Muro Ami ”Reef Hunters” (1999)

  
   Genre: Action/Drama/Adventure

   Directed by: Marilou Diaz-Abaya

   Starring: Cesar Montano

          Winner of thirteen awards out of its sixteen nominations at the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival including Best Child Performer (Rebecca Lusterio), Best Story (Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Ricardo Lee, Jun Lana), Best Screenplay (Ricardo Lee and Jun Lana), Best Director (Marilou Diaz-Abaya) and Best Picture. It also received the Jury and Public Choice Award in the Bénodet Filmfest in France.

Synopsis: Muro Ami (Reef-Hunters) is a film that depicts one of the worst forms of child labor in the illegal fishing system.  Fredo is the ruthless captain of 150 Muro Ami divers.  The illegal fishing is done by pounding and crushing corals underwater to scare the fishes and luring them towards the nets. With a high quota to meet, Fredo forces the divers, who consist mostly of children, to accomplish at least eight dives a day to meet their goal before the millennium.  Tired and harassed after the burdening task being given to them, the children have to make do in subhuman conditions in the Muro Ami boat, The Aurora.  They sleep in rat-infested bunks and are fed only twice a day.  Life above the boat is much worse than the suffering the children encounter beneath the sea. For every dive, a child's life is perilously in danger.



Release Date: March 15, 2007
SRP: P150 

WHOLEHEARTED

Artist: WINK

As the year 2007 begins, GMA Records launches its newest acoustic artist WINK.  This word denotes a hot band ready to rule the Philippine music scene.  Just like its simple, easy-to-remember name, this four-member band is out to mold simple melodies into catchy tunes with their playful harmonies and sensitive musicality.  But don’t be fooled by this assemblage of seemingly wholesome band members…WINK carries bold and brave interpretations of familiar tunes as well as a fresh, refined sound , oozing with tight harmonies that can appeal to people of all ages and races.

The members of this much-awaited band are: Adrienne “Adjeng” V. Sarmiento on vocals (former lead singer of SIPOL); Adamson “Adam” P. Cesante on guitar and vocals (former lead guitarist, vocalist and MD of Escape Band); Jonathan “Junjun” G. Regalado on percussion and vocals (former percussionist of SIPOL); and Juan Carlo “JC” C. Magsalin on bass and vocals (double bassist/electric bassist of the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra).

With the release of their debut album entitled “Wholehearted” containing 10 tracks (5 originals, 3 revivals, 1 re-mix and an existing track done with Tagalog lyrics) under GMA Records, audiences can expect this gem of a group to shine with little” flashes of light.”

Date Released: January 2007

Format: P75.00

LITTLE BOY

Artist: Janno Gibbs

Selections:

1.Walang kadala-dala
2.Ikaw lang at Ako
3.Little Boy
4.You Are To Me  
5.Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
6.Sexy Mama
7.Let Me Be  The One 
8.Pinakamamahal
9.Ako si Superman
10.Moments of Love 
 

Release Date: January 2007

SRP: P100.00

MGA AWIT MULA SA PUSO VOL. 2

Artist/s: Various

Selections:

1.Ang Mundo Ko'y Ikaw-from "Bakekang"
   Performed by: Jonalyn Viray
2.Nandito Lang Ako-from "Captain Barbell"
   Performed by: Shamrock
3.Tayong Dalawa-from "Bakekang"
    Performed by:Aicelle Santos
4.Majika-from "Majika"
   Performed by:kitchie Nadal
5.Makulay Na Buhay-from "I luv NY"
   Perfromed by: Jolina Magdangal
6.Sana-from "Captain Barbell" 
   Performed by: Shamrock
7.Maybe It's You-from "My name is Kim Sam Soon"
   Performed by:Jolina Magdangal 
8.Jack En Poy-from"Nuts and Entertainment" 
   Performed by Cookie and Belli 
9.Ikaw-from"House Husband"
   Performed by: Brenan Espartinez 
10.Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako-from "kung
     Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako" 
     Performed by:Janno Gibbs
11.Magtiwala ka-from fantastikids" 
     Performed by: Shamrock
12.I know-from "Sweet 18"
     Performed by:Yasmien Kurdi 
13.Kung Mababalik ko Lang-from"All for Love"
     Performed by: 604
14.If We Just Hold On-from Le Robe De Mariage"
     Performed by: Jonalyn Viray
15.In The Name of love-from"Frog Prince"
     Performed by:Yasmien kurdi

Release Date:  December 2006

SRP: P 75.00

Michael V.

