Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto is a Filipino actress and politician. In a career spanning over six decades, she has played dramatic roles in film and television in the Philippines. She is widely referred as the "Star for All Seasons". She began her career as a child actress in the 1963 film Trudis Liit, for which she won her first FAMAS Award. She won the FAMAS Award for Best Actress for her dual role in Dama de Noche (1972). She has portrayed the superhero Darna in four films beginning with Lipad, Darna, Lipad! (1973). Santos produced Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak (1978), which won both the FAMAS Award for Best Picture and the Gawad Urian for Best Film.
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc., doing business as Star Cinema and also known as ABS-CBN Films, is a Philippine film, television production and distribution company headquartered in Quezon City. It is one of the largest film studios in the Philippines, along with Regal Entertainment, GMA Pictures and Viva Films. Star Cinema has produced and released most of the highest-grossing Philippine films of all time.
Yukari Ōshima is a Japanese actress and martial artist. She gained prominence in Hong Kong and became popular in the Philippines as Cynthia Luster. Due to Filipinos' interest in Jackie Chan, she became Chan's pseudo female equivalent.
Once Upon a Time in Manila is a 1994 Philippine action comedy film co-written and directed by Tony Y. Reyes. The film stars Vic Sotto, who co-wrote the story, and Cynthia Luster.
Muling Umawit ang Puso is a 1995 Philippine drama film directed by Joel Lamangan. The film stars Nora Aunor, Donna Cruz and Ian de Leon. It was one of the entries in the 1995 Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won the most awards including Best Picture.
The Optical Media Board (OMB), formerly known as the Videogram Regulatory Board (VRB), is a Philippine government agency that is part of the Office of the President of the Philippines, responsible for regulating the production, use and distribution of recording media in the Philippines.
Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita is a 1993 Filipino action film directed by Manuel "Fyke" Cinco from a screenplay by Henry Nadong and Lav Diaz. It stars Eddie Garcia as the titular protagonist and Edu Manzano. Produced by Regal Films, the film was released on May 27, 1993.
"Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal is a 1990 Philippine biographical action film directed by Francis "Jun" Posadas. The film stars Eddie Garcia as the title role. The film is based on the life of Gen. Tomas Karingal. The movie pictured Tomas Karingal during World War II serving as the chief of the Quezon City Police District.
The Fatima Buen Story is a 1994 Philippine biographical crime drama film directed by Mario O'Hara. The film stars Kris Aquino as the title role. The film is based on the actual case of Fatima Buen, a woman jailed for illegal recruitment.
Kaaway ng Batas is a 1990 Philippine action film edited and directed by Pepe Marcos. The film stars Rudy Fernandez. This is the first film produced by Rudy and Lorna Tolentino under their film company Reflection Films.
Magkasangga 2000 is a 1993 Philippine-Hong Kong action sci-fi film directed by Phillip Ko, Joe Mari Avellana and Johnny Wood. The film stars Ricky Davao, Cynthia Luster and Monsour del Rosario.
Kaaway Hanggang Hukay is a 2001 Philippine action film directed by Joey del Rosario. The film stars Phillip Salvador, Ina Raymundo and Edu Manzano.
Ismael Zacarias is a 1994 Philippine action film co-edited and directed by Toto Natividad. The film stars Edu Manzano, who wrote the story, in the title role. It was one of the entries in the 1994 Manila Film Festival, which spurred controversy when Edu Manzano initially lost his nomination for the Best Actor award, but was found to have been the real winner, following the discovery of a cheating scandal.
Contreras Gang is a 1991 Philippine action film edited and directed by Pepe Marcos. The film stars Edu Manzano as the gang leader, along with Rez Cortez, Kevin Delgado, Dindo Arroyo, Willie Revillame and Eric Francisco as the gang members. It was one of the entries in the 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Batas Ko ay Bala is a 1996 Philippine action film co-edited and directed by Augusto Salvador. The film stars Cesar Montano, Donita Rose, John Regala and Efren Reyes Jr.
Totoy Hitman is a 1996 Philippine action film edited and directed by Pepe Marcos. The film stars Ian Veneracion as the title role.
Doring Dorobo is a 1993 Philippine biographical action film co-edited and directed by Augusto Salvador. The film stars Eddie Garcia in the title role. The film is based on the life of former NBI agent Doroteo Rocha. It was one of the entries in the 1993 Metro Manila Film Festival and the final film produced by Lea Productions.
Eagle Squad is a 1989 Philippine action film co-written and directed by Jose N. Carreon. The film stars Edu Manzano, Ricky Davao, Julio Diaz, Robin Padilla, George Estregan Jr., Monsour del Rosario, Nick Martel and Jinggoy Estrada.
Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko is a 1996 Philippine action film co-edited and directed by Toto Natividad The film stars Edu Manzano and Anjanette Abayari.
Nag-iisang Ikaw is a 1996 Philippine drama film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. The film stars Mikee Cojuangco, Keempee de Leon and Matthew Mendoza.
