Regal Centre

Regal Films started as a distributor of foreign films, such as That Man from Istanbul, Marsha and All Mine to Give. Lily Monteverde, who originally started a popcorn stand in C.M. Recto Avenue, Manila, was able to earn enough money from both ventures for a local movie production. In 1976, after three years of establishing its own production studio, Lily asked permission from her father to produce her first project, Kayod sa Umaga, Kayod sa Gabi and it became a big hit then in theatres. Alma Moreno was the first star who had an exclusive contract with Regal. , Lily Monteverde's last film)]] In the early years, Regal Films mostly produced local movies with a "mature" and "daring" style,…