Rustica Carpio
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Biography: Rustica Cruz Carpio (August 9, 1930 – February 2, 2022) was a Filipino actress, scholar, playwright, philanthropist, and public servant. Most notably an actress, she performed on stage, film, and television. She received acclaim for her role as Lola Puring in Grandmother (Filipino: Lola), a film by Filipino director Brillante Mendoza which was selected to compete in various international film festivals, including Venice and Dubai. For her acting work in the said film, she was critically well-received, earning nominations and awards, winning the Gawad Urian for Best Actress, the Crystal Simorgh for Best International Actress at the Fajr International Film Festival in Iran, and the Las Palmas International Film Festival Best Actress award in Spain. (Source: Wikipedia)
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Paombong, Bulacan, Philippines
Birthday: August 09, 1930
Deathday: February 02, 2022
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Gender: Female
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Katas ng Langis
Overview: A sophisticated domestic comedy from Danny L. Zialcita about three wives coping with the absence of their husbands working in the Middle East.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-08-27
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Mahal Kita Walang Iba
Overview: Opposites attract when Trixie, a spoiled rich brat, asks Alex, a hardworking taxi driver, to be her boyfriend to appease her grandfather.
Genres: Drama Romance Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1992-04-21
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Chicks
Overview: The story of three young women, Salome (Amy Austria), Bella (Rio Locsin) and Sylvia (Lorna Tolentino), are prostitutes who live together in one house.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1980-05-14
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Where Love Has Gone
Overview: A young couple's blossoming love against an adult romance gone sour.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-03-02
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Bona
Overview: A young, middle-class girl from the Philippines, Bona drops out of high school to follow Gardo, a minor actor in low-budget films. This decision angers her father, who kicks her out. Hoping for romance, Bona moves in with Gardo, but is treated like a maid, forced to endure his flings.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-25
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Menor de Edad
Overview: A group of high school students navigate their lives and loves in this ensemble film from Ishmael Bernal.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-03-01
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Apparition
Overview: Tucked away in a remote forest, the convent of Adoration is inhabited by a group of nuns seeking a peaceful life of devotion and discipline, filling their days with nothing but mundane chores and prayers. But the wish for a life in isolation is threatened when President Ferdinand Marcos declares martial law, and political protests and chaos begin to infiltrate every corner of the archipelago. Suddenly, the nuns find themselves engulfed in violence and unrest that will eventually put their faith and conscience to the test.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2012-07-21
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The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!
Overview: Sexually assualted to death by unknown gangs, which is led by Brando Legaspi's wild obsession.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1995-01-01
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Ano ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?
Overview: Teresa (Rustica Carpio) has worked for the Bautista family since she was seventeen. She was the nanny of siblings Stella, Vince and Andre (Jackie Lou Blanco, Bobby Andrews and Ryan Agoncillo), and their mother. The three have all moved abroad in their adulthood, but all reunite back at home with the passing of their mother. With no one left to stay in the country, it is decided that all of their properties will be sold, including the house they grew up in. But they are faced with the problem of what to do with the elderly Teresa, who has no money saved, and little contact with her relatives.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2013-09-12
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Vesuvius
Overview: You'll never look at a statue of the Virgin Mary the same way again. Based on the assertion that divine apparitions aren’t what they always appear to be, Vesuvius is an interesting take on the psychopath with Catholicism smacked against the background. Gio Alvarez provides a convincing portrayal of a madman, and people can even argue if this short inclines toward the supernatural or the psychological. Whereas Grave Torture uses darkness impeccably, Vesuvius plays with light so well.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-25
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Working Students
Overview: A 1992 Filipino comedy film directed by Ed Palmos.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1992-06-28
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Of the Flesh
Overview: When Narcing brings home his wife Puring to their hometown Mulawin in the 1930s, it sets off a series of events that include parricide, infidelity, betrayal, guilt and redemption.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-12-25
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T-Bird at Ako
Overview: Stern, intelligent Sylvia, a lawyer, finally met her match. Only that the person is a woman, and was convicted of murder.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1982-09-02
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Maligno
Overview: A couple takes a vacation on a secluded island and strange forces are at work that seems to keep them on that island.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1994-12-25
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Shake, Rattle & Roll V
Overview: "MALIGNO" A couple takes a vacation on a secluded island and strange forces are at work that seems to keep them on that island. When her boyfriend suddenly grows ill, Ruffa Gutierrez finds a handsome young man (Monsour del Rosario) in the woods who seems to exhibit magical powers. He offers to cure her sick friend on one condition that she stay with him forever. Will she accept any foods from that handsome man to save her loved one? "ANINO" A family of siblings moves into their new apartment but little did they know of a tragedy that occurred within its walls. A ghost of a murderer manifests itself in a form of a shadow and has now set its sight on them. They need to leave that house before they were killed.
