Title: One Night Only
Genre: Comedy | Romance
Runtime: 1h 38m
Released: 25 December 2008
Country of Origin: Philippines
Language: Filipino
Director: Jose Javier Reyes
Writer: Jose Javier Reyes
Production Company: OctoArts Films • Canary Films
Synopsis:
A colorful cast of characters: A night in a run-down motel
introduction
One eventful night in a seemingly ordinary motel, fate spins a complicated web and brings together an unexpected group of people. Among them are a well-known movie star, an ambitious journalist, a prominent congressman, a talented hairdresser, a heartbroken and suicidal lesbian, and a manipulative, gold-digging playgirl. As their paths cross, their lives intertwine in ways neither of them could have ever imagined.
The movie star's secret affair
In the light of fame, the film star hides a scandalous secret. Seeking refuge from the prying eyes of the public, they find solace within the walls of this run-down motel. Their hearts long for a moment of authenticity in a world full of superficiality, and tonight they just might find it.
The journalist's search for the truth
Driven by an unquenchable thirst to uncover the truth, the reporter stumbles upon a lead that could potentially expose a high-profile corruption scandal involving the same congressman implicated in this particular meeting. Determined to shed light on the dark underbelly of politics, the journalist must navigate the complex twists and turns of this memorable night to uncover the truth.
The Congressman's Dilemma
Amid the chaos of that fateful night, the congressman struggles with a secret agenda that threatens to destroy his carefully crafted political career. As secrets lurk in the shadows, he must face his own demons while trying to maintain the appearance of a respectable public figure. Will he escape unscathed or will he be consumed by the skeletons in his closet?
The unexpected meeting of the hairdresser
Behind the hairdresser's chair, the hairdresser witnesses countless stories and confessions. Tonight, however, her world collides with that of an emotionally tortured lesbian who has suffered heartbreak and is contemplating suicide. As the night progresses, the hairdresser becomes an unexpected beacon of hope, comforting and listening to this lost soul.
The redemption of abandoned and suicidal lesbians
Haunted by a lost love, the abandoned and suicidal lesbian is drawn to the motel and seeks solace in the company of strangers. Little does she know that fate has something remarkable in store for her. In the midst of her darkest hours, she discovers unexpected connections, compassion, and reasons to embrace life again.
The cheating game of the gold digger playgirl
Manipulative and cunning, the gold-digging playgirl uses the run-down motel as her playground. With an eye on the film star's wealth, she spins her web of seduction and lures unsuspecting victims into her game. But this evening could prove to be a turning point, as the playgirl discovers that true wealth cannot be measured by material possessions alone.
Conclusion
Within the walls of this run-down motel, the lives of these disparate characters collide and their fates intertwine in unimaginable ways. As confusion and conflict fill the air, each character grapples with their own demons, desires and aspirations. From the movie star's search for authenticity to the journalist's search for the truth, to the abandoned lesbian's redemption and the gold digger's deceitful game, the night at the motel becomes a catalyst for transformation, self-discovery and unexpected connections. In this complex and fascinating story, the motel serves as a microcosm of life itself, where strangers cross paths and leave indelible marks on their journeys. In the darkest nights, each character faces decisions that will ultimately determine their future.
