YAKAPIN MO AKO LALAKING MATAPANG (1980)

Basic Information: Direction: Emmanuel H. Borlaza; Cast: Vilma Santos, Lito Lapid, Chichay, Louella Albornoz, Renato Robles, Angie Ferro, Lucita Soriano, Rez Cortez, German Moreno; Theme song: Performed by Lirio Vital; Film poster: Video48

Plot Description: A stunt man/driver falls in love with his boss.

Film Achievement: Borlaza gave Vilma Santos her very first best actress, winning the 1972 FAMAS for via Dama De Noche. He is also credited in narrowing the popularity gap between her and the musical era’s darling of the 70s, Nora Aunor.

Film Reviews: "...His films lack the arthouse style and social relevance that critics loves most in a Brocka or Bernal films but who cares about the critics when the paying public loves them. And the producers demand his service, from Doc Perez of Sampaguita Pictures, Atty. Esperidion Laxa of Tagalog Ilang Ilang Productions and later on, Vic Del Rosario of Viva Films and Lily Monteverde of Regal Films. Clearly, his films exists with one purpose, to entertain the masses not to depress or remind them with the country’s sad fate of economy or the below poverty line lives of many. The success of the Vilma-Borlaza films gave Vilma Santos versatility and preparation to a more serious acting career. It also narrowed the popularity gap between her and the musical era’s darling of the 70s, Nora Aunor. These are perhaps, the most significant contributions of Emmanuel Borlaza to Vilma’s career. Vilma who was considered only second to Nora couldn’t matched her singing talent and so, Borlaza countered this lack of singing with films that showcased Vilma’s acting versatility..." - RV (READ MORE)

 

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• Lito Lapid From Wikipedia
• Yakapin mo 'ko, lalaking matapang (1980)
• an Emmanuel H. Borlaza films and other directors

Ronnie Poe and Lito Lapid 1980 Joint Birthday Celebration

Never have we attended a party na gano'n karami ang taong dumalo. Terrible talaga! Would you believe ang maluwang na compound ng FPJ Studio sa Del Monte ay naging maliliit at masikip sa tingin dahil sa dami ng taong naroon nung gabing yon? Wow, hindi ko ma-imagine talaga! Ang take note: noong gabing 'yon. Maiyak-iyak akong talaga sa sakit. Halos lahat ng artista, producer at mga press people, malalaki at maliliit mang pangalan, ay naroong lahat. Punong abala sa pagtanggap ng mga panauhin on the part of Ronnie Poe si Susan Roces, ang kanyang maganda at very charming wife whereas kay Lito L. naman ay si Jesse Chua na halatang siyang ninerbiyos at excited noong gabing 'yon. Palakad-lakad at table hopping sina Ronnie at Lito sa kanilang mga guests upang ang lahat ay kanilang ma-entertain. Nagkaroon ng commotion at pagkagulo nang dumating si Guy. As usual kasama na naman niya ang kanyang mga PRO's. Hinandugan ng awit ni Guy ang mga may kaarawan at nagkaroon pa sila ng dance exhibition ni Lito. Halata namang nahihiya si Guy dahil hindi bigay ang kanyang pagsasayaw. Umawit din si Ronnie Poe ng isang Tagalog song na lagi niyang kinakanta. Sa may kalagitnaan ng kanta, Susan joined him at the stage. Tuwang-tuwa ang lahat, kinikilig na totoo ang mga fans sa paligid. Nagbigay rin ng ilang pangungusap si Mayor Joseph Estrada na binati ang may kaarawan. Umawit pa rin si Lirio Vital pero bago siya umawit ay umakyat sa stage si Director Carlo Caparas, inakbayan siya at nag-whisper sa kanya. Sila ba ngayon? Tanungan ng lahat. Eksaktong alas-dos ng hatinggabi ay sinidihan ang mga fireworks. Wow, ang ganda-ganda talaga! Parang 'yung mga fireworks sa Luneta kung Bagong taon...O baka mas maganda pa. Beyond description talaga sa galing. Sa kalagitnaan nang mga pagkikislapan ng mga ilaw, ng mga sagitsitan at sali-salimuot na liwanag, biglang appear ang larawan na magkahiwalay nina Ronnie Poe at Lito Lapid. Bilib na bilib talaga ang lahat ng naroon. Superb ang idea para sa promotion ng pelikulang Kalibre 45. Saludo kami. - Emy S. Vivar, Fely D. Igmat (Photos), Modern Romances, September 8, 1980 (READ MORE)