MANO PO

1h 50min | Drama |

Philippines

Synopsis
During the Chinese Revolution in 1949, young Chinese copra trader named Fong-Huan marries Elisa, a young and pretty Filipina. The couples children, Daniel and Linda, were raised in a mixture of Chinese and Filipino-Hispanic tradition. These richly cultured people are the ancestors of a dysfunctional third-generation family whose daughters tell their own stories of joy, struggle, and the complex realities in the life of Filipino Chinese families. 
Director:

Joel Lamangan

Writer:

Lily Y. Monteverde
Roy Iglesias

Producer:

Grace Monteverde
Jynett Monteverde
Lily Y. Monteverde (executive producer)
Roselle Y. Monteverde
Lalou Reyes-Gabriel (associate producer)
Manny Valera (supervising producer)

Cinematographer:

Leslie Garchitorena
Leslie Garchitorena (Beijing)

Music/Composer:

Von De Guzman
Joy Abalon (soprano soloist)
Bernadette Adornida (violinist)
Marlon Agapito (oboist/clarinetist)
Reynante Antinero (flutes)
Benjie Bautista
Eleazar Bautista (violinist)
Izza Campos (assistant engineer)
Macky Chua (soloist: Er-hu)
Manny Lahoz (choral coordinator: Ignis Men's Chorale Manila)
Aji Manalo (recording and mixing engineer)
Ignis Men's Chorale Manila (choir)
Eduardo C. Pasamba (cellist)
Dennis A. Reyes III (music contractor)
Rominick Reyes (french horn)
Ambet Taylo (violinist)

Editorial Department:

Tara Illenberger
Joshua S. Bastero (assistant avid editor)
Jun H. De Guzman (dailies editor)
Sally Lalas (assistant film editor)
Sol Quindoyos (assistant film editor)
Marilen Magsaysay (telecine colorist)(Optimal Digital)
Aldrich Matti (telecine colorist)(Optimal Digital)

Production Design/Art Department:

Tatus Aldana (production designer)
Adolfo Alix Jr. (art directors)
Gey Enriquez (art directors)
Ma. Cristina So; Cecille Baun (prosthetics)
Francis Centeno (make-up)
Jerome Chang (make-up)
Greta Estoesta (make-up)
Hannah (make-up)
Roberto Jose (make-up)
Christian Matutino (make-up)
Joel Acebuche (make-up)
Eduard Catamora (carpentry)
Benny Bitara (creative creatures)
Paulo Zanoria (creative creatures)
Discoro Bitago (creative creatures)
Inocentes Bolilan (creative creatures)
Eloy Capati (creative creatures)
Sozimo Davis (creative creatures)
Joel Masarate (creative creatures)
Rogelio Sales (visual artists)(creative creatures)
Edmund Ty (visual director)
Joselito Sevilla (visual director)
Eddie Cris Escaros
Antonio Manorina
Rexcel Magnayon (associate designer)
Nelberto Ilagan (sets & props)
Lambert Maximo (sets & props)
Jesus Robles (sets & props)
Rober Robles (sets & props)
Russel Robles (sets & props)
Wallie Robles (sets & props)
Honorio Santiago (sets & props)
Rico Viray (wardrobe)
Mark Legaspi (wardrobe master)
J.C. Buendia (gowns: Maricel Soriano / wardrobe: Jay Manalo)
Maxi Cinco (gown: Ara Mina) Rajo Laurel (gowns: Kris Aquino)
Rosendo M. Manlapat (wardrobe: Eddie Garcia)
Frederick Peralta (wedding gown: Ara Mina)
Arman Samonte (wardrobe master)
Peping Carmona (special effects)
Inno Sotto (wardrobe: Maricel Soriano)

Production Management:

Raul Caro (unit production manager)
Rowena King (assistant production manager)
Fred Sta. Ana (assistant production manager)
Jeffrey Cantuba (schedule master)
Luz Veras (production assistant)
Kyle Principe (production assistant)

