Showing posts with label romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label romance. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Just One Summer (2012)




**** Production Company: GMA Films ****

A rich, rebellious boy spends the summer with his father who he has considered long dead and his mistress while waiting for the annulment of his father and his mother's marriage. During his stay with his father during the summer, he meets a poor girl who is his childhood friend and is a scholar of whom her family is depending on; however, she is holding in a secret with regards to the true state of her scholarship. The two meet and comfort each other amidst their problems and they fall for each other as time goes on and as they get to know each other.

**** Directed by Mac C. Alejandre ****


Alyas Baby Tsina




**** Production Company: Viva Films ****

Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya ****


Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me




**** Production Company: Regal Films / Noel D Ferrer Productions / LightScade Inc. / Total Entertainment Productions ****

Karl Vladimir Lennon J. Villalobos, aka Intoy, who is secretly in love with his friend Jenny, the most beautiful girl in the campus.

Jenny is rich and quirky; Intoy is street-smart and ordinary.

But this friendship is not simple, since Jenny has bestowed on Intoy some perks and privileges, including going to bed with her on the condition that they will not fall in love with each other.

Before graduation, Intoy feels that he has to shed his pretensions of being astig and finally profess his love for Jenny.

But he is devastated to learn that Jenny is pregnant.

Worse, Jenny tells him: “Don’t worry, this is not yours.”

Based on the bestselling novel of Eros S. Atalia, "Ligo na U, Lapit na Me" is an examination of postmodern love and relationship and the way this generation deals with their love and fear.

**** Directed by Erick C. Salud. ****


Sunday, February 10, 2013

Remembrance (1972)




**** Production Company: Tagalog Ilang - Ilang Productions ****

Set in the 1970's, brothers Tony (Edgar Mortiz) and Robert (Jay Ilagan) go through a rough patch when their father is killed by one of the family's tenants.

Opposite in many ways, the brothers discover their similarity through their feelings for their childhood friend Cecille (Vilma Santos).

Tony and Robert battle over Cecille's affection while still in the process of recovering from their father's death.

Another tragedy befalls them and the three characters entangle in a web of events that will teach them a lesson in life and love.


Thursday, February 7, 2013

Tayong Dalawa (1992)




**** Production Company: Viva Films ****

Carol lives in a corporate world where men are the bosses and women are given not so important positions.

Yet she is idealistic enough to prove to them she has every right to be their equal.

Then one broken coffee-maker changes her all work and no play lifestyle. She meets Tonchi, an all-around technician.

His fresh outlook and happy go lucky approach to life lure her to get closer to him.

**** Directed by Laurice Guillen ****


Sunday, February 3, 2013

24/7 In Love


**** Production Company: Star Cinema ****

Jane (Kathryn Bernardo), a die-hard fan, wants to win tickets to Billy Fernandez's (Daniel Padilla) concert. To do this she must answer the question, "What would you do if it was the end of the world?" In search for this answer she meets different people with different love stories: a 40-year old virgin named Virgie (Pokwang) who meets a gigolo named Charles (Sam Milby); a hopeless romantic secretary, Barbara (Maja Salvador) who is helping her boss, Ken (Diether Ocampo) with "personal issues"; Verna (Angelica Panganiban) who falls in love with a waiter named Elvis (John Lloyd Cruz) in Vietnam; Belle (Bea Alonzo) who is in love with her gay best-friend, Butch (Zanjoe Marudo), an active-executive; Jomar (Zaijan Jaranilla) who is trying to court Ayie(Xyriel Manabat) with the help of a 35 year old mentally-challenged man named Pipoy (Piolo Pascual); Patty (Kim Chiu) who traces her first love, Alvin (Gerald Anderson) to become a model for her company.


**** Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz, John-D Lazatin, Dado C. Lumibao, Frasco Mortiz ****

Bea Alonzo as Belle Gonzales
Gerald Anderson as Alvin Alvarado
Kathryn Bernardo as Jane Dela Cuesta
Kim Chiu as Patty Escalona
John Lloyd Cruz as Elvis Dela Cuesta
Zaijian Jaranilla as Jomar Ronquillo
Xyriel Manabat as Ayie Manrique
Zanjoe Marudo as Butch Vinzon
Sam Milby as Charles Padilla
Diether Ocampo as Ken Ramirez
Daniel Padilla as Billy Fernandez
Angelica Panganiban as Verna Francisco
Piolo Pascual as Pipoy Ronquillo
Pokwang as Virgie Matimtiman
Maja Salvador as Barbara Alcaraz


Friday, February 1, 2013

Pangako Sa'yo (1992)




**** Production Company: Viva Films ****

Sharon plays a businesswoman investigated for drug smuggling by undercover agent, Bong Revilla.

