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Tony Mabesa

Date of birth: 1935-01-27

Place of birth: Laguna Province, Philippines

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Antonio Mabesa

Tony Mabesa

Biography

Antonio "Tony" Mabesa (January 27, 1935 – October 4, 2019) was a Filipino stage director, film and television actor, and professor.

Movie Credits

Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
0

Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2

1995-01-01

This film is based on a true story of Baguio City police officer Bobby Ortega.

Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty
0

Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty

1993-01-07

A young, beautiful woman runs into an ugly beast named Johnny Tinoso and immediately judges him for

The Graduates
3.5

The Graduates

1986-04-03

Follows a group of young adults as they navigate life after college.

Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice
0

Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice

1994-09-09

This is a compeling story of 2 sisters both raped, assaulted and held captives during the Japanese o

Mahal Kita, Walang Iba
0

Mahal Kita, Walang Iba

1992-04-21

Opposites attract when Trixie, a spoiled rich brat, asks Alex, a hardworking taxi driver, to be her

Clarita
3

Clarita

2019-06-12

After learning that a group of doctors were killed by super natural forces, father’s Salvador and Be

Exploitation
0

Exploitation

1983-01-21

Puwera Biro Mahal Kita: D' Beachboys
0

Puwera Biro Mahal Kita: D' Beachboys

1995-04-26

Love, comedy, and adventure at a Philippine beach resort.

Mister Mo, Lover Ko
1

Mister Mo, Lover Ko

1999-06-23

A film about sexual frustrations, middle-aged problems, workplace tensions, and other challenges tha

Sana Kahit Minsan
0.5

Sana Kahit Minsan

1992-06-24

Elena's Redemption
5

Elena's Redemption

1996-08-07

The film is based on the true story of a maid who was either seduced or raped and made pregnant by h

Heatseeker
2.5

Heatseeker

1995-06-27

A kickboxing champion is forced to fight cyborgs in a tournament when the company kidnaps his fiance

The Mistress
2.6

The Mistress

2012-09-21

A young woman is torn between the affections of her two lovers. One is a young bachelor who brings p

Anak ni Boy Negro
0

Anak ni Boy Negro

1997-04-23

A needy and fatherless boy enjoys the benefits of working for a wealthy man, until he is asked to co

Brat Pack
0

Brat Pack

1994-03-23

Magkapatid
4.3

Magkapatid

2002-06-12

Lisa (Santos) and Cita (Cuneta) have a kinship as sisters, but their bond goes far beyond blood. The

Lihis
2.5

Lihis

2013-09-11

The film splits itself between two timelines. In 2006, Ada is basing her thesis on a massacre that o

Urban Rangers
0

Urban Rangers

1995-05-22

Idealistic graduates of the police academy battle crime in their city.

Niño
0

Niño

2011-07-16

The once illustrious Lopez-Aranda family has faded. Celia, once the darling of Philippine opera, an

Galvez: Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita
0

Galvez: Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita

1993-05-23

Galvez seeking for justice.

Everything About Her
4.1

Everything About Her

2016-01-27

Powerful but ill-stricken business woman, Vilma Santos navigates her complicated relationship with h

Bulaklak ng Maynila
0

Bulaklak ng Maynila

1999-12-29

A woman who falls under the sway of a crime boss plots to bring him down after a horrible betrayal i

Bikini Watch
0.5

Bikini Watch

1995-07-11

Working as waiters in a private beach resort Andrew fell head over heels for lovely Dovie (Ina Raymu

Pacquiao: The Movie
2.4

Pacquiao: The Movie

2006-06-21

Jericho Rosales portrays Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao as he struggles out of poverty to become a ch

Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
0

Bilang Na ang Araw Mo

1996-06-12

Rafael (Cesar) and Martin (Rustom) are childhood friends who grew up in different sides of the law.

Maybe This Time
4

Maybe This Time

2014-05-28

"Steph Asuncion and Tonio Bugayong were once in love. Back then, she was a young girl who wanted a s

Hustisya
1

Hustisya

2014-08-02

A foul-mouthed woman fights for her soul in the belly of the city. Working for a human trafficking a

Once Upon a Time
2.5

Once Upon a Time

1987-01-04

The "Tikbalang" Puga searches for the magic crystal which will restore peace in his land. His danger

Vox Populi
0.5

Vox Populi

2010-07-13

San Cristobal mayoralty candidate Connie de Gracia is hearing mass, in the hopes that her fealty wit

Mano Po III: My Love
2.3

Mano Po III: My Love

2004-12-25

Anti-crime crusader Lilia Chiong Yang seems to have everything a woman could want and need: a husban

When I Fall In Love
0

When I Fall In Love

1986-03-14

Tales of young, romantic love intertwine and reflect both the idealism and the naivete of youth.

Filipinas
0

Filipinas

2003-12-25

Florencia, the matriarch of the Filipinas family, is in poor health, and Yolanda, the eldest of the

Ikaw
0

Ikaw

1993-08-19

Anna, a bright and dedicated doctor, crosses path with a sensitive and talented composer named Eric.

