Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba? Explained
| Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba? |
| Director: | Gene Palomo |
| Producer: | Inday Badiday |
| Screenplay: | Humilde "Meek" Roxas |
| Music: | Nonong Buencamino |
| Editing: | Rene Tala |
| Distributor: | Moviearts Films |
| Runtime: | 123 minutes |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba? is a 1994 Philippine romantic action film directed by Gene Palomo. The film stars Robin Padilla and Ruffa Gutierrez.[1] [2] [3]
Cast
- Robin Padilla as Carlos / Billy
- Ruffa Gutierrez as Gemma
- Charito Solis as Chayong
- Jess Lapid Jr. as Marco
- Jaclyn Jose as Olga
- Derick Hiballer as Romy
- Dan Alvaro as Alvaro
- Gabriel Romulo as Romulo
- Ramon Christopher as Boogie
- Amado Cortez as Mario
- Mely Tagasa as Yaya
- Augusto Victa as Ancho
- King Gutierrez as Marco's Henchman
- June Hidalgo as Marco's Henchman
- July Hidalgo as Marco's Henchman
Production
Production took place while Robin Padilla was on bail.[4] His involvement in the film caught the attention of Viva Films, which sued him for breach of contract in which he is an exclusive artist. He left two films with Viva, including Oo Na, Sige Na, unfinished.[1]
Release
The film was slated to be released in July. However, it didn't push through due to Ruffa Gutierrez's involvement in the 1994 Manila Film Festival scam, resulting to her being temporarily banned from the theaters, and a string of lawsuits Robin Padilla faced at that time, including his conviction for illegal possession of firearms and his breach of contract with Viva.[5] [6] After things were sorted out, the film was finally released in October.[2]
Notes and References
- Web site: What Now, Robin?. Japitana. Norma. 21. July 15, 1994. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. January 24, 2023. Google News.
- Web site: Why Inday is Smiling Again. Japitana. Norma. 21. October 10, 1994. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. January 24, 2023. Google News.
- Web site: At Last, It Can Be Shown. 21. October 12, 1994. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. October 16, 2022. Google News.
- Robin Padilla's Case. 48. Asiaweek. 27–51. 1994. Asiaweek Limited. January 24, 2023. Google Books.
- Book: Balbastro, Billy. Take Billy. 2001. St. Paul's Press. January 24, 2023. Google Books.
- Web site: Who's In, Who's Out?. Japitana. Norma. 14. July 13, 1994. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. January 24, 2023. Google News.
