Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz is a Filipina actress, model and beauty queen who was won Miss Universe 1969 becoming the first Filipino to hold the Miss Universe title.
The Sarah Balabagan Story is a 1997 Philippine biopic directed by Joel Lamangan. The film stars Vina Morales as Sarah Balabagan, an OFW who was sentenced to death in the United Arab Emirates for killing her employer who was attempting to rape her.
The 29th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay, Philippines, from December 25, 2003 to January 8, 2004.
GMA Network Films, Inc., doing business as GMA Pictures, is a Filipino film and television production company headquartered in Quezon City. It is one of the major film production companies in the Philippines, along with Star Cinema, Viva Films and Regal Entertainment. Its films include Jose Rizal (1998), Muro Ami (1999), and Deathrow (2000).
Goodbye America is a 1997 action drama directed by Thierry Notz. The film examines how the closing of the U.S. naval base at Subic Bay, Philippines affected the Filipinos and the Americans who had served there. The film was an attempt to bring Philippine cinema into the international audience.
Lilia B. Cuntapay was a Filipina actress and former teacher. She is popularly recognized as the "Queen of Philippine Horror Movies" for her subsequent appearances in horror movies and exceptional contributions to Philippine film industry.
Marie Rachel Salman Taleon-Lagdameo, known professionally as Dawn Zulueta, is a Filipino actress, host and commercial model. She was recognized as the only Filipino actor to win two different major accolades in acting categories in a single year when she won Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress in the 1992 FAMAS Awards. She also appeared in Manila Standard's Top 10 Filipina actresses of the 1990s list of 1999.
The Flor Contemplacion Story is a 1995 drama film directed by Joel C. Lamangan and produced by Vic del Rosario Jr. for Viva Films about the story of the Filipina domestic helper who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid. The story was 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.
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.
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award is an annual event created by the Metro Manila Film Festival in honor of former mayor (gatpuno) Antonio Villegas. It awards lifetime achievement awards to films in the annual film festivals, and that portrays Philippine culture and Filipino people to the world.
Totoy Hitman is a 1996 Philippine action film edited and directed by Pepe Marcos. The film stars Ian Veneracion as the title role.
Magic Kombat is a 1995 Philippine sci-fi fantasy comedy film written and directed by Junn Cabreira. The film stars Smokey Manaloto and Eric Fructuoso, and centers around Mario (Manaloto) and Luigi (Fructuoso) as they are accidentally transported into a video game world and are forced to fight their way out of it. Many of the film's scenarios, sound effects and characters–including that of Mario and Luigi–were unauthorized parodies of Super Mario Bros., Street Fighter II and other video games popular in the Philippines during the 80s and 90s.
Halik ng Vampira is a 1997 Philippine horror film directed by Peque Gallaga, who wrote the story, and Lore Reyes. The film stars Anjanette Abayari as the titular vampire.
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.
Secret Love is a 1994 Filipino drama film edited and directed by Edgardo "Boy" Vinarao. The film stars Geneva Cruz and Jomari Yllana.
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.
Dyesebel is a 1996 Philippine fantasy film directed by Emmanuel Borlaza. Based on a Philippine graphic novel of the same title by Mars Ravelo, the film stars Charlene Gonzales as the titular mermaid.
Ben Balasador: Akin ang Huling Alas is a 1996 Philippine action film edited and directed by Pepe Marcos. The film stars Ian Veneracion in the title role.
Duwelo is a 1996 Philippine action film directed by Phillip Ko and Teddy Gomez. The film stars Eddie Garcia and Zoren Legaspi.