Sound Department:

Albert Michael Idioma (ADR editors)(Roadrunner Network)
Ross Diaz (ADR editors)(Roadrunner Network)
Arnel M. Labayo (ADR editors)(Roadrunner Network)
Ricardo Loresto Jr. (ADR editors)(Roadrunner Network)
Lucy Quinto (dubbing)(manager)
Carmen Serafin (dubbing)(manager)
Beth Ramirez (dubbing)(supervisor)
Gregg Tan (dubbing)(supervisor)
Julius Alfonso (dubbing)(supervisor)
Fernando Quinet (boom operator: Regal Films Unit 3)
Henry Bitana (soundman: Regal Films Unit 3)
Addiss Tabong (sfx / foley editors)(Rounrunner Network)
Arnel Francia (supervising audio engineers)(Roadrunner Network)
Arnold Reodica (supervising audio engineers)(Roadrunner Network)
Reggie Quindoyos (supervising audio engineers)(Roadrunner Network)
Charlie Micu (clapper loader)(Regal Films Unit 3)

Camera and Lighting Department:

Raul Agravante (still photographers)
Boyet Bariso (still photographers)
Raul Sigasig (assistant electrician)(Regal Films Unit 3)
Marlon Pineda (video assist)(Regal Films Unit 3)
Rex Pereira (assistant camera)(Regal Films Unit 3)
Jun Hispano (head electrician)(Regal Films Unit 3)
Joel Cepeda (cable man)(Regal Films Unit 3)
Efren Capacillo (generator operator)(Regal Films Unit 3)
Willie Castillo (steadicam operator)
Arnel Diputo (gaffer) Lito Mempin (second camera)
Rafael Guerrero (Beijing)(assistant camera)

Post-production:

Boots Plata (post-production manager)
May Katherine G. Ariola (post-production producer)
Edna M. Pacardo (post-production coordinator)
Bongbong E. Dimaano (post-production producer)

Assistant/Associate Director:

Myla Ajero
Garry Fernando

Production Company:

Regal Films
Regal Multimedia

Cast:

Maricel Soriano
Richard Gomez
Kris Aquino
Ara Mina E
ddie Garcia
Tirso Cruz III
Eric Quizon
Cogie Domingo
Jay Manalo
Gina Alajar
Amy Austria
Boots Anson-Roa
Maxene Magalona
Allan Paule
Jim Pebanco
Richard Quan
Carlo Maceda
Nanding Josef
Menggie Cobarrubias
Tony Mabesa
Jenine Desiderio
Elizabeth Ty Chua
Samuel Tan
Bon Vibar
Irma Adlawan
Pocholo Montes
Dido de la Paz
Tom Olivar
Jon Romano
Danny Ramos
Rj Magat
Peter Chua
Shiela Mae Junsay
Joan Menco
O.J. Jacinto
Henry Lee
Lucy Lee
Eizza Lim
Joyce So
Marcus Chu
Pristine Ellise Chua
Trisha Tan Sitosta
Gregg Tan
George See
Erwin Borja
Mannix Tan Lim
Julius Alfonso
Joan Tan
Liza Cornejo
Angel De Leon
Angie Sison
Cecille Vibar
Jack Raymond Ng
Bram Arcayan
Galilee Joyce Tan
Hok Kian Chinese Opera
Rosita Lim
Teresita Lim
Alfonso Lim
Rosauro Ong
Jessie Ong
Nik Nok Ong
Jimmy Sy
Diok Dian Lim
Ah Ki Lim
Julian Lao
Sit Pue Que
Joel Wan
Pepito Chua
Lily Chu
Margaux Nalus
Mary Buendia
Ma. Denise Dela Cruz
Eloisa Aguinaldo
Max Tiu
Lyndon Jero
Javier Delgado
Rico Barrera
Corazon Aquino (archive footage of)
Joseph Estrada (archive footage of)
Ferdinand Marcos (archive footage of)

