Nida Blanca
Dorothy Acueza Jones, (January 6, 1936 – November 7, 2001) popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. She starred in over 163 movies and 14 television shows and received over 16 awards for movies and six awards for television during her 50-year film career. She was named one of 15 Best Actress of all Time by YES magazine.
Born as Dorothy Acueza Jones in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines (then a U.S. territory) to an American soldier father and a Filipina mother, she appeared in her first film at age 14. Actress Delia Razon successfully urged the head of LVN Pictures, Doña Sisang de Leon to hire Blanca. She was screen tested on October 6, 1950 by LVN Pictures where she reigned as queen for more than a decade, doing mostly comedies opposite the late Nestor de Villa. In the movies, she has played everything from a guy-punching lesbian to a nun. She also starred in the hit TV comedy series, John En Marsha, where she played the wife who sticks by her poor husband despite her rich mother's constant harping. In 1958, she appeared opposite her contemporary, noted singer/actress Sylvia La Torre, and Leroy Salvador, in the LVN movie Tuloy ang Ligaya.
Blanca was married twice. She separated from her first husband, Victorino Torres when their daughter Kaye was only two years old. She later married her second husband Roger Lawrence Strunk (1940-2007), an American singer and actor, known by his screen name, Rod Lauren in Las Vegas in 1979. The couple relocated to Manila.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 1.5686 |
| Birthday | 1936-01-06 |
| Place of Birth | Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines |
| Also Known As | Dorothy Acueza Jones, |
1967
Ayaw ni Mayor
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A story about brothers who became police officers, one of them falls in love with a neatery attendant.
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Ayaw ni Mayor
1995
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
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A man who vows to fight for justice (Lito Lapid) and a hard-hitting TV reporter (Maricel Soriano) are forced to work together to escape the people who...
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Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
1952
Haring Solomon at Reyna Sheba
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Lamberto Avellana's adaptation of the Solomon and Sheba mythos.
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Haring Solomon at Reyna Sheba
1953
Hijo de Familia
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A story about a son and his rich overbearing widow mother who's a vocal coach, one day he finds love in his mother's student.
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Hijo de Familia
1976
Mahirap Palang Magpalaki ng Asawa!
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A 1976 Filipino film starring Nida Blanca and Eddie Rodriguez.
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Mahirap Palang Magpalaki ng Asawa!
1975
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
2/2
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Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
1962
Jam Session
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4 big stars and your favorite combos do the TWIST, the FLY, and the PACHANGA in the MOST JOYOUS MUSICAL COMEDY!
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Jam Session
1977
Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto?
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A love story set in the blissful serenity of a small barrio laced with comical situations as Badong, a poor farmer, goes about trying to win the hand...
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Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto?
1956
Handang Matodas
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When a daredevil taxi driver meets a pampered heiress... what a fracas!
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Handang Matodas
1952
Korea
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Korea
1994
Geron Olivar
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A story of a good and dedicated policeman who, in his devotion to duty, gets himself at odds with an established crime syndicate. Geron's crusade beco...
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Geron Olivar
1971
Laugh Story
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A comedy film starring Nida Blanca, Chiquito, Nova Villa, and Rod Navarro
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Laugh Story
1971
Family Planting
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A 1971 film starring Dolphy, Nida Blanca, and Panchito
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1963
Sa Atin Ang Daigdig
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Out of the gutter, the din, the squalor of the big city - A rousing story of 6 people seeking success that will startle you with its frankness and sti...
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Sa Atin Ang Daigdig
1990
Mundo Man ay Magunaw
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After more than a decade of imprisonment, Dolores is ready to start a new life again and rebuild the family she never had.
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Mundo Man ay Magunaw
1992
Kamay ni Cain
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Kamay ni Cain
1952
Digmaan Ng Damdamin
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Digmaan Ng Damdamin
1974
Happy Days Are Here Again
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A compilation of film clips featuring dance and song performances culled from various films of the so-called big three - Sampaguita, LVN, Premiere.
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Happy Days Are Here Again
1982
My Heart Belongs To Daddy
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A teen-aged daughter who idolizes her father finds it difficult to get attracted to guys of her age.
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My Heart Belongs To Daddy
1957
Sebya, Mahal Kita
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Sebya, Mahal Kita
1972
Maginoong Karatisa
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Maginoong Karatisa
1955
Ikaw Kasi
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A comedy-musical movie of Nestor de Villa and Nida Blanca’s love team. It depicts the family extended family culture and grown-up children providing f...
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Ikaw Kasi
1991
Darna
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Darna
1992
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV
6/1
Three unrelated stories of horror include a substitute teacher who preys on a small school; neighborhood children being abducted by a tree-dwelling mo...
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Shake, Rattle & Roll IV
1963
Limbo Rock
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Limbo Rock
1985
Miguelito
4.5/4
A young boy discovers his politician father's corruption and cruelty as he discovers his real mother is a victim of his own father's immorality and vi...
