Rita Avila

A dark and disturbing story about a family of sex workers…

With his family life in shambles amidst the government's war on drugs, a young man transitions from being an ordinary filmmaker to being a full-fledged member of the revolutionary movement, proving that conviction knows no gender.

When Fernando was given the gift of healing at 16, he hid it for many years until he became a priest only to find himself in scandals and squabbles with the Catholic Church. Unfazed, he challenged head on but pauses when faced with the question - what if the gift is taken away from him? Based on the true to life story of Fr. Fernando Suarez.

A story about love, hope, giving, sharing, forgiving and three ducks.

Elena a young girl brought up by a horoscope-addicted mother to have her life dictated by signs and omens. When Elena’s mother dies in a fire, she decides to wage war on the stars by doing the exact opposite of what her daily horoscope is dictating.

Kasal is a slice of life drama of a gay couple whose resolve to stay together is challenged as they attend a wedding. It also is an examination on how a gay couple navigates through the different institutions in Philippine society.

The first episode "Mamanyiika" plays on the words "mama" and "manyika" which literally means "mother doll". The story of a possessed doll. The second episode, is the tale of three girls, one of them the apple of the eye of a terrible engkanto, who then captures the girl. Punerarya the third story, is a story of a tutor teaching the children of the ghoul entrepreneurs of a funeral parlor.

Based on a true story and set in one of the most colorful periods in Philippine history, ROSARIO is destined to be a modern masterpiece in Philippine filmmaking. It is a monumental yet intimate portrait of a woman's emancipation and the sometimes painful consequencesof following one's desires.

Magdamag, a simple yet increasingly effective story of a one night stand dives into multiple dimensions of the human character. Rita Avila as a middle-aged college instructor and Edgar Allan Guzman as a fire dancer in a scene from Magdamag (The Tryst), an ‘erotically-charged examination of power relationships, gender, faith and the nature of love.

Noel is a young man who puts his dreams of college on hold to take over his father's pedicab route. While his mother constantly tells him that luck will eventually save them, Noel tries to save up what meager earnings he gets. But his passengers often take advantage of his naivete, leaving him with little to show for his suffering. To make things worse, the people around him seem to be falling into tragedy after another, making him question his purpose in life.

An absurd, original and bawdy comedy about a hapless Boy, who tries to save his girlfriend, who is forced to work as a prostitute while trying to elude a drug dealer.

Annie, an alluring lady, catches the eye of old widower Leoncio. The old man marries her after a short period of acquaintance. Leoncio's son Robert and daughter Marites disapprove of their father's single-handed decision, leading to a conflict that causes the old man's fatal heart attack. After Leoncio's death, Robert feels terribly sorry for Annie especially when he discovers that she is suffering from schizophrenia. Soon, Annie's condition helps Leoncio's children realize the essence of a family.

Sandra, a 35-year-old wedding coordinator who sees her uneventful life turned upside down when she falls for the much-younger Eric.

Christopher cannot help but think that he is jinxed, but his luck changes when an impish Christmas elf appears, offering him and his siblings a wish.

Masikip, masakit, mahapdi: Directed by Behn Cervantes. With Jaclyn Jose, Julio Diaz, Joel Torre, Rita Avila.

Elsie has a mistress named Alice. Tito has a mistress named Susan. Tito and Elsie are married to each other and expecting a baby!

Roberta is a young girl who cares for her ailing mother. When her mother dies, she is forced to live with her irresponsible father and his wicked girlfriend.

Muling Umawit ang Puso? is a 1995 Filipino film and an official entry to the 1995 Metro Manila Film Festival. This is the story of a popular singer-actress (Aunor) who went into seclusion after the traumatic experience of watching her pregnant sister die in the wake of a stampede of her fans. Nearly twenty years later she took in a young girl who wanted to be a star and tried to mold her into a copy of what she was before. With her she also picked up the pieces of the life she placed on hold and now was wishing to resume not as the star she was but as an involved caring and loving person.

The story of the Filipina domestic who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film which operates on various personal, social and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story.

Boy and Dennis are ex-convicts who are trying to start a new life with their girlfriends. But soon their criminal past catches upon them.

Tony Bagyo (John Regala) fell in love with Emy (Sharmaine Arnaiz) when she went back to the Philippines. Tony bought a house for Emy because they are planning to be together. But Bogart (Michael De Mesa) is a rich and spoiled brat man who is obsessed with Emy. He doesn’t want any man to get involved with Emy. If He can’t be with Emy it is better to see her dead than to be with another man.

A 1992 Filipino film starring Bong Revilla, Rita Avila, Charito Solis, and Jay Ilagan.

Femme fatale causing death to anyone she ever crossed paths with.

Episode 1: Mahiwagang Banga Decapitated, murdered and buried in the jar, the witch doctor promised to come back and seek revenge... Episode 2: Ang Lalaki sa Salamin Debora longingly believes that at midnight she will see the face of her future husband in a 100 year old mirror. Curious, she chants to a mirror and see Fidel... Episode 3: Mga Laruan ni Kiko, Tito and Toto Kiko, Tito and Toto were trapped in the mall after it closed for the night. Here, Michelle, the mannequin, and Toy Guardians come alive... - Written by cinelamour

Bruce Deelees (Vic Sotto) is a simple hillbilly and Maryo (Francis Magalona) is his cousin studying in Manila nothing to do but truancy. After the death of their grandfather that they decided to stay in Manila. Here's Bruce met Olga (Rita Avila), Bruce fascinated with Olga and she immediately be courted. But there are conditions to get Olga Bruce his "sweet yes". It is necessary to win her first beauty contest she joined. Coronation day, a group of terrorists led by Saddam they (Dick Israel) and Hussein (John Regala) that encounter by Bruce and Maryo. They eventually defeated the terrorists and get hold of Bruce's long he hoped from Olga.

A machete-wielding sculpture mysteriously comes alive helps people, fulfills the sexual fantasies of its sculptress and goes back to being lifeless again.a machete-wielding sculpture mysteriously comes alive helps people, fulfills the sexual fantasies of its sculptress and goes back to being lifeless again.

An action film starring Jestoni Alarcon based on the radio drama by Rey Langit serialized in DZRH.

a film by Leroy Salvador.

A rich mother and a poor father fight for the custody of their son.

Three older women become young again with the help of a magical mirror.

A two-part movie: the first tells the story of a couple who encounters a lady ghost that haunts a house in Balete Drive; the second involves a young boy who witnesses a crime through his "third eye."

A young man leaves home and takes odd jobs when his parents djsapprove of his girlfriend. He later adopts a child which turns out to be his own.

Liwayway or Leroy will go to all lengths to protect his family.

Robertito falls in love with Helen. Gabriel is jealous of his brother being the favorite son of their mother so he makes Helen fall in love to him. Robertito is heartbroken. Aurora asks Julie, who is in love with Robertito, to bring comfort and love to Robertito. When Robertito learns about the arrangement, he speed off, meet an accident and dies. Aurora refuses to accept that his favorite son has died so she made a great pact with Lucio to bring Robertito back to life.

Filipino comedy starring Roderick Paulate as twins. One macho, one gay. Directed by Mike Relon Makiling.