Alaala: A Martial Law Special

Alaala: A Martial Law Special
Directed by	Adolfo Alix Jr. Rember Gelera
Written by	Bonifacio "Boni" Ilagan
Screenplay by	Bonifacio "Boni" Ilagan
Starring	Alden Richards
Music by	Ann Margaret Figueroa
Production companies	GMA News (now GMA Integrated News) GMA Public Affairs
Distributed by	GMA Network
Release date	17 September 2017 (2017-09-17)(Philippines)
Running time	68 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Tagalog

Alaala: A Martial Law Special is a 2017 Filipino docudrama directed by Adolfo Alix Jr. and Rember Gelera. It stars Alden Richards as the lead role. The film is produced by GMA News (now GMA Integrated News) and GMA Public Affairs, in celebration of the 45th anniversary since former president Ferdinand Marcos's declaration of martial law in 1973. ^[1]

The film was released on September 17, 2017 on GMA Network's Sunday Night Box Office. ^[2]

Cast

• Alden Richards ^[3] as Boni Ilagan
• Rocco Nacino as Pete Lacaba
• Gina Alajar as Sara Ilagan
• Bianca Umali as Rizalina Ilagan
• Cedrick Juan as Abe
• Mailes Kanapi as Sanse

Accolades

Accolades received by Alaala: A Martial Law Special

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2017	31st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Documentary	Alaala: A Martial Law Special	Nominated	[4]
2018	50th US International Film & Video Festival	Gold Camera Award		Won	[5]
	New York TV and Film Festival Awards	Silver Medal Award		Won	[6]
2019	FDCP 3rd Film Ambassador's Night	TV Documentary		Honored	[7]

References

1. Cruz, Edgar (October 9, 2017). "Alden's ascending artistry". philstar.com. The Philippine Star . Retrieved June 16, 2024. Alaala: A Martial Law Special, as directed by Adolf Alix Jr. and Rember Gelera to recall the 45th year of military rule.
2. "Alaala: A Martial Law Special, airs this September 17 on GMA Network!". gmanetwork.com. GMA News Online. September 15, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2024. Don't miss Alaala, A Martial Law Special this Sunday, Sept. 17, on SNBO.
3. Cabato, Regine (September 25, 2017). "How Alden Richards became the face of a martial law documentary". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on May 5, 2018. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
4. Anarcon, James Patrick (October 30, 2017). "31st Star Awards for TV nominees revealed; JoshLia, JakBie to receive special awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
5. Pornel, Atom (June 12, 2018). "Alden Richards' Alaala brings home Gold Camera Award". goodnewspilipinas.com. Good News Pilipinas. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
6. "Alden Richards receives New York Festivals silver medal award for 'Alaala". GMA Network. 11 April 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
   • "New York Festivals TV & Film Awards Announces 2018 Winners". TV Film. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
7. "FDCP Names 86 Honorees for the 3rd Film Ambassadors' Night". Film Development Council of the Philippines. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2024.