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Miguelito
1954
Galawgaw
3/2
A story about Estelito who went to the province to hunt game, after the hunt he went swimming but upon his return, all his belonging were gone. He th...
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Galawgaw
1984
The Daughters of Waray and Biday
0/0
Susie (Snooky) and Amy (Maricel) play the daughters of Ilocano Manang Biday and Visayan Inday Waray, characters made famous by 1950s movie queens Glor...
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The Daughters of Waray and Biday
1987
Family Tree
6/1
A magical tree has a 7 dwarves taking care of it. The tree is bearing money and only good people can take it and prove that the tree has money on it.
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Family Tree
1994
Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk
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The resemblance between Urot (Andrew E) and Berto (Chiquito) is undeniable that people cannot help but think that they are related to each other. Out...
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Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk
1999
From the Heart
9/3
As Via turns 18, she learns that the life she has been living comfortably is packed with lies. While family secrets unfold before her eyes, she still...
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From the Heart
1992
The Teacher
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Mr. Zerrudo is the newest teacher at Jodie’s school. Unfortunately, Jodie discovers that her heartthrob professor transforms into a hideous monster. J...
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The Teacher
1976
Kisame Street
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In Kisame Street, Bart juggles his life by taking care of his senile mother; adopting the children of his friend who had just died; and wooing the dau...
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Kisame Street
1958
Wala Kang Paki
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Wala Kang Paki
1958
Casa Grande
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Casa Grande
1963
Yeba!!! Chi! Qui! Cha!
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Yeba!!! Chi! Qui! Cha!
1987
I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay
6/1
Filipino comedy starring Roderick Paulate as twins. One macho, one gay. Directed by Mike Relon Makiling.
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I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay
1952
Babaing Hampas-lupa
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A country lass moves to the city and falls in love with her benefactor
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Babaing Hampas-lupa
1952
Tenyente Carlos Blanco
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Directed by by Tony Arnaldo
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Tenyente Carlos Blanco
1967
Together Again
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Together Again
1966
Wow Na Wow!!
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Wow Na Wow!!
1996
The Stepmother
7.5/4
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The Stepmother
1993
Kadenang Bulaklak
0/0
Jasmin, Violy, Baby and Daisy are sisters that were separated in their youth.
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Kadenang Bulaklak
1998
Enter Love
10/1
When Mike's father died, it was a surprise to find out that not only did he leave a family in trouble, he also was having an affair with a former stud...
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Enter Love
1985
Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two
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A story about a man who has lots of different women and families.
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Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two
1989
Bat-Demon
6/1
The people of a small village believe they have an evil creature called an Impaktita living among them.
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Bat-Demon
2001
Ano Bang Meron Ka?
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Ano Bang Meron Ka is a tightly woven modern love story between two of most unlikely lovers played in the film by Joyce Jimenez and Diether Ocampo. Joy...
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Ano Bang Meron Ka?
1987
The Dirty Princess
0/0
This comedy-romance fantasy is essentially a contemporary, Filipino adaptation of the Cinderella story.
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The Dirty Princess
1995
Redeem Her Honor
6.5/2
The melding together of two separate stories that share a similar premise - each detail the account of a young Filipino woman who becomes a victim of...
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Redeem Her Honor
1995
Hataw Na!
0/0
Two passionate teachers from an exclusive school named Robbie and Anna, try to inspire their students to gain confidence through their own shared pass...
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Hataw Na!
1996
Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure
9.7/3
A fantasy story about a group of kids who are fond of listening to fairy tales, their favorite being "Ang Ibong Adarna", which they are able to live w...
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Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure
1997
Phil-American Boy
8.5/4
Former nightclub singer Tessie is a single mother living with her son Christopher, a teenager who longs to meet his American soldier father. But when...
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Phil-American Boy
1998
Hiling
5.5/5
Anna is an ordinary girl who receives an extraordinary birthday gift from a mysterious old woman. Anna discovered that she has given the power to gran...
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Hiling
1999
Soltera
1/2
Sandra, a 35-year-old wedding coordinator who sees her uneventful life turned upside down when she falls for the much-younger Eric.
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Soltera
1983
Where Will the Morning Come?
10/1
After years of trying to have a son, a couple finally decides to adopt one. While Shayne their only child is receptive at first, she finds herself get...
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Where Will the Morning Come?
1986
Magdusa Ka!
6.8/2
An illegitimate daughter of a maid is welcomed by her rich father to live with him in the mansion. But her life becomes a nightmare when her new grand...
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Magdusa Ka!
1982
Forgive and Forget
6/1
Long separated husband and wife Nelly and and Nelson who are famous actors are being brought back together by their only daughter Sandra with the help...
