Christmas day has come and gone but the season is yet to be over. And once we've hit the 25th day of December, theaters are being flooded by Filipino movies as well as moviegoers. Once again, we celebrate the Metro Manila Film Festival, now on its 34th year.
Metro Manila Film Festival is an annual movie awards much like Hollywood's Oscars which recognizes the best efforts of local artists and movie makers. Different awards are given to different movie categories like Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Picture and many more, and this year, eight (8) wonderfully crafted movies are vying for the trophy.
Here are the 8 official entries for MMFF 2008.
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Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
(Star Cinema)
Directed by: Wenn Deramas
Written by: Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Cast: Ai-Ai delas Alas, Eugene Domingo, Cherry Pie Picache, Shaina Magdayao, John Prats, Carlo Aquino, Alwyn Uytingco, DJ Durano, Serena Dalrymple, Jiro Manio, Yuki Kadooka, Roldan Aquino, Jaymee Joaquin, Bianca Calma, Janel Calma and Ms. Gloria Diaz
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat is the sequel to the story of the 2003 movie"Ang Tanging Ina" which won Ai-Ai De Las Alas the Best Actress trophy that year and "Ang Cute ng Ina Mo".
Ina (Delas Alas) is elected to be the new president of the Philippines. She plays mother of her 12 children and of the whole country since she will be declared as the next President of the Philippines: "'Yung mga bata nagsilakihan na, iba na ang problema namin. At isang major change, ako na ang presidente ng Republika ng Pilipinas. Dito sa ATINL ay tatakbong presidente ng Pilipinas at magiging presidente ng Pilipinas si Ai-Ai.".
Baler : Love is Worth Fighting For
(Viva Films and Bida Productions)
Directed by: Mark Meily
Story and Screenplay by: Roy Iglesias
Cast: Anne Curtis, Jericho Rosales, Michael de Mesa, Joel Torre, Rio Locsin, Ryan Eigenmann, Carlo Aquino, Leo Martinez, Baron Geisler, Bernard Palanca, Mark Bautista, Jao Mapa, DJ Durano, Nikki Bacolod, Alvin Anson, Allen Dizon, Andrew Schimmer, Mikel Campos, PJ Valerio, Arvee Quizon and Mr. Phillip Salvador
Baler is an epic love story which revolves around the story of The Seige of Baler during the Spanish occupation.
Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia
(Cutting Edge Productions)
Directed by Robert Quilao
Scriptwriters: Artemion Abad, Jr. and Eric Cabahug
Cast (Voices): Nash Aguas, Katrina 'Hopia' Legaspi, Michael V., Pokwang, Nova Villa, Noel Trinidad, Johnny Delgado, Peque Gallaga, Gabe Mercado, John Manalo, Igi Boy Flores, Carl John Barrameda, Pocholo Gonzales and Laurice Guillen
Dayo is an animated film about an 11-year old boy Buboy (Nash) and his adventures as he saves his grandparents who have been abducted and brought to Elementalia, a magical and mysterious land where mythical creatures exist.
Desperadas 2 : All They Need is More Love
(Regal Entertainment, Inc.)
Directed by: Joel Lamangan
Story and Screenplay by: Roy Iglesias
Cast: Ruffa Guttierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, Marian Rivera, Nova Villa, Wendell Ramos, Jay R, TJ Trinidad, Will Devaughn, Christian Vazquez, Carlo Guevarra, Niña Jose, Dion Ignacio, Alex Castro, Paolo Avelino, Sofia Baars, Joy Viado and Mr. Ogie Alcasid
Desperadas 2 is the sequel to last year's movie Desperadas. Featured are the orginal cast of the film Marian, Iza, Rufa Mae and Ruffa.
Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After
(OctoArts Films, M-Zet Production and APT)
Directed by: Tony Y. Reyes
Written by Bibeth Orteza
Cast: Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Mely Tagasa, Keempee de Leon, Pauleen Luna, Gian Sotto, Oyo Boy Sotto, Jose Manalo, Francine Prieto, Krista Ranillo, Richie D'Horsie, Bibeth Orteza, Carlene Aguilar, Wally Bayola, Jackie Woo and Ryan Agoncillo
This movie is about the return of the Escalera Brothers - the famous comedic trio of the 80's and early 90's Tito, Vic and Joey - 20 years after from the demise (lack of better terms) of their 80's sitcom "Iskul Bukol".
