Eto Na Naman Ako is a 2000 Philippine romantic action film directed by Ike Jarlego Jr. The film stars Robin Padilla (who co-wrote the film) and Vina Morales. It is loosely based on the 1992 film The Bodyguard.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Eto Na Naman Ako
Directed byIke Jarlego Jr.
Screenplay by
Story by
Produced byEric Cuatico
Starring
CinematographyCharlie Peralta
Edited byMarya Ignacio
Music byArchie Castillo
Production
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Distributed byMillennium Cinema
Release date
  • June 7, 2000 (2000-06-07)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Plot

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Ana Maria (Vina), a successful singer-actress, puts her life in danger with a slew of death threats from her obsessed fan. To ensure her safety, she hires Abet (Robin), who happens to be her childhood sweetheart, to be her bodyguard.[7]

Cast

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  • Robin Padilla as Abet Dimaguiba
    • Chris Padilla as Young Abet
  • Vina Morales as Ana Maria Ledesma
    • Iwi Nicolas as Young Ana
  • Troy Montero as Vince Madrigal
  • Candy Pangilinan as Silly
  • Chinggoy Alonzo as Don Jaime Madrigal
  • Rosemarie Gil as Doña Josefa Madrigal
  • Charlie Davao as General Acosta
  • Allan Paule as Gregory Valdez
  • Boy Roque as Clayton Rosales
  • July Hidalgo as Mara
  • Royette Padilla as Hired Killer
  • P.J. Oreta as Hired Killer's Accomplice
  • Rico Miguel as Dennis Macaluno
  • Boy Abunda as TV Host
  • Kris Aquino as TV Host
  • Lindsay Custodio as Vanessa Paterno
  • Levi Ignacio as Vince's Friend at Party
  • Vangie Labalan as Aling Maring
  • Jeffrey Tam as Lalaking Praning
  • Joe Jardi as Mang Ramon
  • Gino Padilla as Dan
  • June Hidalgo as Ana's Driver
  • Jack Barri as Vince's Bodyguard
  • Jun Arenas as Vince's Bodyguard
  • Leychard Sicangco as Vince's Bodyguard
  • Joey Sarmiento as TV Reporter
  • Ed Aquino as Mr. Lee
  • Ric Bernardo as MTV Director
  • Paul Gutierrez as Mayor
  • Gil Carino as Sniper

Production

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Padilla was in Basilan when principal photography was supposed to begin. This prompted principal photography to be postponed for two weeks.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Vina-Robin Movie Showcases Her Versatility". Philippine Headline News Online. May 12, 2000. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  2. ^ "The most daring role Robin has ever played". The Philippine Star. May 21, 2000. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  3. ^ "Paulo B. Turned Down Movie with Robin and Randy's Wife vs. Girlfriend". Philippine Headline News Online. May 22, 2000. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  4. ^ Lo, Ricky (May 27, 2000). "Different kind of 'bomba' in movies". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  5. ^ "Double Take for Troy Montero". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. June 2, 2000. p. 26. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Google News.
  6. ^ "New Millennium Cinema Babies". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. June 3, 2000. p. 20. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Google News.
  7. ^ "Vina gets to sing, dance, and act in new starrer". The Philippine Star. May 17, 2000. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  8. ^ Red, Isah (June 4, 2000). "Robin Padilla and The Negotiations That Never Happened". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 22. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Google News.
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