Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema (2019)
Overview
A one-of-a-kind legacy project produced by TBA Studios, Habambuhay is a homage to the centennial anniversary of Philippine cinema–an insightfully entertaining documentary series, revisiting the personal experiences of those who work in front of or behind the cameras, those who have shaped the film industry of the Philippines for the longest time.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.47 |
Directed By
Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
Crew
Daphne Chiu
Fernando Ortigas
Vicente Nebrida
Carlos Villa-Abrille, Jr.
E.A. Rocha
Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
Vicente Nebrida
Martin Lanuza
Roderick P. Vera
Juan Paolo Gopez
Margie M. Navarro
M.R. Munda
Rex Villamor
Omar Sortijas
Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
TOP CAST
Luis Nepomuceno
Himself
Marichu Vera Perez
Herself
Anita Linda
Herself
Eddie Garcia
Himself
Gloria Romero
Herself
Eddie Mesa
Himself
Rosemarie Gil
Herself
Nora Aunor
Herself
Christopher de Leon
Himself
Lily Y. Monteverde
Herself
Roselle Y. Monteverde
Herself
Bembol Roco
Himself
Charo Santos-Concio
Herself
Peque Gallaga
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Lav Diaz
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Brillante Ma Mendoza
Himself
Laurice Guillen
Herself
Cherie Gil
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Michael De Mesa
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