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OctoArts
OctoArts Films (also known as OctoArts Films International for foreign films) is a Cinema of the Philippines, Filipino film production and distribution company founded in 1989 by Orly R. Ilacad. A veteran record producer, Ilacad only decided to establish the film company when producer Simon Ongpin agreed to be its head. List of films *''Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako! (Hard to Die)'' (1990) *''Mayor Latigo: Ang Barakong Alkalde ng Baras'' (1991) *''Ali in Wonderland'' (1992) *''Kalabang Mortal ni Baby Ama'' (1992) *''Boboy Salonga: Batang Tondo'' (1992) *''Working Students'' (1992) *''Ano Ba 'Yan?'' (1992) *''Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal'' (1992) *''Beloy Montemayor: Tirador ng Cebu'' (1993) *''Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story'' (1993) *''Mama's Boys: Mga Praningning'' (1993) *''Ano Ba 'Yan 2'' (1993) *''Paniwalaan Mo Ako'' (1993) *''Loretta'' (1993) *''Pwera Biro Mahal Kita: Da Beach Boys'' (1994) *''Manolo en Michelle: Hapi Together'' (1994) *''Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na!'' (19 ...
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Iskul Bukol 20 Years After
''Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)'' is a 2008 Filipino adventure comedy film starring actors Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. It is part of the ''Iskul Bukol'' franchise, depicting its characters 20 years after the end of the original TV series. It is also the fourth ''Iskul Bukol'' film (after 1977's ''Iskul Bukol the Movie'', 1980's ''Iskul Bukol Freshmen'', and 1987's ''The Best of Iskul Bukol: The Movie''). The movie, which was a joint collaboration of APT Entertainment, M-ZET Productions, and OctoArts Films, was one of the movies exhibited at the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. Premise Vic Ungasis (Vic Sotto) is an archaeologist who has recovered the Kali of Humabon and is looking for a partner sword, the Kampilan of Lapulapu, plus the Peseta, one of Judas Iscariot's 30 pieces of silver which reportedly gives the bearer immortality, while taking care of a Cambodian-Filipino boy (Buboy Villar) who was orphaned when his parents were ki ...
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Love On Line (LOL)
''Love on Line (LOL)'' is a 2009 Filipino comedy film produced by OctoArts Films and M-Zet Productions, directed by Tony Y. Reyes. Plot The story starts in a futuristic Manila, where 2 old men bicker against each other on their pasts. Samson (Vic Sotto) is Delilah's (Gina Pareño) son, while Tot (Jose Manalo) is a helper on the house that is a spoiled brat, much to Samson's anger. Back in time.... Tot usually sets him up on blind dates, with disastrous results, starting with a fat woman. He chains Tot and regularly threatens him with a hammer if he doesn't kiss the dog in front of him. Then when Delilah contracts a disease, which only Tot has the same blood type with her, Samson was forced again to go with the helper's scheme. He was set up again by Tot, using his face on the chat and online dating site. Angry, Samson chains Tot once again, forcing the latter to act like a dog. Bunny (Manilyn Reynes), a regular in the dating site, uses her Thai cousin Paula's ( Paula Taylor) p ...
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Ang Darling Kong Aswang
Ang Darling Kong Aswang (lit. "My ''Aswang'' Darling"), also known as ''Ang Darling Kong Asawa'', is a 2009 Filipino comedy horror film. Plot Victor (Vic Sotto) is a single father who falls in love with Elisa (Cristine Reyes) who turns out to be an Aswang. But even so, Victor loved Elisa so much that he accepted who she is and even live with her as his second wife. But the problem comes when the leader of the Aswang clan (Jean Garcia) finds out that Elisa and her mother (Agot Isidro) are not eating humans anymore. She sends out other Aswangs to hunt down Elisa and her mother, and also for Victor and his family. Victor then will face the leader of the Aswang clan to save his beloved Elisa. Cast *Vic Sotto as Victor Lagman *Cristine Reyes as Eliza Santos *Jean Garcia as Barang *Agot Isidro as Ida *Dante Rivero as Do *Denise Laurel as Beta *Jackie Rice as Alpha *Empress Schuck as Keka *Richie D'Horsie as Tom *Rafael Rosell as Joaquin * Mika Dela Cruz as Angel Lagman *Barbie Forte ...
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Spirit Of The Glass
''Spirit of the Glass'' is a 2004 Philippine supernatural horror film starring Rica Peralejo. The film was released on December 25, 2004, and was directed by Jose Javier Reyes. A sequel entitled ''Spirit of the Glass 2: The Hunted'' was released in 2017. Synopsis The film follows a group of vacationers who inadvertently summon evil while using a Ouija board. Cast * Rica Peralejo as Kelly/Auring * Marvin Agustin as Dante * Dingdong Dantes as Choppy * Paolo Contis as Drew * Ciara Sotto as Cecille * Drew Arellano as Anton * Alessandra De Rossi as Myra * Jake Cuenca as PJ * Jill Yulo as young Adriana * Jay Aquitania as Aries * Cris Daluz as Mang Andoy * Ana Capri as Ada * Mark Gil as Carlos Sequel A sequel by the title ''Spirit of the Glass 2: The Hunted'' was released in the Philippines during November 2017. A reviewer for Rappler Rappler (portmanteau of the words "rap" and "ripple") is a Filipino online news website based in Pasig, Metro Manila, the Philippines. ...
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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 ...
