Mike Magat

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Pangarap ng Puso (2000)

A lyrically brutal tale of a pair of young lovers, Nena and Jose, doing their best to live and love in an increasingly hostile world.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mario O'Hara
CAST:  Hilda Koronel  •  Anita Linda  •  Matet De Leon  •  Mike Magat

A lyrically brutal tale of a pair of young lovers, Nena and Jose, doing their best to live and love in an increasingly hostile world.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mario O'Hara
CAST:  Hilda Koronel  •  Anita Linda  •  Matet De Leon  •  Mike Magat

Filipinas (2003)

Florencia, the matriarch of the Filipinas family, is in poor health, and Yolanda, the eldest of the Filipinas children, finds herself in the unenviable position of keeping her bickering family from disintegration. As the tension rises, Yolanda seeks refuge in a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Armida Siguion-Reyna  •  Maricel Soriano  •  Richard Gomez  •  Dawn Zulueta

Florencia, the matriarch of the Filipinas family, is in poor health, and Yolanda, the eldest of the Filipinas children, finds herself in the unenviable position of keeping her bickering family from disintegration. As the tension rises, Yolanda seeks refuge in a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Armida Siguion-Reyna  •  Maricel Soriano  •  Richard Gomez  •  Dawn Zulueta

Curacha, Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga (1998)

A story about a torera (a live sex performer) who finds herself trapped in an anomalous game of association between sex, life and death, and its political equivalent of sleaze, subservicence and power in drug-addled world. Every night, she sets off to join her ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chito S. Roño
CAST:  Rosanna Roces  •  Jaclyn Jose  •  Ruby Moreno  •  Ara Mina

A story about a torera (a live sex performer) who finds herself trapped in an anomalous game of association between sex, life and death, and its political equivalent of sleaze, subservicence and power in drug-addled world. Every night, she sets off to join her ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chito S. Roño
CAST:  Rosanna Roces  •  Jaclyn Jose  •  Ruby Moreno  •  Ara Mina

Mistah: Mga Mandirigma (1994)

Witness the soldiers who risk their lives for the protection of the people. Giving up their personal hapiness to respond to the call of duty, the dedicated servicemen encounter tremendous excitement in the battlefield as the conflict between Christians and Muslims ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bebong Osorio
CAST:  Robin Padilla  •  BB. Gandanghari  •  Roi Vinzon  •  Daniel Fernando

Witness the soldiers who risk their lives for the protection of the people. Giving up their personal hapiness to respond to the call of duty, the dedicated servicemen encounter tremendous excitement in the battlefield as the conflict between Christians and Muslims ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bebong Osorio
CAST:  Robin Padilla  •  BB. Gandanghari  •  Roi Vinzon  •  Daniel Fernando

Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa (2003)

A priest visits a small seaside town. Miling a former nun who now teaches catechism on the island thinks that father Emman is the priest she sent for. She believes that a priest would help revive the townspeople's faith in God by putting up bars and girly joints.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Jay Manalo  •  Ara Mina  •  Elizabeth Oropesa  •  Gina Alajar

A priest visits a small seaside town. Miling a former nun who now teaches catechism on the island thinks that father Emman is the priest she sent for. She believes that a priest would help revive the townspeople's faith in God by putting up bars and girly joints.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Jay Manalo  •  Ara Mina  •  Elizabeth Oropesa  •  Gina Alajar

Naked Under the Moon (1999)

A young woman recalls how her father (a fallen priest), her mother (a woman with a secret past) and her teenage sister returned with her to live in their ancestral home after the family business failed. She was plagued with mysterious problems of sleepwalking and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lav Diaz
CAST:  Klaudia Koronel  •  Elizabeth Oropesa  •  Julio Diaz  •  Isabel Granada

A young woman recalls how her father (a fallen priest), her mother (a woman with a secret past) and her teenage sister returned with her to live in their ancestral home after the family business failed. She was plagued with mysterious problems of sleepwalking and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lav Diaz
CAST:  Klaudia Koronel  •  Elizabeth Oropesa  •  Julio Diaz  •  Isabel Granada

