Makahiya at Talahib (1976) - "...Arturo (Rudy Fernandez) is a convict on the run after being framed for rape. Aurora (Vilma Santos), a sculptress at odds with her overbearing mother (Gloria Romero), falls for him and is convinced of his innocence. When Arturo takes revenge on those who framed him, Aurora helps him plot his escape. This, while her sister Beatriz (Trixia Gomez) has a brief affair with Arturo..." - Music & Laughter TV (READ MORE)
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Basic Information: Directed, screenplay: Emmanuel H. Borlaza; Story: Anthony Taylor; Cast: Vilma Santos, Rudy Fernandez, Trixia Gomez, Gloria Romero, Anthony Rodriguez, Romeo Rivera, Rocco Montalban; Executive producer: Cherry Ong; Original Music: Tito Sotto; Cinematography: Oscar Querijero; Film Editing: Jose Tarnate; Art Direction: Gerry Guanlao; Sound: Gaudencio Barredo; Theme song: "Aking Bituin" Sung by Allan Castro; Composed by Tito Sotto; Released thru Vicor Music Corporation; Film Poster: Video 48
Plot Description: Wrongfully convicted Arturo (Rudy Fernandez) escaped from prison and went back to his hometown for revenge but was further framed by the same gang who initially concocted a crime that sent him to jail. Aurora (Vilma Santos), Arturo's girlfriend tried to convince him to surrender but it was too late, he was killed.
Film Achievement: One of the top box office hit of the 1976 Metro Manila Film Festival (The first film of Vilma and Rudy in leading roles and their adult first screen kiss of Vilma Santos).
Film Reviews: "...Her metamorphosis began in late 1976 when she agreed to be kissed by Rudy Fernandez in Makahiya at Talahib. It was a “feeler” of sort and when the public clacked its tongue in obvious approval, Vilma shelved her lollipops-and-roses image and proved that she, too, could be a woman – a wise move indeed because at that time her career was on a downswing and her movies were not making money. Then she did Mga Rosas sa Putikan for her own VS Films where she played a country girl forced into prostitution in the big city. The movie did fairly well at the tills. Good sign. And came her romance with Romeo Vasquez, boosting both their stocks at the box office (thier two starrers, Nag-aapoy na Damdamin and Pulot-Gata where Vilma did her own wet style, were big moneymakers). The tandem, although it did help Vilma, actually helped Vasquez more in re-establishing himself at the box office (without Vilma, his movies with other leading ladies hardly create any ripple). In Susan Kelly, Edad 20, Vilma played a notorious-woman role that required her to wear skimpy bikini briefs in some scenes, following it up with two giant sizzlers (Dalawang Pugad, Isang Ibon and Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig) that catapulted her as the newest Bold Queen. Then came Burlesk Queen..." - Ricardo F. Lo, Expressweek Magazine January 19, 1978 (READ MORE)
"...Why Borlaza? Because Emmanuel H. Borlaza is a formula director, a tried and tested moneymaker for local film companies and an example of a commercial success who also hungers for artistic fullfillment. It was Maning Borlaza who directed the box-office hit revival of Darna and Dyesebel, those heroines of less demanding times, and followed of less demanding times, and followed them with more Vilma Santos-Edgar Mortiz starrers...Whether the lure was really Borlaza and not Vilma (as Darna) or Alma (as Eva), one would still not find out in Makahiya at Talahib, the Goodwill production that Maning is directing as a filmfest bet. Vilma is starring, you see, opposit Rudy Fernandez who portrays the man on the run. Maning, however, has been quoted to have said that "My next 20 years are modestly provided for, I don't think I will live more than that. Henceforth, I