Susan Roces
Also Known As: Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe, Jesusa L. Sonora, Jesusa Sonora
Biography: Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe (July 28, 1941 - May 20, 2022), better known by her screen name Susan Roces, was a Filipina actress and widow of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe Jr. She is known for being the "Queen of Philippine Movies" in the 1960s and 1970s. She is also known for the main role of Flora "Lola Kap" S. Borja-de Leon from FPJ's Ang Probinsyano which began airing on ABS-CBN from September 28, 2015 to May 20, 2022.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Bacolod City, Philippines
Adult: No
Birthday: July 28, 1941
Age: 83 years old
Gender: Female
Deathday: May 20, 2022
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Si Siyanang at ang 7 Tsikiting
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1966-09-26
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Amy, Susie and Tessie
Overview: After arguing with their playboy father, teenage sisters Amy, Susie and Tessie decide it's time to become independent women. Once the girls realize they can support themselves, they open the door to a whole new world of adventure.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1960-07-03
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Joey, Eddie, and Lito
Overview: A 1961 Filipino romantic musical comedy about three musicians who fell in love with three women.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1961-09-16
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Ubos na ang Luha ko
Overview: A poor girl named Mona was forced to work as a dancer in a night club and the life she led as a consequence of her work.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1991-07-04
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The Big Broadcast
Overview: Two teenagers gatecrash a movie studio to see their idols who promised to choose them as their next leading lady.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1962-01-04
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Pepe en Pilar
Overview: A gender-bending comedy with Susan Roces as Pepe and Dolphy as Pilar
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1966-01-21
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Kambal Tuko
Overview: Siamese twins are born to a simple couple and they bring both luck and misfortune to their doting parents.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1988-04-14
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Mundo Man Ang Magunaw
Overview: After more than a decade of imprisonment, Dolores is ready to start a new life again and rebuild the family she never had.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1990-05-31
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Mga Bituin Ng Kinabukasan
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Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1952-02-21
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Happy Days Are Here Again
Overview: A compilation of film clips featuring dance and song performances culled from various films of the so-called big three - Sampaguita, LVN, Premiere.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1974-11-15
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Boksingera
Overview: A mother gives birth to a baby girl but her father wants a boy, so as the girl grows up her father trains her in boxing so she becomes tomboyish, then World War 2 breaks out.
Genres: Comedy Romance War
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1956-10-26
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Miss Tilapia
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Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1956-09-01
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Kulang Sa Pito
Overview: The Biggest Musical Comedy of 1956, 12 Spectacular songs and dance numbers.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1956-12-20
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Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak
Overview: A film of three intersecting love stories.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1957-08-02
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Leron Leron Sinta
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Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1964-06-08
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Mga Reyna ng Vicks
Overview: Four women go on a radio show to share their woes.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1958-03-05
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Tawag Ng Tanghalan
Overview: A film that depicts the radio talent search program on DZBB-AM "Tawag ng Tanghalan" which originated in the 1950s.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1958-09-01
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Sabina
Overview: One fateful day Sabina was buying groceries at the marketplace when she noticed a burglar when she confronts her she was dumbfounded when the burglar looked like her.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1963-10-28
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Manedyer... si Kumander!
Overview: A 1982 Filipino marriage comedy starring Fernando Poe Jr and Susan Roces.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1982-07-23
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Rodora
Overview: A story of a mother and daughter separated by fate, the mother who have no memory of the child she bore, and the daughter who hopes to find her long-lost mother.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1956-08-07
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Sino ang Maysala?
Overview: Bankruptcy drove Don Ramon to commit suicide leaving nothing to the family his wife, Rosa, and four children, Carmen, Gloria, Lolita, and Bobby. Carmen, the eldest, filled the gap left by her father and swore to send her siblings to school.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1957-01-01
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Mga Anak ng Diyos
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1957-04-19
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Torkwata
Overview:
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1957-05-14
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Ulilang Anghel
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1958-09-22
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Pasang Krus
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1957-04-04
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Langit at Lupa
Overview: A love story salvaged from the chaos of war. It tells the drama between two individuals who meet at a moment when one is about to be married to a vocation.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1967-03-25
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Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw
Overview: A story about Roman a truck driver who meets a woman who tries to hitchhike wanting to escape the man she was arranged to be her husband.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1965-04-25
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Kuwintas ng Alaala
Overview: An anthology of four stories that capture love and resilience. Featuring Sampaguita Pictures’ biggest stars.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1960-04-22
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Dedicated to You
Overview: A musical comedy starring Susan Roces and Eddie Mesa under Jafere Productions.
Genres: Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1966-10-28
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No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
Overview: The sequel to Manedyer si Kumander sees Susan Roces and Fernando Poe Jr reprising their roles as Benita and Gener. This is the final screen collaboration of the Filipino filmdom's royal couple.
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1987-09-17
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Chabacano
Overview: The Whole Town's Out To Meet Him - The Dashing "Toreador" From "Spain" - Who Turns Out To Be A - CHABACNO.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1956-02-14
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Movie Fan
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1956-10-02
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Pretty Boy
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1957-07-18
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Madaling Araw
Overview: A musical extravaganza set in Baguio.