No Way Out (2008)

Joaquin, an unassuming fisherman, is forced to confront his homosexuality when his sex-starved wife Cynthia returns from her overseas job eager to get pregnant. His young and impulsive lover, Waldo, flees to Manila in disgust. After a month of hesitation, Joaquin ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Polo Ravales  •  Joseph Bitangcol  •  Emilio Garcia  •  Jean Garcia

Joaquin, an unassuming fisherman, is forced to confront his homosexuality when his sex-starved wife Cynthia returns from her overseas job eager to get pregnant. His young and impulsive lover, Waldo, flees to Manila in disgust. After a month of hesitation, Joaquin ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Polo Ravales  •  Joseph Bitangcol  •  Emilio Garcia  •  Jean Garcia

Isang Hakbang (2015)

A story about Fred a kid janitor that substitutes for his mother who has kidney disease. Fred listens from outside the classroom of Ma’m Ami, hoping to give his mother a better life in the future.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mike Magat
CAST:  Snooky Serna  •  Miguel Antonio  •  Ricardo Cepeda  •  JC Parker

A story about Fred a kid janitor that substitutes for his mother who has kidney disease. Fred listens from outside the classroom of Ma’m Ami, hoping to give his mother a better life in the future.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mike Magat
CAST:  Snooky Serna  •  Miguel Antonio  •  Ricardo Cepeda  •  JC Parker

Felix Manalo (2015)

Felix Yzagun Manalo is a sprawling historical epic that traces the origin of Iglesia Ni Cristo (The Church of Christ) which is established in the Philippines from its humble beginnings in 1914 through the present day.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Dennis Trillo  •  Bela Padilla  •  Mylene Dizon  •  Rey "PJ" Abellana

Felix Yzagun Manalo is a sprawling historical epic that traces the origin of Iglesia Ni Cristo (The Church of Christ) which is established in the Philippines from its humble beginnings in 1914 through the present day.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Dennis Trillo  •  Bela Padilla  •  Mylene Dizon  •  Rey "PJ" Abellana

Full Moon (2014)

A young girl has her first brush with romance. Unluckily for her, her paramour bears a dark, monstrous secret that will soon prove to be a challenge for their young love.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dante Pangilinan
CAST:  Barbie Forteza  •  Derrick Monasterio  •  Mike Magat

A young girl has her first brush with romance. Unluckily for her, her paramour bears a dark, monstrous secret that will soon prove to be a challenge for their young love.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dante Pangilinan
CAST:  Barbie Forteza  •  Derrick Monasterio  •  Mike Magat

Pukyutan (2001)

Adora (Nini Jacinto) was given away by her mother as a child. Adora grew up with her aunt Lydia (Rita Magdalena), something that did not work out because her aunt used her as payment to the loans from Artemio, an old man who is their main business source.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cesar S.B. Abella
CAST:  Nini Jacinto  •  K.C. Castillo  •  Rita Magdalena  •  Francis Enriquez

Adora (Nini Jacinto) was given away by her mother as a child. Adora grew up with her aunt Lydia (Rita Magdalena), something that did not work out because her aunt used her as payment to the loans from Artemio, an old man who is their main business source.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cesar S.B. Abella
CAST:  Nini Jacinto  •  K.C. Castillo  •  Rita Magdalena  •  Francis Enriquez

Senswal (2000)

Two sisters are bonded by a strong relationship but it turns hateful after the youngest sister discovers that her big sister works as a call girl. In a tragic incident, the true nature of their relationship will be revealed.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Edgardo Vinarao
CAST:  Piel Morena  •  Elizabeth Oropesa  •  Gary Estrada  •  Ester Chavez

Two sisters are bonded by a strong relationship but it turns hateful after the youngest sister discovers that her big sister works as a call girl. In a tragic incident, the true nature of their relationship will be revealed.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Edgardo Vinarao
CAST:  Piel Morena  •  Elizabeth Oropesa  •  Gary Estrada  •  Ester Chavez

Dog Tag: Katarungan Sa Aking Kamay (1995)

Classic action movie.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Augusto Salvador
CAST:  Jestoni Alarcon  •  Sharmaine Suarez  •  Atong Redillas  •  Raymond Bagatsing

Classic action movie.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Augusto Salvador
CAST:  Jestoni Alarcon  •  Sharmaine Suarez  •  Atong Redillas  •  Raymond Bagatsing

Manananggal in Manila (1997)

An English-speaking manananggal (a malevolent, blood sucking monster) spreads terror in Manila. The manananggal is a Philippines mythical creature described as scary, often hideous, usually depicted as female, and always capable of severing its upper torso and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mario O'Hara
CAST:  Alma Concepcion  •  Tonton Gutierrez  •  Angelika dela Cruz  •  Mike Magat

An English-speaking manananggal (a malevolent, blood sucking monster) spreads terror in Manila. The manananggal is a Philippines mythical creature described as scary, often hideous, usually depicted as female, and always capable of severing its upper torso and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mario O'Hara
CAST:  Alma Concepcion  •  Tonton Gutierrez  •  Angelika dela Cruz  •  Mike Magat

Woman on a Tin Roof (1998)

A classic dramatic piece on poverty and prostitution is transformed into a poignant take on failed celluloid dreams. A son of a late actor notorious for womanizing in his heyday aspires to be a big star someday but can't get past beyond being a stuntman. His meager ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mario O'Hara
CAST:  Aya Medel  •  Mike Magat  •  Anita Linda  •  Randy Ramos

A classic dramatic piece on poverty and prostitution is transformed into a poignant take on failed celluloid dreams. A son of a late actor notorious for womanizing in his heyday aspires to be a big star someday but can't get past beyond being a stuntman. His meager ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mario O'Hara
CAST:  Aya Medel  •  Mike Magat  •  Anita Linda  •  Randy Ramos

Aliw, Masarap na Lason (1999)

Tonya Dela Cruz recounts the story of why she is in prison  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cesar S.B. Abella
CAST:  Alma Soriano  •  Mike Magat  •  Sabrina M.  •  Nonong De Andres

Tonya Dela Cruz recounts the story of why she is in prison  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cesar S.B. Abella
CAST:  Alma Soriano  •  Mike Magat  •  Sabrina M.  •  Nonong De Andres

Phone Sex (1999)

A bored young housewife falls prey to the sexy charms of a prank caller. As she finds herself deep into the secret carnal pleasures of phone sex, she likewise finds herself consumed by the fires of the dark, wild and dangerous thrills of promiscuity.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jose Javier Reyes
CAST:  Ara Mina  •  John Apacible  •  Lee Robin Salazar  •  Mark Angelo Wilson

A bored young housewife falls prey to the sexy charms of a prank caller. As she finds herself deep into the secret carnal pleasures of phone sex, she likewise finds herself consumed by the fires of the dark, wild and dangerous thrills of promiscuity.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jose Javier Reyes
CAST:  Ara Mina  •  John Apacible  •  Lee Robin Salazar  •  Mark Angelo Wilson

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DIRECTION:  Cesar S.B. Abella
CAST:  Nini Jacinto  •  Alma Soriano  •  Mike Magat  •  Francis Enriquez

Teteng Baliw (2002)

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DIRECTION:  Rudy Dominguez
CAST:  Rey Dann  •  Allona Amor  •  Lara Morena  •  Kat de Santos

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DIRECTION:  Rudy Dominguez
CAST:  Rey Dann  •  Allona Amor  •  Lara Morena  •  Kat de Santos

Nights of Serafina (1996)

Anton, a wealthy logger marries Serafina, a woman from the slums of Manila. They move to Anton's house on a tropical island where they live with Anton's domineering and disapproving mother.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joey Gosiengfiao
CAST:  Giorgia Ortega  •  Mike Magat  •  John Apacible  •  Angelika dela Cruz

Anton, a wealthy logger marries Serafina, a woman from the slums of Manila. They move to Anton's house on a tropical island where they live with Anton's domineering and disapproving mother.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joey Gosiengfiao
CAST:  Giorgia Ortega  •  Mike Magat  •  John Apacible  •  Angelika dela Cruz
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