Acting

Nida Blanca

Born January 6, 1936 · Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Died November 7, 2001 · aged 65

Dorothy Acueza Jones, (January 6, 1936 – November 7, 2001) popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. She starred in over 163 movies and 14 television shows and received over 16 awards for movies and six awards for television during her 50-year film career. She was named one of 15 Best Actress of all Time by YES magazine. Born as Dorothy Acueza Jones in Gapan City, Nue…

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Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection

Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection · 1982

Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection

MovieComedyAction

Like Father, Like Son

Like Father, Like Son · 1985

Like Father, Like Son

Two families with different characters swap lives to realize that all they need is a healthy balance of being book-smart and being street-smart.

John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika

John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika · 1986

John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika

Struggling to make ends meet, John (Dolphy) decides to seek his fortune in the United States, with son Rolly (Rolly Quizon) in tow. After narrowly avoiding deportation, he takes a job in a factory, unaware that it's a front for one of the country's biggest drugs.

John & Marsha '77

John & Marsha '77 · 1977

John & Marsha '77

John en Marsha movie.

Luv Text

Luv Text · 2001

Melissa is a spunky college student who’s completely love-struck and constantly dreams of her own Prince Charming. She finds herself transported back to her grandmother’s time and unravels the truth behind her grandmother’s beautiful but failed romance.

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan · 1993

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan

A 1993 Filipino drama anthology film by Joey Gosiengfiao.

John en Marsha: Ngayong '91

John en Marsha: Ngayong '91 · 1991

John en Marsha: Ngayong '91

MovieDramaComedy

Shirley's unplanned bundle of joy strains her relationship with her father John, who accepted an odd job of being a human toy of a young boy to support her final year in college.

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos · 1988

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos

When her boyfriend leaves for Japan on a singing contract, a dancer is so distraught she does not see the car that hits her. The driver pretends to be a helpful passer-by; they fall in love and gets married. Only bringing her to a more complicated life.

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Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection

Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection · 1982

Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection

MovieComedyAction

Like Father, Like Son

Like Father, Like Son · 1985

Like Father, Like Son

Two families with different characters swap lives to realize that all they need is a healthy balance of being book-smart and being street-smart.

Emily

John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika

John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika · 1986

John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika

Struggling to make ends meet, John (Dolphy) decides to seek his fortune in the United States, with son Rolly (Rolly Quizon) in tow. After narrowly avoiding deportation, he takes a job in a factory, unaware that it's a front for one of the country's biggest drugs.

Marsha Puruntong

John & Marsha '77

John & Marsha '77 · 1977

John & Marsha '77

John en Marsha movie.

Marsha J. Puruntong

Luv Text

Luv Text · 2001

Melissa is a spunky college student who’s completely love-struck and constantly dreams of her own Prince Charming. She finds herself transported back to her grandmother’s time and unravels the truth behind her grandmother’s beautiful but failed romance.

Cielito

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan · 1993

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan

A 1993 Filipino drama anthology film by Joey Gosiengfiao.

John en Marsha: Ngayong '91

John en Marsha: Ngayong '91 · 1991

John en Marsha: Ngayong '91

MovieDramaComedy

Shirley's unplanned bundle of joy strains her relationship with her father John, who accepted an odd job of being a human toy of a young boy to support her final year in college.

Marsha J. Puruntong

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos · 1988

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos

When her boyfriend leaves for Japan on a singing contract, a dancer is so distraught she does not see the car that hits her. The driver pretends to be a helpful passer-by; they fall in love and gets married. Only bringing her to a more complicated life.

Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran

Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran · 1998

Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran

This is the life story of Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, a Chinese-Filipina nun who founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Religious of the Virgin Mary.

Mother Superior

Batang PX

Batang PX · 1997

Former nightclub singer Tessie is a single mother living with her son Christopher, a teenager who longs to meet his American soldier father. But when Christopher's wish comes true, the reunion is not at all what he expected. Meanwhile, although she has a long history of choosing bad boyfriends, Tessie firmly believes that Danny, a car salesman, is the right man for her.

Cedes

John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya

John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya · 1985

John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya

When his country-dwelling aunt takes to a sick bed, John (Dolphy) and the rest of the Puruntong clan head to the hinterlands for an extended stay. Can the fish-out-of-water family overcome the culture shock of rural life without killing one another? Nida Blanca, Matutina, Rolly Quizon and Maricel Soriano reprise their roles in this Filipino comedy based on the popular 1980s TV series "John and Marsha."

Mula sa Puso

Mula sa Puso · 1999

MovieFamilyDrama

As Via turns 18, she learns that the life she has been living comfortably is packed with lies. While family secrets unfold before her eyes, she still finds herself falling in love.

Carmen

Always in My Heart

Always in My Heart · 1983

Always in My Heart

MovieRomanceComedy

John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)

John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two) · 1975

John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)

Marsha J. Puruntong

Dancing Master

Dancing Master · 1979

MovieComedyAction

Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure

Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure · 1996

Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure

MovieDramaAdventure

A fantasy story about a group of kids who are fond of listening to fairy tales, their favorite being "Ang Ibong Adarna", which they are able to live when they are mysteriously transported to the magic bird's home, the enchanting world of Berbanya. There they meet Prinsipe Juan and help him with his mission to save the land and cure his father, the King. This can only be accomplished if they can get hold of the magical and elusive bird, the Ibong Adarna, who is actually a princess under a curse.

Lola Binyang

Di na Natuto (Sorry na, Puwede ba?)

Di na Natuto (Sorry na, Puwede ba?) · 1993

Di na Natuto (Sorry na, Puwede ba?)

MovieRomanceAction

An action and romantic movie starred by Robin Padilla and Sharon Cuneta.

Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib

Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib · 1970

Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib

A story of marriage and its hiccups between Dolphy and Nida Blanca

Miguelito

Miguelito · 1985

MovieDramaAction

A young boy discovers his politician father's corruption and cruelty as he discovers his real mother is a victim of his own father's immorality and violence.

Auring

Minsan Lamang Magmamahal

Minsan Lamang Magmamahal · 1997

Minsan Lamang Magmamahal

MovieDramaRomance

A single mom struggles to raise her son.

Auring

Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula

Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula · 1984

Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula

The Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula, Part II: Directed by Ading Fernando. With Dolphy, Nida Blanca, Rolly Quizon, Panchito.

Through Thick and Thin

Through Thick and Thin · 1984

Through Thick and Thin

MovieRomanceDrama

A young couple eloped, got married and then must cope with problems like money, living on their own, trying finish school and raising a baby. not to mention the fact that even young married couples do get bored sometimes.

Miss Amor

Shake, Rattle & Roll IV

Shake, Rattle & Roll IV · 1992

Shake, Rattle & Roll IV

MovieThrillerComedy

Three unrelated stories of horror include a substitute teacher who preys on a small school; neighborhood children being abducted by a tree-dwelling monster; and a group of Manila residents plagued by attacks from a Manananggal.

Dean Bautista (segment "Ang Guro")

The Stepmother

The Stepmother · 1996

The loving and nurturing Mariel marries Edward after his first wife abandons him and their three children. Mariel strives to win the acceptance and affection of her new stepchildren, even as she tries to define her role in the family.

Fides

Maalaala Mo Kaya

Maalaala Mo Kaya · 1991

Maalaala Mo Kaya

Recognized as the longest and most award-winning drama anthology in the country, Charo Santos-Concio narrates real-life stories of people with well-crafted storylines, excellent performances by its actors, and topnotch production details.

Dolores