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Bomber Moran
Bomber Moran, born Arturo Ocampo, (October 18, 1944 - August 14, 2004) was a Filipino actor noted for his starring roles in action movies. Life and career Moran was born in Manila, Philippines on October 18, 1944. During his career he acted in over 400 movies, often portraying "mean tough guy" characters. He was married to Erlinda Ocampo and had two children; Ramon and Sarah. He died at his home in San Francisco, California San Francisco (; Spanish for " Saint Francis"), officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Northern California. The city proper is the fourth most populous in California and 17th ..., on August 14, 2004. His cause of death was non-communicable disease. Filmography Film References {{DEFAULTSORT:Moran, Bomber 1944 births 2004 deaths Deaths from cancer in California Deaths from prostate cancer Filipino male child actors Filipino male film actors Male actors from Manila ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated city proper. Manila is considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). It was the first chartered city in the country, designated as such by the Philippine Commission Act 183 of July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Spanish Americas through the galleon trade; when this was accomplished, it marked the first time in world history that an uninterrupted chain of trade routes circling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rubberman (film)
''Rubberman: Up, Up and Away'' is a 1996 Philippine comedy superhero film directed by Edgardo Vinarao. The film stars Michael V. as the title role. It was one of the entries in the 1996 Metro Manila Film Festival. Cast ;Main cast * Michael V. as Bitoy / Rubberman * Beth Tamayo as Jessica * Gloria Romero as Madam Rita * Dick Israel as Val Balbin / Mandreko * Roy Alvarez as Yoyoy * Allan K. as Baldo * Bomber Moran as Bobo * Archie Adamos as Video Guy * Nathan Torres as Henry * Tootsie Guevara as Carissa * Tonee Arao as Tonee * Randel Gayoso as Jeff * Dina Cementina as Carnival Manager * Princess Ann Schuck as Little Jessica * Emman Abeleda as Younger Brother ;Guest cast * Ian Veneracion as Policeman * Jennifer Mendoza as TV Reporter * Lara Morena as Roller Blade Girl * Jun Limpot as himself * Vergel Meneses as herself * Aster Amoyo Aster Amoyo (born Asteria; May 10, 1956) is a Filipino television host, entertainment writer and talent manager. She currently hosts a YouTube ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
''Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan'' (English: My Girlfriend, the Returnee) is a 1995 Philippine romantic action comedy film directed by Pablo Santiago. It stars Fernando Poe Jr. (who produced the film) and Anjanette Abayari in the lead roles. The word ''balikbayan'' (literally "return to the homeland") refers to members of the Filipino diaspora who return to or visit the Philippines. Plot Cathy returns from the US to pursue a modeling career and donate her inherited property to her tenants in accordance with her grandmother's wishes. She meets with her uncle Facundo, who tells her that he intends to sell off the property, to which he has a share, and asks for her permission, which she refuses. On her way to live with her aunt Agnes and cousin Tino/Tina in the working-class community that has sprung up at the property, she rear-ends a jeepney driven by Nanding, leading to an argument, which is complicated by the fact that Nanding cannot understand Cathy's English. Cathy charms the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristo (1996 Film)
''Kristo'' is a 1996 Filipino biblical drama film depicting the life of Jesus Christ. Produced by Cine Suerte Productions and Oasis of Love Movement (by Fr. Sonny Ramirez, OP, host of the telemagazine ''Sharing in the City''), ''Kristo'' stars Mat Ranillo III in the title role, together with Rez Cortez (Judas Iscariot),Ruel Vernal (Peter), Michael Locsin (John), freelance model and then college student Charmaine Rivera (in her first and only film appearance as the Virgin Mary), Amy Austria (Mary Magdalene). The film also includes an all-star cast in their cameo appearances playing various characters. Among them are Gabby Concepción (John the Baptist), husband-and-wife pair Rudy Fernandez and Lorna Tolentino (as Simon of Cyrene and Veronica respectively), Aga Muhlach ( the demon-possessed man), Rachel Lobangco (the Temptress, in which Satan is in a female form in the temptation of the desert scene), Sylvia Sanchez (the adulteress), ''Ang TV'' star and singer Lindsay Custodio (Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mistah (film)