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Top Billed Cast & Crew |
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Actor |
Role |
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Katrina Halili |
Jasmine |
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Diana Zubiri |
Vivian |
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Ricky Davao |
Congressman Facundo |
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Jayson Gainza |
Barney |
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Maria Teresa Martinez |
Lovely |
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Chokoleit |
Edward |
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Bacci Garcia |
Edward's Assistant |
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Tessie Villarama |
Inday |
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Jon Avila |
Pons |
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Paolo Contis |
Diego |
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Joey David |
Masahistang Larry |
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Alessandra De Rossi |
Angela (as Alessandra da Rossi) |
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Lani Tapia |
Extrang Pearly |
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Valerie Concepcion |
Vicky |
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Jennylyn Mercado |
Elvie |
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Marnie Lapus |
Florence |
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Jose Javier Reyes |
Direktor |
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Benjie Cayetano |
Tony |
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Jon Achaval |
Sir Jimmy |
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Carlo Gonzalez |
Henry |
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Charyl Chan |
Lily |
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George Lim |
Ulysses |
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Joel Tarca |
Bodyguard 1 |
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J.C. Manalo |
Bodyguard 2 |
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J.P. Ayap |
Bodyguard 3 |
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Oliver Gaton |
Bodyguard 4 |
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Albert Kenneth Libao |
Bodyguard 5 |
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Ogie Diaz |
Meliton |
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MJ Felipe |
TV Reporter |
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Joross Gamboa |
Nestor |
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Manilyn Reynes |
George |
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Bentong |
Manong Roger |
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Arkin Da Silva |
Toto |
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Empoy Marquez |
Gudo (as Empoy) |
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Vinia Peralta |
Sister Teresing |
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Madel Flores |
Sister Rosary |
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Alexis Lagdameo |
Sister Charity |
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Conrad Agbuya |
Attendant 1 |
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Rex Dalisay |
Attentdant 2 |
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Davey Langit |
Bodji |
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Aldrin Gonzales |
Francis |
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Produced by |
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Dean Arriola |
supervising producer |
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Charyl Chan |
associate producer (as Charyl Chan-de Guzman) |
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Orly Ilacad |
executive producer |
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Music by |
Jesse Lucas |
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Cinematography by |
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Rodolfo Aves Jr. |
director of photography (as Rodolfo Y. Aves Jr.) |
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Editing by |
Tara Illenberger |
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Production Design by |
Sonny Maculada |
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Art Direction by |
Ariel Magnaye |
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Makeup Department |
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Alexis Lagdameo |
makeup artist |
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Production Management |
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Marc Ambat |
general manager: Opticolors |
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Boyet Dequina |
unit head: Raclep |
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Armen Fajardo |
production manager |
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John Serrano |
assistant production manager |
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Second Unit Director or Assistant Director |
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Benjie Cayetano |
assistant director |
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Art Department |
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Ian Capili |
art department staff |
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Jovy Cerdena |
art department staff |
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Polding Cerdena |
art department staff (as Tolding Cerdena) |
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Julius Dela Cruz |
art department staff |
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Rj Garcia |
art department staff |
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Gilmar Gayatgay |
art department staff |
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Bonnie Maculada |
art department staff (as Boni Maculada) |
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Boboy Salazar |
art department staff |
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Sound Department |
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Aris Alcantara |
foley editor: AMI Wildsound |
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Michael Alfie Bautista |
foley editor: AMI Wildsound |
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Benjie Escobar |
foley editor: AMI Wildsound |
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Reina Esplana |
coordinator: AMI Wildsound |
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Josie Galvez |
dubbing supervisor |
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Albert Michael Idioma |
foley artist: AMI Wildsound (as Mike Idioma) / re-recording mixer: AMI Wildsound (as Albert Michael M. Idioma) / sfx editor: AMI Wildsound (as Mike Idioma) / sound engineer (as Mike Idioma) |
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Timi Idioma |
studio head: AMI Wildsound |
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Andrew Milallos |
adr editor: AMI Wildsound / foley artist: AMI Wildsound |
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Ray Andrew San Miguel |
adr editor: AMI Wildsound |
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Allen Roy Santos |
adr editor: AMI Wildsound (as Roy Allen Santos) / foley artist: AMI Wildsound (as Roy Allen Santos) |
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Addiss Tabong |
adr editor: AMI Wildsound / re-recording mixer: AMI Wildsound / sfx editor: AMI Wildsound / sound engineer |
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Deo Van Fidelson |
foley editor: AMI Wildsound |
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Mac Vasquez |
adr editor: AMI Wildsound |
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Camera and Electrical Department |
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Raymundo O. Acebo |
clapper: Precision Image Corp. |
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Reynante Agbisit |
technical assistant: Precision Image Corp. |
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Rafael Aluad |
key grip (as Raffy Aluad) |
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Joe Anzano |
gaffer |
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Roberto Bolongabong |
grip: Raclep |
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Mel Crisostomo |
hmi operator: Raclep |
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Roy Dianela |
grip: Raclep |