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Forgive and Forget
1984
Through Thick and Thin
0/0
A young couple eloped, got married and then must cope with problems like money, living on their own, trying finish school and raising a baby. not to m...
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Through Thick and Thin
1979
Annie Batungbakal
9.5/1
The story of Annie Batungbakal, who dances in a disco bar.
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Annie Batungbakal
1988
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
6/1
When her boyfriend leaves for Japan on a singing contract, a dancer is so distraught she does not see the car that hits her. The driver pretends to be...
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Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
1955
Ang Ibong Adarna
0/0
In this retelling by Manuel Conde, this film follows the in search of three princes for a mythical bird, the Ibong Adarna, not only for the cure to th...
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Ang Ibong Adarna
2001
Luv Text
5.2/14
Melissa is a spunky college student who’s completely love-struck and constantly dreams of her own Prince Charming. She finds herself transported back...
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Luv Text
1992
Mahal Kita, Walang Iba
0/0
Opposites attract when Trixie, a spoiled rich brat, asks Alex, a hardworking taxi driver, to be her boyfriend to appease her grandfather.
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Mahal Kita, Walang Iba
1989
Rosenda
1/2
A plucky middle-class girl gets pregnant out-of-wedlock but refuses to let her misfortunes dampen her spirit and love of life. Against all odds, Rosen...
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Rosenda
1964
Mabilis... Paa at Kamay
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You name it this picture's got it thrilling action, hilarious comedy, suspenseful horror, musical entertainment, heartwarming romance.
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Mabilis... Paa at Kamay
1951
Venus
0/0
A mythological story about the gods of Mt. Olympus.
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Venus
1998
Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran
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This is the life story of Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, a Chinese-Filipina nun who founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Religious of th...
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Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran
2002
If You Are But a Dream
1/2
Rosalie rides the MRT everyday and she becomes infatuated with the handsome man on the billboard. She talks to his picture intently every day until to...
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If You Are But a Dream
1975
Ang Darling ko'y Aswang
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Ang Darling ko'y Aswang
2001
Abakada.. Ina
5/1
An illiterate parent faces the challenge of attending to her children's academic needs.
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Abakada.. Ina
1963
Isputnik vs. Darna
0/0
The fourth Darna movie and second featuring Liza Moreno, she is now fighting against Isputnik.
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Isputnik vs. Darna
1993
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
5/1
Last part of the trilogy movie starred by Rene Requiestas.
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Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
1983
Always in My Heart
0/0
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Always in My Heart
1977
John & Marsha '77
0/0
John en Marsha movie.
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John & Marsha '77
1991
John en Marsha: Ngayong '91
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Shirley's unplanned bundle of joy strains her relationship with her father John, who accepted an odd job of being a human toy of a young boy to suppor...
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John en Marsha: Ngayong '91
1975
John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)
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John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)
1974
John & Marsha
0/0
John and Marsha first movie.
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John & Marsha
1985
John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya
7/1
When his country-dwelling aunt takes to a sick bed, John (Dolphy) and the rest of the Puruntong clan head to the hinterlands for an extended stay. Can...
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John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya
1986
John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika
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Struggling to make ends meet, John (Dolphy) decides to seek his fortune in the United States, with son Rolly (Rolly Quizon) in tow. After narrowly avo...
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John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika
1979
Dancing Master
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Dancing Master
1982
Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection
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Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection
1993
Di na Natuto (Sorry na, Puwede ba?)
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An action and romantic movie starred by Robin Padilla and Sharon Cuneta.
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Di na Natuto (Sorry na, Puwede ba?)
1990
Pangako ng Puso
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Although her father loves her, a girl leaves their home when her boyfriend is trapped by her step-sister into marriage. The doctor she meets and event...
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Pangako ng Puso
1988
Love Letters
0/0
A 1988 Filipino romantic drama anthology film starring the hottest love teams of the time: Lotlot de Leon and Ramon Christopher star in Till Death Do...
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Love Letters
1996
April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako
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Popular singing duo, Vingo and Jimmy, collectively known as the April Boys, brought the real life tale of their climb to fame to the big screen.
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April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako
1980
The Quick Brown Fox
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The Quick Brown Fox
1992
Tayong Dalawa
0/0
Carol is a career woman determined to prove herself in a male-dominated corporate world. Her life suddenly changes when she falls in love with a caref...
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Tayong Dalawa
1997
Babae
6/1
Three generations of women whose lives are connected by blood and fate as they cope with relationships with men. Bea is an architect who has just got...
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Babae
1955
Talusaling
7/1
An experienced archer meets a rich man who helps her settle in the city.
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Talusaling
1954
Waray-Waray
4/1
A young woman takes up a job as a cook in a wealthy couple's residence. Her employer, an elderly man is infatuated with her, much to the dismay of his...
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Waray-Waray
1958
Anak ni Waray
0/0
Your favourite love team plus the Philippines' newest heart-throb and the scree's most seductive siren.
