ABAKADA... INA

1h 48min | Drama |

Philippines

Synopsis

The story revolves around an illiterate mother named Estella (Lorna Tolentino) who married a man Daniel (Albert Martinez), who had 3 beautiful daughters. Since Estella stopped studying, she had been arguing with her mother-in-law Matilda (Nida Blanca). Matilda loves her grandchildren very much, and as much as possible, she didn't want them to become like their mother. Brainwashing them to be ashamed of their own mother. Their real mother, Estella, however, felt out of place.

Cast and Credits

*Director:*	Eddie Garcia
*Writer:*	Shaira Mella Salvador Ramon Bayron
*Producer:*	Vincent del Rosario III (producer) Jocelyn D. Bracamonte (associate producer) Vic del Rosario Jr. (executive producer) William C. Leary (supervising producer) Brenda M. Bayhon (supervising producer)
*Cinematographer:*	Romulo Araojo
*Music/Composer:*	Jaime Fabregas
*Editorial Department:*	Ike Jarlego Jr. Gerry Maglunsod (assistant eitor) Maning Gordon (assistant editor)
*Production Design/Art Department:*	Lito Neri (art director) Edna Perida (makeup artist) Cynthia Cruz (wardrobe) John Basilan (setman) Jojo Magdaluyo (setman) Noel Morales (setman) Angel Martinez (setman)
*Production Management:*	Tony Chiong (production manager) Tony Lola (production assistant) Angel Barcena (production assistant) Bob Talavera (production coordinator) Ruel Ricarto (project accountant) Fatima Dara Hosillos (executive assistant) Arkee Tunisa (schedule master)
*Sound Department:*	Josie Galvez (dubbing supervisor) Cabrales Broothers (sound effects) Rizalino Costales (dubbing loopers) Lito Asestente (dubbing loopers) Lolong Cual (dubbing loopers) Eddie Quintana (soundman) Joy Villaver (boomman)
*Camera and Lighting Department:*	Nilo Suarez (stillman) Arturo tambien (gaffer) Nonoy Salunoy (assistant cameraman) Timmy Ramirez (clapper/loader) Nonie Cesario (cam lifter) Nestor Revuelta (electrician) Nelson Barammeda (assistant electrician) Baddy Perigrino (dolly operator) Robert Acosta (hmi operator) Alvin Galleon (grip 1) Nelson Harresco (grip 2) Nonoy Dingcong (grip 3) Martin Dingcong (grip 4) Elmer Real (geneartor operator) Jun Murro (video assist operator) Alon Maraguinot (video assist cableman) Jun Flores (video assist cableman)
*Post-production:*	Bong Macapagal (post-production manager) Tony Rivera (post-production supervisor) Nonoy Flojo (post-production coordinator) lLVN PICTURES INC. (post-production facilities / color processing) CINEMAGIC INC. (titles)
*Assistant/Associate Director:*	Jojo M. Lapus (assistant director)
*Production Company:*	VIVA Films
*Cast:*	Lorna Tolentino Albert Martinez Nida Blanca Alicia Alonzo Bobby Andrews Joanne Quintas Matet De Leon Aiza Marquez Hannah Camille Bustillos Jaime Fabregas Pocholo Montes Polly Cadsawan Mina Bernales April Castro Josie Tagle Archie Ventoza Joanne Tan Bryan Homecillo King Alcala Ardi Aquino John Paul Canero Allan Garcia Boy Tambien Chiqui Del Carmen Daisy Mendoza
*Additional Crew:*	Nellie Tecson (continuity assistant) Totoy Canlas (utilityman) Donie Silang (utilityman) Jerly Mirandilla (utilityman) Jaime Lumanggaya (utilityman) Perlie Del Rosario (advertising / promotion head) Ferlin Buenviaje (advertising / promotion staff) Ferdie Cruz (advertising / promotion staff) Moises Fernandez (advertising / promotion staff) Kelly Campos-Corbilla (advertising / promotion head) Baby Gil (corporate pr head) Geng Escalanda (publicity) Ria Marquez (publicity) Cris Dancel (creative research) Jane Calaje (creative research) Mitch Yamamoto (creative research) Anjee Salazar (marketing manager for special project) Rafael Uy (production service head) Kristine Orpilla (production service secretary) Rene Aranar (production service dispatcher) Darlino Marquez (driver) Danny Busalla (stepvan driver) Mel Parino (equipment caretaker) Reynaldo Dingcong (equipment caretaker) Marlon Marquez (equipment caretaker) Perfecto Montenegro (equipment caretaker) Bobby Galleon (equipment caretaker) Rec Dingcong (equipment caretaker) Boy Montemayor (equipment caretaker) Ruel Mag-abo (equipment caretaker) Baddy Ego-Ogan (equipment caretaker) Nino Soliven (equipment caretaker) Louie Barcena (equipment caretaker) Ronie Mina (equipment caretaker)

Details

*Alternative Title:*
*Year:*	2001
*Genre:*	Drama
*Country:*	Philippines
*Language:*	Tagalog
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*Awards, Recognition, & Participation:*	Winner - FAMAS Award (2001) Best Actress - Lorna Tolentino Best Story - Ramon Bayron, Shaira Mella Salvador Winner - FAP Award (2002) Best Picture Best Director - Eddie Garcia Best Actress - Lorna Tolentino Best Screenplay - Shaira Mella Salvador Best Cinematography - Romulo Araojo Best Editing - Ike Jarlego Jr Best Sound - Noel Cruz Bruan Nominations - FAMAS Award (2002) Best Picture Best Actor - Albert Martinez Best Screenplay - Ramon Bayron, Shaira Mella Salvador Best Cinematography - Romulo Araojo Best Editing - Ike Jarlego Jr. Best Art Direction - Manny Morfe Best Musical Score - Jaime Fabregas Best Theme Song - Lucio D. San Pedro: For the song "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan"(Posthumous nomination) Best Sound - Raffy Baladjay, Noel Cruz Bruan

Technical Specifications

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*General Carrier*	*Specific Carrier*	*Form*	*Completeness*
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*Total Running Time:*	1h 48min
*Color:*	Color
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