Fuschia
0

Fuschia

2009-04-29

A story about an old woman, a cool hip Lola who likes the color Fuchsia, must deal with her old sibl

Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko
5

Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko

1991-12-25

Delfin is a doctor who returns to his hometown in the hopes of giving medical assistance to the peop

Isang Linggong Pag-ibig
0

Isang Linggong Pag-ibig

1993-05-20

A rich heiress leaves her cheating boyfriend, escapes to the countryside, and falls for a local folk

Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
0

Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa

1996-01-02

Past Tense
3.8

Past Tense

2014-11-26

A woman's future self is nothing like she expected herself to be.

Halik sa Hangin
3

Halik sa Hangin

2015-01-28

A young woman is brought to Baguio by her new stepfather. While she struggles with her new family an

The Flor Contemplacion Story
4.5

The Flor Contemplacion Story

1995-06-07

The story of the Filipina domestic helper who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fell

José Rizal
4.5

José Rizal

1998-12-25

Accused of treason, Dr. Jose P. Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial government-appointed

Elena's Redemption
5

Elena's Redemption

1996-08-07

The film is based on the true story of a maid who was either seduced or raped and made pregnant by h

She's The One
2.8

She's The One

2013-10-15

A television hosts wakes up to her true desires when his best friend's video goes viral.

Ploning
2.6

Ploning

2008-04-30

In the picturesque island of Cuyo, Palawan, an illegal Taiwanese fishing vessel docks carrying the f

Bride for Rent
3.2

Bride for Rent

2014-01-15

On the eve of his 25th birthday, the day he’s set to receive money from his trust fund, Rocco partie

Dukot
0

Dukot

2009-12-02

Junix Etrata and his girlfriend Maricel Salvacruz being abducted by military intelligence agents. Ju

Birhen Ng Manaoag
0

Birhen Ng Manaoag

2005-03-09

Four people come together when they're touched by the Blessed Mother in this uplifting drama. Workin

Mano Po
3.6

Mano Po

2002-12-25

During the Chinese Revolution in 1949, young Chinese copra trader named Fong-Huan marries Elisa, a y

Migrante
0

Migrante

2012-01-01

The film portrays the true stories of Filipinos, who, due to poverty in their country, are forced to

El Presidente
2.6

El Presidente

2012-12-25

The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 19

Menor de Edad
1.9

Menor de Edad

2013-01-03

High school student Jen Guilarman lives in misery with her abusive mother and her mom's lesbian love

Mga Munting Tinig
3.5

Mga Munting Tinig

2002-11-08

Melinda is a new substitute teacher at the Malawig Elementary School, located in a poor remote barri

Walang Kapalit
0

Walang Kapalit

2003-05-14

Dennis leaving his wife,Joanna to follow his first love Celine in America.That happened eight years

Deathrow
4

Deathrow

2000-12-25

A neglected and unloved orphan raised by poor relatives in the slums of Manila is wrongfully convict

Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
2.8

Shake, Rattle and Roll 9

2007-12-25

This ninth installment in the classic horror series offers up a trio of spine-chillers from the Phil

Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
0

Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di

2006-12-25

A culinary romance set in Binondo, where Chinese traditions are still very much observed, Mano Po 5:

Dog Food
4.3

Dog Food

2000-05-31

Twelve-year-old Lily lives with her father, who has been suspended from the police force, and her st

Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
0.5

Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita

2004-12-25

Inya, a heroine of the Philippine resistance against the Japanese during World War II, recalls event

Iukit Mo sa Bala
3.5

Iukit Mo sa Bala

1994-09-14

Bobby, a doctor based in Manila, leaves his profession to go back to his hometown of San Roque when

Kiss the Sky
2.8

Kiss the Sky

1998-10-26

Two professionals, Jeff and Marty, take a business trip to the Philippines. Their deep dissatisfacti

The 11th Commandment: Love Thy Spouse
4

The 11th Commandment: Love Thy Spouse

1994-11-16

A newlywed Sol learns that her husband Roy is a psychotic who alternated between treating her tender

Bahid
2.8

Bahid

2002-11-27

As a ramp and commercial model and a swinging teenager in this movie of sex,wealth and power, Assunt

Bawal na Pag-Ibig
0

Bawal na Pag-Ibig

1977-01-27

Jun, an art student, moves away from his family after a fight with his father about his college prog

Redeem Her Honor
3.3

Redeem Her Honor

1995-03-29

The melding together of two separate stories that share a similar premise - each detail the account

Felix Manalo
2.5

Felix Manalo

2015-10-04

Felix Yzagun Manalo is a sprawling historical epic that traces the origin of Iglesia Ni Cristo (The

Mila
0

Mila

2001-06-27

A dedicated educator caught in the upheaval and needs of the times imparts the basic rudiments of kn

Katawan
1

Katawan

1999-03-10

The moment the doctor confirms his wife's pregnancy Carlo felt a sign of a curse coming to life. It'

