Taya (2021 film)

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Taya
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Directed byRoman Perez, Jr
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Distributed by Viva Films
Release date
  • August 27, 2021 (2021-08-27)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Taya is a 2021 Philippine Tagalog-language Erotic action thriller film released on August 27, 2021, on Vivamax. [1] Produced and distributed by Viva Films, it is the first installment film by Roman Perez, Jr [2] and is followed by Balik Taya that released in 2023. [3] The film features AJ Raval and Sean De Guzman along with several cast members; Angeli Khang and Jela Cuenca. [4] [5] Mario Bautista for journalnews.com.ph reviewed the film. [6]

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Plot

Sixto explores the dangerous world of online ending for his thesis and gets involved with Winona, Nieves and Nanette.

Cast

Production

The film was announced by Viva Films. [7] It was initially titled Pataya Patihaya. [8] Sean De Guzman, AJ Raval, Jela Cuenca and Angeli Khang was cast to appear in the film. [9] [10] The principal photography of the film started in 2021. [11] The press conference for the film was held on July 29, 2021. [12] [13] The teaser of the film was released on July 30, 2021. [14] [15]

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