Filipiñana (2026)
Synopsis
While working at an elite country club outside Manila, a 17-year-old Ilocana worker uncovers the violent truths of her workplace, her country, and her own past after attempting to return a lost golf club to the club's president.
Cast
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Jorrybell Agoto
as Isabel
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Carmen Castellanos
as Clara
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Teroy Guzman
as Dr. Palanca
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Carlos Siguion-Reyna
as Renato
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Isabel Sicat
as Ina / Clara's Caddie
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Nour Hooshmand
as Janine
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Elle Velasco
as Charlie
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Angeli Bayani
as Beth / Renato's Caddie
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Micah Musa
as Mica
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Sunshine Teodoro
as Susan
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Pipay Kipay
as Dolly / Tour Guide
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Agot Isidro
as Mrs. Palanca
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Jewel Sotelo
as Little Girl in Red
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Thea Marabut
as Little Girl's Nanny
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Anna Buquid
as Sleeping Waitress
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Bullet Dumas
as Rondalla Vocalist
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Karen Lorbes
as Tee Girl
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Clara Del Rosario
as Tee Girl
Crew
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Rafael Manuel
Director
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Rafael Manuel
Editor
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Jeremy Chua
Producer
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Sam Chua
Producer
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Bradley Liew
Producer
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Alex Polunin
Producer
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Bianca Balbuena
Producer
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Nadia Turincev
Producer
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Omar El Kadi
Producer
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Rafael Manuel
Producer
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Rafael Manuel
Writer
News about Filipiñana
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