ASIAN MOVIES

My Sassy Girl (2001)

noreply@blogger.com (Jane) — Fri, 7 Oct 2011 00:25:00 -0700

Based on a series of true stories posted by Ho-sik Kim on the Internet describing his relationship with his girlfriend. These were later transformed into a best-selling book and the movie follows the book closely. It describes the meeting of Kyun-woo (Cha) and an unnamed girl. Kyun-woo is shamed into assisting the girl because the other passengers mistakenly think she is his girlfriend. Once he helps her, Kyun-woo develops a deep sense of responsibility for her which enables him to tolerate (somehow) the girls abuses.

Cast:

Tae-hyun Cha - Kyun-woo

Gianna Jun - Ji-hyun Jun

Directed by:

Jae-young Kwak

Bahay Kubo (2007)

noreply@blogger.com (Jane) — Thu, 6 Oct 2011 21:32:00 -0700

In “Bahay Kubo,” Maricel is Eden, a nurturing and headstrong mother to grown-up Marian who is Lily – the eldest of the adopted children. When Eden’s husband Perry (Eric Quizon) mysteriously disappears, Lily becomes a pillar of support. The closeness between Lily and Eden becomes a source of envy of Rose (Shaina Magdayao), the only biological child.

Cast:
Maricel Soriano - Eden
Eric Quizon - Perry
Marian Rivera - Lily
Shaina Magdayao - Rose
Yasmien Kurdi - Dahlia
Gloria Romero - Ida
Eugene Domingo - Marang
Mark Herras - Jake
Jiro Manio - JR
Rayver Cruz - Cholo
Bearwin Meily - Habagat
Mhalouh Crisologo - Aling Tiny
Isabella De Leon - Jasmine
Rita Iringan - Violet
Sam Bumatay - Daisy

Directed by:

Joel Lamangan

Got 2 Believe (2002)

noreply@blogger.com (Jane) — Thu, 6 Oct 2011 21:16:00 -0700

Wedding coordinator Toni (Claudine), is a girl who believes in true love. At 25, she is considered to be an "old maid" by her married sisters, aunts, and friends. Always the bride's maid, never the bride, Toni has yet to find Mr. Right. On the other hand is Lorenz (Rico), is a wedding photographer who doesn't believe in happy endings. He always catches Toni unaware with her distinctly expressive yet embarrassing moments. To make matters worse, these photos were published, making Toni the renowned "perennial bridesmaid." Lorenzo's problems become worse when his boss offers a boost in his career, so long as he makes a pictoral article on Toni. Toni, who protests against this idea at first finally agrees in exchange for Lorenzo finding her someone worth marrying. Lorenzo and Toni gradually being to fall in love in the process.

Cast:
Claudine Barretto - Antonia 'Toni' Villacosta
Rico Yan - Lorenz Montinola
Dominic Ochoa - Perry
Carlo Muñoz - Arnold
Nikki Valdez - Karen
Cherry Pie Picache - Luisa Villacosta
Noel Trinidad - Toni's Dad
Laura James - Toni's Younger Sister
Angel Jacob - Toni's Older Sister
Vhong Navarro - Rudolph
Wilma Doesnt - Catherine Garcia
Maribeth Bichara - Toni's Aunt
Jackie Castillejos - Toni's Aunt
Nina Ricci Alagao - George
Cherry Lou - Toni's Bridesmaid

Directed by:
Olivia M. Lamasan

F.L.A.M.E.S. The Movie (1997)

noreply@blogger.com (Jane) — Thu, 6 Oct 2011 20:38:00 -0700

F.L.A.M.E.S. was formerly known as a primetime TV series in the Philippines then made it into a movie in 1997. The movie itself made it look similar to the TV show because the movie was divided into two episodes.

