| 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.
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.
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