The Bubble G. Anthology

Artist: Michael V. 

Selections: 

1.Joy in my heart

2. 'Di Mag-gigisa(original: 'Di na Mag-Iisa)

3.May B.O. Na Ako(original:Nandito lang Ako)

4.Isaw Nga(original:Ikaw Nga)

5.Hindi Ako Bakla

6.DJ Bumbay

7.'Wag N'yo kaming Pansinin(original: Pag-Ibig ko'y Pansinin)

8.'Wag na 'Wag(original:'Wag na 'Wag Mong Sasabihin)

9.Mamaw(original:Narda)

10.Chaka N'ya(original:Sa Kaniya)

  

Release Date: November 18, 2006

Format: DVD/VCD

I Wanna Be Happy

Cast: Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia, Cherry Pie Picache, Joey Marquez, Diana Zubiri, Alfred Vargas, Christian Vazquez, Jason Abalos, Michelle Madrigal, Dion Ignacio, Alwyn Uytingco, Terence Baylon, Keanna Reeves

   

     Synopsis

Two months before their Golden Wedding Anniversary, MAMENG DOMINGO (Gloria Romero) decides to pack her bags and leave her husband, ELI (Eddie Garcia). The decision of the woman to desert her husband sent major tremors to their three children: the widower JUN (Joey Marquez), the ever-patient and addicted-to-suffering housewife RORY (Cherry Pie Picache) and the free-spirited, rebellious TISH (Diana Zubiri).  Suddenly, their whole world changed . . . as they slowly realized the uncertainty of marriage, the devastating changes brought by time . . . and self-examination of their own existence.

While TISH battles with her fears of tying the knot with her long-time live-in partner, KEN (Alfred Vargas) and RORY faces the awful fact about her abused condition as a wife to GEORGE (Christian Vazquez), MAMENG and ELI come to terms with the passage of years . . . and what has yet to be shared in the autumn of their marriage.

GMA Records is proud to release on home video a one of a kind quality comedy film featuring a good cast, excellent script and definitely one of local cinema’s respected directors –  Jose Javier Reyes

Release Date:  October 2006

SRP: DVD – P 425.00 / VCD – P 295.00

JOSE RIZAL

      “JOSE RIZAL” is considered the biggest blockbuster film ever made in the history of Philippine cinema.  Directed by Marilou Diaz Abaya (UP graduate and London-trained director) under GMA Films, this movie won over 70 international awards, including 16 awards from the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival, 11 awards from the 1999 FAMAS Awards, 6 awards from the 1999 Gawad Urian Awards, 8 from the 1999 Star Awards for Movies and various awards from different film festivals worldwide like the Berlin International and Toronto Film Festivals.  Multi-awarded actor Cesar Montano stars as Jose Rizal, who was able to give justice to our National hero as he played the role perfectly.  Other equally good actors and actresses like Joel Torre, Gloria Diaz, Chin Chin Gutierez, Monique Wilson and many more have contributed to making the movie really spectacular. 

A true gift in the Centenary year of Philippine Independence (the film was released in 1998) to all Filipinos around the world, this film can now be enjoyed again in the comforts of our homes as GMA Records releases its home video copy in VCD and DVD formats.  DVD format includes scene selections, english subtitles and documentary on the making of Jose Rizal produced by Probe Team.  Grab a copy and watch the most talked-about film of cultural and historical significance over and over again.

Release Date:  October 2006

SRP: DVD - P 350.00 / VCD – P 295.00