Cast:
"TAMEME"
Jolina Magdangal - Leslie
Marvin Agustin - Butch
Bojo Molina - Rolly
Kaye Abad - Jenny
Chesca Garcia - Dianne
"PANGAKO"
Claudine Barretto - Karina
Rico Yan - Joel
Marc Solis - Emil
Paula Peralejo - Yvette
Emman Abeleda - Sammy
Boots Anson-Roa - Amparo
Perla Bautista - Rosing

Directed by:
Khryss Adalia ("Pangako")
Jerry Lopez Sineneng (Tameme")

JOLINA MAGDANGAL & MARVIN AGUSTINE

CLAUDINE BARRETTO & RICO YAN

Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat Ng Damortis (1997)

noreply@blogger.com (Jane) — Thu, 6 Oct 2011 19:07:00 -0700

The Kingdom of Damortis was once ruled by the kind-hearted Empress Sofia (Maricel Laxa) who was ordered to be killed by Basilicus (Mark Gil), her brother who has a great desire for the throne. Princess Dahlia (Anne Curtis), heir to the throne elopes with the blind singer Mico (Ticson Uy). Amain (Jun Urbano) and his warrior trainees, Jobert (Jason Salcedo), Samuel (Junell Hernando), and Oman (Janus del Prado) are tasked to protect the princess and save Damortis from the evil forces of Basilicus.

Cast:
Jun Urbano - Amain
Jason Salcedo - Jobert
Junell Hernando - Samuel
Janus del Prado - Oman
Anne Curtis - Prinsesa Dahlia
Ticson Uy - Mico
Maricel Laxa - Empress Sofia
Mark Gil - Basilicus

Directed by:
Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes

Magic Temple (1996)

noreply@blogger.com (Jane) — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 20:52:00 -0700

The magical world of "Samadhi" is threatened by the evil forces of Ravenal and Sifu sends out three teenage boys to journey on the Magic Temple. Jubal, Sambag and Omar, each with their own unique power battles the threat to the world of "Samadhi" and along the way faces many extraordinary things.
The boys are sure to face a huge battle ahead of them but with the help of magical creatures they met along their journey, evil is eliminated and they learn the true value of camaraderie and believing in them selves to face any problem.

Cast:
Jason Salcedo - Jubal
Junell Hernando - Sambag
Marc Solis - Omar
Anna Larrucea - Yasmin
Jun Urbano - Sifu
Jackie Lou Blanco - Ravenal
Gina Pareño - Telang Bayawak
Aljon Jimenez - Rexor
Koko Trinidad - Grand Master
Cholo Escaño - Sisig
Sydney Sacdalan - Shaolin Child
Chubi del Rosario - Gamay
Mae-ann Adonis - Rexor's Mother (as Mae Ann Adonis)
Tess Dumpit - Jubal's Mother (as Tess Michelena)
Kristopher Peralta - Young Rexor (as Christopher Peralta)
Carlo Aquino - Young Jubal
Aldrin Hernando - Young Sambag

Directed by:
Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes

Baby Love (1995)

noreply@blogger.com (Jane) — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 19:30:00 -0700

The story of two very young people (Anna Larrucea and Jason Salcedo) who sincerely think they are deeply in love and ready to face the world. They attempt to tie the knot and build a life of their own. Edu Manzano and Cherry Pie Picache play their respective parents who are shocked by their children's behavior until they realize their shortcomings led the kids to run away from their boarding school.

Cast:
Edu Manzano - Benny Palanca

Anna Larrucea - Andie Palanca

Jason Salcedo - Ira Martinez

Cherry Pie Picache - Ching Laperal

Noel Trinidad - Henry Laperal

Junell Hernando - Chugi Katigbak

Bea Lopez - April Henares

Chubi del Rosario - Paolo Munoz

Michael Sullivan - Raffy Abad Santos

Mia Gutierrez - Dacanay

Tess Dumpit - Ms. Ceballos (as Tess Michelena)

Debraliz - Crystal De Ungria (as Debraliz Valasote)

Michael Macasio - Bubwit

Janus del Prado - Boy Chaplain

Boy Salvador - Police Chief

Viking Valasot - Coach

Joe Gruta - Commandant

Derek Carmona - Derikk (as Derick Carmona)

Jimy Mendoza - Venal (as Jimmy Mendoza)

Aben Luis - Football Player

Walter Bowman - Football Player

Mark Medina - Football Player

Bert Baylosis - Football Player

Douglas Kramer - Football Player

Gabriel Gabriel - Football Player

Jay Cachero - Football Player

Abraham Sagum - Football Player

Jeremiah George Henry - Football Player

Felix Palaci - Football Player

Romano Crawling - Football Player

Directed by:
Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes