Jao Mapa

Jose Vicente D. Mapa III, who is better known by his screen name Jao Mapa (born February 11, 1976), is a Filipino actor. He is also an accomplished painter.

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Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994)

As part of the third anniversary of the program, a film version was created. Ana, a young girl who took the responsibility of being the mother of her cousin Marrisa's son while the latter spent her life in Japan as an entertainer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Olivia M. Lamasan
CAST:  Charo Santos-Concio  •  Richard Gomez  •  Aiko Melendez  •  Chin Chin Gutierrez

As part of the third anniversary of the program, a film version was created. Ana, a young girl who took the responsibility of being the mother of her cousin Marrisa's son while the latter spent her life in Japan as an entertainer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Olivia M. Lamasan
CAST:  Charo Santos-Concio  •  Richard Gomez  •  Aiko Melendez  •  Chin Chin Gutierrez

One and Only Star (1994)

Miggy is not an ordinary boy. He grows up as a learning, mentally challenged person. He becomes the center of his brother's life. A psychiatrist gives her time and attention to help Miggy. Together they face the odds and joys of bringing up Miggy in his different world.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jose Javier Reyes
CAST:  Vilma Santos  •  Christopher de Leon  •  Aga Muhlach  •  Cherry Pie Picache

Miggy is not an ordinary boy. He grows up as a learning, mentally challenged person. He becomes the center of his brother's life. A psychiatrist gives her time and attention to help Miggy. Together they face the odds and joys of bringing up Miggy in his different world.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jose Javier Reyes
CAST:  Vilma Santos  •  Christopher de Leon  •  Aga Muhlach  •  Cherry Pie Picache

Asero (1995)

Childhood friends Victor and Narding built their friendship in the street. At a very young age, they were partners performing dangerous activities. However, Narding heeds his foster parents’ request for him to enter the seminary to become a priest. Victor is left ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joey Del Rosario
CAST:  Cesar Montano  •  Ricky Davao  •  Gelli De Belen  •  Bembol Roco

Childhood friends Victor and Narding built their friendship in the street. At a very young age, they were partners performing dangerous activities. However, Narding heeds his foster parents’ request for him to enter the seminary to become a priest. Victor is left ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joey Del Rosario
CAST:  Cesar Montano  •  Ricky Davao  •  Gelli De Belen  •  Bembol Roco

Dahil Tanging Ikaw (1997)

Erika and Cecil are twins who were separated by poverty right after they were born. Each of them is caught up in her own existence, not knowing that somewhere not so far lived a twin. But one day, fate intervened and found a clever way to bring them together.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mac Alejandre
CAST:  Donna Cruz  •  Ian de Leon  •  Jao Mapa  •  Maricar De Mesa

Erika and Cecil are twins who were separated by poverty right after they were born. Each of them is caught up in her own existence, not knowing that somewhere not so far lived a twin. But one day, fate intervened and found a clever way to bring them together.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mac Alejandre
CAST:  Donna Cruz  •  Ian de Leon  •  Jao Mapa  •  Maricar De Mesa

Matrikula (1997)

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DIRECTION:  Romy Suzara
CAST:  Rosanna Roces  •  Jao Mapa  •  Denise Joaquin  •  Joey Padilla

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DIRECTION:  Romy Suzara
CAST:  Rosanna Roces  •  Jao Mapa  •  Denise Joaquin  •  Joey Padilla

Woman (1997)

Three generations of women whose lives are connected by blood and fate as they cope with relationships with men. Bea is an architect who has just got promoted but this professional success exposes her husband's insecurity. Alex is the teen-aged daughter of Bea who ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara
CAST:  Nora Aunor  •  Judy Ann Santos  •  Jao Mapa  •  Nida Blanca

Three generations of women whose lives are connected by blood and fate as they cope with relationships with men. Bea is an architect who has just got promoted but this professional success exposes her husband's insecurity. Alex is the teen-aged daughter of Bea who ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara
CAST:  Nora Aunor  •  Judy Ann Santos  •  Jao Mapa  •  Nida Blanca

A Date With Jao Mapa (1999)

Jao Mapa (Jao Mapa), once the Philippines It-Boy, has retired from his thriving career fr a real life, but his biggest fan has trouble letting him go. Alexa (Marnie Arcilla) goes to great lengths to keep him. A hilarious black comedy short.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Quark Henares
CAST:  Marc Abaya  •  Mikey Amistoso  •  Marie-France Arcilla  •  Ramon De Veyra

Jao Mapa (Jao Mapa), once the Philippines It-Boy, has retired from his thriving career fr a real life, but his biggest fan has trouble letting him go. Alexa (Marnie Arcilla) goes to great lengths to keep him. A hilarious black comedy short.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Quark Henares
CAST:  Marc Abaya  •  Mikey Amistoso  •  Marie-France Arcilla  •  Ramon De Veyra

You Are the One (2006)

Sally Malasmas applies for a US visa. There she meets the young and dashing vice-consul Will Derby with a wide, warm and inviting smile. Sally feels it's her lucky day! But Will thinks Sally does not have enough ties to the Philippines that will make her come back. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cathy Garcia-Sampana
CAST:  Sam Milby  •  Toni Gonzaga  •  Jodi Sta. Maria  •  Eugene Domingo

Sally Malasmas applies for a US visa. There she meets the young and dashing vice-consul Will Derby with a wide, warm and inviting smile. Sally feels it's her lucky day! But Will thinks Sally does not have enough ties to the Philippines that will make her come back. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cathy Garcia-Sampana
CAST:  Sam Milby  •  Toni Gonzaga  •  Jodi Sta. Maria  •  Eugene Domingo

Miss Taken (2008)

Miss Taken (2008)  (more)

DIRECTION:  Don Romantico
CAST:  Jao Mapa  •  Pia Peron  •  Emil Sandoval  •  Mellow Johnson

Miss Taken (2008)  (more)

DIRECTION:  Don Romantico
CAST:  Jao Mapa  •  Pia Peron  •  Emil Sandoval  •  Mellow Johnson

Huling Pasada (2008)

Follows the creative process of Ruby, a prolific writer, abandoned wife and protective mother. She writes about Mario, a taxi driver and father figure to a street child. As she tries to resolve Mario's story, she seeks refuge in her own creative output and the line ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alvin B. Yapan  •  Paul Sta. Ana
CAST:  Agot Isidro  •  Neil Ryan Sese  •  Dimples Romana  •  John Manalo

Follows the creative process of Ruby, a prolific writer, abandoned wife and protective mother. She writes about Mario, a taxi driver and father figure to a street child. As she tries to resolve Mario's story, she seeks refuge in her own creative output and the line ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alvin B. Yapan  •  Paul Sta. Ana
CAST:  Agot Isidro  •  Neil Ryan Sese  •  Dimples Romana  •  John Manalo

Motorcycle (2008)

A tale of self-discovery, centered around a young man who journeys to Vigan, Ilocos Norte. Instead his trip becomes a sojourn that will unlock his real identity and the secrets of his family. He goes on this road trip onboard his motorcycle as a favor to his father.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jon Red
CAST:  Jason Abalos  •  Nonie Buencamino  •  Kat Alano  •  Shamaine Buencamino

A tale of self-discovery, centered around a young man who journeys to Vigan, Ilocos Norte. Instead his trip becomes a sojourn that will unlock his real identity and the secrets of his family. He goes on this road trip onboard his motorcycle as a favor to his father.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jon Red
CAST:  Jason Abalos  •  Nonie Buencamino  •  Kat Alano  •  Shamaine Buencamino

Bala Bala: Maniwala Ka (2009)

A mysteries happening in the province of Batangas. It soon happens upon the arrival of a city veterinarian named Frederick. He is summoned by the village officials in order to cure the disease of their livestock. He is befriended by a mute.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Melvin Brito
CAST:  Angel Jacob  •  Jao Mapa  •  Richard Quan  •  Micah Muñoz

A mysteries happening in the province of Batangas. It soon happens upon the arrival of a city veterinarian named Frederick. He is summoned by the village officials in order to cure the disease of their livestock. He is befriended by a mute.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Melvin Brito
CAST:  Angel Jacob  •  Jao Mapa  •  Richard Quan  •  Micah Muñoz

Hollow (2010)

In the span of a single night, "Hungkag (Hollow) explores the lives of three solitary individuals under the eyes of the city lights. Isa, a convenience store clerk suffers from depression Josemari, struggles with the moral dilemmas of his first murder assignment; ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlo Francisco Manatad
CAST:  Eda Nolan  •  Alwyn Uytingco  •  Jao Mapa

In the span of a single night, "Hungkag (Hollow) explores the lives of three solitary individuals under the eyes of the city lights. Isa, a convenience store clerk suffers from depression Josemari, struggles with the moral dilemmas of his first murder assignment; ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlo Francisco Manatad
CAST:  Eda Nolan  •  Alwyn Uytingco  •  Jao Mapa

