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This is an incomplete list of Filipino full-length films, both mainstream and independently produced, released in theaters and cinemas in 2019.
Rank | Title | Distributor | Gross | Ref. |
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1 | Hello, Love, Goodbye | Star Cinema | ₱880.6 million | [1] |
2 | Miracle in Cell No.7 | Viva Films | ₱500 million | [2] |
3 | Alone/Together | ABS-CBN Films | ₱370 million | [3] [4] |
4 | The Mall, The Merrier | Star Cinema, Viva Films | ₱323 million | [5] |
5 | The Panti Sisters | ABS-CBN Films | ₱213.9 million | [6] |
6 | Eerie | Star Cinema | ₱201 million | [7] |
7 | Jowable | Viva Films | ₱115 million | [8] |
8 | Just a Stranger | ₱100 million | [9] | |
Opening | Title | Production company | Cast and crew | Ref. | |
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J A N U A R Y | 8 | Boy Tokwa: Lodi ng Gwapo | VST Productions | Tony Y. Reyes (director); Jose Manalo | |
11 | The Gift | iWant Originals | Onat Diaz (director); Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro | ||
S.P.A.R.K. | iWant Originals | Carlo Artillaga (director); Andrea Brillantes, Grae Fernandez | |||
16 | Sakaling Maging Tayo | Black Sheep Productions | JP Mabac (director); McCoy de Leon, Elisse Joson | [10] | |
23 | Born Beautiful | Cignal Entertainment, Octobertrain Films, The IdeaFirst Company | Perci M. Intalan (director); Martin del Rosario | [11] | |
25 | Allergy in Love | iWant Originals | Joross Gamboa (director); Cholo Barretto, Chienna Filomeno | ||
30 | Bato: The Gen. Ronald dela Rosa Story | ALV Films | Adolfo Alix, Jr. (director); Robin Padilla, Beauty Gonzalez | ||
'Tol | Reality Entertainment | Miko Livelo (director); Arjo Atayde, Ketchup Eusebio, Joross Gamboa | |||
Ang Sikreto ng Piso | JPP Dreamworld Productions | Perry Escano (director); Ariel Rivera, Gelli de Belen | |||
F E B R U A R Y | 6 | Elise | Regal Entertainment | Joel Ferrer (director); Enchong Dee, Janine Gutierrez | [12] |
Hanggang Kailan? | Viva Films, BluArt Productions | Bona Fajardo (director); Xian Lim, Louise delos Reyes | |||
13 | Alone/Together | Black Sheep Productions, Project 8 Corner San Joaquin Projects | Antoinette Jadaone (director); Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil | [13] | |
14 | Apple of My Eye | iWant Originals | James Robin Mayo (director); Marco Gumabao, Krystal Reyes | ||
20 | Time & Again | Regal Entertainment | Jose Javier Reyes (director); Wynwyn Marquez, Enzo Pineda | ||
Exit Point | Rocketts Media Production Distributed by Viva Films and OctoArts Films | Ronnie Rickets (director); Ronnie Ricketts | |||
27 | Familia Blondina | Arctic Sky Entertainment, Cine Screen | Jerry Lopez Sineneng (director); Karla Estrada, Jobert Austria, Kira Balinger, Marco Gallo, Xia Vigor, Chantal Videla, Shane Weinberg, Awra Briguela, Heaven Peralejo, Negi | ||
Second Coming | Reality Entertainment | Jet Leyco (director); Jodi Sta. Maria, Marvin Agustin, John Arcilla | [14] | ||
M A R C H | 13 | Ulan | Viva Films | Irene Villamor (director); Carlo Aquino, Nadine Lustre, Marco Gumabao, AJ Muhlach | |
Neomanila | TBA Studios | Mikhail Red (director); Eula Valdez, Timothy Castillo, Rocky Salumbides | [15] | ||
20 | Papa Pogi | Regal Entertainment | Alex Calleja (director); Teddy Corpuz, Myrtle Sarrosa | ||
Pansamantagal | Horseshoe Productions | Joven Tan (director); Gelli de Belen, Bayani Agbayani, DJ Chacha, Edgar Allan Guzman | |||