When suddenly, they find themselves in love with each other.

But their lives are in danger when they found out that it is Sharon's business partner who is using the company as a front for his drug deals.

**** Directed by Pepe Marcos ****


Thursday, January 31, 2013

Sagot Kita.. Mula Ulo Hanggang Paa




**** Production Company: Ivory Records / Millennium Cinema ****

Pangarap ni Ador na mangibang bansa upang mahango sa kahirapan ang kanyang ina at kapatid ngunit dahilan sa mga huwad na papeles ay hindi siya nakaalis ng bansa.

Upang ikubli ang kabiguan ay nagpasya siyang manatili sa Kamaynilaan upang dito humanap ng panibagong kapalaran.

Samantala, si Ma. Cecilia ay minamahal at tinitingala ng masa dahil sa kanyang programang pangtelebisyon na nagkakaloob ng tulong sa mga maralita at kapuspalad.

Binigyan ni Ma. Cecilia ng trabaho si Ador bilang pasasalamat sa pagtatanggol nito sa kanya minsang bastusin siya ng mga siga.

Dahil dito ay natutuhan ni Ador na pag-ukulan ng pagmamahal si Ma. Cecilia.

Ngunit may kasintahan na si Ma. Cecilia. Ito ay si Butch Jarlego isang pilantropo, ngunit lingid sa kaalaman ni Ma. Cecilia at nang nakakarami na isa pala siyang galamay ng isang notorious na grupo na siyang nangbiktima kay Ador at gusto lang siyang gamitin nito sa maitim niyang balak.

Di nagtagal at nabisto rin ang tunay na pagkatao ni Butch kaya't upang makaligtas ay hinostage niya si Ma. Ceilia.

Nakipaglaban si Ador kay Butch at nailigtas niya si Ma. Cecilia. Pagkatapos ng gusot, nilisan ni Ador ang Kamaynilaan at nagbalik sa probinsiya ngunit kasama si Ma. Cecilia.

**** Directed by Felix E. Dalay ****


Monday, January 28, 2013

Type Kita... Walang Kokontra




**** Production Company: Star Cinema ****

Director: Toto Natividad
Writers: Tammy Bejerano (story), Henry Nadong (screenplay)
Stars: Cesar Montano, Dayanara Torres and Bayani Agbayani


Friday, January 25, 2013

Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!




**** Production Company: Star Cinema / MZET TV Productions / APT Entertainment / OctoArts Films ****

Angelo is a faith healer who claims that he can cure any disease.

He becomes popular, but nobody realizes that he is actually a fake healer... except for Cielo, a doctor who swears to do everything to uncover Angelo's secret.

Things get more complicated when Angelito, an exiled angel, comes down to earth and helps Angelo perform miracles.

In exchange, Angelo is supposed to do good deeds that will help him become a better person.

As their lives get entangled, which side will win?

Truth or Faith?

Let Angelo, Angelito and Cielo prove to you that laughter is still the best medicine!

**** Directed by Tony Y. Reyes. ****


Saturday, January 19, 2013

My Amnesia Girl




**** Production Company: Star Cinema ****

Apollo stil hasn't forgiven himself for losing out on the perfect love story with Irene, after a single mistake he made suddenly led them apart.

Two years later, he gets a chance meeting with Irene, who now has amnesia and has no recollection of Apollo.

The convenient circumstance allows Apollo to pursue Irene again on a clean slate, putting aside their past.

But just how much can they move forward to a second chance with the pretenses they carry with them?

Will the past ever truly be forgotten?

In this romantic comedy that will touch hearts, John Loyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga team up for the first time under the help of Director Cathy Garcia-Molina to give us one unforgettable movie.

**** Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina ****


Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Happy Hearts




Production Company: Regal Films

Alvin and Kristine are two young people whose paths cross when he comes back from the States to be closer to his dad, who is estranged from his mom.

But his return comes as a surprise to his dad, who wants to keep his real sexual orientation--and relationship with another man--under wraps.

As a professor, he wants to keep up appearances because he thinks he will keep his students' respect that way.

How will things blow over when Alvin and Kristine fall deeply in love and decide to elope?

Things won't be easy for any of them with Kristine's father being the president of the school where Alvin's father teaches.

Directed by Joel Lamangan


Sunday, January 13, 2013

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.


Thursday, January 10, 2013

Ekis Walang Tatakas (1999)




**** Production Company: Viva Films ****

A member of a kidnap-for-ransom gang, Gene is a reluctant criminal. A hoodlum with a big heart, he treats his victims with kindness.