Limang Dipang Tao (2012)

The jeepney route from Remedios to Cubao, will show a splice of life of these individuals, as we take one day out of their busy lives. Witness what happens to each passenger, before and after their jeepney ride.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Moises Anthony Cruz
CAST:  Perla Bautista  •  Mercedes Cabral  •  Ella Guevara  •  Issa Litton

The jeepney route from Remedios to Cubao, will show a splice of life of these individuals, as we take one day out of their busy lives. Witness what happens to each passenger, before and after their jeepney ride.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Moises Anthony Cruz
CAST:  Perla Bautista  •  Mercedes Cabral  •  Ella Guevara  •  Issa Litton

Paraluman (2021)

A young woman, who just arrived in a barrio, falls in love with a married man. When people around them start to meddle, their forbidden romance is put to test.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yam Laranas
CAST:  Rhen Escaño  •  Jao Mapa  •  Gwen Garci  •  Melvin Lee

A young woman, who just arrived in a barrio, falls in love with a married man. When people around them start to meddle, their forbidden romance is put to test.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yam Laranas
CAST:  Rhen Escaño  •  Jao Mapa  •  Gwen Garci  •  Melvin Lee

Crush Kong Curly (2021)

When a curly camgirl Elle meets an architect, Peter, she believes she's ready to love again. How long can she keep her secret job to him?  (more)

DIRECTION:  G.B. Sampedro
CAST:  AJ Raval  •  Wilbert Ross  •  Andrew Muhlach  •  Gina Pareño

When a curly camgirl Elle meets an architect, Peter, she believes she's ready to love again. How long can she keep her secret job to him?  (more)

DIRECTION:  G.B. Sampedro
CAST:  AJ Raval  •  Wilbert Ross  •  Andrew Muhlach  •  Gina Pareño

Tibak (2016)

The film is based on the progressive and nationalist youth organization “Kabataang Makabayan” (KM), founded in 1964. Kabataang Makabayan was led and co-founded by Prof. Jose Ma. Sison, four years before they also reestablished the Communist Party of the Philippines  (more)

DIRECTION:  Arlyn dela Cruz
CAST:  Jak Roberto  •  Jill Palencia  •  Marc Solis  •  Kristoffer King

The film is based on the progressive and nationalist youth organization “Kabataang Makabayan” (KM), founded in 1964. Kabataang Makabayan was led and co-founded by Prof. Jose Ma. Sison, four years before they also reestablished the Communist Party of the Philippines  (more)

DIRECTION:  Arlyn dela Cruz
CAST:  Jak Roberto  •  Jill Palencia  •  Marc Solis  •  Kristoffer King

Kinsenas, Katapusan (2022)

A man falls for his daughter's classmate and they get entangled in a steamy affair. When their sexual desire becomes obsession, things turn crazy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  G.B. Sampedro
CAST:  Ayanna Misola  •  Joko Diaz  •  Jamilla Obispo  •  Angela Morena

A man falls for his daughter's classmate and they get entangled in a steamy affair. When their sexual desire becomes obsession, things turn crazy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  G.B. Sampedro
CAST:  Ayanna Misola  •  Joko Diaz  •  Jamilla Obispo  •  Angela Morena

Virgin Forest (2022)

A photographer is tasked to take a photo of a rare flower thriving in the mountain, but he discovers women trapped in a hidden brothel for illegal loggers.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Brillante MA Mendoza
CAST:  Angeli Khang  •  Sid Lucero  •  Vince Rillon  •  Katrina Dovey

A photographer is tasked to take a photo of a rare flower thriving in the mountain, but he discovers women trapped in a hidden brothel for illegal loggers.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Brillante MA Mendoza
CAST:  Angeli Khang  •  Sid Lucero  •  Vince Rillon  •  Katrina Dovey

Purificacion (2022)

A policewoman investigates the series of killings that happened to women of Santa Monica and her main suspect is the new priest, Father Purificacion.  (more)

DIRECTION:  G.B. Sampedro
CAST:  Cara Gonzales  •  Josef Elizalde  •  Fabio Ide  •  Katrina Dovey

A policewoman investigates the series of killings that happened to women of Santa Monica and her main suspect is the new priest, Father Purificacion.  (more)

DIRECTION:  G.B. Sampedro
CAST:  Cara Gonzales  •  Josef Elizalde  •  Fabio Ide  •  Katrina Dovey
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