Genres: Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1958-07-03
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Wedding Bells
Overview: The wedding anthology consists of four stories 'Pamanhikan' (starring Susan Roces and Jose Mari), 'Pikot' (Amalia Fuentes and Romeo Vasquez), 'Tanan' (Barbara Perez and Greg Martin), and 'Honeymoon' (Gloria Romero and Juancho Gutierrez).
Genres: Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1959-12-26
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Mga Anghel sa Lansangan
Overview: "A young girl's rude awakening to violence in the home, her open defiance and escape into the streets where a chance accident marks the dawn of a new life, new hope!"
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1959-09-17
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Handsome
Overview: Dubbed the "first star of 1959", Jose Mari stars in the lead role of the big-screen adaptation of Mars Ravelo's 'Handsome.'
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1959-03-06
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Kahapon Lamang
Overview: The three movie queens of Sampaguita Pictures lead a star-studded adaptation of the popular CBN program.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1959-05-20
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Ipinagbili Ko ang Aking Anak
Overview: The 2nd anniversary presentation of Vera-Perez Productions
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1959-02-09
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Debutante
Overview: Widowed at an early date and threatened by poverty, Donya Loreta (Carmen Rosales) decides to introduce her daughter Cely (Susan Roces) to society at a lavish coming-out party in the hope of attracting young, wealthy men.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1959-07-19
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Beatnik
Overview: A 1960 Filipino musical comedy starring Dolphy, Panchito, and Susan Roces.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1960-01-20
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Pitong Pagsisisi
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1959-03-21
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5 Yugto ng Buhay
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1961-02-28
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Pilipinas Kong Mahal
Overview: A story of a man who joined the guerilla in World War 2.
Genres: Drama Action War
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1965-11-02
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Salaginto't Salagubang
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Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1972-05-14
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Sorrento
Overview:
Genres: Western Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1968-04-30
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Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1974-11-08
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Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin
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Genres: Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1969-12-28
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Kulay Rosas Ang Pagibig
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Genres: Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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Magpakailan Man
Overview:
Genres: War Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1968-03-15
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Lab na Lab Kita
Overview: A 1962 Filipino romantic comedy starring Susan Roces and Lito Legaspi.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1962-09-01
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Maligno
Overview: A blood-curdling motion picture about witchcraft, Satan's disciples, witches and warlocks to steal a beautiful maiden's soul.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1977-06-23
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Susanang Daldal
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Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1962-03-15
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Pag-ibig, Ikaw ang Maysala
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1965-02-05
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Buhay sa Buhay!
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Genres: Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1965-11-30
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Mariang Kondesa
Overview: A story about a young feisty female street vendor who undergoes a change when she became a helper of a rich family.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1966-03-22
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Dandansoy
Overview:
Genres: Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1965-08-13
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Langit, Lupa at Impiyerno (Pandemonium)
Overview:
Genres: Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1976-11-21
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Sweet Valentines
Overview:
Genres: Romance Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1963-02-08
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Susanang Twist
Overview:
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1962-05-03
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Kill Barbara with Panic
Overview: Barbara has always been overly indulgent of her little sister, Ruth's every whim. Her past comes back to haunt her when Barbara receives news that her younger sister has killed herself and was witnessed by Ruth's only daughter Karen. Barbara immediately returns to the Philippines to mourn her sister and comfort her unstable niece. Upon Barbara's return, she learns the reason surrounding Ruth's mysterious death.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1974-08-16
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Sapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1976-10-22
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To Susan With Love
Overview:
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1968-12-07
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Bilangguang Puso
Overview:
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1972-09-15
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Here Comes the Bride
Overview: The approaching marriage of a young daughter brings back memories of how her parents fought for their love.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-04-01
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Viva Ranchera
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Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1966-12-05
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Karnabal
Overview: Carling is a skilled mechanic who falls for Trining, the daughter of a carnival owner. Their budding romance is complicated by the presence of Lando, a troublemaker who also has his eyes on Trining. As Carling tries to win Trining's heart, he also has to deal with Lando and his gang, leading to a series of comedic and action-packed situations within the vibrant backdrop of the carnival.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1973-05-11
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Sa Bilis, Walang Kaparis
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Genres: Action Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1964-04-18
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Jukebox Jamboree
Overview:
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1964-07-17
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Mano Po 2: My Home
Overview: Antonio Chan, a prominent Chinese businessman, has three women in his life Sol, a Filipina; Lu Shui, a Chinese; and Belinda, a Filipino-Chinese. Antonio has children with all three women. A crisis shakes up the over-extended Tsinoy family prompting all the members to re-examine their values, their relationships, and confront issues that they have refused to face all these years.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2003-12-25
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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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Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman
Overview: Sequel to "Mahal... Saan ka nanggaling kagabi?". Johnny, the loving and obedient husband of Luding, must juggle family life and battle bad guys in the neighborhood.
