Hataw Na (1995)
Overview
Robbie Mallorca and Anna Alvarado are teachers from an exclusive school headed by the ever conventional and non-conformist principal. The administrators of the school greatly disapprove their students wish to build a dance group as a form of self-expression. But Robbie and Anna are not one of them; they believe that the youth must be able to exercise and improve their talents. So without the knowledge of the principal, Robbie and Anna conduct an underground training for their students such as Nico Torres, Anton Velasco, Liezl Hernandez, Agnes Pineda, Cathy Lopez among others. These students have different issues in life, but are binded by their passion to dance and groove on the floor. As Robbie and Anna helps their students reach their dreams, they would also get the chance to develop their and partnership friendship into something romantic.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | tl |
| Popularity | 0.808 |
Directed By
Jose Javier Reyes
Crew
Jose Javier Reyes
Jose Javier Reyes
Malou N. Santos
Edel Templonuevo
Jess Navarro
Marissa Floirendo
Charo Santos-Concio
TOP CAST
Gary Valenciano
Robbie Mallorca
Dayanara Torres
Anna Alvarado
Nida Blanca
Connie Tejeros
Jao Mapa
Nico Torres
Victor Neri
Anton Velasco
Roselle Nava
Liezl Hernandez
Jolina Magdangal
Agnes Pineda
Lindsay Custodio
Cathy Lopez
Robin Da Roza
Patrick Goitia
Cita Astals
Celine Goitia
Mandy Ochoa
Jacko Oledan
Bianca Lapus
Jessica Maranan
Mykel Gonzales
Lawrence Medina
Cholo Escaño
Manny Pineda
Steven Alonzo
Eddie Boy Unson
Liza Arenas
Gina Reyes
Mart Mondale
Mon Sy
Subas Herrero
Fr. de los Reyes
Cherry Pie Picache
Ellen Protacio
Nanette Inventor
Virgie Zapanta
Tia Pusit
Nena Masbate
Ogie Diaz
Oscar Cabalos
Madeleine Nicolas
Thelma Madrilejo
Ama Quiambao
Linda Paguio
Alma Lerma
Mariness Goitia
Christopher Roxas
Toffy Lozano
Mark Vernal
Carlo Meneses
Ardex Ramirez
Richard Suares
Gino Paul Guzman
Anna's Class
Joshua Zamora
The Manoeuvres
Mon Confiado
Ador
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