Bibeth Orteza

Writing

Bibeth Orteza

Born

1953-12-11 (72)

Known for

Writing

Credits

63 titles

Known for

Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre poster
10.0

Terra, the missing daughter of Danaya, grows up in the human world, unaware of her true heritage. She takes on the role of a superhero before returning to Encantadia to confront a new enemy.

Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre

2025

The Son of Brocka poster
NR

It is about a group of investigative journalists from a sub-par TV station who accidentally scores a scoop that a 21-year-old boy is looking around for his identity… he claims to be the son of the late director Lino Brocka, a known gay filmmaker.

The Son of Brocka

2005

Bwakaw poster
5.9

Gruff retiree Rene rejects most human contact, but begins to soften once he comes to terms with his homosexuality.

Bwakaw

2012

Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote poster
8.9

There is trouble brewing in the world of Agimat and monsters are scaring and kidnapping children. The monsters seem capable of travelling in other worlds and Agimat is able to crossover with them to Encantasia, the world of Faye, Ina Magenta and our hero, Enteng Kabisote. The fairies wonder why monsters are able to cross worlds. Agimat is amazed of the other world and hopes that things in his world would turn out better. His dream one day is to have a happy family like Enteng’s.

Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote

2010

My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore poster
5.2

Dondi is a nerd and an obedient nephew to his aunt Cora who makes decisions for him. Meanwhile, Anna is a stubborn and rebellious girl who seeks the attention of her father Vito. Dondi and Anna cross path and their different personalities collide. They eventually fall in love with each other and solve their own problems. Vito and Cora are bitter business competitors and because of their rivalry, they disapproved the romantic relationship between Dondi and Anna.

My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore

2015

The Last Pinoy Action King poster
5.0

An intimate and often heartbreaking portrait of one of the Philippines' most beloved screen icons.

The Last Pinoy Action King

2015

Film credits

2010s · 6 titles

Bwakaw poster
5.9

Gruff retiree Rene rejects most human contact, but begins to soften once he comes to terms with his homosexuality.

Bwakaw

2012

The Last Pinoy Action King poster
5.0

An intimate and often heartbreaking portrait of one of the Philippines' most beloved screen icons.

The Last Pinoy Action King

2015

Last Fool Show poster
5.5

A romantic comedy about a woman who turns to her ex for inspiration for a movie she's writing.

Last Fool Show

2019

10000 Hours poster
6.0

Senator Gabriel Alcaraz is preparing to deliver a privilege speech alleging corruption in the highest levels of government. On his way to the Senate, he gets wind of a plot against him. The police seek to arrest him for his part in an operation decades ago. Suspecting that the administration isn’t willing to give him a fair trial, Alcaraz goes into hiding abroad, hoping to find a way to clear his name and eventually return to his family. Back home, an old colleague is put in charge of finding him, and his family suffers under the pressure of public scrutiny.

10000 Hours

2013

Clarita poster
6.1

After learning that a group of doctors were killed by super natural forces, father’s Salvador and Benedicto will have their faith tested when they are tasked to perform an exorcism on a possessed woman named Clarita. Meanwhile, a photojournalist investigates the truth about Clarita’s possession and helps the two priests perform the exorcism. In their journey to help Clarita, they will encounter demonic obstacles that will prevent them from performing the exorcism.

Clarita

2019

Toto poster
1.0

When a young Filipino room service attendant's schemes to attain a U.S. visa put the lives of his loved ones in danger, he is forced to question the extremity of his actions and re-evaluate the cost of fulfilling his dreams.

Toto

2015

2000s · 3 titles

1990s · 7 titles

Scorpio Nights 2 poster
4.0

Andrew is meticulous almost to the point of obsession. From the way he carries his clothes to the manner he delivers his Physics lectures, Andrew is methodical in everything he does. But his ordered existence is suddenly disrupted when one sexually adventurous student, Valerie, starts seducing him. Andrew gives in to the temptation, and soon, the two are caught in an explosive relationship that knows no bounds.