Genres: Thriller Comedy Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1994-12-25
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Squalor
Overview: Four men, four stories, all intersect in Manila. Episode one is about Ariel, a con-man. Episode two is about Boy, an expectant father. In the third episode, Ronald goes to Manila to sell a building. And in the fourth story Baste saves his sister from Ariel.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2009-07-18
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Chassis
Overview: Single mother Nora lives with her daughter Sarah on a cardboard groundsheet and hammock tied to the undercarriage of a semitrailer in the parking lot of a Manila cargo terminal. Deep in debt and receiving little help from her husband, Nora has nothing to live for except for Sarah. Living in a community suffering from abject poverty, Nora sifts through trash and spends time with Vilma, a happily single shopkeeper, and Minda, whose truck-driver husband disappeared a month ago presumably to live with another woman. With no other viable options to support her daughter, Nora turns to prostitution.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2010-10-08
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Grandmother
Overview: Lola Sepa's grandson has been killed by a cell phone snatcher. Despite being devastated by the sudden violence, she must bear the burden of making the funeral arrangements. She and her family are poor, and there is not enough money for the coffin nor the legal pursuit against the suspected murderer. But the elderly woman is ready to even seek a bank loan to assure both a proper burial and justice for her beloved grandson. Lola Puring is committed to getting her grandson Mateo out of jail, although he has been accused of senselessly murdering Lola Sepa's grandson. But the poor aged woman doesn't have the bail money. Each time she visits her grandson in prison to bring him proper meals, it breaks her heart to see him wasting away behind bars with countless others. At the first court hearing, the two grandmothers must face one another. Both frail and poor, each is determined to do everything necessary for her grandson. The future of the case is dependent on grandmotherly love...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2009-09-23
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Rizal in Dapitan
Overview: Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled in Dapitan from 1892-1896. These were his last four years. Dapitan served as his prison cell. He always compared it to “a beautiful cage” where he is imprisoned. This was the longest imprisonment Rizal ever had. He became so lost by those times, but still he did not lose his mind. Even there, he continued studying and discovering things. He continued his conversation with his friends, scientists and doctors outside the country.
Genres: Drama History Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1997-09-09
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Bahay Ampunan
Overview: A pair of brothers encounters violent forces inside the walls of an old orphanage.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2015-02-25
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Totoy Mola
Overview: He was already different even before he was born. His eccentric mother took fancy on horses during her conception, and this led to his being born with animal appeal. As he grew up, he became the object of people's curiosity. But the moment he became a full grown man, his strange physical endowment turned him into an object of desire. Girls and even gays fell under his incredibly wild sex appeal, and he got himself the reputation of being a ladies' man. Until he met the woman who would change his life forever.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Kiss in the Wind
Overview: A young woman is brought to Baguio by her new stepfather. While she struggles with her new family and surroundings, she finds herself torn between two young men who bring passion into her life.
Genres: Thriller Mystery Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2015-01-28
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Pleasure
Overview: Ishmael Bernal's caustic drama about kept mistresses.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-11-23
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Nunal sa Tubig
Overview: Ferry owner Benjamin has a regular passenger, Chedeng, who is studying to become a midwife. Chedeng has a friend and neighbour, Maria, and without either of them knowing about it they both have a relationship with Benjamin. When Mary finds out she’s pregnant, things get difficult.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1976-08-05
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Ika-Sampu
Overview: A story about a descendant of a rich hispanic family that lived in the Philippines in the 1800s (1896). Nine years ago, Alexa Nicole de la Vega started having dreams about a mansion where she always used to play as a child, These dreams gradually turn darker and leading to a part of the mansion which was described in her dreams as a "door she cannot open". Every year, her dreams about the mansion turn darker and more grotesque. One day a lawyer visits in her office informing her that she has inherited a house passed on by her father in his last will. She calls her best friend Daniella, a collector and a curator of a Spanish museum, suggesting to her that there many be many treasures hidden there. This turns out to be a good opportunity to get her dad's company back to its prime. Alexa decides to go to the house she inherited to look for this rumored treasure. She later found nine pieces of golden coins in her great great grandfathers old study - then things start to change.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2010-11-30
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Ma'am, May We Go Out?
