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Kahit Ikay

Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip (2002)
as Paolo Revilla
Star Cinema

Never underestimate the power of love... Rosalie (Jolina Magdangal) is a 23-year old hardworking, spirited, and self-giving lass who thinks and acts as if she were 43. Her father from the baby-boomer generation entered the prison when she was twelve years old while her similarly "hip" mother passed away when Rosalie was 17. From then on, she was acted as the surrogate mother to her younger brother, who is now ten years old. Rosalie vows not to lead the same lifestyle that her parents had lived.

Pinay Pie

Pinay Pie (2003)
as Artie
Star Cinema

Pinay Pie is a movie about girl power. It tells a funny story about three fantastic and fearless female friends. The story runs when Love joins the Diyosa ng Kagandahan 2003 contest where they find out that her roommate is the new girlfriend of Karen's philandering boyfriend and the "kinakapatid" of Yolly's boyfriend policeman who dumped her. They also see this girl cuddling up with one of the judges of the contest. Karen, Love and Yolly tire out all their efforts for lo ve to win the contest and teach their ex-boyfriends a valuable lesson.

Bikini

Bikini Open (2005)
as Sonny Gemora
Seiko Films

Presented in a "mockumentary" (fake documentary) format, this up-to-date comedy chronicles the proceedings of an on-going bikini contests in one of Malate's sing-along-bars. Go- getter Susan (Cherry Pie Picache), an investigate TV host desperate for higher TV ratings, exposes not only what goes behind the pageant but even the most private lives of the aspiring contestants: Sonny- the hunky playboy gym instructor and Billy, a would be singer in search of his real father.

These contestants along with 18 other pairs of male and female aspirants, their families, sponsors, benefactors, managers, judges, hosts, organizers and even the audience take us not just in the front seat but even behind the scenes for an examination of the bikini contest phenomenon. As for Susan, will the TV host get the much- needed ratings boost her TV show despeartely needs? How far is she willing to go and her expose reveals not just eachs contestant's body but even the spirit, soul and secrets?

Matakot

Matakot Ka Sa Karma "Tokador" (2006)
Star Cinema
as Victor

This is a horror trilogy about an antique shop where the pieces of the furniture each have their own stories from the past. In "Kama," Aleli (Gretchen Barretto) purchases an antique bed, not realizing that its previous owner is out to claim her son (Paul Salas).

"Aparador" is about a couple (Rica Peralejo and Derek Ramsey) who purchased an antique cabinet where a young man died inside before.

In "Tokador", an independent woman (Angelica Panganiban) gets a possessed dresser out to take her soul.

Rome & Juliet

Rome & Juliet (2006)
2007 URIAN Awardee for BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Regal Films
as Marc

ROME AND JULIET follows the romantic journey and soul mating of two straight women caught in a web of forbidden love.

Conflicts arise when Marc, the groom who is a young politician, shockingly discovers the ongoing relationship between the two women. Angered and humiliated, Marc calls off the wedding and a huge scandal explodes, leaving Rome and Juliet in a state of emotional turmoil.

Not long after, Juliet is driven away from home by her mother, gets fired from work and later becomes a victim of a road mishap that puts her in a coma.

But in the end, despite all the trials and hurdles Rome and Juliet’s unconventional love for each other remains strong and intense.

 

When Love

When Love Begins (2008)
Star Cinema
as Alger

What happens in Bora should stay in Bora, so they say. But when love gets in the way, anything can happen. Ben and Mitch had a chance meeting while in Manila and soon find themselves falling in love with each other. Because of their age gap and the fact that both are “commitment-phobic”, rules are laid on the tables and adjustment is just endless.

For a time, age doesn’t seem to matter but how much Mitch is really willing to sacrifice when it comes to choosing between her father and the man she loves?

The movie also stars Ronaldo Valdez, Boots Anson-Roa, Christopher de Leon, Desiree del Valle, Rafael Rosell, and Dimples Romana. The movie introduces PBB and PDA celebs Mickey Perz, Dionne Monsanto, Raymond Lim, Riza Santos, Gail Nicolas, Gemma Fitzgerald, and Davey Langit.