Gene gets into a passionate affair with Dolor, a former bar girl who is now a kept woman of a rich man who beats her.

Both Gene and Dolor plan to escape: he from the syndicate, and she from her cruel lover.

Their chance comes when the syndicate's operation is busted by the police.

Pursued by cops, Gene flees with Dolor, who has unintentionally killed her lover.

But every crime has its corresponding punishment, and soon, Gene is fatally wounded in a gunfight...

**** Directed by Erik Matti ****


Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Muntik Nang Maabot Ang Langit




**** Production Company: OctoArts Films / Ivory Records ****

Ulilang lubos si Jennie na lumaki sa istriktang lola niya kasabay ang ampong lalaki na si Ben.

Sabay sila lumaki kaya halos magkapatid ang kanilang turingan.

Nang lumaki sila ay nagkaroon ng girlfriend si Ben kahit na lihim siyang umiibig kay Jennie.

Si Jennie naman ay hindi maligawan dahil sa sobrang higpit ng kanyang lola.

Hanggang sa sila ay dumalo sa isang party kung saan ang mga naganap ay nag-paiba ang kanilang buhay.


Paminsan - Minsan




**** Production Company: VideoFlick Productions / Seiko Films ****

Stars: Gretchen Barretto
Gardo Versoza
Richard Gomez
Daria Ramirez
Jess Lapid Jr
Johnny Delgado


Thursday, January 3, 2013

No Other Woman




**** Production Company: Star Cinema / Viva Films ****

Ram Escaler is a charming and dedicated furniture saleman.

He is happily married to his beautiful and loving wife, Charmaine.

Despite their seemingly happy relationships, Ram feels the need to prove himself to Charmaine's father and outside the shadow of his own irresponsible father.

His great opportunity comes when he becomes the furniture supplier to a high-class luxury resort of the Zalderiaga Group of Companies.

This is where he catches the eye of Kara Zalderiaga, a stunning and carefree heiress who gets attracted to him.

The sexual tension and physical attraction is apparent that Kara proposes a relationship with no emotional attachment that Ram found irresistible.

As Ram succumbs deeper into the affair, he gets torn between the established marriage with his wife and the risque relationship with Kara.

Both Charmaine and Kara fight for their love, neither surrendering, claiming their rightful place in Ram's heart.

In a world where love becomes a battlefield, each one of them struggle as they face the consequenses of the love they fight for.

**** Directed by Ruel Santos Bayani. ****


My Cactus Heart




**** Production Company: Star Cinema / Skylight Films ****

Sandy Makalintal does not believe in soulmates.

Since the breakdown of her parents marriage, she has sworn off love and the promise of "forever".

Despite her numerous suitors, she'd always find reasons to reject them and thus became known as having a "cactus heart" by her peers, a woman with a heart full of thorns.

Carlo has always believed in finding your soulmate, your "one true love".

Even though his mom died giving birth to him, he saw how his father's love for her lasts until now.

Since then, he knows that he will only love once and it will be forever.

There is an undeniable attraction between Sandy and Carlo when they met.

But as Sandy found her cactus heart starting to open up to love, fear made her turn her attention to Benedict Gotiaco, a new suitor who has fallen in love with her as well.

In the conflict between succumbing to love and facing its challenges or running away to save herself, Sandy eventually realizes that her fears of getting hurt are only stopping her from experiencing true love... and giving herself a chance to have her own "happy ending".

**** Directed by Enrico Santos. ****


Monday, December 31, 2012

Anomalya Ni Andres De Saya : Part III




**** Production Company: Bukang Liwayway Films ****

Third episode of Andres love story, this proves the strength of his marriage with Matilde after the storms.

The story was even challenged by the 10 million pesos which was accidentally put under Andres custody and made him sneak out to liberate himself and be a master even for a while.

But his being Andres de Saya doesn't talk about money, it talks about Matilde's power over him.

**** Directed by Carlo J. Caparas ****


Andres De Saya 2 : Mabagsik Na Daw




**** Production Company: Bukang Liwayway Films ****

Andres De Saya 2 as portrayed by Vic Vargas is a depiction of quite a few husband who happen or perhaps preordain to live under their wife's skirt.

Believing that his life will change when his wife Matilde (Gloria Diaz) left him to work overseas, he started his so-called new identity being a real man to the point of marrying another woman Viviana (Carmi Martin).

The return of Matilde put his enjoyment to a pause... letting him think either to rewind his life being Andres De Saya or to fast it forward and move on to a new day.

**** Directed by Carlo J. Caparas ****