In The Name Of Love

Production Company: Star Cinema / ABS - CBN Film Productions

With barely anything to live for, Emman Toledo (Aga Muhlach), a former dancer, is just about to start his life all over again.

He holds the good memories of his past dearly, knowing he will never be able to bring back his better days.

An unlikely opportunity comes up when he is assigned to be the dance instructor for the upcoming Governor's Ball of the powerful political family of the Evelinos, a chance for him to rekindle his lost passion.

It will be at this ball where the engagement of the governor's son Dylan Evelino (Jake Cuenca), and Cedes Fernandez (Angel Locsin) will be announced.

Despite her hatred for the dirty politics, Cedes has no choice but to succumb to the decision of Dylan out of her indebtedness towards the family.

Emman is drawn towards Cedes from the first time she catches his eye.

As their lives intertwine through dance, Emman and Cedes find themselves resisting an affair: one that holds the truths to their painful pasts, and the memories of a boundless love. Pursuing their feelings for each other will only set fire to the dangers and trappings of their love, so much so that their love could cost them their lives.

Can the strength of their love overcome the powers of the dangers surrounding them?

Directed by Olivia M. Lamasan.

Mano Po 5 (Gua Ay Di) (2006)

**** Production Company: Regal Films ****

A culinary romance set in Binondo, where Chinese traditions are still very much observed, Mano Po 5: Gua Ay Di is a touching story of how a young Chinese woman fights for the man she loves.

She is doomed by strict family traditions to only wed someone of pure Chinese descent.

But Charity (Angel Locsin) finds love where she was not supposed to find it... at least according to her cold hearted mother.

Despite being met with resistance by her traditional Chinese family, most especially her mother, Charity continues her relationship with Nathan (Richard Gutierrez).

Nathan, on the other hand, proves himself and his love to her by making an effort to learn about her background, culture and language resulting in various mishaps, some comical and others just plain disasters.

Charity finds solace in the kitchen, her cooking interwoven with the story of her ill-fated romance.

Will true love prevail in the end? And will she come up with the perfect recipe for love?

***** Directed by Joel Lamangan *****

Mano Po 3 (My Love) (2004)

**** Production Company: MAQ Productions ****

Anti-crime crusader Lilia Chiong Yang seems to have everything a woman could want and need: a husband who pampers her; children whom any parent would be proud of; and the respect and admiration of the most powerful people in the land.

But just as Lilia prepares for her 25th wedding anniversary celebration, a chance encounter in Thailand with her first love Michael throws Lilia's life into chaos.

So begins the resumption of a relationship that threatens to unravel the delicate threads connecting Lilia to the other people in her life.

"Mano Po 3" is a heartfelt tearjerker which was declared Best Picture at the 2004 Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines.

Vilma Santos and Christopher de Leon also won well-deserved awards for Best Actress and Best Actor, respectively, in this moving film about the choices we must make for the sake of those we love.

**** Directed by Joel Lamangan ****