will split my movie work to what I want to do and what the public likes. He wants, it seems, to recover his old self, the Borlaza who filmed Pyscho-Maniac, a suspense thriller which cast Divina Valencia, Dindo Fernando and Ray Marcos and won him the Academy's best screenplay award in '68, who packed so much good action in Mindanao, the movie that bagged four statuettes in the Manila Filmfest of the same year, and who directed Vilma Santos's way to the FAMAS best actress award for the performance in Dama de Noche. And yet, he is not that keen to do films that might suffer the fate of O'Hara's Mortal or Bernal's Nunal sa Tubig. "Their box-office results are not encouraging," says Maning. He admits he still goes a little commercial. That is why there is a love scene between Vilma and Rudy in Makahiya that Maning expects people might be talking about, more than the torrid shots of Rudy and Trixia Gomez. The 41-year old director also wrote the story and screenply of Makahiya...Nowadays, he even makes two pictures at a time. "I just finished Makahiya and Teatro Manila. It's cheaper that way. You don't waste any calendar day. No stars available for Makahiya, we would work on Teatro..." - Chelo R. Banal, Philippine Panorama Magazine, 26 December 1976 (READ MORE)
Basic Information: Directed: Tito C. Sanchez; Story: Maria Theresa; Screenplay: Jose F. Sabal; Cast: Edna Diaz, Lito Anzures, Rudy Fernandez, Vilma Santos, Grace Santos, Greg Lozano, Nello Nayo, Robert Miller, Romy Luartes, Joe Sison, Golay, Val Inglesias, Rey Sagum, Grace Hernandez, Boie Lalic; Original Music: Danny Subido; Cinematography: Ricardo Herrera
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Film Review: Angelito Castro Anzures popularly known as Lito Anzures (born on 22 February 1927 in Santa Ines, Bulacan, Philippines) was a Filipino actor. Lito worked in several films as a supporting actor. Lito died at the age of 67 in 1995. - Wikipedia (READ MORE)
"...Edna had her first taste of the entertainment business in 1974 when she joined the Miss Philippines Pageant. She bagged only the Miss Photogenic special award and was asked by Celso Ad Castillo to try acting. At the time, she was completing her Fine Arts degree, major in interior design, at the UERM, and her mother, Salvacion (who passed away last March at 92) had other plans. “Gustung-gusto ako ng mga producers and they were excited to cast me, but my mother wanted me to finish my studies first para anytime daw that I quit showbiz, eh, may fallback ako, at tama naman siya. The producers naman said they were willing to wait for me. Then right after college, we called them (Topaz Film Productions) and told them I was ready. They immediately cast me in the movie The Game of Death with Ramon Zamora, Evangeline Pascual and Eddie Garcia. Big time ang casting..." - Ricardo F. Lo (READ MORE)
"...Rodolfo "Rudy" Valentino Padilla Fernandez, screen name Rudy Fernandez[1] (March 3, 1952 – June 7, 2008), also known as "Daboy", was a multi-awarded Filipino actor and producer. He came to prominence as an action star in the Philippine cinema during the 1980s up to the early 1990s..." - Wikipedia (READ MORE)
The Superstardom - "...Kapwa nagsimula sina Rudy at Lito sa pa-extra-extra. Wika nga, they both started from scratch. Kahit na may mga kamag-anak silang nauna sa kanila sa movies, they began from the bottom and struggled their way up to the ranks of superstardom. Matagal na nagtiyaga si Rudy sa pagiging extra at bit player. Naging second lead siya ni Nora Aunor sa Wanted Dead or Alive at naging rapist pa nga ni Lorna Tolentino sa Leap Year Ngayon, Lagot ka, Pipikutin kita na kung saan si Christopher de Leon ang leading man ni Lorna. Nabigyan si Rudy ng kanyang pinakamalaking break sa pelikulang Bitayin si Baby