| Thelma | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Paul Soriano |
| Produced by | Paul Soriano Maja Salvador, Rino Que |
| Written by | Froi Medina Paul Soriano |
| Screenplay by | Froi Medina Paul Soriano |
| Story by | Rino Que Froi Medina Paul Soriano |
| Starring | Maja Salvador, Jason Abalos Tetchie Agbayani |
| Music by | Brad Haehnel |
| Cinematography | Odyssey Flores |
| Editing by | Mark Victor |
| Studio | TimeHorizon Pictures Abracadabra Underground Logic |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
| Release date(s) | September 7, 2011 |
| Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog |
| Box office | P1.35 million[1] |
Thelma is a 2011 Filipino inspirational family-drama film released by Star Cinema with Maja Salvador portraying the title-role.[2] The film is directed by Paul Soriano[3][4] and is inspired by true stories. The film premiered in September 7, 2011 and received an "A" rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board.
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Maja Salvador underwent training by a national track star and Survivor Philippines castaway Elma Muros and her husband Jojo Posadas for her role as a runner in the independent film. Paul Soriano was chosen to direct the film.[5] Filming began whilst simultaneously taping for Salvador's show Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.
One struggle. One chance. One dream. The film tells the story of a tomboyish Ilocano lass from Ilocos Norte, Thelma (Maja Salvador) whose family is beset with challenges when she discovers her uncanny gift of speed. Her talent then opens doors for her – to elevate her family’s situation and change the course of her own life. But to do that she will have to run- against all obstacles, against personal hindrances, against shadows from her past, and against her own self-doubts. Will she ever accomplish her dream as a successful athlete?