Genres: Action Family Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-06-19
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Mahal... Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi?
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-06-30
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Swanie
Overview: A musical comedy starring Susan Roces
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1966-07-16
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Ang Pangarap Ko’y Ikaw
Overview: A romance film directed by Mar S. Torres. It features Eddie Gutierrez, Susan Roces, and a cameo role for young Nora Aunor.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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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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Mundo Man ay Magunaw
Overview: The big screen adaptation of a popular radio drama
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1990-05-31
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1 + 1 = 12 + 1
Overview: A 1987 Filipino family comedy film starring Susan Roces and Eddie Gutierrez.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1987-12-25
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Buy One, Take One
Overview: Salve and Sion is a sister living with their grandparents. Trying to make ends meet, they take in any job even if it's not high paying. Ben is a long-time friend/ admirer of Sion. He supports her in her every endeavor. When Ben's cousin, Carding arrives to Ben's place, he meets Salve and is easily smitten by her charm, when he rescues her from trouble. One day both sisters come face-to-face with criminals, they try to run away from them and report to authorities.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-06-18
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Ang Lahat Ng Ito Pati Na Ang Langit
Overview: A famous dress designer who adopted the illegitimate daughter of one of her models. The little girl became her only joy after she turned into a recluse when she lost her fiance. Unknown to her that was only the beginning of her troubles with Dina. Dina returned from time to time with threats of blackmail kidnapping and other evil deeds.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-02-14
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Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
Overview: A young woman, Cristy, must reconcile the choices she makes for her future with the demands of her overbearing mother, Rosa, in this intricate Filipino drama. When Cristy's father, Julio, abandons the family for his rich mistress, Jenny, Rosa refuses to let Cristy attend college. Tension mounts when Cristy not only seeks help from her dad but also falls in love with Jenny's brother.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1986-09-18
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Perlas ng Silangan
Overview: Set at the backdrop of the colonization of pre-Hispanic Philippine, this historical epic revovles around the story of Ramir, a half-caste warrior falls in love with Princess Mahalina. Ramir has to reckon with another brave native, Kiram.
Genres: History Drama Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1969-05-17
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Florinda
Overview: As Rolando comes to work for the household his mother works for, he meets Florinda, the wife of Rodrigo, who has suddenly disappeared. Strange things suddenly happen to Florinda, and the two begin to discover what is behind it.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1973-02-01
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Divina Gracia
Overview: Two identical sisters vying for the attention of one man they both love.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1970-05-30
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Tanging Ikaw
Overview: A driver hits a feisty strong headed woman's bike and fate draws them closer when the man was fired and later searches for a place to stay while he pursues his dream of being a writer.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1968-02-06
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Paano Kung Wala Ka Na?
Overview: A wife finally realizes that there is life after her separation from her husband and devotes her time and attention instead to their daughter who gives birth to a child out of wedlock.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1987-09-23
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Bunsong kerubin
Overview: Bunsong kerubin is a 1987 Tagalog-language Drama film written by Pablo S. Gomez and Jose Javier Reyes. The movie is directed by Luciano B. Carlos. Bunsong kerubin features Susan Roces, Matet De Leon, Lotlot De Leon, Ronaldo Valdez, William Martinez, Roderick Paulate and Anzewelle Macrohan. It was released on 1st May 1987.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1987-05-01
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Dance-O-Rama
Overview: In this Filipino comedy inspired by the daily 60s live TV dance show, Susan Roces plays Adoracion Luna, who, with the other teenage girls in her dormitory, aspires to be crowned Dance-O-Rama Queen.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1963-04-14
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Zamboanga
Overview: Unfolding on the Screen all the Enchantment, Romance and Adventure in a Quaint and Exotic Land.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1966-05-20
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Tulisan
Overview: This film is about the warring women bandits. Roberta leads a group that will rescue her kidnapped twin-sister, Senyang, from Fernanda's group.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1962-07-03
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Hoy! Wala Kang Paki
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-07-30
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Isinakdal Ko ang Aking Ina
Overview: Esperanza is a wealthy doctor searching for her long lost son. She surprisingly discovers that her son has been working for her all along who will file a lawsuit against her.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Prinsesa Gusgusin
Overview: It's a fairy tale romance when a modern Cinderella meets her handsome lover prince.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1957-10-21
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Inday Inday sa Balitaw
Overview: Abandoned by her mother, Inday suffers many hardships during her childhood. She tries to despise her mother, Monina, who seems to not care that she left her child years earlier.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1986-08-28
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Love Boat: Mahal, Trip Kita
Overview: A 1988 romantic comedy starring Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez, and Lotlot De Leon.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-02-11
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Tanikala
Overview: Newly trusted to take over the management of a rich family's business, a poet rekindles his love for the matriarch's only daughter, a spinster who is harboring a horrific secret.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1980-02-21
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Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
Overview: Angelita continues her journey in finding her real parents.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-05-08
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Payaso
Overview: Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1986 directed by Celso Ad. Castillo and starred German Moreno and the All-Star Cast
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1986-12-25
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