Ama na pinagtambalan nila ng babaing naging ina ni Mark Anthony, si Alma Moreno. Nagkasunod-sunod na ang mga pelikula ni Rudy pagkatapos nito....Marami rin namang pelikulang ginawa si Rudy na hindi malilimutan noong panahong iyon, halimbawa'y ang Salonga (ang ikalawang pelikulang batay sa buhay ng Tondo kingpin na si Asiong Salonga), Maynila 1970, Panganib Araw at Gabi, at Anak sa Una, Kasal sa Ina. Nang magkahiwalay sila ni Alma at mapaugnay siya Kay Lorna Tolentino, sinasabing muling nagkaroon ng sigla, ng panibagong ningning ang career ni Rudy. Naging nominado siya sa Urian at Famas best actor awards para sa Pepeng Shotgun. nagkasunod-sunod ang kanyang box office hits gaya ng Kahit Ako'y Lupa, Nueve de Pebrero, Kumander Kris, Boy Condenado, Kumander Elpidio Paclibar at Get My Son, Dead or Alive..." - Mario E. Bautista, Movie Flash Magazine, March 24, 1983 (READ MORE)
Bankable Star - "...Then came Rudy Fernandez, the current heart throb of many lonely hearts. His coming was not much of a bang. In fact, naghintay muna siya ng kaunting panahong pinamulaklakan ng pagtitiyaga, pagpapakasakit at paghihirap. But in the end, Rudy came out the victor. Now he’s one of the few-in-demand, most sought-after action stars of the country. It was in MBM Pictures’ “Bitayin Si Baby Ama” where Rudy made people recognize his potential as an actor of the first order. Hindi lamang bilang aktor kundi bilang isang box office drawer na matatawag ngayong one of the bankable stars of Philippine movies. Na ang ibig sabihin nito, basta pelikula ni Rudy Fernandez ay puwede nang iutang sa bangko. Dahil sa maaasahan nga ito sa takilya. Lalong tumingkad ang pangalang Rudy Fernandez nang ito’y nai-link sa isa pang maluningning na pangalan sa pelikulang lokal na si Alma Moreno. Naging maganda ang kanilang team hindi lamang sa pelikula kundi maging sa tunay na buhay. Ang totoo nga ay nagkaroon din ng ugnayan ang dalawa at nagkaroon pa nga sila ng isang anak na si Mark Anthony. Ngayon, split na muna ang dalawa at si Rudy ay nag-iisa ngayon sa kanyang magarang bahay sa White Plains, Quezon City. Meanwhile, Rudy’s movie career is continuously riding high and as the years go by ay lalong naging established actor itong poging anak ng nasirang direktor na si Yoyong Fernandez. Kunsabagay, hindi dapat pagtakhan ito. Nasa kanyang dugo ang dugo ng mga Padilla, isa sa mga pangunahing angkan sa pelikulang Pilipino. At nasa dugo pa rin niya ang dugo ng mga Fernandez na tulad ng mga Padilla ay may talino’t kakayahan ding taglay. Hindi yata basta direktor ang kanyang ama....At that, Rudy Fernandez can well be the star, nay, as the actor to contend with. In fact, he almost romped away with the FAMAS Best Actor Award for his brilliant portrayal of the title role in “Star?” of Agrix Films but lost out by a mere point to Mat Ranillo III in 1978. And again, the following year, 1979, Rudy was once more a strong contender for the same category but lost out eventually to Fernando Poe, Jr. by a few votes..." - Ross F. Celino, Jr., Jingle Extra Hot Movie Entertainment Magazine, April 20, 1981 (READ MORE)
Peace-Loving Nature - "...One time, we missed him by a few minutes when he went to the National Press Club to settle a spat with another movie star through the intercession of our friend, then NPC president Marcelo Lagmay and former FAMAS president Rudy Salandanan. The misunderstanding between the movie actors was resolved, all right. Which reflected to peace-loving nature of Daboy — he went out of his way to settle a row. He had a soft heart for the small people, too. Consider: In one of those times when I dropped by the Press Club, I was thanked by some of the NPC employees for supposed Christmas gifts to them. When I asked them about it, they pointed to the sacks of rice which they said came from Rudy Fernandez, thinking that it was us. Actually, I used to contribute cash gifts for the NPC employees during Christmas but not in kind. I told them that the sacks of rice did not come from us. When the NPC staff rechecked the gift’s accompanying letter, they noted that it was the movie actor and his lovely wife Lorna who sent the rice...." - Rudy A. Fernandez (READ MORE)