Bagets 2
0.5

Bagets 2

1984-11-30

Set in the immediate summer after the events of the first movie, and deals with more of the guys' mi

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
3

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos

1988-02-04

When her boyfriend leaves for Japan on a singing contract, a dancer is so distraught she does not se

Daddy's Little Darlings
2.5

Daddy's Little Darlings

1984-06-15

Pusong Mamon
2

Pusong Mamon

1998-04-05

When Annie sets her sights on her co-worker Ron she gets a few drinks in him at an office party and

Macho Dancer
3.3

Macho Dancer

1989-01-18

Pol moves to Manila for better opportunities after his American lover leaves. However, he gets drawn

Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin
4

Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin

1992-01-25

Two lovers are separated but in a twist of fate, find themselves in a care of a syndicate leader. He

Ngayon at Kailanman
0

Ngayon at Kailanman

1992-04-23

Ayra comes home to bury her dead father and later discovers that her family's estate had been taken

Abandonada
5

Abandonada

2000-11-29

After finishing prison sentence in Canada and came back to the Philippines, Gemma wants to recover h

Sige... Hataw Mo!
2.3

Sige... Hataw Mo!

1994-04-14

Universal Motion, "the hottest song-and-dance group to ever hit the Philippine scene," plays a group

Beware: Bed Sins
3

Beware: Bed Sins

1985-09-19

In acclaimed filmmaker Mario O'Hara's depiction of unabashed sexuality, Sarsi Emmanuelle plays Carla

Stella Magtanggol
5

Stella Magtanggol

1992-06-02

Femme fatale causing death to anyone she ever crossed paths with.

Mansyong Papel
0

Mansyong Papel

2016-08-10

Linda, in her 70's, is a Chinese citizen who has been living in the Philippines since the Japanese o

The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
0

The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)

1994-07-13

The 1967 story of young rising actress Maggie De La Riva's abduction and rape, and the trial against

Bugbog Sarado
1

Bugbog Sarado

2003-01-01

The story opens with Brandon and Shy, negotiating for a lease of an old room owned by Stella. Brix,

Bhoy Intsik
0

Bhoy Intsik

2017-03-09

Two small-time felons with disparate personas cross paths: One's a principled tough gay; the other i

Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko
0.5

Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko

1994-05-06

A man and his gang must rescue beauty queens in trouble.

Kadenang Bulaklak
0

Kadenang Bulaklak

1993-11-06

Jasmin, Violy, Baby and Daisy are sisters that were separated in their youth.

Bes and the Beshies
0

Bes and the Beshies

2017-10-18

It tells the story of four friends: a single mom hoping to complete her family, a martyr wife who wi

Rosa Mistica
1

Rosa Mistica

1987-03-03

A Filipino fantasy/horror anthology starring Snooky Serna. In "Mga Puting Rosas ni Rosalie", Rosalie

Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!
1

Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!

1991-09-11

Satan commissions Demonyita to destroy the souls of four young men but San Pedro also sends an angel

Ms. Dolora X
0

Ms. Dolora X

1993-02-23

Tayong Dalawa
0

Tayong Dalawa

1992-03-15

Carol is a career woman determined to prove herself in a male-dominated corporate world. Her life su

Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
0

Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil

1994-04-11

After her husband goes to work abroad, Helen Arandia and her daughter must handle her jealous neighb

Silip
1.8

Silip

2007-06-06

Small-town waitress Tess is swept off her feet by dashing salesman Rico, who marries her and takes h

The Nursery
0

The Nursery

2009-07-13

Cocoy, 12, takes on a great responsibility of taking care of his older siblings while his mother, Ma

Rainbow's Sunset
2.6

Rainbow's Sunset

2018-12-25

Ramon, an 84-year-old retired politician, shocks his family with his decision to live with and take

Sakim Sa Pag-ibig
1

Sakim Sa Pag-ibig

2001-10-31

Isaak
0

Isaak

1993-12-25

Based on a painting by Rembrandt, “The Sacrifice of Isaac,” the film is a meditation on the complex

Hagedorn
0

Hagedorn

1996-01-09

A biopic movie based on the titular figure.

Aliwan Paradise
3

Aliwan Paradise

1993-01-30

Mike De Leon's entry into the omnibus "Southern Winds" where he follows Julio Madiaga into the new w

Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na...
0

Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na...

1993-07-29

A Filipino comedy movie starring Anjo Yllana in the title role.

Wild Beauty
1

Wild Beauty

1983-07-15

One night with a total stranger. And fate brought them together once again. That's where their whirl

Burgos
0

Burgos

2013-08-03

Burgos depicts a mother's search for her desaparecido. Ms. Lorna Tolentino plays Editha Burgos, moth

Bayang Magiliw
0

Bayang Magiliw

2013-04-17

The mayor of Magiliw, Quezon has outlawed all methods of contraception in his town. His policies are

Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran
0

Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran

1998-10-20

This is the life story of Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, a Chinese-Filipina nun who founded the

Hinugot sa Langit
5

Hinugot sa Langit

1985-06-06

A woman is thinking of abortion, against her firm faith and family's wants.