Reyna Films
Industry | Films |
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Owner | Armida Siguion-Reyna |
Reyna Films was a Filipino film production company managed by
History
Prior to this production company, Armida Siguion-Reyna already established Aawitan Kita Productions, known for the Filipino musical program Aawitan Kita. She also established PERA Productions in 1977, with only three films produced. After which, Siguion-Reyna worked as line producer with different film productions from 1979 to 1983. In 1988, Siguion-Reyna co-produced with Viva Films a film Misis Mo, Misis Ko which turned out to be a success.[1]
After its successful venture with Viva Films, Armida and her son Carlitos (director of Misis Mo, Misis Ko), together with writer Bibeth Orteza, decided to establish a film production company.
The debut production Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit, starring Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta in one of their first team-up appearances, became a success and is award-winning with 18 combined awards received from FAMAS, Urian, and FAP. The next film Ikaw Pa Lang Ang Minahal in 1992 won 27 awards from the mentioned award giving bodies and YCC.[1]
Almost all films produced by Reyna Films were proven to be a critical success, and brought honor for the Philippines in several international film festivals. Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat sa Akin won Best Picture in the 1996 Nortel Palm Springs International Film Festival as well as Best Picture in the 1996 FAMAS awards. Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya won the Special Jury prize in the Teddy Awards of the
However, as with local producers in the 1990s, Reyna Films encountered major problems in taxation and censorship.[1]
Most of the films produced by Reyna Films (including co-productions with Star Cinema) are digitally restored and remastered by the ABS-CBN Film Archives. Hihintayin Kita sa Langit was the first film of the currently semi-active company to be restored by the Sagip Pelikula campaign headed by Leonardo P. Katigbak.
Filmography
All of the films but one were directed by Carlitos Siguion Reyna. The film Kailangan Kita (not to be confused with the
While no longer producing mainstream feature films, Reyna Films (now through the management of Armida's son Carlitos) made an indie film on the lives of the Tondo District in Manila. Hari ng Tondo, an independent film co-produced with APT Entertainment and M-Zet Films, is one of the entries for Cinemalaya 2014 Festival.[2] The said film is also set to its theatrical release in late 2014.
Title | Year | Cast | Director | Genre |
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Hihintayin Kita sa Langit | 1991 | Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Eric Quizon, Jackie Lou Blanco, Michael de Mesa | Carlitos Siguion-Reyna | Romance, Drama |
Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal | 1992 | Richard Gomez, Maricel Soriano, Charito Solis, Eddie Gutierrez | Carlitos Siguion-Reyna | Romance, Drama |
Kailangan Kita (co-produced with Regal Films )
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1993 | Gabby Concepcion, Gretchen Barretto, Edu Manzano, Cristina Gonzales | Carlitos Siguion-Reyna | Romance, Drama |
Saan Ka Man Naroroon | 1993 | Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta | Carlitos Siguion-Reyna | Romance, Drama |
Kung Mawawala Ka Pa | 1993 | Christopher de Leon, Dawn Zulueta, Amy Austria | Jose Mari Avellana | Family Drama |
Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin (Harvest Home) | 1995 | Maricel Soriano, Snooky Serna, Eric Quizon, Tirso Cruz III | Carlitos Siguion-Reyna | Drama |
Abot-Kamay Ang Pangarap (Elena's Redemption) | 1996 | Maricel Soriano, Tonton Gutierrez, Dina Bonnevie | Carlitos Siguion-Reyna | Drama |
Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin (They Call Me Joy)
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1997 | Rosanna Roces, John Arcilla, Isabel Granada | Carlitos Siguion-Reyna | Romance, Drama, Erotica |
Ang Lalake Sa Buhay ni Selya (The Man in Her Life) | 1997 | Rosanna Roces, Ricky Davao, Gardo Versoza | Carlitos Siguion-Reyna | Romance, Drama, Gay-themed |
Tatlo Magkasalo (Three) | 1998 | Ara Mina, Tonton Gutierrez, Rita Avila, Gina Alajar | Carlitos Siguion-Reyna | Romance, Drama, Gay-themed |
Kahapon May Dalawang Bata (Yesterday Children) | 1999 | Ara Mina, Tonton Gutierrez, Jennifer Sevilla, Carlo Aquino | Carlitos Siguion-Reyna | Drama |
Azucena (Dog Food) | 2000 | Alessandra De Rossi, Ricky Davao, Glydel Mercado | Carlitos Siguion-Reyna | Drama |
Hari ng Tondo (Where I am King) Cinemalaya entry) (with M-Zet Films and APT Entertainment)
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2014 | Aiza Seguerra
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Carlitos Siguion-Reyna | Independent film, drama, comedy |
References
- ^ a b c d "Armida Siguion-Reyna: Film Actor, Producer, Industry Leader | Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP)". www.manunuri.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Hari ng Tondo | Cinemalaya 2013". www.cinemalaya.org. Archived from the original on 11 July 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Cinemalaya 2014: Carlos Siguion-Reyna's HARI NG TONDO (WHERE I AM KING), A Crowdpleaser with Some Semblance of Substance | Twitch". twitchfilm.com. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2022.