Laurice Guillen
Also Known As: لوریس گیلن
Biography: Laurice Guillen (born January 31, 1947) is a Filipino actress and director. Guillen studied at St. Theresa's College, Cebu City, before working on a Masters in Mass Communication at Ateneo de Manila University, followed by a television production course under Nestor Torre, in 1967. She then began work as an actress, starring in productions of Mrs. Warren's Profession, before crossing over to film and television work, playing a seductress in Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang, and Corazon Aquino in the drama A Dangerous Life, In 2009 she accepted a role in the indie film Karera, her first role in an independent production. Other credits include in the film Sister Stella L and Moral. Directing career A protégé of Lino Brocka, Guillen began her first major work as a director with Init sa Magdamag. In 1984 she directed Salome, which was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival and described as "the kind of cinematic discovery that single-handedly justifies the festival's existence". Ipagpatawad Mo was also directed by Guillen, as was Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story in 1993, before her retirement from filmmaking. Dedicating herself to the Marian movement, Guillen made pilgrimages to churches and cathedrals throughout the Philippines with her husband, believing that Mary had called on her to experience a spiritual renewal. By 1998 she was thinking about returning to filmmaking, and following a good reception of Ipagpatawad Mo by a group of priests, who encouraged her to back into filmmaking, along with an appearance on Kris Aquino's talk show, she did so.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte, Philippines
Birthday: January 29, 1947
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Gender: Female
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Moro
Overview: A single mother, who had an ominous dream about her husband who passed away before her, tries to reconcile her two sons. With the help of the local community, peace seems to be coming to the family, but soon the entire region becomes embroiled in serious violence due to the unexpected intervention of government forces.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2023-10-06
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Bedspacers
Overview: Bedspacers tells the story of three provincial girls set to conquer the unpredicatable college life in Manila's famed university belt.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-11-30
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Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
Overview: A one-of-a-kind legacy project produced by TBA Studios, Habambuhay is a homage to the centennial anniversary of Philippine cinema–an insightfully entertaining documentary series, revisiting the personal experiences of those who work in front of or behind the cameras, those who have shaped the film industry of the Philippines for the longest time.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-10-12
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Crush Ko Si Sir
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Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1971-08-14
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Ante
Overview: LV and her family make their living by operating an illegal off track betting outlet. But things haven't been going well for them lately, and the future is uncertain with Sta. Ana Park closing down.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2009-07-23
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Tinik sa Dibdib
Overview: Lando is married to Lorna. He took on the huge responsibility of taking care of his widowed aunt Trixia and her two children, the youngest being a moron. Because of his obligations to his aunt's family, his relationship with his wife Lorna has not been as happy and ideal as they would have liked. Aside from being needy and dependent on Lando, Trixia has been very close to Lando, a fact that is very much seen by Lorna. A deep dark secret will be eventually revealed to Lorna: that Lando and Trixia is involved romantically and that Trixia's youngest child is Lando's. In the end, Lorna will be slowly relieved of the thorns that has been weighing down on her chest.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1985-11-06
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Moments in a Stolen Dream
Overview: A coming-of-age story of college student Joey, who's lost all sense of direction. His only inspiration is music, but he is yet to finish writing a song. His life changes when he meets Ana and his world is suddenly turned upside-down.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1977-12-24
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The Guardian of Honor
Overview: “Guardia De Honor” is about a family grappling with a present tragedy and a dark past. A policeman is interrogated by a neophyte investigator on the killings of a mother and son on the eve of the new President's inauguration.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2024-04-20
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Ina, Kapatid, Anak
Overview: After 20 years, Pura returns to her ancestral home to meet her father. However, this soon reignites a bitter rivalry between her and Emilia, her half-sister, that impacts the entire household.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-06-08
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A Tired, Angry Moon On a Restless Night
Overview: A story of married couples but leaves their own spouses for their relationship.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-08-03
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Sister Stella L.
