Pen Medina
Acting
Biography
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Born: August 27, 1950
Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines
Known For
Elena's Redemption
The film is based on the true story of a maid who was either seduced or raped and made pregnant by her Chinese employer; the baby was either killed by the employer's wife or by her own hand, depending on who you talk to.
Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata
It is the time of El Niño, a season ruled by superstition and fear. The rain is long in coming, the ground has cracked up dry. The ricestalks are thin and sickly. Villagers go hungry. And a boy dies from a snakebite. The adults splinter. Some pray. Others join a cult to appease earth spirits and wait for the ada, the ricefield spirit goddess of bountiful harvest who dances naked on moonlit nights and signals the need for a virgin’s sacrifice. There are fence sitters, equally pro-church and pro-cult. A landlord’s steward enforces his master’s usury on hapless farmers. A self-righteous priest says rain must first be deserved. Two young women fight for the right to do with their bodies as they please. A bastard boy and a blind girl come of age. Yesterday, they were children.
I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust and Love You)
Destiny. Is it beyond our control? Or do we make our own? These questions and other musings about the past and the future set the tone as we sail into the year's most anticipated film about love and life. Six people are brought together on a seven-day cruise that will change their lives forever.
Till There Was You
Joanna meets single father Albert and his baby Pippa on a bus. When she gets off the bus, Joanna accidentally leaves her photograph behind with her book. Over the years, Pippa comes to believe that this picture is of her mother's. Years later, Pippa meets Joanna again, and Albert hires her to act as Pippa's mother. Eventually, Albert and Joanna become romantically involved.
Hinugot sa Langit
A woman is thinking of abortion, against her firm faith and family's wants.
José Rizal
Accused of treason, Dr. Jose P. Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial government-appointed counsel, Luis Taviel de Andrade. The two build the case and arguments for the defense as significant events in the central figure's life prior to his incarceration unfold. Upon hearing Rizal's life story, Taviel begins to realize that the accused not just is innocent but exhibits in fact all the qualities of an extraordinary man. When the mock trial unreels, Taviel is all set to act as the prime advocate for his client as Rizal himself is about to give an earth-moving speech to defend his honor and address his countrymen. Meanwhile, the Spanish authorities have worked out the vast political machinery to ensure a guilty verdict. A revolution waits in the wings.
Himala Ngayon
A 2012 documentary about the making and the legacy of the 1982 drama masterpiece directed by Ishmael Bernal that ended up being one of the greatest Asian films of all time. The revelations about the theory of "Who killed Elsa?" will be answered and also, the impact of the film to the Filipino culture and society.
Gangster Lolo
Five Aging ex-cons are trying to go straight after being release from prison. But unable to find work, they pin their hopes on a treasure map left to them by an inmate.
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
The true story of Andres Bonifacio, a man who rose as a leader in the fight against the Spanish oppressors, and would gain the enmity of even those fighting for the same cause.
Miracle
When plain orphan Elsa begins having visions of the Virgin Mary, the rest of the residents of her isolated village find themselves questioning their own beliefs and values. Soon, Elsa is healing people with a variety of ailments. As word of this phenomenon spreads, tourists, pilgrims, patients and a documentary filmmaker all arrive on a quest to partake in the miracle.
Filmography
as Narrator
as Marciano Dimaculangan / Marsing
as Kiko Cabrera
as Dante Pangilinan
as Panglima Alari
as Ingkong Kapiz
as Maryo Adriano / Mayor
as G
as Gerry
as Iago
as Andoy
as Lolo Gimo
as Ben "Mother Ben" Asino
as Tatang
as Albay
as Paul
as Nestor
as Tasyo
as Padre Guido
as Diablo (segment "Diablo") (voice)
as Tatang Ruding
as Danilo Marquez
as Destiny's Father
as Jilco
as Bestre
as Tata Islaw
as RP President
as (segment "Mistulang Kamera Obskura")
as Tatay
as Kadyo
as Pacio Garcia
as Dodong
as Frank Boborol
as Fr. Tolon
as Lupo
as Gabino
as Jimmy
as Terio
as Paciano Mercado
as Father Luis
as Tikyo
as Pedring
as Mang Kanor
as Pepe Moreno
as Tito Miroy
as Datu Kiram
as Prosecutor
as Barangay Captain
as Col. Lucio de Vega
as Asawa ni Sisa
as N.G.O. Member
as Nato
as Fr. Salazar (segment "Ate")
as Fr. Salazar
as General (as Crispin Medina)
as Pfc. Nelson Galang (as Crispin Medina)
as Chef 'Sparrow'
as Quy (as Crispin Medina)
as Tak (as Crispin Medina)
as Villa
as Barkada
as Macabebe
as Nes
as Menardo
as Pilo
as Professor