Himala, Isang Musikal (lit. 'Miracle, a musical') is an upcoming Philippine musical film. It is based on a 2018 theatrical play of the same name.
| Himala, Isang Musikal | |
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| Directed by | Pepe Diokno |
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| Based on | Himala, Isang Musikal 2018 play by Ed Lacson Jr. Himala 1982 film by Ishmael Bernal |
| Starring | Aicelle Santos |
Production companies | Kapitol Films Uxs |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Background
editHimala, Isang Musikal is a co-production of Kapitol Films and Uxs, Inc..[1] Pepe Diokno will direct the feature film with the screenplay written also by him alongside Ricky Lee.[2]
Himala, Isang Musikal is based on the theatrical play of the same name which premiered in 2018.[3][4] The play itself would be based on the 1982 film Himala which starred Nora Aunor and directed by Ishmael Bernal[5]
The feature film would be announced in July 2024 as one of first five entries of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival as a script submission.[2]
Release
editAs one of the ten official entries of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival, Himala, Isang Musikal is set to have its theatrical release in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2024.[6]
References
edit- ^ Requintina, Robert (July 16, 2024). "Vice Ganda, Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual films make it to 50th MMFF". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ a b "Metro Manila Film Festival announces first 5 official entries for 2024 edition". Rappler. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer (July 16, 2024). "Vic Sotto returning to MMFF after 5 years; Vice Ganda film also selected". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Villano, Alexa (January 22, 2018). "6 things you need to know about 'Himala: Isang Musikal'". Rappler. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Soliman, Michelle Anne (May 29, 2019). "Himala: Isang Musikal dominates the 11th Gawad Buhay Awards". BusinessWorld. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Mayo, Stephanie (July 18, 2024). "MMFF 50th Edition: Excitement builds as first half of finalists revealed". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 18, 2024.