27 | Eerie | Star Cinema, Pelikula Red, Media East | Mikhail Red (director); Bea Alonzo, Jake Cuenca, Maxene Magalona, Charo Santos-Concio | [16] | |
Maria | Viva Films, BlackOps Studios Asia, Psyops8 | Pedring Lopez (director); Cristine Reyes, Germaine De Leon, Jennifer Lee | [17] | ||
29 | Mystified | iflix, Sanggre Productions | Mark Reyes (director); Karylle, Iza Calzado, Sunshine Dizon, Diana Zubiri |
Opening | Title | Production company | Cast and crew | Ref. | |
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A P R I L | 3 | Akin ang Korona | Sinag Maynila | Zig Dulay (director); Nar Cabico | [18] |
Jesusa | Ronald Carballo (director); Sylvia Sanchez | ||||
Jino To Mari | Joselito “Jay” Altarejos (director); Angela Cortez, Oliver Aquino | ||||
Pailalim | Daniel Palacio (director); Joem Bascon, Mara Lopez | ||||
Persons of Interest | Ralston Jover (director); Allen Dizon, Liza Lorena | ||||
10 | Last Fool Show | Star Cinema, N2 Productions, Emba Productions | Eduardo Roy Jr. (director); JM de Guzman, Arci Muñoz | [19] | |
Stranded | Regal Entertainment | Ice Idanan (director); Jessy Mendiola, Arjo Atayde | [20] | ||
26 | 12 Days to Destiny | Blade Entertainment, Witty Jack Media | CJ Santos (director); Mary Joy Apostol, Akihiro Blanco | [21] | |
M A Y | 1 | Maledicto | Fox Networks Group Philippines | Mark Miley (director); Tom Rodriguez, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Miles Ocampo, Inah de Belen, Eric Quizon, Martin Escudero | |
8 | S.O.N.S. (Sons of Nanay Sabel) | Viva Films | Dado C. Lumibao (director); Ai-Ai delas Alas, Ex Battalion | ||
Tayo sa Huling Buwan ng Taon | TBA Studios | Nestor Abrogena Jr. (director); Nicco Manalo, Emmanuelle Vera, Anna Luna, Alex Medina | |||
Man & Wife | Cineko Productions, Cinescreen | Laurice Guillen (director); Gabby Conception, Jodie Sta. Maria | |||
15 | Between Maybes | Black Sheep Productions | Jason Paul Laxamana (director); Gerald Anderson, Julia Barretto | [22] | |
Kuwaresma | Realty Entertainment, Globe Studios | Erik Matti (director); Sharon Cuneta, John Arcilla, Kent Gonzales | |||
22 | The Last Interview: The Mayor Antonio Halili Story | GreatCzar Media Production | Caesar Soriano (director); John Estrada, Ara Mina, Yayo Aguila, Martin Escudero | [23] | |
29 | Quezon's Game | Kinetek, Star Cinema | Matthew Rosen (director); Raymond Bagatsing, Rachel Alejandro | ||
Finding You | Regal Entertainment | Easy Ferrer (director); Jerome Ponce, Barbie Imperial, Jane Oineza | |||
Banal | APT Entertainment | J.A Tadena (director); Andrea Brillantes, Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix | |||
J U N E | 5 | Sunshine Family | Spring Films, Film Line | Kim Tai-Sik (director); Nonie Buencamino, Shamaine Buencamino, Sue Ramirez, Marco Masa | |
8 | OFW: The Movie | Active Media Production | Neal Tan (director); Rafael Rosell, Dianne Medina, Kakai Bautista, Christian Vasquez, Sylvia Sanchez | [24] | |
12 | Clarita | Black Sheep Productions | Derick Cabrido (director); Jodi Sta Maria, Arron Villaflor | [25] [26] | |
19 | Feelenial: Feeling Millennial | Cignal Entertainment, DSL Productions | Richie Del Carmen (director); Ai-Ai delas Alas, Bayani Agbayani | ||
26 | Because I Love You | Regal Entertainment | Joel Lamangan (director); David Licauco, Shaira Diaz, Michelle Dee | ||
Kontradiksyon | BellFilms | Njel De Mesa (director); Jake Cuenca, Kris Bernal, Katrina Halili, Arnold Reyes | [27] | ||
29 | MOMOL Nights | iWant Originals | Benedict Mique (director); Kit Thompson, Kim Molina |
Opening | Title | Production company | Cast and crew | Ref. | |