Overview: Soriano brothers Dennis, Chip, and Jeff are bums who do odd jobs to earn a living, including driving a jeepney. Their lives take a different turn after meeting Atty. Aga Agaton, who told them that they are long-lost grandsons of a USA-based millionaire. According to the will, the brothers would get the inheritance when they finish high school. The brothers enroll at Rajah Putih High School where their age turns them into the butt of their classmates' jokes. They eventually befriend a group of students after saving them from bullies. They also seek help from Einstein, the class' resident genius, in order to get away with the most difficult subjects.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-06-12
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Ang Panday 2
Overview: Ang Panday 2 begins with Flavio/Panday (Revilla) and Maria settling in the peaceful and quiet town of Matandang Kahoy. All is well until Lizardo returns and captures Maria. On his quest to save his lady love, Flavio crosses paths with Ariana whose father had been killed by Lizardo. As the two join forces, Ariana finds herself falling for Flavio. All this happens in a magical world filled with dragons, fairies and other mythical beings. According to Director Carlo J. Caparas who penned the story, the King of Philippine Movies himself, the late Fernando Poe Jr., would be impressed with the production of Ang Panday 2. FPJ had starred in the original Panday films, and had long been associated with the beloved Pinoy komiks character.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2011-12-25
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Captive
Overview: A dozen foreigners are kidnapped by a terrorist group in the Philippines.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2012-09-05
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Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
Overview: Mina is a commercial model struggling to provide financial assistance to her ill mother when she meets the arrogant painter Dino. He offers her to be a model for his work of art which she accepted. This draw them closer to each other until Mina learns of Dino's past relationship that eventually becomes a hindrance to their budding romance.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1978-01-19
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Bawal na Pag-Ibig
Overview: Jun, an art student, moves away from his family after a fight with his father about his college program. He meets Menchu in class and they fall in love, but Jun struggles to fully commit due to his past trauma. Singing becomes his solace and brings him closer to Menchu. However, a revelation after a family tragedy puts their relationship to the test.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-01-27
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Hubad na Bayani
Overview: Hubad na Bayani explores the world of peasant revolts, cult organizations, talismans, and the fight for socio-economic reforms. The story revolves around Ruben a peasant who dreams of saving enough money to pay for the treatment of his sick mother, the education of his sister Pilar, as well as his own marriage to Luisa. His modest dreams are never realized as he and his family are exploited, harassed and victimized by the greedy landowners and loan sharks.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1977-06-17
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Walang Katapusang Tag-araw
Overview: Walang Katapusang Tag-araw focuses on two strong-willed women, Matilde and Binyang, who clawed themselves up, in almost simultaneous and parallel ascent to the good life. Set in Sampaloc, Manila in the 60s, the women's lives intertwine in their rivalry over Amando, scion of rags-to-riches neighbor gigolo, Leo.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1977-12-24
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Arayyy!
Overview: Working student Lorena is left with no choice but to turn to prostitution when her the misfortunes of her family hit hard
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2000-11-08
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Kesong Puti
Overview: Ramon failed to get his inheritance just as his mother died. The last will testament asked that he be able to have a son. He and his girlfriend embarked on a quest to find the perfect pair to give them a baby.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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Harold Robbins' Body Parts
Overview: Ty's pal J.J. frames him in a murder and cocaine theft in Hong Kong in 1992. Ty's wife Rachel may be in on the con, so, when Ty gets early release from prison as a gesture of good will from the city's new Mainland government, he doesn't bother to look her up. But she finds him in Southern California to warn him that J.J. wants him dead. Whack J.J. first, she tells Ty, so he heads for Manila where J.J. runs a lucrative business under the cover of exporting tropical fish. But what is that business and who's pulling the strings? With the help of Inez, a young Filipina prostitute, Ty gets to the heart of the matter even after Inez no longer has the stomach to pursue the guilty ones.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-02-07
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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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