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Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal
''Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal'' is a 1992 Filipino romantic drama film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. The film stars Lea Salonga, Aga Muhlach, and Ariel Rivera. Produced by OctoArts Films, ''Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal'' was released on December 25, 1992. The film received 5 nominations and 4 wins at the 1992 Metro Manila Film Festival{{cite news , date=December 30, 1992 , title=Lea's leading men cop MMFF awards , page=21 , work=Manila Standard , publisher=Kamahalan Publishing Corp. , url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19921228&printsec=frontpage&hl=en , access-date=January 15, 2021 and 2 nominations at the 1993 Gawad Urian Awards. Plot Sandy (Lea Salonga) returns to the Philippines from the United States to see her family and fiancé, David (Ariel Rivera). David's friend Tommy Carbonel (Aga Muhlach), who is unhappy with his relationship with his girlfriend, Cynthia (Chin-Chin Gutierrez), resigns from his job in the hotel lobby. David introduces ...
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Si Agimat At Si Enteng Kabisote
''Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote'' () is a Filipino action comedy and fantasy crossover film directed by Tony Reyes which stars Vic Sotto and Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. This was the union of their famous characters, Enteng Kabisote and Agimat respectively, in one blockbuster movie which grossed a on its opening day. It is followed by a sequel, ''Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako''. The movie was produced by GMA Pictures. The film is a seventh movie installment based on the television sitcom, ''Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!'' Premise Enteng (Vic Sotto), joined forces with Agimat (Bong Revilla) in order to save their respective worlds from evil. Cast Main cast *Vic Sotto as Enteng Kabisote * Sen. Bong Revilla Jr. as Agimat *Pauleen Luna as Faye Kabisote *Sam Pinto as Samara Supporting cast *Aiza Seguerra as Aiza Kabisote *Oyo Boy Sotto as Benok Kabisote *Mikylla Ramirez as Ada Kabisote *Amy Perez as Ina Magenta *Peque Gallaga as Ermitanyo *Bing Loyzaga as Satana * Jeorge Estr ...
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GMA Pictures
GMA Pictures, formerly Cinemax Studios and GMA Films, is a film and television production company in the Philippines, established by GMA Network (company), GMA Network in 1995. Its films include ''Jose Rizal (film), Jose Rizal'', ''Muro-Ami (film), Muro Ami'', and ''Deathrow (film), Deathrow''. Filmography History Background GMA tested the movie waters by co-producing films with Viva Films. Among the movies that were co-produced were ''Ober Da Bakod, Ober Da Bakod: The Movie'', ''Forever (1994 film), Forever'' and ''Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko''. Although not credited in the opening and closing credits of the movies, the network's logo appeared in the aforementioned movies' posters in theaters and newspaper ads. 1995–2000: Early years In 1995, GMA launched its own film outfit as Cinemax Studios under the supervision of Jimmy Duavit and Butch Jimenez, with ''Run Barbi Run'' as its maiden movie. Later that year, Cinemax inked a co-production deal with OctoArts Films in which ...
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Lastikman
Lastikman, originally spelled Lastik Man, is a fictional character and Filipino comics superhero created by Mars Ravelo and artist Mar T. Santana. Lastikman or the original spelling of Lastik Man debuted in comics format in ''Aliwan Komiks'' #56 (December 7, 1964). Based on DC Comics' Plastic Man, and/or Marvel's Mister Fantastic from Fantastic Four, Lastikman can also stretch and transform into many imaginable forms and shapes he desires. History Early years (1964-1965) In the 1965 comic book of Aliwan Komiks ''"Lastik Man Vol. 1"'', Lastik Man is introduced as a new comic book superhero, an alien from another planet who somehow got trapped on earth. Lastikman then decided to fight crime in the Philippines, mainly Manila. Later years (1995-1997) 1995 Issue #1 1995 Issue #3 In ''Issue #3: "Playground"'' (October 12, 1995), Lastikman faces the mad toymaker Professor Gilmor. 1995 Issue #4 In ''Issue #4: "Gold"'' (October 19, 1995). 1995 Issue #5 In ''Issue #5: "Lastikman ...
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Here Comes The Bride (2010 Film)
''Here Comes the Bride'' is a 2010 Filipino comedy film starring Angelica Panganiban, Eugene Domingo, Tuesday Vargas, Jaime Fabregas, Tom Rodriguez, and John Lapus. It was released by Star Cinema. The film had international screenings in select cities in the United States such as in San Francisco, CA, Milpitas, CA, Vallejo, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Bergenfield, NJ, and Guam Synopsis A freak accident causes five very different individuals to swap souls right before a big wedding. Most of the souls are happy where they are - except for the bride, whose wedding is coming. As the five try to figure out and return to their bodies, they quickly learn to appreciate looking at life from a very different perspective. Cast The role of Toffee was initially offered to the fastest rising star that time Vice Ganda but his manager Ogie Diaz turned down the offer due to Vice's conflicts on schedule and Vice's also started shooting his launching movie ''Petrang Kabayo'' when the role was offered ...
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Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi
''Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi'' is a 2011 Filipino comedy film starring Toni Gonzaga and Eugene Domingo.Eugene Domingo, Toni Gonzaga, Zanjoe Marudo and Wendell Ramos topbill ''Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi''
retrieved on August 12, 2011, via www.pep.ph
It was released by . The film premiered on August 31, 2011. The film is about two people trying to discover the significance of marriage, love and relationships.


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