Azucena (film)

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Azucena
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Directed byCarlos Siguion-Reyna
Written byEnrique Ramos
Produced byCarlos Siguion-Reyna
Starring
CinematographyRomulo Araojo
Edited byManet Dayrit
Music by Ryan Cayabyab
Production
company
Reyna Films
Distributed by Millennium Cinema
Star Cinema
Release date
  • May 31, 2000 (2000-05-31)
Running time
118 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English

Azucena is a 2000 Filipino drama film directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna. The film stars Ricky Davao, Glydel Mercado, Dante Rivero and Alessandra de Rossi on her theatrical debut. This also marks Anjanette Abayari's final theatrical appearance, albeit on a special participation role. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Plot

Lily (Alessandra) lives with her father Tomas (Ricky) and stepmother (Glydel). Her parents sell Lily's aging dog, whom she calls her best friend, to Teban (Dante) for dog meat and asocena . Lily, however, convinces Teban to return her dog and then begins a friendship with him. This causes the ire of her friends and family. Teban becomes her surrogate father, who supports her for her needs.

Cast

Awards

YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2001 49th FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actress Alessandra de Rossi Won [5]
19th FAP Awards Best CinematographyRomulo AraojoWon
2nd San Diego Asian Film Festival Narrative FeatureAzucenaWon [6]

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