Emmanuel H. Borlaza

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Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Born November 5, 1935

Died October 11, 2017 · aged 81

No biography available.

Known For

Bituing Walang NingningBituing Walang Ningning · 1985
Bituing Walang Ningning
★ 5.51985
MovieMusicDrama
Dorina is an orphaned sampaguita vendor who dreams of becoming a big singing star like her idol, Lavinia. It later turns out that Lavinia is nothing like what Dorina thought she was. This disillusionment spurs the young girl to make it big as a singer and eventually become Lavinia’s chief rival.
Tomorrow the Stars Will KneelTomorrow the Stars Will Kneel · 1984
Tomorrow the Stars Will Kneel
★ 8.01984
MovieRomanceDrama
Rebecca is born to a poor family, a young woman whose life is defined by poverty and deprivation. But of the many things she has to endure, it is the insults that other people hurl that hurt the most. Yet despite of everything, Rebecca remains ambitious and unabashed. She pledges to herself that she will one day raise herself and her family from poverty and when that time comes, she will get back at those who had oppressed them.
Heaven's JudgmentHeaven's Judgment · 1990
Heaven's Judgment
★ 8.01990
MovieDrama
An oppressed housemaid has transformed herself into a wealthy and powerful business mogul through sheer dint of talent, ambition and driving need to avenge herself on her tormentors.
TalongTalong · 1999
Talong
★ 5.81999
Movie
Tiffany, a young and confused artist finds inspiration in Edong, a handsome eggplant farmer. In a Cinderella twist, Edong left behind an enormous eggplant which Tiffany used to track down her Prince Charming.
TinikTinik · 2013
Tinik
★ 1.02013
MovieDrama
This is a sober and impartial study of homosexuality through the story of a middle-aged gay couturier and his attempts at keeping his dignity amidst the dilemmas and problems brought upon by his homosexuality.
Three Faces of LoveThree Faces of Love · 1988
Three Faces of Love
★ 9.01988
MovieRomanceDrama
Three stories of love starring Sharon Cuneta. The first, "I Love You, Moo-Moo" (directed by Leroy Salvador), is about a young bride who died on her honeymoon; the second, "Ang Silid" (directed by Lino Brocka) is about an interior decorator who investigates a forbidden room owned by a mysterious woman whose sister was murdered; and the third, "Katumbas ng Kahapon" (directed by Emmanuel Borlaza) follows a young woman torn between her abusive husband and her former lover who returned from the US.
KristoKristo · 1996
Kristo
★ 7.01996
MovieDrama
The Gospel of John is reimagined as a Filipino pasyon tale.
Huwag Mong Itanong Kung BakitHuwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit · 1988
Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit
1988
MovieDrama
Aning is a maid in the Cuevas household. She is raped by an unknown assailant and comes home to the province pregnant. Her older sister Dinya serves the Cuevas household to search for the culprit. She catches the culprit but at the cost of her own vitrue.

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Maging Sino Ka ManMaging Sino Ka Man · 1991
Maging Sino Ka Man
★ 8.21991
MovieDramaAction
Monique is a popular singer disguised as Digna to escape from her stepfather and his stepbrother Gilbert, who slowly killed her mother and also wanted to kill her to seize their wealth. Gilbert and his father thought Monique is already dead until he met Monique in a restaurant as a waitress. Due to this, Gilbert hunts Monique to get her killed. While trying to escape Gilbert's men, she accidentally met Carding, a thief in Ermita with his sidekick Libag. Their love story begins while she stays with Carding's slum along with the kids Carding is taking care of. Gilbert and his father were later caught during police operations and Monique recovered her house and wealth. In the end, Monique keeps Carding's kids in her house and confirmed their love for each other.

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