Magnifico (film)

Magnifico
Directed by	Maryo J. De los Reyes
Written by	Michiko Yamamoto (screenplay & story)
Starring	Jiro Manio
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino/Tagalog/English

Magnifico is a 2003 FAMAS Award-winning drama film directed by Maryo J. De los Reyes, written by Michiko Yamamoto, and starring Jiro Manio, Danilo Barrios, Cherry Pie Picache, Amy Austria and Albert Martinez.

Plot

Set in an impoverished town, a couple begin to lose hope and courage when faced with life's adversities - a daughter who suffers from cerebral palsy, a son who loses his scholarship, and a young boy named Magnifico or Ikoy, who is not so good in school. But Ikoy is gifted with a good heart and a large spirit that allows him to give joy to hopeless people in their community and magically transforms their lives for the better.

Cast

Lorna Tolentino ... Edna

Albert Martinez ... Gerry

Gloria Romero ... Lola Magda

Celia Rodriguez ... Ka Doring

Mark Gil ... Domeng

Tonton Gutierrez ... Ka Romy

Jiro Manio ... Magnifico

Amy Austria ... Tessie

Cherry Pie Picache ... Cristy

Danilo Barrios ... Miong

Susan Africa ... Pracing

Isabella De Leon ... Helen

Dindin Llarena ... Ria

Joseph Roble ... Carlo

Girlie Sevilla ... Isang

Jon Romano ... Ria's Father (as John Romano)

Dido De La Paz ... Foreman

Alison VII ... Makoy (as Allyson VII Gonzales)

David Granado ... Tessie's Husband

Scarlet ... Teacher

Jojo Vinzon ... Gay Friend

Dan De Guzman II ... Teacher

Romy Guiwa ... Friend

Big Boy Gomez ... Friend (as Boy Gomez)

Arnold ... Friend

Cheenee ... Friend

Wendy Hunter ... Friend

Brilla Graza ... Friend

Rosel De Ramos ... Pawnshop Teller

External links

• Magnifico (film) at the Internet Movie Database