Magkaibigan
(Maverick Films)
Written and Directed by: Jose Javier Reyes
Cast: Jinggoy Estrada, Christopher De Leon, Dawn Zulueta, Maricel Laxa, Bobby Andrews, AJ Perez, Empress Shuck, Ryan Julio, Justine Plummer and Tirso Cruz III
Magkaibigan is a movie dedicated to the late Rudy Fernandez and stars Jinggoy Estrada, last year's Best Actor winner.
One Night Only
(OctoArts and Canary Films)
Written and Directed by: Jose Javier Reyes
Cast: Katrina Halili, Jennylyn Mercado, Valerie Concepcion, Alessandra De Rossi, Diana Zubiri, Ricky Davao, Paolo Contis, Jon Avila, Joross Gamboa, Ogie Diaz, Chokoleit, Jason Gainza, Tessie Villarama, Bentong, Empoy and Ms. Manilyn Reynes
Is a sexy romantic comedy, the second movie entry of director Joey Reyes.
Shake, Rattle & Roll X
(Regal Entertainment, Inc.)
Directed by: Topel Lee and Mike Tuviera
Scriptwriters: Ellen Estrada (Emergency), Cheryl Narvasa (Class Picture), Penny Daza-Tuviera (Nieves)
Cast: (Emergency) JC De Vera, Roxanne Guinoo, Wendell Ramos, Janus Del Prado, Denise Laurel, John Lapus, Eri Neeman, Diane Medina, Regine Angeles, Jamilla Obispo, Cris Daluz and Mylene Dizon;
Cast: (Class Picture) Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Erich Gonzales, Charles Christianson, Steff Prescott, Niña Jose, Prince Stefan, IC Mendoza, Eda Nolan, Andrea Torres, Sheena Halili, Valeen Montenegro and Ms. Jean Garcia
Cast: (Nieves) Marian Rivera, Jojit Lorenzo, Luis Alandy, Desiree Del Valle, Marco Alcaraz, Jennica Garcia, Iwa Moto, Robert 'Buboy' Villar, Chariz Solomon, Mike 'Pecto' Nacua, Mart Escudero, BJ Forbes, James Blanco and Diana Zubiri
This is the 10th installment of the classic horros series "Shake, Rattle & Roll" which started in 1984. It is a 3-segment movie (much like the earlier installments) which shows 3 different horror stories independent of each other. The firs segment is called "Emergency", the next one "Class Picture" and the last one is called "Nieves".
The 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival runs from December 25, 2008 to January 3, 2009.
Sources:
Internet Movie Database, Wikifilipinas, MyKiRu IsYuSeRo, Wikipedia
Metro Manila Film Festival is an annual movie awards much like Hollywood's Oscars which recognizes the best efforts of local artists and movie makers. Different awards are given to different movie categories like Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Picture and many more, and this year, eight (8) wonderfully crafted movies are vying for the trophy.
Here are the 8 official entries for MMFF 2008.
(Star Cinema)
Directed by: Wenn Deramas
Written by: Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Cast: Ai-Ai delas Alas, Eugene Domingo, Cherry Pie Picache, Shaina Magdayao, John Prats, Carlo Aquino, Alwyn Uytingco, DJ Durano, Serena Dalrymple, Jiro Manio, Yuki Kadooka, Roldan Aquino, Jaymee Joaquin, Bianca Calma, Janel Calma and Ms. Gloria Diaz
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat is the sequel to the story of the 2003 movie"Ang Tanging Ina" which won Ai-Ai De Las Alas the Best Actress trophy that year and "Ang Cute ng Ina Mo".
Ina (Delas Alas) is elected to be the new president of the Philippines. She plays mother of her 12 children and of the whole country since she will be declared as the next President of the Philippines: "'Yung mga bata nagsilakihan na, iba na ang problema namin. At isang major change, ako na ang presidente ng Republika ng Pilipinas. Dito sa ATINL ay tatakbong presidente ng Pilipinas at magiging presidente ng Pilipinas si Ai-Ai.".
(Viva Films and Bida Productions)
Directed by: Mark Meily
Story and Screenplay by: Roy Iglesias
Cast: Anne Curtis, Jericho Rosales, Michael de Mesa, Joel Torre, Rio Locsin, Ryan Eigenmann, Carlo Aquino, Leo Martinez, Baron Geisler, Bernard Palanca, Mark Bautista, Jao Mapa, DJ Durano, Nikki Bacolod, Alvin Anson, Allen Dizon, Andrew Schimmer, Mikel Campos, PJ Valerio, Arvee Quizon and Mr. Phillip Salvador
Baler is an epic love story which revolves around the story of The Seige of Baler during the Spanish occupation.