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J U L Y | 14 | Misterio de la Noche | Throne Room Productions | Adolfo Alix Jr. (director); Solenn Heussaff, Benjamin Alves, Gina Alajar | |
17 | My Letters to Happy | I Am Who I Am Foundation | Pertee Briñas (director); Glaiza de Castro, TJ Trinidad | ||
24 | Family History | GMA Pictures, Mic Test Entertainment | Michael V. (director); Michael V., Dawn Zulueta | [28] | |
31 | Hello, Love, Goodbye | Star Cinema | Cathy Garcia-Molina (director); Kathryn Bernardo, Alden Richards | [29] | |
A U G U S T | 2 | ANi (The Harvest) | Cinemalaya Foundation | Kim Zuñiga and Sandro Del Rosario (directors); Ricky Davao, Zyren dela Cruz, Miguel Valdes | [30] |
Belle Douleur (A Beautiful Pain) | Atty. Joji V. Alonso (director); Mylene Dizon, Kit Thompson | ||||
Children Of The River (Annak Ti Karayan) | Maricel Cariaga (director); Noel Comia Jr., Ricky Oriarte, Dave Justin Francis, Junyka Santarin | ||||
Edward | Thop Nazareno (director); Louise Abuel, Dido dela Paz, Elijah Canlas, Manuel Chua, Ella Cruz | ||||
F#*@BOIS | Eduardo Roy (director); Royce Cabrera, Kokoy de Santos, Ricky Davao | ||||
Iska | Theodore Boborol (director); Ruby Ruiz, Soliman Cruz | ||||
John Denver Trending | Arden Rod Condez (director); Jansen Magpusao, Meryll Soriano, Glenn Mas, Sammy Rubido | ||||
Malamaya (The Color of Ash) | Danica Sta Lucia and Leilani Chavez (directors); Sunshine Cruz, Enzo Pineda, Raymond Bagatsing, Bernadette Allyson | ||||
Pandanggo sa Hukay | Sheryl Rose M. Andes (director); Iza Calzado | ||||
Tabon | Xian Lim (director); Christopher Roxas, Ynna Asistio, Dexter Doria, Bapbap Reyes | ||||
7 | Indak | Viva Films | Paul Alexei Basinillo (director); Sam Concepcion, Nadine Lustre | [31] | |
14 | And Ai, Thank You | Reality Entertainment, Horseshoe Studios | Joven Tan (director); Ai-Ai delas Alas, Dennis Padilla, Rufa Mae Quinto | ||
21 | Just a Stranger | Viva Films | Jason Paul Laxamana (director); Anne Curtis, Marco Gumabao | [32] | |
Mina-Anud | Regal Entertainment, Epic Media | Kerwin Go (director); Dennis Trillo, Jerald Napoles, Dionne Monsanto, Matteo Guidicelli | [33] | ||
23 | Sarah Geronimo: This 15 Me | Netflix | Paul Basinillo (director); Sarah Geronimo | ||
28 | Abandoned | iWant Originals | Kip Oebanda (director); Beauty Gonzales, Seth Fedelin | [34] | |
The Ghosting | Reality Entertainment | Joey de Guzman (director); Andrea Brillantes, Khalil Ramos | |||
S E P T E M B E R | 4 | Sanggano, Sanggago't Sanggwapo | Viva Films | Al Tantay (director); Andrew E., Dennis Padilla, Janno Gibbs, Eddie Garcia | |
13 | Lola Igna | Found Films, EMBA Production | Eduardo Roy Jr (director); Yves Flores, Meryll Soriano, Maria Isabel Lopez, Angie Ferro | ||
Circa | Noble Wolf, ABAJ Film Productions, Swift Productions, RSVP | Adolf Alix (director); Anita Linda, Gina Alajar, Laurice Guillen, Jacklyn Jose, Elizabeth Oropesa, Ricky Davao, Enchong Dee, Eddie Garcia | [35] | ||
Pagbalik | Nuances Entertainment Productions, PRO. PRO | Hubert Tibi and Maria S. Ranillo (directors); Gloria Sevilla, Suzette Ranillo, Vince Ranillo, Alora Sasam | |||
LSS (Last Song Syndrome) | Globe Studios, Dokimos Media Studios, Ben&Ben | Jade Castro (director); Gabbi Garcia, Khalil Ramos, Tuesday Vargas, Ben&Ben | [36] | ||
The Panti Sisters | Black Sheep Productions, The IdealFirst Company Incorporated, Quantum Films, ALV Films | Jun Robles Lana (director); Paolo Ballesteros, Christian Bables, Martin del Rosario | [35] | ||
