34th MMFF 2008 Official Entries (Updated)

Here's Mykiru's exclusive compilation of the 8 official entries in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2008):

1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat (Star Cinema) - Graded B by the CEB
directed by Wenn Deramas
written by Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Cast: Ai-i delas Alas, Eugene Domingo, Cherry Pie Picache, Shaina Magdayao, John Prats, Carlo Aquino, Alwyn Uytingco, DJ Durano, Serena Dalrymple, Jiro Manio, Yuki Kadooka, Roldan Aquino, Jaymee Joaquin, Bianca Calma, Janel Calma and Ms. Gloria Diaz

2. Baler : Love is Worth Fighting For (Viva Films and Bida Productions) - Graded A by the CEB
directed by Mark Meily
story and screenplay by: Roy Iglesias
Cast: Anne Curtis, Jericho Rosales, Michael de Mesa, Joel Torre, Rio Locsin, Ryan Eigenmann, Carlo Aquino, Leo Martinez, Baron Geisler, Bernard Palanca, Mark Bautista, Jao Mapa, DJ Durano, Nikki Bacolod, Alvin Anson, Allen Dizon, Andrew Schimmer, Mikel Campos, PJ Valerio, Arvee Quizon and Mr. Phillip Salvador

3. Dayo : Sa Mundo ng Elementalia (Cutting Edge Productions) - Graded A by the CEB
directed by Robert Quilao
scriptwriters: Artemion Abad, Jr. and Eric Cabahug
Featuring the voices of Nash Aguas, Katrina 'Hopia' Legaspi, Michael V., Pokwang, Nova Villa, Noel Trinidad, Johnny Delgado, Peque Gallaga, Gabe Mercado, John Manalo, Igi Boy Flores, Carl John Barrameda, Pocholo Gonzales and Laurice Guillen

4. Desperadas 2 : All They Need is More Love(Regal Entertainment, Inc.) - Graded B by the CEB
directed by Joel Lamangan
story and screenplay by: Roy Iglesias
Cast: Ruffa Guttierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, Marian Rivera, Nova Villa, Wendell Ramos, Jay R, TJ Trinidad, Will Devaughn, Christian Vazquez, Carlo Guevarra, Niña Jose, Dion Ignacio, Alex Castro, Paolo Avelino, Sofia Baars, Joy Viado and Mr. Ogie Alcasid

5. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After (OctoArts Films, M-Zet Production and APT) - Graded B by the CEB
directed by Tony Y. Reyes
written by Bibeth Orteza
Cast: Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Mely Tagasa, Keempee de Leon, Pauleen Luna, Gian Sotto, Oyo Boy Sotto, Jose Manalo, Francine Prieto, Krista Ranillo, Richie D'Horsie, Bibeth Orteza, Carlene Aguilar, Wally Bayola, Jackie Woo and Ryan Agoncillo

6. Magkaibigan (Maverick Films) - Graded A by the CEB
written and directed by: Jose Javier Reyes
Cast: Jinggoy Estrada, Christopher De Leon, Dawn Zulueta, Maricel Laxa, Bobby Andrews, AJ Perez, Empress Shuck, Ryan Julio, Justine Plummer and Tirso Cruz III

7. One Night Only (OctoArts and Canary Films) - Graded B by the CEB
written and directed by: Jose Javier Reyes
Cast: Katrina Halili, Jennylyn Mercado, Valerie Concepcion, Alessandra De Rossi, Diana Zubiri, Ricky Davao, Paolo Contis, Jon Avila, Joross Gamboa, Ogie Diaz, Chokoleit, Jason Gainza, Tessie Villarama, Bentong, Empoy and Ms. Manilyn Reynes

8. Shake, Rattle & Roll X (Regal Entertainment, Inc.) - Graded B by the CEB
directed by Topel Lee and Mike Tuviera
scriptwriters: Ellen Estrada (Emergency), Cheryl Narvasa (Class Picture), Penny Daza-Tuviera (Nieves)
Cast:
(Emergency) JC De Vera, Roxanne Guinoo, Wendell Ramos, Janus Del Prado, Denise Laurel, John Lapus, Eri Neeman, Diane Medina, Regine Angeles, Jamilla Obispo, Cris Daluz and Mylene Dizon;

(Class Picture) Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Erich Gonzales, Charles Christianson, Steff Prescott, Niña Jose, Prince Stefan, IC Mendoza, Eda Nolan, Andrea Torres, Sheena Halili, Valeen Montenegro and Ms. Jean Garcia;

(Nieves) Marian Rivera, Jojit Lorenzo, Luis Alandy, Desiree Del Valle, Marco Alcaraz, Jennica Garcia, Iwa Moto, Robert 'Buboy' Villar, Chariz Solomon, Mike 'Pecto' Nacua, Mart Escudero, BJ Forbes, James Blanco and Diana Zubiri

The 34th annual Metro Manila Film Festival opens on Christmas Day, December 25, 2008 and ends on January 3, 2009.

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