(Cutting Edge Productions)
Directed by Robert Quilao
Scriptwriters: Artemion Abad, Jr. and Eric Cabahug
Cast (Voices): Nash Aguas, Katrina 'Hopia' Legaspi, Michael V., Pokwang, Nova Villa, Noel Trinidad, Johnny Delgado, Peque Gallaga, Gabe Mercado, John Manalo, Igi Boy Flores, Carl John Barrameda, Pocholo Gonzales and Laurice Guillen
Dayo is an animated film about an 11-year old boy Buboy (Nash) and his adventures as he saves his grandparents who have been abducted and brought to Elementalia, a magical and mysterious land where mythical creatures exist.
(Regal Entertainment, Inc.)
Directed by: Joel Lamangan
Story and Screenplay by: Roy Iglesias
Cast: Ruffa Guttierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, Marian Rivera, Nova Villa, Wendell Ramos, Jay R, TJ Trinidad, Will Devaughn, Christian Vazquez, Carlo Guevarra, Niña Jose, Dion Ignacio, Alex Castro, Paolo Avelino, Sofia Baars, Joy Viado and Mr. Ogie Alcasid
Desperadas 2 is the sequel to last year's movie Desperadas. Featured are the orginal cast of the film Marian, Iza, Rufa Mae and Ruffa.
Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After
(OctoArts Films, M-Zet Production and APT)
Directed by: Tony Y. Reyes
Written by Bibeth Orteza
Cast: Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Mely Tagasa, Keempee de Leon, Pauleen Luna, Gian Sotto, Oyo Boy Sotto, Jose Manalo, Francine Prieto, Krista Ranillo, Richie D'Horsie, Bibeth Orteza, Carlene Aguilar, Wally Bayola, Jackie Woo and Ryan Agoncillo
This movie is about the return of the Escalera Brothers - the famous comedic trio of the 80's and early 90's Tito, Vic and Joey - 20 years after from the demise (lack of better terms) of their 80's sitcom "Iskul Bukol".
Magkaibigan
(Maverick Films)
Written and Directed by: Jose Javier Reyes
Cast: Jinggoy Estrada, Christopher De Leon, Dawn Zulueta, Maricel Laxa, Bobby Andrews, AJ Perez, Empress Shuck, Ryan Julio, Justine Plummer and Tirso Cruz III
Magkaibigan is a movie dedicated to the late Rudy Fernandez and stars Jinggoy Estrada, last year's Best Actor winner.
(OctoArts and Canary Films)
Written and Directed by: Jose Javier Reyes
Cast: Katrina Halili, Jennylyn Mercado, Valerie Concepcion, Alessandra De Rossi, Diana Zubiri, Ricky Davao, Paolo Contis, Jon Avila, Joross Gamboa, Ogie Diaz, Chokoleit, Jason Gainza, Tessie Villarama, Bentong, Empoy and Ms. Manilyn Reynes
Is a sexy romantic comedy, the second movie entry of director Joey Reyes.
Shake, Rattle & Roll X
(Regal Entertainment, Inc.)
Directed by: Topel Lee and Mike Tuviera
Scriptwriters: Ellen Estrada (Emergency), Cheryl Narvasa (Class Picture), Penny Daza-Tuviera (Nieves)
Cast: (Emergency) JC De Vera, Roxanne Guinoo, Wendell Ramos, Janus Del Prado, Denise Laurel, John Lapus, Eri Neeman, Diane Medina, Regine Angeles, Jamilla Obispo, Cris Daluz and Mylene Dizon;
Cast: (Class Picture) Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Erich Gonzales, Charles Christianson, Steff Prescott, Niña Jose, Prince Stefan, IC Mendoza, Eda Nolan, Andrea Torres, Sheena Halili, Valeen Montenegro and Ms. Jean Garcia
Cast: (Nieves) Marian Rivera, Jojit Lorenzo, Luis Alandy, Desiree Del Valle, Marco Alcaraz, Jennica Garcia, Iwa Moto, Robert 'Buboy' Villar, Chariz Solomon, Mike 'Pecto' Nacua, Mart Escudero, BJ Forbes, James Blanco and Diana Zubiri
This is the 10th installment of the classic horros series "Shake, Rattle & Roll" which started in 1984. It is a 3-segment movie (much like the earlier installments) which shows 3 different horror stories independent of each other. The firs segment is called "Emergency", the next one "Class Picture" and the last one is called "Nieves".
The 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival runs from December 25, 2008 to January 3, 2009.
Sources:
Internet Movie Database, Wikifilipinas, MyKiRu IsYuSeRo, Wikipedia
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