 D' Lucky Ones
Genre: Romantic Comedy Director: Wenn V. Deramas
Line Producer: Marivic Ong
Executive Producer: Charo Santos-Concio, Malou N. Santos
Production: Star Cinema Productions
Synopsis: The story of Lea (Pokwang) and Tina’s (Eugene Domingo) friendship starts from the days when they would chase Vilma Santos in all of her shows, shootings and guest appearances. Their common passion for the young star made them stick with each other. Their bond strengthens and they vow to marry their would-be children before Lea (Pokwang) leaves for Korea to work. But what happens, years later, is disaster as Sandara Park and Joseph Bitangcol, both named ‘Lucky’, despise and avoid each other. But by some twist of fate, their anger turns to love only to be stopped by their own parents’ misunderstanding and rivalry over a guy named Ralph (JR Valentin – Victor, the police, of Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros)! What follows is a series of confrontation with funny, witty and spectacular use of Vilma Santos’ most memorable lines and scenes in her most memorable films.
The two mothers’ “wickedness” reaches new heights as they use their children and their love story to hurt each other. Everything becomes comically explosive which only true love, real friendship, forgiveness and the power of a true Star could bring to a halt!
The high-energy cast will surely bring excitement to the audiences as they chronicle the Star for All Season’s career creatively incorporated in the narrative. They would surely enjoy the trip down memory lane as also incorporated in the film are Vilma’s signature expressions and songs, such as My Boy Lollipop, Sad Movies and Sixteen, all rendered in grand production numbers. This project is daring and definitely not to be missed.
Casts:
Eugene Domingo
Pokwang
Sandara Park
Joseph Bitangcol
Candy Pangilinan
Nikki Valdez
JR Valentin
Janus del Prado
Carla Humphries
Introducing:
Franzen Fajardo
ALSO STARRING
John Vladimir ManaloEliza Pineda
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 Dreamboy
Genre: Romance Director: Gilbert Perez Producer: Tess V. Fuentes
Production: Star Cinema Productions
Synopsis:
Cyd (Bea) has always been a romantic at heart. Despite being an introvert, she has never given up the idea of looking for her Mr. Dreamboy. Working as a salesgirl at a giant shopper’s discount supermarket, Cyd spends her leisure time reading romance novels.
One day, she meets Phillip (Piolo), the son of the owner of the supermart where she works. Rich and handsome, Phillip works his charms on Cyd. The next ten days becomes a whirlwind romance for Cyd. In the midst of the fairytale romance, Phillip suddenly leaves without any explanation. At a loss, Cyd tries her best to move on, but she could not get Phillip off her mind.
From out of nowhere, Eboy (Piolo) appears and befriends Cyd. An adventurous person, Pancho loves being with nature and doing risky things. Cyd sees some resemblance between Phillip and Eboy, but her friends tell her otherwise. The next ten days, Cyd is going through all types of eco-challenges that Echo wants to join. In the process, she starts falling for the rough and rugged guy. Then, without a word, Eboy leaves. Cyd could not believe that the same thing has happened to her again.
Cyd is trying to get over Phillip and Eboy when Jaime (Piolo) is introduced to her. Although she sees similarities between the three men, Cyd keeps her thoughts to her self. Jaime invites her to visit his hometown over the weekend. As they spend time with each other in the rustic, rural town, Cyd and Jaime are drawn to each other.
Until Cyd realizes that everything was a set-up... But while the set-up wasn’t real, Jaime’s love for Cyd is.
Will Jaime and Cyd live to end things as a lie? Or will they finally face the reality and truth that they are in love?
Casts:
Piolo Pascual, Bea Alonzo, Nova Villa, Camille Prats, Mico Palanca, Julia Clarete, Jackie Castillejo, AJ Dee, Roden Araneta
 Mulawin The Movie Genre: Fantasy
GMA Films To be released: December 25, 2005
Synopsis: From a hit telefantasya that conquered Philippine prime-time television, Mulawin is spreading its wings and soars to a bigger sky, this time on the silver screen as GMA Films and Regal Films unravel the saga of the mythical half-bird-half-human race in Mulawin The Movie, a 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry. The movie will offer not only a movie version of the phenomenal TV series but a more inspiring adventure, taking viewers on a breathtaking experience of cutting-edge visual technology and world-class cinematography. The sequel begins when Aguiluz (Richard Gutierrez) and Alwina (Angel Locsin) decide to embrace mortal life and spend the rest of their days together. But something happens along the journey, sparking the movie’s riveting story. The movie also stars Dennis Trillo, Bianca King, Zoren Legaspi, Amy Austria, Eddie Gutierrez, Carmina Villaroel, Paolo Contis, Boy2 Quizon, Nicole Anderson, Michael de Mesa, Sam Bumatay, Miguel Tanfelix and the stars of the prime-time TV top-rater Encantadia: Sunshine Dizon, Dingdong Dantes, Karylle and Iza Calzado. Completing the cast are Julia Clarete, Valerie Concepcion, Dion Ignacio, Ralph Roxas, Arthur Solinap, among others. GMA hired international action choreographer Wong Wai Fai and other Hong Kong martial arts experts to make the stunts more realistic, the same team hired for fantasy-action TV series Sugo. Wong choreographed stunts in the highly successful movies such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Kung Fu Hustle, Rush Hour 2 and Bulletproof Monk.
 Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros Genre: Drama Director: Aureaus Solito Producer: Raymond Lee, Michiko Yamamoto
Production: ufo Pictures
Synopsis:
The purity of first love is pitted against the squalor and corruption found in the slums of Manila, the setting for Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros). Gay, pre-teen Maxi is slavishly and uncomplainingly devoted to his family of small-time criminals. He cleans house for them, cooks for them, washes their underwear, mends their tattered jeans, and, if push comes to shove, covers their tracks for them so they wouldn't get caught. His world revolves around them. That is, until he meets Victor, a principled, idealistic and handsome policeman. Maxi befriends Victor, who, in inspiring the boy to hope for a better life, earns the ire of Maxi's family.
ABOUT THE SCREENWRITER:
After attending the 1999 Film Development Foundation of the Philippines scriptwriting workshop, Michiko Yamamoto got to work for VIVA Productions, Inc. and then for Star Cinema. She started out as a junior creative researcher and then worked as contributing writer for the now-classic telenovela "Pangako sa Iyo". In 2003, her script, "Magnifico Madyikero", which won 1st place in 2001 FDFPI scriptwriting contest, was produced by Violett Films and directed by Maryo J. Delos Reyes. The film went to win several awards internationally. Michiko currently writes for ABS-CBN's "Mga Angel na Walang Langit" and the weekly show, "Kilig Ako".
Casts:
Nathan Lopez, JR Valentin, Soliman Cruz, Neil Ryan Sese, Ping Medina, Bodgie Pascua
Awards:
Asian Festival of First Films (AFFF) in Singapore Best Picture
Entry to the 2006 Sundance Film Festival
2005 Cinemalaya (Philippine Independent Film Festival) BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN: Lily Esquillon SPECIAL CITATION: Nathan Lopez GMA SPECIAL JURY PRIZE: Nathan Lopez
Dubai
Genre: Drama
Director: Rory B. Quintos
Producer: Tess B. Fuentes
Story: Ricky Lee
Production: Star Cinema productions Inc.
Synopsis:
Raffy and Andrew were orphaned as kids and had only each other to depend on.
Wanting a better future, Raffy has spent the last nine years of his life working in Dubai. His ultimate goal is to fulfill a lifelong dream : to eventually move to Canada, with his younger brother, Andrew, where their mother once worked. For the meantime, his job in a courier service company, keeps him in touch with and popular among Filipino overseas workers. Until he sends for Andrew to also work in Dubai.
The Alvarez brothers are united. Andrew is mesmerized by the sights and sounds of the country, but more relieved to be finally with Raffy, his brother, provider and defender. And in the company of Raffy’s Filipino group of friends, he is well-received like family. Then Andrew meets Faye, one of Raffy’s many girlfriends in Dubai. Faye and Andrew hit it off well in spite of their age difference. She becomes his guide, comfort and lover. Seeing the two however, Raffy realizes that he still loves Faye. Sacrificing his feelings for her feels more heavy than all the sweat and tears he had to live through in order to fend for Andrew all these years.
When Andrew discovers that his brother still loves Faye, conflict arises between the brothers, almost severing the ties that bind them, and threatening the achievement of their personal goals in Dubai. In the end, what they choose and achieve are not as planned. But their experiences in Dubai lead to new beginnings in their lives. Dubai is a touching, intimate story of is the story of two brothers, the woman who goes between them, and the sacrifices people make for their loved ones set in the cosmopolitan city of Dubai – a modern-day paradise in the middle of the scorching Arabian desert, a haven for Filipino overseas workers.
Casts:
Aga Muhlach, Claudine Barretto, John Lloyd Cruz, Michael de Mesa, Pokwang, Dimples Romana and other stars.