Rodolfo "Rudy" Valentino Padilla Fernandez, screen name Rudy Fernandez (March 3, 1952 – June 7, 2008), also known as "Daboy", was a multi-awarded Filipino actor and producer. He came to prominence as an action star in the Philippine cinema during the 1980s up to the early 1990s. - Wikipedia (READ MORE)
Rudy Fernandez and Vilma Santos
Payaso (1986) - "...The 1986 Metro Manila Film Festival was considered the worst in the 12-year history of the annual 10-day festival of local movies. For the first time, it did not give out the traditional first and second best picture awards. Two other categories--- best story and best screenplay were not also given. "No one of the seven entries deserved these awards," according to Tingting Cojuangco, one of the jurors..." - J C Nigado (READ MORE)
Makahiya at Talahib (1977) - "...Ang pangalawang taon ng MMFF (1976) ay ginawa ng Disyembre (itinapat sa araw ng Pasko) para daw mas marami ang makapanood lalo na ang mga bata ng mga pelikulang Tagalog. Ang pelikulang "Makahiya At Talahib" ang panlaban nina Vilma Santos at Rudy Fernandez samantalang ang kay Nora ay ang pelikulang "Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo." Dito sa pelikulang Makahiya At Talahib ay binayaran daw si Vilma ng Php 100,000 kahit hindi siya ang nag-dub ng pelikula kundi si Laura Hermosa...." - Alfonso Valencia (READ MORE)
Mga Reynang Walang Trono (1976) - "...To recall, the senior and junior movie queens appeared in these movies: Bulaklak at Paru-paro (1970), Mga Reynang Walang Trono(1976) and Asawa Ko, Huwag Mong Agawin (1986). Amalia directed Vilma’s episode in Mga Reyna and agreed to second billing to Vilma in Asawa Ko. No doubt about it, Amalia Muhlach Sumilang Fuentes, is a Vilmanian. To seal their sisterhood and camaraderie, Vilma is Ninang to Liezl Martinez and to the latter’s son Alfonso. Why, Liezl even sang a song ’’Wind Beneath My Wings’ to her surprised mother that night which drove the strong-willed and still beautiful Amalia to tears. A Kodak moment, indeed. Priceless! While interviewing the three Muhlach generations, Fuentes, Liezl and young daughter Aliyanna, Amalia revealed to Vilma that she is protective of her ’unica hija’ Liezl. ”Ay naku, I think I also have become like my Mom, I’m also very protective of my children,” Liezl remarks..." - Mario O. Garces (READ MORE)
Bertang Kerengkeng (1976) - "...Isa sa mga minimithi noon ni Atty. Esperidion Laxa bago siya magretiro bilang prodyuser ay mapagtambal niya sina Vi at Rudy Fernandez. Subali't paano pa niya ito magagawa samantalang wala na si Rudy. Eniwey si Vi at Rudy ay nagkasama naman sa mga pelikulang Vilma & The Beep Beep Minica (1974), Ibong Lukaret (1975), Mga Reynang Walang Trono (1976), Bertang Kerengkeng(1976) at Makahiya at Talahib (1976). Nagkasabay silang maging FAMAS best actress at best actor noong 1987, si Vi sa pelikulang Tagos Ng Dugo....si Rudy naman ay sa pelikulang Victor Corpus. Sa 1998 FAP awards ay magkasabay din silang pinarangalan bilang best actress at best actor.....si Vi sa pelikulang Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa?.....si Rudy sa pelikulang Birador..." - Alfonso Valencia (READ MORE)
