the ties that bind them. In the end, what they choose and achieve are not as planned. But their experiences in Dubai lead to new beginning in their lives.
Cast:
Aga Muhlach
Claudine Barreto
John Lloyd
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All My Life
Title: All My Life
Year: 2004
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Sam and Louie meet aboard the Star Cruise. Despite being strangers and complete opposites, with Sam (Aga Muhlach) being carefree and Louie (Kristine Hermosa) being obsessive-compulsive, they become unlikely acquaintances and eventually friends. Both pained on carrying life's baggage before they took the cruise, Sam and Louie will never be the same person again after. For once in Louie's rigid life, she is living for the moment and Sam lets his free spirit enjoy the ride.
But once back to their usual lives, feat sets in. Louie is still healing from a traumatic love relationship, while Sam is still in denial that he fell in love. Fate brings them back together again and this time, it's as if nothing can hold back what their hearts yearn for. Together, they will thread the path of uncertainty and in the end prove to themselves that indeed, the true essence of living is loving.
Cast:
Aga Muhlach
Kristine Hermosa
Angel Jacob
Bernard Palanca
Ces Quesada
Dimples Romana
Ricky Davao
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My Kuya's Wedding
Friday, March 14, 2008
Title: My Kuya's Wedding
Year: 2007
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Inseparable as siblings, Jeff (Ryan Agoncillo) and Kat (Maja Salvador) grew up very close to each other through thick and thin. Kat being overzealous and very wary of girls who likes her brother Jeff. Her Kuya simply means the world to her.
Years later, Kat is all grown-up and lovely, and soon awaits her Kuyas return after four years of hard work from abroad. But all this excitement of a sibling reunion is foiled at the airport upon sight of Heidi (Pauleen Luna), Kats worst nightmare and her brothers fiancée. Kat is crestfallen by the sudden presence and inexplicable devotion his brother has for this new girl in his life.
Fueled with envy, Kat embarks on an all-out scheme to pull out all the stops to their impending wedding with the help of her gay bestfriend of all seasons, Vi (IC Mendoza) However, as Kat schemes to freeze the marital icing off her siblings cake, she finds herself falling for the charms of an evicted reality show superstar - Aris (Jason Abalos) who happens to be Heidis brother.
As she desperately clings to her last semblance of family, her Kuya Jeff, will Kat be able to stop this “bridezilla” from snatching away her only “Kuya” in her life?
Truly, the film is a bittersweet romantic comedy, sprinkled with doses of laughter and drizzled with light notes of drama. My Kuya’s Wedding will definitely leave us with a warm heart and a deeper understanding on the value of love and family relationships.
Cast:
Cheena
Debraliz
Ethel Booba
Frank Garcia
Janus Del
Jason Abalos
Maja Salvador
Pauleen Luna
Ryan Agoncillo
Say Alonzo
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Kailangan Kita
Title: Kailangan Kita
Year: 2002
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New York-based celebrity chef Carl Diesta (Aga Muhlach) is coming home to the Philippines after many years to marry his fiance, supermodel Chrissy Duran, in her hometown of Albay province. Chrissy still being held up somewhere in Europe for a photo shoot, Carl has to meet her family by himself.
Amidst the frenetic pace of the wedding preparation, Carl has come to realize that while Chrissy may be the "face" of the image-conscious Durans, Lena (Claudine Barretto), Chrissy's other sister is the "guts" of the household.
The brief homecoming became a period of awakening for Carl, for Lena not only opened his mind to true character, she likewise led his heart to true love. Will Lena forego her personal happiness to keep her family from falling apart? Will Carl fight for his love for Lena? Will there be a wedding at all?
Cast:
Aga Muhlach
Claudine Barreto
Johnny Delgado
Liza Lorena
Cris Villanueva
Cholo Escano
Gerald Madrid
Nikki Judalena
Igi Boy Flores
Ces Quesada
Mads Nicolas
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Sinasamba Kita
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Title: Sinasamba Kita
Year: 1982
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They are half-sisters, connected by blood. But to Divina(Vilma Santos), Nora(Lorna Tolentino) is just her late father's illegitimate daughter. Yet, despite the harsh treatment she gets, Nora remains awestruck and continues to adulate her strong-willed older sister. But even the meekest of people can only bear so much. Nora leaves the comfort of home to find her own place under the sun, and in due time, she and Divina are to meet again to settle the score once and for all.
Cast:
Vilma Santos
Christopher de Leon
Lorna Tolentino
Phillip Salvador
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Sana Maulit Muli
Title: Sana Maulit Muli
Year: 1995
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Will love stand the test of time and distance?
Agnes and Jerry find their love put to the test when Agnes is petitioned by her mother to join her in the States. She constantly calls Jerry for companionship but the latter has been busy prioritizing his work. Parallel events lead them to lose touch.
They meet again after a year. Jerry is surprised however that a different Agnes welcomes him. She's now a confident and successful real estate dealer-- a complete opposite of who she once was.
Jerry professes his love for Agnes and decides to give up everything for love this time.
But being a second-class citizen is not for him. He must regain his self-respect before he can build his life with the woman he loves.
Sana Maulit Muli is a very real love story that will surely tug at your heart strings.
Cast:
Aga Muhlach
Leah Salonga
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Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
Title: Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
Year: 1984
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A heart rendering drama of love - resisted and revived. Rod leaves Helen for his career and she falls in love with another. Rod becomes successful and goes back to Helen who obviously still feels strongly for him. An illicit affair ensues. And the resulting conflict revolving around three of the Philippines' most awarded stars makes this movie one of the most remembered love stories. From the powerful pen of Racquel Villavicencio and the dynamic direction of Marilou Diaz-Abaya.
Cast:
Christopher de Leon
Vilma Santos
Eddie Garcia
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One More Chance
Title: One More Chance
Year: 2007
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Popoy (John Lloyd Cruz) and Basha (Bea Alonzo) have been together forever.
Their love story started when they met as students in a university. Popoy was taking up Engineering while Basha was a freshman in Architecture. They have been inseparable ever since—they did everything together: eating, studying and/or attending parties. Their families loved them, they shared friends, they eventually worked in the same firm and their life plans revolved around each other.
There is no Popoy without a Basha and vice versa. In short, they are certain that they would get married someday and build a home together literally and figuratively. Architect Basha will design and plan their dream house while Engineer Popoy will be the one to build it. Everything is perfect.
At least that is what Popoy thinks.
Cast
John Lloyd Cruz - Popoy
Bea Alonzo - Basha
Derek Ramsay
Maja Salvador
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