Cuddle Weather | Regal Entertainment, Project 8 corner San Joaquin Projects | Rod Marmol (director); Sue Ramirez, RK Bagatsing | [35] | ||
G! | Cineko Productions | Dondon Santos (director); Kira Balinger, McCoy de Leon, Jameson Blake, Paulo Angeles, Mark Oblea | [35] | ||
I'm Ellenya L. | Spring Films, N2 Productions, Cobalt Entertainment | Boy 2 Quizon (director); Maris Racal, Iñigo Pascual | [37] [35] | ||
Watch Me Kill | CineBandits Entertainment, Greenlight, Viva Films | Tyrone Acierto (director); Jean Garcia, Jay Manalo | [35] | ||
Open | Black Sheep Productions, T-Rex Entertainment | Andoy Ranay (director); Arci Muñoz, JC Santos | [35] [38] | ||
Mga Mata sa Dilim | iWant originals | Enzo Williams (director); Derek Ramsay, Jessy Mendiola, Joko Diaz | [39] | ||
20 | Marineros: Men in the Middle of the Sea | Golden Tiger Films, Premier Dreams Production | Anthony Hernandez (director); Michael de Masa, Paul Hernandez, Claire Ruiz, Jon Lucas, Valerie Concepcion, Jef Gaitan, Ahron Villena | ||
25 | Jowable | Viva Films, VinCentiments | Darryl Yap (director); Kim Molina, Cai Cortez, Chad Kinis, Kakai Bautista, Jerald Napoles | [40] | |
Kiko En Lala | Backyard Productions, GMA Pictures | Adolf Alix, Jr. (director); Super Tekla, Kim Domingo, Derrick Monasterio, Divine Tetay, Donita Nose, Kiray Celis, Jo Berry | |||
Opening | Title | Production company | Cast and crew | Ref. | |
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O C T O B E R | 2 | Ang Henerasyong Sumuko Sa Love | Regal Entertainment | Jason Paul Laxamana (director); Jerome Ponce, Jane Oineza, Albie Casiño, Myrtle Sarrosa, Tony Labrusca | [41] |
9 | Black Lipstick | Obra Cinema Film Productions | Julius Ruslin Alfonso (director); Kyline Alcantara | [42] | |
16 | Isa Pa with Feelings | Black Sheep Productions, APT Entertainment | Prime Cruz (director); Carlo Aquino, Maine Mendoza | [43] | |
23 | Unforgettable | Viva Films, TheIdeaFirst Company | Jun Lana and Perci Intalan (directors); Sarah Geronimo | [44] | |
25 | You Have Arrived | iWant originals | Shugo Praico (director); Elisse Joson, Barbie Imperial, Arielle Roces | ||
30 | Hellcome Home | Star Cinema | Bobby Bonifacio Jr. (director); Dennis Trillo, Alyssa Muhlach, Beauty Gonzalez, Raymond Bagatsing | ||
Santigwar | Reality Entertainment, Horseshoe Studios | Joven Tan (director); Alexa Ilacad, Marlo Mortel, Marco Gallo | |||
N O V E M B E R | 6 | Cara X Jagger | APT Entertainment | Ice Idanan (director); Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Ruru Madrid | |
Nuuk | Mavx Productions, Viva Films, OctoArts Films | Veronica Velasco (director); Aga Muhlach, Alice Dixson | |||
8 | Barbara Reimagined | iWant originals | Chris Ad. Castillo and Benedict Mique (director); JC de Vera, Nathalie Hart, Mariel de Leon | ||
Sila-Sila | Cinema One | Gian Carlo Abraham (director); Gio Gahol, Topher Fabregas | [45] [46] | ||
O | Kevin Dayrit (director); Anna Luna, Jasmine Curtis, Lauren Young, Sarah Carlos | [45] [46] | |||
9 | Tia Madre | Eve Baswel (director); Jana Agoncillo, Cherie Gil | [45] [46] | ||
Tayo Muna Habang Hindi Pa Tayo | Denise O’Hara (director); JC Santos, Jane Oineza | [45] [46] | |||
Utopia | Dustin Celestino (writer - director); Joem Bascon, Enzo Pineda, Arron Villaflor, Karen Toyoshima | [45] [46] | |||
10 | Metamorphosis | J.E. Tiglao (director); Gold Aceron, Ivan Padilla, Iana Bernardez, Yayo Aguila, Ricky Davao | [45] [46] | ||
Lucid | Natts Jadaone, Victor Villanueva and Dan Villegas (directors); Alessandra De Rossi, JM De Guzman | [45] [46] | |||