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Marlon Esmenda |
grip: Raclep |
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Miguel V. Fabie III |
second camera (as Miguel Fabie) |
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Danilo Handog Jr. |
technical head: Precision Image Corp. (as Danny Handog) |
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Onyx A. Lacsa |
technical assistant: Precision Image Corp. |
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Jake Meralpis |
dolly operator: Raclep |
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Eric Panaguiton |
technical assistant: Precision Image Corp. |
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Marlon Pecjo |
photographer: poster/publicity (as Dr. Marlon Pecio) |
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Louie Ricafort |
grip: Raclep |
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Dante Saturno |
grip: Raclep |
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Eleazar Siruma |
hmi operator: Raclep |
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Ronnel Siruma |
electrician: Raclep (as Ronel Siruma) |
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Antonio Tablisma |
technical assistant: Precision Image Corp. |
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Panx Tañedo |
assistant camera (as Paul Tanedo) |
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Alex I. Trazo |
clapper: Precision Image Corp. |
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Joel Villaber |
second assistant camera |
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Joseph Villareal |
grip: Raclep |
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Jing Viray |
kinoflo caretaker: Raclep |
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Costume & Wardrobe Department |
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Mervin Lazaro |
stylist: poster/publicity |
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Michelle Magnaye |
wardrobe mistress |
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Veron Malana |
wardrobe assistant |
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Editorial Department |
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Olga Bautista |
post-production coordinator |
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Fiona Marie Borres |
post-production producer: Bonfire Productions (as Fiona Borres) |
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Vanessa De Leon |
trailer editor: Bonfire Productions |
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Chrisel Galeno-Desuasido |
associate editor: Bonfire Productions / graphics artist: Bonfire Productions |
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Roque Magsino |
color grader: Opticolors |
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Marivic Manguiat |
project coordinator: Opticolors |
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George Toralba |
technical operations manager: Opticolors |
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Benido Viaña Jr. |
engineering head: Opticolors / westrex operator: Opticolors |
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Script & Continuity Department |
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Franz Joseph Barcelona |
script supervisor |
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Transportation Department |
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Rolly Acierto |
service vehicle driver |
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Sonny Alfaro |
driver: Raclep |
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Lito Amarille |
driver: Raclep |
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Benjie Amutan |
driver: OctoArts Films |
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Boyet Bugahon |
service vehicle driver |
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Jhun Camposano |
service vehicle driver |
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Bayani Delos Santos |
service vehicle driver |
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Dolfo Dublado |
service vehicle driver |
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Pedong Rabino |
genset operator driver: Raclep (as Pidong Rabino) |
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Domeng Rondina |
genset driver: Raclep |
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Lito Sidutan |
unit driver: Raclep |
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Boy Toledo |
service vehicle driver |
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Additional Crew |
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Jay Abello |
marketing manager: Bonfire Productions |
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Conrad Agbuya |
production assistant |
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Elsa Alagon |
executive secretary: OctoArts Films |
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Rico Argamazo |
coordinator: OctoArts Films |
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Maureen Baniqued |
traffic coordinator: Opticolors |
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Jun Calayag |
assistant sales manager: OctoArts Films |
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Jeffrey Cantuba |
crowd director / schedule master |
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Bernadeth Chong |
management: Raclep |
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Rey Chong |
management: Raclep |
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Mary Ann Cils |
catering staff |
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Larry Domasig |
assistant: Jose Javier Reyes |
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Elsa Dulas |
catering staff |
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Zandra Garay |
messenger: Bonfire Productions (as Sandra Garay) / utility: Bonfire Productions (as Sandra Garay) |
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Percy Guzman |
sales manager: OctoArts Films |
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Marya Ignacio |
finance manager: Bonfire Productions |
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Tara Illenberger |
office manager: Bonfire Productions |
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Rolando Inocencio |
crowd director |
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Mila Lumbao |
utility manager |
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Mila Manding |
caterer |
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Dante Manosa |
utility staff (as Dante Mañosa) |
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Clarita Mariano |
accounting manager: OctoArts Films |
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Perry McDonald |
radio coordinator: publicity & promotions |
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Elyboy Medina |
crowd control |
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Christian Parado |
production assistant |
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Lucino Perez |
sales staff: OctoArts Films (as Ceno Perez) |
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Shirley Pizarro |
publicist |
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Eric Ramos |
marketing consultant: publicity & promotions |
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Buboy Remullo |
utility staff |
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Lito 'Shalala' Reyes |
television coordinator: publicity & promotions (as Lito Reyes) |
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Paquito Y. Reyes |
accounting staff: OctoArts Films (as Paquito Reyes) |
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Vheng Salazar |
field cashier |
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Sandy Santamaria |
sales manager: Opticolors |
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Jereme Santiago |
production comptroller |
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William Sison |
utility staff |
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Mel Tiburan |
chief finance officer: Opticolors |
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Vergel Toledo |
crowd control |
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Faye Amanda Trinidad |
publicity and promotions: OctoArts Films (as Faye Trinidad) |
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Cynthia Ulaso |
catering staff |
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