Dugo at pag-ibig sa kapirasong lupa (1975) - "...A Must for the Filipino History Students and for everyone who wants to awaken the innate nationalism in them. These series of stories depicting the fight of the Filipinos against colonialism of Spain, Japan and even their fellow Filipinos abusing the power in the government. A seemingly serious film but spiced with the star-studded cast like Fernando Poe Jr., Ramon Revilla, Joseph Estrada, Nora Aunor, Dante Rivero, Eddie Garcia, Vic Vargas, Goerge Estregan and the other all time favorite artists. This movie even highlighted the comparison between the love of country and the other kind of love we offer to our family and to our beloved as the story featured love stories in the midst of tragic and bloody war happening in our society..." - Kabayan Central (READ MORE)
Ibong lukaret (1975) - "...1975 was another productive year for Vilma Santos as she did nine films mostly title roles like Vilma Viente Nueve, Darna Vs the Planet Women, and Ibong Lukaret. It was the “prep” stage for the years to come as she was given more mature roles like the local festival entry, “Karugtong ang Kahapon” and Celso Ad Castillo’s “Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw.” Tagulan was the first film of Vilma and Christopher De Leon. While Vilma was testing the water for more serious mature projects, Ishmael Bernal decided to return to his original forte, drama, after years of doing light comedies and television work. He came up with “Mister Mo, Lover boy Ko” and “Lumapit, Lumayo Ang Umaga.” Both films featured sexy star, Elizabeth Oropeza..." - RV (READ MORE)
Dugo at pag-ibig sa kapirasong lupa (1975) - "...A Must for the Filipino History Students and for everyone who wants to awaken the innate nationalism in them. These series of stories depicting the fight of the Filipinos against colonialism of Spain, Japan and even their fellow Filipinos abusing the power in the government. A seemingly serious film but spiced with the star-studded cast like Fernando Poe Jr., Ramon Revilla, Joseph Estrada, Nora Aunor, Dante Rivero, Eddie Garcia, Vic Vargas, Goerge Estregan and the other all time favorite artists. This movie even highlighted the comparison between the love of country and the other kind of love we offer to our family and to our beloved as the story featured love stories in the midst of tragic and bloody war happening in our society..." - Kabayan Central (READ MORE)
Vilma and the Beep Beep Minica (1974) - "...She was also a hit in “Dyesebel” and the thrillers “Takbo, Vilma, Dali” and “Hatinggabi Na, Vilma.” She also did other fantasy films like “Phantom Lady,” “Vivian Volta,” “Wonder Vi,” and “Vilma and the Beep Beep Minica..." - Mario Bautista (READ MORE)
Basic Information: Direction: Fely Crisostomo and Amalia Muhalch; Cast: Amalia Fuentes, Vilma Santos, Eddie Gutierrez, Robert Arevalo, Rudy Fernandez and Eddie Garcia/ Also Starring Rez Cortez, Greg Lozano and Mar F. Cornes; Story: Rino Fernan Silverio; Screenplay: Toto Belano; Cinematography: Hermo U. Santos; Production Company: AM Productions; Release Date: February 26, 1976; Serialized in Bondying Weekly Movie Specials - Video48
Plot Description: A story of two women who lived and reigned as queen in their own world. Dureza (Vilma Santos) a poor lass who got married to a rich man, Don Mauricio (Eddie Garcia) whom she does not love, but just to give comfort to her family. Amanda (Amalia Fuentez) a popular actress, whom people look up to, but due to unavoidable circumstances killed her husband. Both women end up in jail to pay for what they have done. Also stars, Rober Arevalo, Rex Cortez, Greg Lozano. Directed by Amalia Fuentes and Fely Crisostomo for AM Productions. - Trigon Video Distributor
Film Achievement: Film directed by two females - movie queen Amalia Fuentez and veteran director Fely Crisostomo; Originally written by Rico Fernan Silverio for Bondying Movie Special comics (1974-1975) and illustrated by Hal Santiago.