Overview: A nun who acts as a counselor in a home for unwed mother undergoes political awakening when her friend and namesake belonging to the same congregation as hers inspires her to get involved in the struggle for justice and freedom of striking workers in a cooking oil company.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-07-11
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Dark Is the Night
Overview: Filipino director Adolfo Alix Jr. returns to the Festival with this timely story of a couple caught up in Rodrigo Duterte’s violent war on drugs when their son goes missing.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2018-08-15
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Fe, Esperanza, Caridad
Overview: A trilogy featuring Nora Aunor giving life to the stories of 3 women: Fe - an emerging movie Superstar who has an invalid husband, Esperanza - a young wife living in a middle class neighborhood in the city & Caridad - a young novice who was seduced by the devil himself.
Genres: Action Comedy Drama Fantasy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1974-05-10
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Babe, I Love You
Overview: Opposites attract in this satisfying Filipino romance, which centers on Nico (Sam Milby), a handsome and wealthy architecture professor who cannot stop himself from falling in love with free-spirited Sasa (Anne Curtis), a beautiful promo girl with a shady past. Effectively combining humor with heartfelt emotion, this enchanting love story also features Laurice Guillen as Nico's disapproving mother
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2010-04-03
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Salamat sa Alaala
Overview: The documentary serves as a tribute to National Artist for Cinema Gerardo de Leon in celebration of his Centennial Year. “Salamat sa Alaala.” is inspired by the music composed by the late film director when he was a teenager playing background music for silent movies in Manila theatres. The video opens up with a capsulated history of the birth of the Filipino movies followed by a series of shots of veteran actresses, the academe and the young generation of filmmakers affirming his unique qualities as a world-class film figure. Then we unravel his private life as a family man. The documentary is one way of thanking him for his lasting legacy in the art form he left behind.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2015-08-09
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Sa Ngalan Ng Ama, Ina, At Mga Anak
Overview: In 1970s Mindanao, a man and his family take arms to defend the people against those who would oppress them.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2014-01-29
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The Wanderer
Overview: "Dayo" follows the adventure of 11-year-old Bubuy as he tries to save his grandparents who have been abducted and brought to Elementalia, a mysterious and magical land that is home to popular creatures of Philippine mythology.
Genres: Adventure Animation Fantasy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2008-12-25
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Then and Now
Overview: Joey comes home after nearly a decade of living in the States. With Joey back, the four friends find themselves complete again they reminisce on the good old times, marvel at the changes in each other’s lives. Indeed, a lot of things may have changed through the years, but some things remain constant.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-08-14
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If You Take Everything Away From Me
Overview: An intense rivalry has always existed between Gladys and her older sister Maureen whom her parents had adopted before she was born. The father Gilbert believed the girls should be treated as equals but Clara the mother thought otherwise. As a result Gladys grew up a scheming selfish brat who wanted everything for her particularly those belonging to Sharon. Eventually this would include getting the man Maureen learned to love.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1987-02-19
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Begging for Love
Overview: On the outside it looks like a marriage made in heaven. But inside the thick walls of what they call home theirs is a relationship waiting to crumble. They have been waiting a child for so long but the wife does not have the capacity to bear a child. And when her husband cannot take it any it any longer he decides to end his misery once and for all.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1986-05-14
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Wake Up, Maruja
Overview: A bride commits suicide on her wedding night. Years later, she is reincarnated as an actress-producer and tries to reveal her true story to the world.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1978-09-04
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Bakit Iisa Lamang Ang Puso?
Overview: The death of tycoon Ernesto Benitez left behind two daughters by different mothers.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-03-08
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Abot Hanggang Sukdulan
Overview: The abduction and rape of the eldest daughter Agnes shattered the once happy Paredes household by the rich and spoiled Romano Barredo. They vowed to get justice for their daughter but changed their plan when Romano offered marriage after it was discovered that Agnes was pregnant. As expected life with Romano was hell and Agnes only managed to keep her sanity for the sake of her baby and peace within her family .But even that was soon to end thanks to Romano's evil schemes. Agnes has a deaf mute sister which Romano was very interested with.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-06-09
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Whistleblower
Overview: Inspired by the much-publicized travails of Benhur Luy and Janet Lim Napoles, the film opens with a police operation that leads to the recovery of a certain Zeny Roblado who has been unduly detained by her boss Lorna Valera. From there, Zeny spills whatever she knows of Lorna's shady operations to Teresa, a journalist.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2016-04-06
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Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?
