Regal Entertainment, the Philippines’ oldest film production company, recently celebrated over six decades in the industry with a grand event at 38 Valencia Events Place. The celebration highlighted the company’s storied legacy and future projects under new leadership.
The event introduced Roselle Monteverde as president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Keith Monteverde as Executive Vice President (EVP).
In her welcome speech, Roselle and her siblings affirmed their commitment to uphold Mother Lily Monteverde’s legacy and serve the Filipino audience.
“We all know that Mother Lily has touched many lives. I am delighted to have my friends here in showbiz, especially the artists who have supported us for many years. On behalf of Regal Entertainment and my siblings, my brother Dondon, my sister Sherida, and Goldwin Monteverde, we have strongly decided to carry on, not just in words but also in action, the legacy of Mother Lily,” Roselle said.
“We cannot just see go-away seeds planted since she became a housewife in the entertainment industry more than 60 years ago. As a movie fan and distributor of foreign movies, and finally, her greatest achievement as a movie producer, she cared for Regal and the whole entertainment industry,” she added.
Roselle also vowed to uphold the values instilled by her parents, acknowledging that Mother Lily not only built Regal but also supported the entire film industry. She affirmed their dedication to ensuring both Regal and the industry thrive, stating, “This is Mother Lily’s legacy, and now it is ours.”
Regal Entertainment, founded in 1962 by Mother Lily and her husband, Remy Monteverde, has produced over 700 feature-length films.
The company’s early success came from distributing foreign films such as That Man from Istanbul and All Mine to Give, which paved the way for Mother Lily to venture into local film production in 1976 with Magsikap: Kayod sa Araw, Kayod sa Gabi.
Regal became a major player in the industry, producing iconic franchises such as Shake, Rattle & Roll, and Mano Po. The Shake, Rattle & Roll series, which began in 1990, became synonymous with Filipino horror, while the Mano Po series, focusing on Chinese-Filipino families, garnered critical and commercial success.
The event paid tribute to Mother Lily’s contributions to the film industry, with a special presentation featuring clips from her films and a showcase of Regal’s history through memorabilia and installations. A P1 million donation was also made to the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation (MOWELFUND) in her honor.
Upcoming Projects Unveiled
Regal Entertainment announced three new films: Guilty Pleasure, My Future You, and Untold, demonstrating its commitment to diverse genres including drama, romance, and horror.
Guilty Pleasure, a social romantic drama directed by Connie Macatuno, stars Lovi Poe, JM De Guzman, Jameson Blake, Sarah Edwards, Dustin Yu, and Angelica Lao. The film delves into the lives of three lawyers navigating love, betrayal, and ambition.
My Future You, a romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist directed and written by Crisanto B. Aquino, stars Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Almira Muhlach, Christian Vasquez, PeeWee O’Hara, Bodjie Pascua, Vance Larena, Izzy Canillo, and Marcus Madrigal. The story follows two individuals from different timelines who connect through a dating app and attempt to alter the past to create a better future.
Untold, a psychological horror film directed by Derick Cabrido, stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Joem Bascon, JK Labajo, Gloria Diaz, Kaori Oinuma, Mylene Dizon, Sarah Edwards, Lianne Valentin, and Miggs Cuaderno. The film explores the chilling consequences of sacrificing integrity for ambition as a media personality faces the horrors of her deceitful past.