Scorpio Nights 2

1999

You're the Only One I Loved poster
8.0

Adela is the sheltered daughter of successful Dr. Maximo Sevilla. She has spent her life crocheting alone in the big house, and disappointed her father for failing to qualify for a career in law or medicine, and for lacking the confidence of her departed mother. Adela vainly struggles to cultivate elegance, until she meets and falls for the charms of striking David Javier.

You're the Only One I Loved

1992

Elena's Redemption poster
9.0

The film is based on the true story of a maid who was either seduced or raped and made pregnant by her Chinese employer; the baby was either killed by the employer's wife or by her own hand, depending on who you talk to.

Elena's Redemption

1996

Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal poster
6.2

A Filipino coming-of-age film directed by Johnny Manahan.

Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal

1999

Kung Mawawala Ka Pa poster
7.7

A story of a married couple brought together by the illness of their child.

Kung Mawawala Ka Pa

1993

Wherever You Are poster
8.0

A bereaved wife searches for her lost husband, only to be found with no memory of her and a new woman in his life.

Wherever You Are

1993

No artwork available
4.0

A young couple's marriage is tested when wife is consumed by her career, and husband finds solace in his son's teacher.

You are Everything to Me

1992

1980s · 7 titles

Series credits

Behind the camera

Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote poster
8.9

There is trouble brewing in the world of Agimat and monsters are scaring and kidnapping children. The monsters seem capable of travelling in other worlds and Agimat is able to crossover with them to Encantasia, the world of Faye, Ina Magenta and our hero, Enteng Kabisote. The fairies wonder why monsters are able to cross worlds. Agimat is amazed of the other world and hopes that things in his world would turn out better. His dream one day is to have a happy family like Enteng’s.

Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote

2010

My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore poster
5.2

Dondi is a nerd and an obedient nephew to his aunt Cora who makes decisions for him. Meanwhile, Anna is a stubborn and rebellious girl who seeks the attention of her father Vito. Dondi and Anna cross path and their different personalities collide. They eventually fall in love with each other and solve their own problems. Vito and Cora are bitter business competitors and because of their rivalry, they disapproved the romantic relationship between Dondi and Anna.

My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore

2015

Love on Line (LOL) poster
6.0

Love Online (LOL) is a modern comedy featuring the story of Samson and Lily, two individuals with different cultural backgrounds who managed to forge a connection through the Internet.

Love on Line (LOL)

2009

The Man in Selya's Life poster
6.0

Selya is disappointed with Bobby who only wants sex but no real relationship nor marriage. So she leaves and decides to marry the gay Ramon who, she is convinced, is definitely different.

The Man in Selya's Life

1998

They Call Me Joy poster
4.6

Ligaya, a prostitute, decides to change her life and quit her job after saving some money. She then meets the decent farmer, Polding, who becomes her safe haven and her way out of her miserable life. However, her past threatens to undo everything and ruin her life.

They Call Me Joy

1997

Harvest Home poster
7.3

In a quiet, rural Filipino village, sibling rivalry continues through adulthood for two sisters and finally tears their family apart.

Harvest Home

1995

Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure) poster
6.0

Vic Ungasis is an archaeologist who has recovered the Kali of Humabon and is looking for a partner sword, the Kampilan of Lapu-Lapu, plus the Peseta, one of Judas Iscariot's 30 pieces of silver which reportedly gives the bearer immortality. Upon returning home, he reunites with the Escalera brothers, who have become successful real-estate developers. However, a Yakuza who has acquired the Kampilan wants the Peseta so it could be merged with the sword for unmatched power.

Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)

2008

Blades of the Sun poster
NR

A Japanese businessman has recurring dreams about being a samurai and travels to a remote island for answers, and the healing power of the banaba leaf. Later he also travels to the Philippines to save a beautiful woman from a evil gold mine owner.