 Crying Ladies Genre: Heart Warming Comedy Director: Mark Meily Producer: Tony Gloria
Production: Unitel Pictures
Synopsis:
Meet the last of the professional mourners of Manila's Chinatown. The street smart Stella Mate (Sharon Cuneta) who dreams of a better job to be able to get back custody of her beloved son Bong (Julio Pacheco) whom she lost to ex-husband Guido (Ricky Davao). Then there is Doray (Hilda Koronel) a.k.a. Rhodora Rivera, a bit player of the '70's whose life revolves around the glory days of her B-movies career. And religious and naive Choleng (Angel Aquino) who simply cannot resist the sexual advances of her best friend's husband. These are the crying ladies - three women who decide to accept a part-time job to be the professional mourners for a traditional Chinese funeral for the late George Washington Chua, father of Wilson Chua (Eric Quizon). The story of these three women are given life in the context of a funeral wake. A heartwarming comedy, it sheds light on the struggles and little dreams of ordinary people living in the back streets of Chinatown. Stella's struggle to survive touches the hearts of all women who are in similar situations - making ends meet, estranged husband, the other woman and the pain of being separated from a child.The stories of Doray and Choleng are stories of every person's search for acceptance and significance. In Doray, it is through a faded movie career that never really takes off. In Choleng, it is through a forbidden love affair. The movie is also a story of compassion  and forgiveness. During the wake, when Wilson encounters his father's other family, he learns to accept them. And when going through his father's personal effects, he begins to truly understand his father and cries out for a lost relationship.Finally, Crying Ladies is a story of hope and triumph. Amidst all these, the women survive and emerge victorious in the many little ways that make up real life. A son learns to forgive his father and beyond that, he forgives himself. Crying Ladies will move you to tears... and laughter... but mostly it will move you.
Casts:
Sharon Cuneta, Hilda Coronel, Angel Aquino, Eric Quizon, Ricky Davao, Julio Pacheco
Awards:
2003 Metro Manila Film festival
Winner of the Five Major Awards: Best Picture
Best Director - Mark Meily
Best Actor - Eric Quizon
Best Child Performer - Julio Pacheco Best Actress - Sharon Cuneta
 May Minamahal
Genre: Light-drama
Director: Jose Javier Reyes
Producer: Star Cinema
Synopsis: Only son Carlitos suddenly finds himself the man of an all-female household when his father dies of heart-attack. He falls in love with an offbeat girl (Aiko) and is forced to make a choice between following his heart or risk losing the love of the family which has nurtured him all his life. Casts: Aga Muhlach, Aiko Melendez, Boots Anson-Roa, Ronaldo Valdez, Claudine Barretto, Nikka Valencia, Agot Isidro, Liza Lorena, Marita Zobel, Ramil Rodriguez, John Estrada, Ogie Diaz, Bimbo Bautista. Awards:
1993 Metro Manila Film Festival
Best Director
Best Story
Best Screenplay
1993 FAMAS Awards
Best Story
This film is also a participant of the 1996 Fukuoka Film Festival in Japan
Info Source: Star Cinema , Manunuri , Aga Muhlach Fanpage
 Madrasta
Genre: Drama
Director: Olivia Lamasan
Story by: Ricky Lee
Production: Star Cinema Production Inc.
Synopsis:
A madrasta (stepmother) is what Mariel (Sharon Cuneta) became after she married Edward (Christopher de Leon), a man left by his wife Sandra (Zsa-zsa Padilla) 3 years before.
Mariel is not accepted as well as she expected in her instant family. Rachel (Claudine Barretto), Edward's eldest, has difficulty turning over household responsibilities she had reluctantly accepted when her mother left. Ryan (Patrick Garcia) is withdrawn and uncommunicative, blaming himself for his parents separation. Only Liza (Camille Pratts), the youngest, accepts Mariel wholeheartedly and finds in her the mom she never had.
Friction starts to build-up in the household when Mariel starts handling the affairs of the house. Edward is no help, considering Mariel's adjustment problems as petty and siding his children always. Arguments between the couple become a common thing.
To complicate things, Sandra comes home from the States and introduces her children to her new family. Conflict in the household heightens, resulting in Mariel leaving Edward and his family. Will things work out for this family in the end?
Awards:
5th Annual Academy Awards
6th People's Choice Awards
45th Annual FAMAS Awards
20th URIAN Awards
Best Actress - Sharon Cuneta
13th Star Awards
Best Actor - Christopher de Leon
45th Annual FAMAS Awards
Best Child Actor - Patrick Garcia
6th People's Choice Awards
Best Director - Olivia Lamasan
15th Annual Academy Awards
Best Original Song - Willy Cruz
Info Source: Madrasta - Star Cinema Movies
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