Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa

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Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa

1996

1h 45m

4.3(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

A strange but beautiful young woman washed ashore on an island becomes the desire of all men. Her presence causes jealousy, intrigue, and a series of deaths in the town.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Ruffa Gutierrez

Isabel

Dick Israel

Litoy

Alain Sia

Simon

Paquito Diaz

Provo

Dindi Gallardo

Elyang

Evangeline Pascual

Inang

Boy Roque

Kanor

Glen Almonte

Pulo

Michelle Aldana

Salling

Janine Barredo

Salling's Friends

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Directed by: Celso Ad. Castillo
Written by: Celso Ad. Castillo

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