Mistah is a 1994 Philippine action film directed by Ricardo "Bebong" Osorio. The film stars Robin Padilla, Roi Vinzon, BB Gandanghari, Rommel Padilla and Ana Roces. ''Mistah'' is a military slang meaning "schoolmate" within the Philippine Military Academy. The film is streaming online on YouTube. Plot Sgt. Mario Cariño's (Robin Padilla) squad, along with a platoon of Army Scout Rangers led by a lieutenant, is seen chasing Muslim rebels across a forest, and is trapped and forced to retreat when an ambush is sprung, losing some of his squadmates. Returning to the camp, he is scolded by his superior (Roi Vinzon) for his insubordination, which he accepts begrudgingly. His squadmates heckle him, which he answers. Camp life is always tense, with rebel snipers taking out sentries, and being bombed and retaliated upon by regular patrols in the area, but they never forget why they are there. Sometimes they go to a town where they buy supplies and treats for Muslim kids, and on one occasi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila Boy
''Manila Boy'' is a 1993 Filipino crime action comedy-drama film which starring Robin Padilla, Tony Ferrer, Aurora Sevilla, Andy Poe, Berting Labra, Rommel Padilla and Judy Ann Santos. Directed by Arturo San Agustin under Pioneer Films. Plot This is a story about Diego (Robin Padilla), a wacky provincial man from Zambales. He gets to find a job and ends up working to Manila for Mang Berto ( Berting Labra) and finding Mang Berto's long time friend Sibuboy (Val Iglesia) the two met Diego and thanked him for helping him and he willingly worked with Sibuboy as his business partner. Suddenly Mang Berto escapes when the cops captured Diego and Sibuboy as a gun runners. Then Ragoy ( Romy Diaz) and his men prepared to release Diego and Sibuboy out of jail and they ended up working for a millionaire kingpin Señor Escudero (Tony Ferrer) as their big boss and they get involved with his enemies and drug smuggling, sex trafficking, hoodlum in roads, and illegal gambling for Señor Escude ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alyas Batman En Robin
''Alyas Batman en Robin'' () is a 1991 Filipino musical-comedy film which spoofs the titular superheroes from DC Comics, Batman and Robin. It stars Joey de Leon as Batman, Rene Requiestas as the Joker, Dawn Zulueta as Angelique Legarda, Vina Morales as Vina, de Leon's son Keempee as Robin, and Panchito as the Penguin. Several songs in the film use melodies taken from other pop songs such as "At the Hop", Bird Dog and "Surfin' Safari". Originally produced by Viva Films, the film was delayed from its original release in early 1989 when Warner Bros. objected to the use of their characters' names and costumes. The film was eventually produced and released on April 6, 1991, albeit by Viva Film's rival studio, Regal Films. Plot Cast *Joey de Leon as Batman *Rene Requiestas as the Joker/Jocson *Dawn Zulueta as Angelique Legarda *Vina Morales as Vina *Keempee de Leon as Robin/Kevin * Panchito as Tiyo Paenguin/Tiyo Paeng *Almira Muhlach as Catwoman *Chinkee Tan as Glasses *Cat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sa Kuko Ng Agila
''Sa Kuko ng Agila'' (), is a 1989 film directed by Augusto Buenaventura, written by Ricky Lee, and starring Senator Joseph Estrada alongside Senator Nikki Coseteng, Maria Isabel Lopez, Tommy Abuel, Paquito Diaz and Jinggoy Estrada. The film is a depiction of the real Olongapo City when the U.S. Military bases were still there. Plot Tonyo (Joseph Estrada), a mini-bus driver in Olongapo, opposes U.S. military bases in the Philippines. He saw the changes of the city after the military bases were established. Social problems of corruption, prostitution, poverty, and the plight of fishermen after the base appropriated much of the land and sea. The movie depicts his struggle between principle and practicality, a battle of healthy past and promising future and the quest for freedom and nationalism. Full cast * Joseph "Erap" Estrada as Tonyo * Anna Dominique "Nikki" Coseteng as Cristy *Maria Isabel Lopez as Shirley *Paquito Diaz as Martin *Tommy Abuel as Lucio *Jinggoy Estrada as Caloy * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
