Calvento Files
Calvento Files is a Philippine reality crime and investigative documentary show which aired on ABS-CBN from December 1, 1995 to October 2, 1998. It was hosted by broadcast journalist Tony Calvento replaced by Katapat Mayor Fred Lim.
| Calvento Files | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | Reality Investigative program True crime[1] Documentary drama[1] Documentary |
| Created by | ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation |
| Developed by | ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs ABS-CBN Entertainment |
| Directed by | Wenn Deramas[2] Laurenti Dyogi |
| Presented by | Tony Calvento |
| Ending theme | Obligatory Car Chase by Elliot Goldenthal |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 145 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60-90 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | NTSC |
| Original release | December 1, 1995 – October 2, 1998 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Katapat Mayor Fred Lim |
| Related shows | Case Solved (GMA) |
This series is currently streaming on Jeepney TV YouTube Channel every 5:00 pm, together with Gimik, Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo and Star Drama Theater Presents.
Movie version
| Calvento Files: The Movie | |
|---|---|
| Directed by |
|
| Screenplay by | Ricky Lee Tony Calvento[4] |
| Based on | An Incident Written by Tony Calvento |
| Produced by |
|
| Starring | |
| Cinematography |
|
| Edited by | Joyce Bernal |
| Music by | Nonong Buencamino |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
Release date |
|
Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
In 1997, Star Cinema released a movie version of the show.[5] It starred Diether Ocampo and Claudine Barretto in the "Balintuwad" (Upside Down) episode directed by Laurenti Dyogi, while John Estrada, Sharmaine Arnaiz and Cris Villanueva starred in "Inay, May Momo" (Mother, There's a Ghost) episode directed by Michael de Mesa.
Weekly series of Calvento Files
| Episode No. | Title | Portrayed by |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oroquieta Massacre | Carmina Villaroel, Eric Quizon |
| 2 | Litam-Jarcia Double Murder Case | Romnick Sarmenta, Rochelle Barrameda |
| 3 | Glamour Girl in the World of Crime | Eula Valdez, Ray Ventura |
| 4 | Sex Slave Sweethearts | Sheryl Cruz, Aljon Jimenez |
| 5 | A Not So Perfect Crime: Apple Lam and Andy Yip Story | Raymond Bagatsing |
| 6 | I Killed My Son | Jean Garcia, Ricky Davao |
| 7 | The Strange Death of Virgillo Santos (aka Spiderman) | Rita Avila, Gardo Versoza |
| 8 | Please Stop My Husband's Wedding | Jennifer Sevilla |
| 9 | Father, Leave Us Alone | Jestoni Alarcon |
| 10 | The Domeng Valdez Story: Sikatuna Massacre | Jolina Magdangal |
| 11 | Paranaque Massacre | Niño Muhlach |
| 12 | The Rape of Rosalie | Carol Banawa |
| 13 | Japino | Jaclyn Jose |
| 14 | Homicide Maniac (aka Blood Thirsty) | Julio Diaz |
| 15 | Areola Tragedy (Liliw Massacre) | Gina Alajar |
| 16 | Incest (aka Family Affair) | Kaye Abad |
| 17 | Biktima ng Ozone | Diether Ocampo, Marvin Agustin, Lito Legaspi |
| 18 | Prelude to a Robbery | Jaclyn Jose |
| 19 | A Widow Strings of Tragedies | Marianne dela Riva |
| 20 | Another Case of Child Neglect | Paolo Contis |
| 21 | Death in the Hands of Very Own Sister | Rustom Padilla, Sylvia Sanchez |
| 22 | No Bars For Love | Ariel Rivera, Jean Garcia |
| 23 | Doctor, Why My Son? | Janice de Belen |
| 24 | Pedophilia | Elizabeth Oropesa |
Awards
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work/ Person | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actress | Mylene Dizon | Won[6] |
| 1999 | New York Film Festival | Best Docu-drama | episode “Dying young but not in vain” | Won[7] |
References
- Salterio, Leah (30 March 2001). "Loren takes over time slot vacated by Lim". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- Bais, Andy P. (13 September 2003). "Wenn Deramas never says never". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- Umerez, Remy M. (29 July 2000). "Michael de Mesa megs his first full-length film". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- "Veteran journalist Tony Calvento dies". RAPPLER. 10 October 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- Sampúng Taóng Sine: Philippine Cinema, 1990-1999 (in Tagalog). National Commission for Culture and the Arts. 2002. p. 60. ISBN 978-971-814-026-0. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- Red, Isah V. (10 March 1998). "Star Awards: Baffling choices". Manila Standard. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- Cequina, Jeans (31 October 2020). "Tony Calvento of The Calvento Files: Master horror storyteller of 90s Pinoy TV". InqPOP!. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.