Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema

Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema

Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema

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Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema

2019

1h 56m

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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.

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

TBA Studios

CMB Film Services

Film Development Council of the Philippines

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

19 members

Directing

Luis Nepomuceno

Himself

No Image

Acting

Marichu Vera Perez

Herself

No Image

Acting

Anita Linda

Herself

Anita Linda

Acting

Eddie Garcia

Himself

Eddie Garcia

Acting

Gloria Romero

Herself

Gloria Romero

Acting

Eddie Mesa

Himself

Eddie Mesa

Acting

Rosemarie Gil

Herself

Rosemarie Gil

Acting

Nora Aunor

Herself

Nora Aunor

Acting

Christopher de Leon

Himself

Christopher de Leon

Production

Lily Y. Monteverde

Herself

Lily Y. Monteverde

Production

Roselle Y. Monteverde

Herself

No Image

Acting

Bembol Roco

Himself

Bembol Roco

Production

Charo Santos-Concio

Herself

Charo Santos-Concio

Directing

Peque Gallaga

Himself

Peque Gallaga

Directing

Lav Diaz

Himself

Lav Diaz

Directing

Brillante Ma Mendoza

Himself

Brillante Ma Mendoza

Acting

Laurice Guillen

Herself

Laurice Guillen

Acting

Cherie Gil

Herself

Cherie Gil

Acting

Michael De Mesa

Himself

Michael De Mesa

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