Overview: When love takes everything you have, will you still fight for it? This drama will take you to the bitter world of love, family, betrayal and deception
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1985-10-17
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Inay
Overview: Upon her retirement from being a school teacher, a mother slowly realizes that her children are already grown-up and she now is faced with the dilemna of being part of their lives
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1977-12-24
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Gabun
Overview: Based on a play by Tony Perez, this drama tackles infidelity and its strain on relationships.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-10-17
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Baleleng and the Golden Mermaid
Overview: Baleleng, an orphan, wished upon a star to find her parents, Little did she know that this same star who lead her to meet Perlita, her guardian - a golden mermaid. With the star as her guide, Baleleng embarks on her quest to find her family.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-01-04
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Ad Ignorantiam
Overview: When Donna Reyes is robbed in the middle of a bustling Quezon City overpass, she’s hard pressed to find the thief. But with the help of a friend, Donna is able to track down Robert Igawad, an ill-tempered messenger that becomes the prime suspect in the robbery.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2012-12-18
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Init
Overview: A mother and daughter falls madly in love with mysterious stranger Emil Santos.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-01-26
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Moro
Overview: From the music of UK composer Nainita Desai, Filipino filmmaker Brillante Mendoza crafts a story about a widowed mother who tries to reconcile two brothers feuding over a piece of disputed land in Mindanao. This short film is part of the 2x25 Project of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. The project commissioned 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made short films that are the ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography, fitting completely within the DNA of the festival. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 2023-09-15
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The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
Overview: The 1967 story of young rising actress Maggie De La Riva's abduction and rape, and the trial against her 4 abductors.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1994-07-13
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Moral
Overview: The episodically connected lives of four college friends unfold throughout the incipient martial law years, as they struggle to define their sexual and professional desires and how best to attain them.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1982-12-25
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Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?
Overview: Paul and Jenny eloped at the tender age of 17 and overcame their difficulties. Things eventually take their toll as Paul's sister, Sylvia schemes to separate them.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1990-02-28
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Bakit Madalas Ang Tibok Ng Puso!
Overview: Nobody can stop them from falling in love.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1986-11-06
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Circa
Overview: Doña Atang, a once celebrated film producer from the earlier years of Filipino cinema, celebrates her one hundredth birthday. For her wish, she wants a reunion with all the actors and staff that she has worked with in the past. She is also looking for an unfinished film from one of her directors. Her grandson Michael decides to take the task of finding them. As he does, we remember the glorious years of cinema from its workers–fragments of a colorful past filled with faded memories.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2019-09-13
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Return to Manila: Filipino Cinema
Overview: Documentary about the history of Philippine cinema.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-09
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Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo
Overview: The setting is an Olongapo bar. Lolita Rodriguez is an ex-movie queen trying to earn a living for her son and herself. He is mortally embarrassed by her livelihood and sometimes refuses to acknowledge her as his mother. Bembol Roco is the son of a prostitute who has disappeared from his life. He is looking for his mother in the honky tonk bars. He meets Lolita Rodriguez whom he fancies as his lover. However, he thinks of her as a decent woman. But Lolita has financial problems. In order to pay for her debts, she is forced to perform a striptease. Bembol happens to be in the bar when she starts to gyrate, but she ignores his presence. This destroys his illusions. When they are alone together, she berates him and teaches him the value of survival and acceptance of one’s fate.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-10-14
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Sa Kuko ng Agila
Overview: Tonyo (Joseph Estrada), a mini-bus driver in Olongapo, opposes U.S. military bases in the Philippines. He saw the changes of the city after the military bases were established. Social problems of corruption, prostitution, poverty, and the plight of fishermen after the base appropriated much of the land and sea. The movie depicts his struggle between principle and practicality, a battle of healthy past and promising future and the quest for freedom and nationalism.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-07-05
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Weighed But Found Wanting
Overview: A privileged teenager, disillusioned with the hypocrisy he witnesses in his small town, forms a bond with a lonely leper and a mentally unstable homeless woman.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1974-05-30
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