Bola (2012)
Overview
Lester, the star player of their community basketball team who dreams of playing at the country's premier league, but encounters a problem on the way to PBA (Philippine Basketball Association). He meets Pandy (Arnel Ignacio), a couturier who is smitten by Lester's looks. Pandy becomes the team's manager and helps him become part of the college's varsity team. Pandy is obviously in love with Lester, a straight guy devoted to his childhood sweetheart Denise (Sofia Valdez). Lester is at a loss when Pandy's love for him turns into an obsession.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | tl |
| Popularity | 1.324 |
Directed By
Lemuel Lorca
Crew
Lemuel Lorca
Jerry Gracio
Pepe Manikan
Jun Pereira
TOP CAST
Kenneth Salva
Lester
Arnell Ignacio
Pandy
Simon Ibarra
Sheldon
Sofia Valdez
Angel
Geeca Topacio
Mika
Dustin Jose
Rito
Marx Topacio
Instructor
Rico Lazaro
Obet
Ligaya Bustamante
Melba
Jeff Luna
Basketball Player Extra
Suzette Ranillo
Lester's Mother
Jacob Miller
Brat
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