Yours Truly, Shirley | Nigel Santos (director); Rayt Carreon, Dennis Padilla, Regine Velasquez | [45] [46] | |||
13 | The Annulment | Regal Entertainment | Mac Alejandre (director); Lovi Poe, Joem Bascon | ||
Two Love You | OgieD Productions Inc., Lonewolf Films, Viva Films, CMB Film Services | Benedict Mique (director); Yen Santos, Lassy Marquez, MC Muah | |||
20 | Adan | Viva Films, Alliud Entertainment | Roman Perez, Jr. (director); Cindy Miranda, Rhen Escaño | ||
Damaso | Reality Entertainment, Regis Film | Joven Tan (director); Aiko Melendez, Nyoy Volante, Marlo Mortel | |||
23 | Silly Red Shoes | iWant originals | James Mayo (director); Francine Diaz, Kyle Echarri | ||
27 | The Heiress | Regal Entertainment | Frasco Mortiz (director); Maricel Soriano, Sunshine Cruz, Janella Salvador | ||
Unbreakable | Star Cinema | Mae Cruz-Alviar (director); Bea Alonzo, Angelica Panganiban, Richard Gutierrez, | |||
Wild Little Love | iWant originals | Benedict Mique (director); Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin | |||
King of Reality Shows | Solar Pictures | Ariel Villasanta (director); Maverick Relova, Ariel Villasanta | |||
D E C E M B E R | 1 | Dead Kids | Netflix, Globe Studios, Pelikula Red | Mikhail Red (director); Sue Ramirez, Khalil Ramos, Markus Paterson | |
4 | Bahad | Bladsmel Films Production, Bordworks Production | Bryan Wong (director/screenplay); Bryan Wong, Marvin Lim, Agusto Libuton, Ron Ron Makarunggala, Rod John Ferolino, Mark Dueñas, Cherwin Panimbatan, Rhodum Sagario, Gene Bayer, Jay Tabligan | [47] [48] | |
Love Is Love | Solar Pictures | GB Sampedro (director); JC de Vera, Roxanne Barcelo, Raymond Bagatsing, Jay Manalo, Rufa Mae Quinto | |||
Mañanita | Viva Films, Ten17P | Paul Soriano (director); Lav Diaz (screenplay); Bela Padilla | |||
Trabungko | Pronoia Films, Sinephile Productions | Wowa Medroso (director/screenplay); Dowlson Brian Jadjuli, Cristine Arcamo, Jan Junibelle Lura, Justine Martinez | [47] | ||
11 | My Bakit List | Viva Films, BluArt Productions | Bona Fajardo (director); Louise delos Reyes, Ivan Padilla, Prince Stefan | ||
25 | Sunod | Ten17P, Globe Studios | Carlo Ledesma (director); Carmina Villarroel, Mylene Dizon, Susan Africa, Kate Alejandrino | [49] | |
Miracle in Cell No.7 | Viva Films | Nuel C. Naval (director); Aga Muhlach, Bela Padilla, Xia Vigor | [50] [51] [52] | ||
Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity | APT Entertainment, M - Zet Productions | Linnet Zurbano (director); Vic Sotto, Maine Mendoza, Pokwang, Jake Cuenca | [51] | ||
The Mall, The Merrier | Star Cinema, Viva Films | Barry Gonzales (director); Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis | [53] [51] | ||
Mindanao | Center Stage Productions | Brillante Mendoza (director); Judy Ann Santos, Allen Dizon | [54] | ||
3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon | CCM Productions | Rodel Nacianceno (director); Coco Martin, Jennylyn Mercado, Ai-Ai delas Alas | [54] | ||
Culion | iOptions Ventures Corp. | Alvin Yapan (director); Iza Calzado, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Meryll Soriano | [54] | ||
Write About Love | TBA Studios | Crisanto B. Aquino (director); Miles Ocampo, Rocco Nacino, Yeng Constantino, Joem Bascon | [54] |
The following list shows the Best Picture winners at the four major film awards: FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards, Luna Awards and Star Awards; and at the three major film festivals: Metro Manila Film Festival, Cinemalaya and Cinema One Originals.