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Anak ni Waray
1953
Tumbalik Na Daigdig
0/0
A story about a young architect and his friend who goes to the province to build a church Upon their arrival they notice something peculiar, it seems...
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Tumbalik Na Daigdig
1953
Squatters
0/0
A story about a grandfather who is a landowner and a granddaughter who's an aspiring writer who pretends to be squatters to know why the people are d...
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Squatters
1994
Vampira
6/1
Cara is on a mission to break the curse that has haunted her family for generations. During her efforts to break the curse and save her family, Cara f...
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Vampira
1955
Darling Ko
0/0
A marriage story of a young couple.
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Darling Ko
1953
Batangueña
0/0
A female mosquito net vendor's life changes when she meets the boss of an office and makes her his secretary.
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Batangueña
1958
Tuloy ang Ligaya
0/0
The most impossible dreams of a great musical come true with the nation's to radio stars, stage and television names.
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Tuloy ang Ligaya
1957
Kalyehera
0/0
A story about Nora a rich young woman from the province who made a vow along with another friend to go the metro and pretend to be beggars to raise m...
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Kalyehera
1987
Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko
0/0
Once a renowned karateka, Sawi veers to a quiet life, teaching karate to a handful of slum kids.
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Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko
1990
Hot Summer
6/1
A plot of love, lust, lies and revenge intertwine in one hot summer where multiple fates collide: Janine, a rich socialite returning home to the Phili...
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Hot Summer
1961
Walang Sisihan
0/0
A newlywed couple's misadventures.
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Walang Sisihan
1993
Humanda Ka Mayor! Bahala Na ang Diyos
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A dramatization based on the murders of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez and the arrest of Antonio Sanchez, mayor of Calauan, Laguna, the story follows...
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Humanda Ka Mayor! Bahala Na ang Diyos
1988
Sa Akin pa rin ang Bukas
10/1
A story about three girls struggling to find a better life in the city by working as maids in a house of a wealthy family. Carmela discovers a very im...
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Sa Akin pa rin ang Bukas
1962
Bulung-Bulungan
0/0
A Luis Gonzales-Nida Blanca vehicle
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Bulung-Bulungan
1963
Si Adiang Waray
0/0
Two aspiring singers try their luck in Manila, meeting another aspiring singer, the Waray tomboy Adiang, along the way.
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Si Adiang Waray
1985
Like Father, Like Son
0/0
Two families with different characters swap lives to realize that all they need is a healthy balance of being book-smart and being street-smart.
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Like Father, Like Son
1952
Tia Loleng
0/0
A story about a young man who disguises himself as middle-aged matron in order to woo a young woman under the constant watch of her strict father. The...
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Tia Loleng
1976
Bago Lumamig Ang Sabaw
0/0
A teacher and garbage collector fall in love.
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Bago Lumamig Ang Sabaw
1988
Tatak Avellana
0/0
The musings and works of artist Lamberto V. Avellana.
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Tatak Avellana
1997
Minsan Lamang Magmamahal
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A single mom struggles to raise her son.
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Minsan Lamang Magmamahal
1993
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
0/0
A 1993 Filipino drama anthology film by Joey Gosiengfiao.
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Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1990
Too Young
0/0
A story about a young girl caught in the crossfire when his father plans to testify against a syndicate boss.
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Too Young
1954
Luneta
0/0
A story about a tomboyish girl who sells street foods and a vagrant boy who met each other at Luneta.
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Luneta
2000
Yakapin Mo ang Umaga
0/0
A young teenager from a dysfunctional family, gets led into forbidden activities of juvenile delinquents.
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Yakapin Mo ang Umaga
1970
Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib
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A story of marriage and its hiccups between Dolphy and Nida Blanca
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Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib
1984
Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula
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The Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula, Part II: Directed by Ading Fernando. With Dolphy, Nida Blanca, Rolly Quizon, Panchito.
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Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula
1980
Dolphy's Angels
0/0
A Foolish Parody Of Charlie's Angels Dolphy,who is considered the "King of Comedy" of the Philippines,stars in these parody of "Charlie's Angels" know...
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Dolphy's Angels
1980
John & Marsha '80
0/0
The Puruntong family experiences upward social mobility in this comedy of lifestyles and human foibles.
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John & Marsha '80
1964
Bumunot ka't lumaban
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Directed by Romy Villaflor.
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Bumunot ka't lumaban
1988
Guhit Ng Palad
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Arman was often beaten by his father-in-law and had a series of misfortunes in his life when he found out that he had just been adopted. When will he...
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Guhit Ng Palad
1961
Pitong Gabi sa Paris
0/0
Alex Torres, a lawyer and part-time detective sent to Paris after the death of Alejandro Sarmiento to locate the heir to a 3 million peso inheritance....
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