Film Reviews: "...By mid decades, Vilma Santos’ career was gradully moving into dramas catering the adult audience and films with social-adult issues. She did the sequel “Hindi Nakakahiya” and “Nagaapoy na Damdamin” about the affair of a young woman with an older man and “Mga Rosas Sa Putikan” about the lives of prostitutes. Aside from these films, she also did four light comedies and two notable ones: “Mga Reynang Walang Trono” a comedy with movie queen Amalia Fuentez and “Bato Sa Buhangin,” the box office hit that reunited her with the late Fernando Poe Jr. Bernal on the other hand, cemented his reputation as one of the most serious director with critically appreciated hit films, “Ligaw Na Bulaklak” staring the young sexy star, Alma Moreno and the drama film that featured two dramatic stars, Daria Ramirez and Elizabeth Oropeza in “Nunal Sa Tubig.” He also directed a light comedy, “Tisoy,” Christopher De Leon in title role..." - RV (READ MORE)
"...To recall, the senior and junior movie queens appeared in these movies: Bulaklak at Paru-paro (1970), Mga Reynang Walang Trono(1976) and Asawa Ko, Huwag Mong Agawin (1986). Amalia directed Vilma’s episode in Mga Reyna and agreed to second billing to Vilma in Asawa Ko. No doubt about it, Amalia Muhlach Sumilang Fuentes, is a Vilmanian. To seal their sisterhood and camaraderie, Vilma is Ninang to Liezl Martinez and to the latter’s son Alfonso. Why, Liezl even sang a song ’’Wind Beneath My Wings’ to her surprised mother that night which drove the strong-willed and still beautiful Amalia to tears. A Kodak moment, indeed. Priceless! While interviewing the three Muhlach generations, Fuentes, Liezl and young daughter Aliyanna, Amalia revealed to Vilma that she is protective of her ’unica hija’ Liezl. ”Ay naku, I think I also have become like my Mom, I’m also very protective of my children,” Liezl remarks..." - Mario O. Garces (READ MORE)
Basic Information: Directed: Romy Suzara; Story, screenplay: Nilo Saez; Cast: Vilma Santos, Nick Romano, Romeo Miranda, Ramil Rodriguez, Rudy Fernandez, Max Alvarado, Angelo Ventura, Joaquin Fajardo, Elizabeth Ramsey, Renato Robles, Ruben Ramos, Romy Luartes, Romy Medalla, SOS Daredevils; Original Music: George Canseco; Cinematography: Tommy Marcelino; Film poster: Video48
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Film Reviews: "...She was also a hit in "Dyesebel" and the thrillers "Takbo, Vilma, Dali" and "Hatinggabi Na, Vilma." She also did other fantasy films like "Phantom Lady," "Vivian Volta," "Wonder Vi," and "Vilma and the Beep Beep Minica..." - Mario Bautista (READ MORE)
"...Rodolfo "Rudy" Valentino Padilla Fernandez, screen name Rudy Fernandez[1] (March 3, 1952 – June 7, 2008), also known as "Daboy", was a multi-awarded Filipino actor and producer. He came to prominence as an action star in the Philippine cinema during the 1980s up to the early 1990s..." - Wikipedia (READ MORE)
Basic Information: Direction: Tito Sanchez; Story: Maria Theresa; Screenplay: Jose Flores Sibal; Cast: Vilma Santos, George Estregan, Alona Alegre, Nick Romano, Marissa Delgado, Rudy Fernandez, Arnold Mendoza, Daria Ramirez, Joe Sison, Franco Guerrero, Lucita Soriano; Original Music: Danny Subido; Cinematography: Ricardo Herrera
Plot Description: Vilma witnessed a traumatic death that made her crazy until she met the murderer again.
Film Achievement: No Available Data
Film Reviews: "...Estregan won critical acclaim for many of his performances. In 1972, he was named FAMAS Best Actor for Sukdulan, and would win two other FAMAS Awards for Best Supporting actor for Kid Kaliwete (1978) and Lumakad Kang Hubad sa Mundong Ibabaw (1980). He was nominated for the FAMAS Award three other times, as Best Actor for Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga (1975) and Lalake Ako (1982), and for Best Supporting Actor in Magkayakap sa Magdamag (1986). He also received a nomination from the Gawad Urian as Best Actor for Hostage: Hanapin si Batuigas (1977)..." - Wikipedia (READ MORE)
"...1975 was another productive year for Vilma Santos as she did nine films mostly title roles like Vilma Viente Nueve, Darna Vs the Planet Women, and Ibong Lukaret. It was the “prep” stage for the years to come as she was given more mature roles like the local festival entry, “Karugtong ang Kahapon” and Celso Ad Castillo’s “Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw.” Tagulan was the first film of Vilma and Christopher De Leon. While Vilma was testing the water for more serious mature projects, Ishmael Bernal decided to return to his original forte, drama, after years of doing light comedies and television work. He came up with “Mister Mo, Lover boy Ko” and “Lumapit, Lumayo Ang Umaga.” Both films featured sexy star, Elizabeth Oropeza..." - RV (READ MORE)
"...Before he was Vilma’s leading man in Makahiya at Talahib, Rudy Fernandez played a supporting role in Ibong Lukaret. Both films were released in 1975..." - The 28th (READ MORE)
