Seiko Films was a Philippine film production company owned and run by Robbie Tan. It is known for its erotic films (colloquially known as "bold movies") of the late 1990s. Seiko Films was known for its tagline "If it's from Seiko, it must be good" used from 1989 to 1994. The company is not affiliated with the Japanese company sharing the same name.

History Seiko Films was founded in 1981 by Robbie Tan. Its initial offering was Panlaban: Dos por Dos, starring Rex Lapid and Bomber Moran and written and directed by Mike Relon Makiling. Since then, after the People Power Revolution, Seiko Films immediately became one of the major film production studios in the late 80s, alongside Monteverde's Regal Films and Vic Del Rosario's Viva Films. The film production is home to its homegrown stars, mostly Regal babies like Romnick Sarmenta, Sheryl Cruz, Rey "PJ" Abellana and Gretchen Barretto as well as talents inside Seiko like Jestoni Alarcon, Ian Veneracion, John Regala, Cesar Montano and Rita Avila. Among its most memorable productions during its early years are The Life Story of Julie Vega and Blusang Itim, as well as horror flicks Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay, and Hiwaga sa Balete Drive.

Robbie Tan explained that his decision-making process when it comes to greenlighting film projects is primarily based on what is popular among audiences.

In 1989, Seiko increased its production in action films, by the time the genre was on the rise. Among its notable action movies produced were Ang Lihim ng Golden Buddha and Alyas Baby Face, as well as biographical films Ako ang Batas: General Karingal, Canary Brothers and Lt. Col. Alejandro Yanquling, and DZRH-based dramas Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael, Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka and Lumaban Ka, Itay. A majority of the films produced throughout the 1990s are focused on this genre.

Sex trip (ST) was among Seiko's primary focus. It was in 1995 when it increased its production in ST films, with Rosanna Roces, Priscilla Almeda, Natasha Ledesma, Leandro Baldemor and Gardo Versoza in its stable of talents. Seiko made Rosanna Roces a popular sex symbol. This would be Seiko's focus starting in 2000.

In 2003, Seiko released the Liberated series, directed by Mac Alejandre, and starred Diana Zubiri, Francine Prieto, and Christian Vazquez which became among the most important films in the history of Seiko. Seiko produced movies later like Bridal Shower (2003), the mockumentary Bikini Open (2005), the family comedy I Wanna Be Happy (2006) and the psycho-erotic thriller Silip (2007). Seiko Films also co-produced the award-winning Foster Child (2007) by director Brilliante Mendoza.

In 2007, Seiko was reportedly suspended by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) due to the prominence of the production of erotic films. It was later revealed that it closed down due to intense competition with major film outlets. Since then, Tan shifted his focus on his wallet business.

ABS-CBN currently owns the rights to most of Seiko Films' library, save for a few exceptions owned by co-producer Solar Entertainment.

Filmography 1980s Year Film Release Director Note(s) . 1981 Panlaban: Dos por Dos September 11 Mike Relon Makiling 1982 Bagong Boy Condenado April 28 Efren C. Piñon Isla Sto. Niño October 8 Mauro Gia Samonte 1983 Kirot March 4 Arsenio 'Boots' Bautista Iiyak Ka Rin July 8 Mauro Gia Samonte Public Enemy No. 1 and the Innocents September 9 Arsenio 'Boots' Bautista Hanguin Mo Ako sa Putik December 9 Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco 1984 Sa Ngalan ng Anak January 4 Mauro Gia Samonte Sex Education February 3 Mike Relon Makiling Goodah!!! March 8 Mike Relon Makiling Angkan ng Sietereales May 25 Pepe Marcos Give Me Five! June 8 Mike Relon Makiling Malisya July 4 Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco Mga Ibong Pipit August 28 Mauro Gia Samonte Kriminal September 14 Efren C. Piñon Kapag Baboy ang Inutang November 29 Mauro Gia Samonte 1985 Magchumikap Ka! January 4 Luciano B. Carlos I Won, I Won (Ang Swerte Nga Naman) January 25 Jose 'Pepe' Wenceslao Isang Platitong Mani February 21 Jun Urbano Bomba Queen April 25 Efren C. Piñon Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? June 20 Pio de Castro III Beware: Bed Sins September 19 Mario O'Hara Paano ang Aking Gabi? November 7 Efren C. Piñon God... Save Me! December 25 Carlo J. Caparas 1986 Blusang Itim February 14 Emmanuel H. Borlaza Family Tree May 22 Mike Relon Makiling Halik sa Pisngi ng Langit June 26 Efren C. Piñon Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa! July 3 Leroy Salvador Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa! August 21 Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco Ang Mahiwagang Singsing October 9 Mike Relon Makiling 1987 The Sisters May 21 Emmanuel H. Borlaza Black Magic November 26 Mike Relon Makiling Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay December 25 Mauro Gia Samonte 1988 Puso sa Puso May 25 Emmanuel H. Borlaza Hiwaga sa Balete Drive June 2 Peque Gallaga, Lorenzo A. Reyes Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos June 16 Emmanuel H. Borlaza Apoy sa Lupa August 18 Emmanuel H. Borlaza Mirror Mirror on the Wall September 8 Emmanuel H. Borlaza Natutulog Pa ang Diyos September 22 Lino Brocka One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor December 14 Ben Feleo Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? December 25 Laurice Guillen 1989 Walang Panginoon January 12 Mauro Gia Samonte Ipaglalaban Ko! July 27 Manuel "Fyke" Cinco Babayaran Mo ng Dugo September 7 Francis "Jun" Posadas Ang Bukas Ay Akin December 25 Laurice Guillen

1990s Year Film Release Notes 1990 "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal March 1 Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka March 8 Beautiful Girl June 28 Naughty Boys October 9 Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? December 25 1991 Akin Ka... Magdusa Man Ako! June 20 Tukso Layuan Mo Ako! September 11 1992 Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin January 25 Eh, Kasi Bata May 29 Jerry Marasigan, WPD July 8 Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! December 25 1993 Lumaban Ka ...Itay! February 24 Pulis Patola October 14 1994 Bawal Na Gamot March 27 Eat All You Can Muntik Na Kitang Minahal 1995 Pamilya Valderama November Di Mapigil ang Init December 6 1996 Itataya Ko ang Buhay Ko May 27 1997 Kiliti February 12 1998 Berdugo September 18 1999 Burlesk King March 10 Resbak, Babalikan Kita November 29

2000s Year Film Release Notes 2000 Mapagbigay February 23 2001 Tikim November 28 2002 Itlog April 3 Bakat September 4 Kasiping November 27 2003 Liberated November 5 2004 Bridal Shower January 1Liberated 2 July 14 2005 Bikini Open May 18 2006 I Wanna Be Happy July 12 2007 Foster Child May 25 Silip June 6

Remakes of Seiko films This is a list of some films produced by Seiko that were remade into television series: Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba ang Diyos? (ABS-CBN, 2007) Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN, 2010) Blusang Itim (GMA Network, 2011) Kokak (GMA Network, 2011) Mundo Man ay Magunaw (ABS-CBN, 2012) Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa (TV5, 2024)

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