Filmography: Mga Rosas sa Putikan (1976)
Basic Information: Directed, story, screenplay: Emanuel H. Borlaza; Cast: Vilma Santos, Celia Rodriguez, Babara Luna, Trixia Gomez, Merle Fernandez, Romeo Enriquez, Arnold Gamboa, Sandy Garcia, Monica Morena, Ike Lozada; Executive producer: Vilma Santos; Original Music: George Canseco; Cinematography: Oscar Queruero; theme song: “Mga Rosas Sa Putikan” performed by Vilma Santos, composed by George Canseco
Plot Description: No Available Data
Film Achievement: Borlaza gave Vilma Santos her very first best actress, winning the 1972 FAMAS for via Dama De Noche. He is also credited in narrowing the popularity gap between her and the musical era’s darling of the 70s, Nora Aunor.
Film Review: ”…His films lack the arthouse style and social relevance that critics loves most in a Brocka or Bernal films but who cares about the critics when the paying public loves them. And the producers demand his service, from Doc Perez of Sampaguita Pictures, Atty. Esperidion Laxa of Tagalog Ilang Ilang Productions and later on, Vic Del Rosario of Viva Films and Lily Monteverde of Regal Films. Clearly, his films exists with one purpose, to entertain the masses not to depress or remind them with the country’s sad fate of economy or the below poverty line lives of many. The success of the Vilma-Borlaza films gave Vilma Santos versatility and preparation to a more serious acting career. It also narrowed the popularity gap between her and the musical era’s darling of the 70s, Nora Aunor. These are perhaps, the most significant contributions of Emmanuel Borlaza to Vilma’s career. Vilma who was considered only second to Nora couldn’t matched her singing talent and so, Borlaza countered this lack of singing with films that showcased Vilma’s acting versatility…” – RV (READ MORE)
