Señorita (2011)
Overview
Donna, a transgender sex worker in Manila, moves back to her small hometown in search of a new life. Once there, she reunites with her child, who knows her as his aunt, and becomes caught up in the intrigues surrounding a critical local election, working to unseat the corrupt mayor.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | tl |
| Popularity | 0.75 |
Directed By
Isabel Sandoval
Crew
Isabel Sandoval
Darlene Catly Malimas
Charliebebs Gohetia
Luigina Jose
Rolando Rubenecia
Isabel Sandoval
Armi Rae Cacanindin
Roy Sevilla Ho
Isabel Sandoval
Teresa Barrozo
Ruel Dahis Antipuesto
TOP CAST
Isabel Sandoval
Donna
Publio Briones III
Ramon
Dominic Milano Palomo
Tomas
Gary Lim
Pepe Holganza
Richard Manabat
Ricky Verano
Stella Palomo Monteño
Nanay Ruby
Eric Alvin Po
Julius
Karlo Olavides
Lino
Marvin Rubio
Lemuel
Cattski Espina
Carol Kintanar
Magdalena Robinson
Magda
Ranny Yu
Cheng
Romwell Noval
Prospero
Roy Sevilla Ho
Mayor Tiongson
Victor Villanueva
Young Man at the Store
Virgie Barrufol
Board of Election Inspector
Mila Fernandez
Tiongson supporter
May Lanete
Tiongson supporter
Charliebebs Gohetia
Tiongson supporter
Wency Lanete
Tiongson bodyguard
Jonathan Dela Peña
Tiongson bodyguard
Kimberly Galvin
Mayor Tiongson's Wife
Eugenie Lim
Housewife
Ara Chawdhury
Crying Lady
Arnel Pandaya
Priest
Alvin Bustamante
Sacristan
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