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The following list shows Filipino films (released in 2019) which were nominated or won awards at international industry-based awards and FIAPF-accredited competitive film festivals.
Award/Festival | Category | Honoree | Result | Ref. |
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14th Asia Pacific Screen Awards | Best Actress | Max Eigenmann, Verdict | Won | [70] |
Best Director | Lav Diaz, Ang Hupa (The Halt) | Nominated | ||
40th Fantasporto - Oporto International Film Festival | Best Director | Derick Cabrido, Clarita | Won | [71] |
23rd Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | Best Director | Jun Lana, Kalel, 15 | Won | [72] |
41st Cairo International Film Festival | Best Actress | Judy Ann Santos, Mindanao | Won | [73] |
Best Artistic Contribution | Brillante Mendoza, Mindanao | Won |
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle is a Filipino actress. Known for her roles in blockbusters and independent films, particularly drama, psychological thriller and horror, she has received a selection of accolades, including an Osaka Asian Film Festival Award, an Asian Television Award, a Gawad Urian, a Luna Award and three Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, in addition to nominations for five FAMAS Awards. Her films have collectively earned ₱1.96 billion, making her one of the highest-grossing Filipino box office stars this century.
Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno, known as Coco Martin, is a Filipino actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Known for his performances in action and romantic drama, he is one of the most awarded Filipino actors of the 21st century. His accolades include an ASEAN International Film Festival and Award, two FAMAS Awards, two Gawad Urian Awards, ten PMPC Star Awards for Television and eight Box Office Entertainment Awards. Martin's films have grossed ₱2.3 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing box office stars of all time. Tatler Asia named him one of the most influential Filipino personalities in Asia.
Vincent Abenojar De Jesus is a Filipino composer, librettist, musical scorer, and musical director for theater, television, and film. He is also a writer, lyricist, actor, singer, and educator. He attended the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Music, and majored in piano and voice. He was a member of the Philippine Educational Theater Association from 1983 to 2020.
Mylene Lilibeth Inocencio Dizon is a Filipino actress. Known for her versatile work in independent film features and mainstream productions, she has received various accolades, including a Gawad Urian Award, two Luna Awards, and a Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Award, in addition to nominations for two FAMAS Awards and a WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Award.
Frederick Charles Caballes Davao, professionally known as Ricky Davao, is a Filipino actor, television director and industrial management engineer. He is the ex-husband of actress Jackie Lou Blanco. He is the younger brother of Bing Davao and the son of Charlie Davao.
Krista Elyse Hidalgo Sullivan, better known by her stage name Bela Padilla, is a Filipino actress, host, singer, writer, and director.
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Ari: My Life with a King is a 2015 Philippine independent film by Carlo Encisco Catu about a Kapampangan high school student learning about his native language from a Kapampangan-language poet.