Blades of the Sun

2001

Ang Darling Kong Aswang poster
6.0

Victor is a single father who falls in love with Elisa who turns out to be an Aswang. But even so, Victor love Elisa so much that he accepted who she is and even live with her as his second wife. But the problem comes when the leader of the Aswang clan finds out that Elisa and her mother are not eating humans anymore. She sends out other Aswangs to hunt down Elisa and her mother, and also for Victor and his family. Victor then will face the leader of the Aswang clan to save his beloved Elisa.

Ang Darling Kong Aswang

2009

Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata poster
9.5

It is the time of El Niño, a season ruled by superstition and fear. The rain is long in coming, the ground has cracked up dry. The ricestalks are thin and sickly. Villagers go hungry. And a boy dies from a snakebite. The adults splinter. Some pray. Others join a cult to appease earth spirits and wait for the ada, the ricefield spirit goddess of bountiful harvest who dances naked on moonlit nights and signals the need for a virgin’s sacrifice. There are fence sitters, equally pro-church and pro-cult. A landlord’s steward enforces his master’s usury on hapless farmers. A self-righteous priest says rain must first be deserved. Two young women fight for the right to do with their bodies as they please. A bastard boy and a blind girl come of age. Yesterday, they were children.

Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata

1999

My Juan en Only poster
7.0

The story follows Juan, a beloved businessman in his provincial town known for his countless acts of generosity to others. His heart of gold also caught the attention of the town’s seamstress, Akang, as he becomes her secret admirer—constantly giving her gifts to show his affection which always ends up in silly mishaps.

My Juan en Only

1982

Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Beginning of the Legend poster
6.0

Mortal Enteng Kabisote (Vic Sotto) and his magical fairy wife continue to face danger and adventure in this fourth film based on the popular Filipino television series "OK Ka Fairy Ko." The hazards include a time-traveling mirror, an evil dragon lady, a vampirish villain, a gun-armed bad guy and the ever-present aswangs. As always, Enteng must rise to the challenges to protect his beloved family from all the potential mayhem.

Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Beginning of the Legend

2007

Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig poster
NR

A florist has a married man for a boyfriend.

Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig

1992

Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit poster
8.5

Chuck is a TV executive who feels he has achieved his goals far too early in life. He decides to leave his wife Carissa to go on a soul-searching journey. Being a male chauvinist, he expects his wife to understand his moves. Carissa seeks solace from his friend David, a gay composer. It turns out that David is in love with her husband.

Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit

1982

Elena's Redemption poster
9.0

The film is based on the true story of a maid who was either seduced or raped and made pregnant by her Chinese employer; the baby was either killed by the employer's wife or by her own hand, depending on who you talk to.

Elena's Redemption

1996

Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako poster
NR

The story begins with the establishment of the three different worlds apart, bound to meet for an adventure like no other. The humble family-oriented story of Enteng Kabisote, a low-profile technician married to the beautiful fairy princesss of Encantasia, Faye; The battles of the Agimat, the brave village Warrior Hero of Amuleto; and the high tech-yuppie Kingdom of Diwatara ruled by Princess Angelina Kalinisan-Orteza, also known in the world as “AKO” where she leads an environmental advocacy organization.

Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako

2012

Kung Mawawala Ka Pa poster
7.7

A story of a married couple brought together by the illness of their child.

Kung Mawawala Ka Pa

1993

Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Legend Goes on and on and On poster
5.0

The adventures of Enteng Kabisote continue in this third film based on the TV series about a mortal and his magical fairy wife. In this installment, the wicked Satana sets her sights on Engkantada, and it's up to Enteng's family to band together to fight her evil influence. To complicate matters, Satana sends a lizard to pose as Enteng, and stubborn mother-in-law Ina Magenta stirs up her own special blend of havoc.

Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Legend Goes on and on and On

2006

Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka poster
NR

A 1995 Filipino comedy film starring Vic Sotto and Charito Solis

Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka

1995

My Little Bossings poster
NR

Torky is a bookkeeper working for Baba a millionaire cash management specialist. Because of some conflict in her business that puts her life in danger, Baba entrusts the safety of her son Justin to Torky who takes him home to meet his daughter Ice and Ching the street urchin that the latter took under her wing. Given that Justin is not particularly fond of Torky, how all four of them would get along under one roof becomes the focus of the story.

My Little Bossings

2013

Boy Anghel: Utak Pulburon poster
10.0

A minion named Anghel had been working with boss in order to prevent himself from police.

Boy Anghel: Utak Pulburon

1992

Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Legend Continues poster
9.0

Taking off where Enteng Kabisote (The Legend of Okay Ka, Fairy Ko) ended, this year's filmic installment of the much-loved TV series of the earthling Enteng Kabisote and his romance with his Faye, despite the frequent intervention of his mother-in-law Ina Magenta, Queen of fairyland Engkantasia, goes on to bigger grounds. Their family is expanding as Faye is again on the family way. The magical world Engkantasya and the man's world welcomes a new addition to the Kabisote family with Ada, Enteng and Faye's new baby girl - a new princess of Engkantasya. While both worlds were happy with this new addition, Darkness is once again brooding both in Engkantasya and in man's world. In the previous film, Satana, the ruler of Kadiliman (Darkness) lost her powers and was vanquish by Magenta. Reborn through the blood of a traitor, Satana regained her powers and vowed to destroy Enkantasya. This time she has succeeded.

Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Legend Continues

2005

Your Wife, My Wife poster
8.5

A film about changing partners and how the ensuing events affect the people involved. Cynthia Villanueva is an idealistic wife whose life revolves around making a happy home for her family where Rafael, her husband, plays the major role. This illusion is shattered when her husband becomes attracted to a flirtatious woman leading to an eventual erosion of her long-held values and her descent to adultery.

Your Wife, My Wife

1988

My Big Bossing poster
2.0

Three stories that focus on a precocious child who keeps getting into trouble, and the weary guardian who's along for the ride.

My Big Bossing

2014

Ang Kuya Kong Siga poster
NR

Due to an accident, Johnny is forced by his adoptive parents to leave their province. He moves to Manila together with his younger brother Utoy. Johnny is hired to replace Boogey as the driver and bodyguard of Jessica. Rage and envy turned Boogey to Mon (Ramon Christopher) and started working against Jessica's family. Johnny must then find a way to protect the threat to Jessica's life.

Ang Kuya Kong Siga

1993

No artwork available
6.5

Baleleng, an orphan, wished upon a star to find her parents, Little did she know that this same star who lead her to meet Perlita, her guardian - a golden mermaid. With the star as her guide, Baleleng embarks on her quest to find her family.

Baleleng and the Golden Mermaid

1989

Aking Prince Charming poster
NR

The movie stars Gabby Concepcion, Janice de Belen, Chichay, Bella Flores, Rez Cortes, Dencio Padilla, Bibeth Orteza, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia. Directed by Anthony Taylor.

Aking Prince Charming

1983

Where I Am King poster
6.0

A grandfather is on the brink of bankruptcy and brings his grandchildren back to the community that made nd shaped him, only to find that the place is no longer the same.

Where I Am King

2014

Where I Am King poster
6.0

A grandfather is on the brink of bankruptcy and brings his grandchildren back to the community that made nd shaped him, only to find that the place is no longer the same.

Where I Am King

2014

Enteng and the Shaolin Kid poster
10.0

A movie with Vic Sotto.

Enteng and the Shaolin Kid

1996

I Need You poster
4.8

Anna met Gerry under circumstances related to a mysterious death close to both. Both fell in love immediately, but not without the inconvenience of another plotting and sinister deals of Anna's step-father and his new partner.

I Need You

1993

Three poster
3.0

Elsie has a mistress named Alice. Tito has a mistress named Susan. Tito and Elsie are married to each other and expecting a baby!

Three

1998