Additional Crew:

Joel Cruz (rain effects)
Cedric Alfonso (engineer)(Optimal Digital)
Rolly Araw (engineer)(Optimal Digital)
Jay Nepomuceno (engineer)(Optimal Digital)
Paul Ursua (engineer)(Optimal Digital)
Conrado Anchores (smoke artist)(Optimal Digital)
Joni Raso (smoke artist)(Optimal Digital)
Alex Villegas (inferno artist)(Optimal Digital)
Jing Alvarado (stunts) Fernando Asis (stunts)
Gabriel Bagnas (stunts)
Rey Comia (stunts)
Ed Diaz (stunts)
Noel Elmido (stunts)
Elmer Fiel (stunts)
Willy Furton (stunts)
Dante Javier (fight director)
John Lapid (stunts)
Jojo Lopez (stunts)
Jerry Olaer (stunts)
Romy Osorio (stunts)
Pol Pepito (stunts)
Nemie Samson (stunts)
Jack Silva (stunts)
Jeff Sonza (stunts)
Marc Ambat (visual effects supervisor)
Rodel Madla (bestboy)
Randy (bestboy)
Julius Alfonso (script supervisor)
Jackie Lou Barber (assistant script supervisor)
Edwin Sanoria (grip van driver)
Ernesto Docut (transportation)
Adonis Dumaguin (transportation)
Erwin Gaviola (transportation)
Ruben Joyas (transportation)
Mang Lando (transportation)
Manny Merced (transportation)
Jaime Merluza (transportation)
Mark Nolasco (transportation)
Bert Ong (transportation)
Arnold Reyes (transportation)
Rudy Ruiz (transportation)
Edwin Sanoria (transportation)
Boy Servo (transportation)
Roger Tan (transportation)
Bonnie Valentino (transportation)
Jhaibee Anne Wong (voice talents)(Chinese)
Jhester Wong (voice talents)(Chinese)
Jhaytee Wong (voice talents)(Chinese)
Teresita Lee Wong (voice talents)(Chinese)
Franz Uyseco (voice talents)(Chinese)
Elizabeth Ty Chua (voice talents)(Chinese)
Samuel Tan (voice talents)(Chinese)
Precy Siock Sy (voice talents)(Chinese)
Chrysene Sitosta (voice talents)(Chinese)
Nellie See (voice talents)(Chinese)
George See (voice talents)(Chinese)
Jenn Pang (voice talents)(Chinese)
James Pang (voice talents)(Chinese)
Susan Lock Ong (voice talents)(Chinese)
Jubilee Ong(voice talents)(Chinese)
Joan Menco (voice talents)(Chinese)
Fely Lock (voice talents)(Chinese)
Peter Lock (voice talents)(Chinese)
Steven Ko (voice talents)(Chinese)
Jenny Go (voice talents)(Chinese)
Peter Chua (voice talents)(Chinese)
Mary Lim (voice talents)(Chinese)
Nhiza Beason (voice talents)(Filipino)
Lady Aguirre (voice talents)(Filipino)
Butchoy Camins (voice talents)(Filipino)
Jay De Castro (voice talents)(Filipino)
Benjie Dorango (voice talents)(Filipino)
Ferdie Nicandro (voice talents)(Filipino)
Virna Panoyo (voice talents)(Filipino)
Twinkle Ramirez (voice talents)(Filipino)
Ronald Tupas (voice talents)(Filipino)
Ronny Zamora (voice talents)(Filipino)
Butch Abrillo (crew)(RS Video)
Bong Arnaldo (crew)(RS Video)
Remus Banaag (crew)(RS Video)
Renato Bejarin (crew)(RS Video)
Robert Bejarin (crew)(RS Video)
Rafael Guerrero (crew)(RS Video)
Nino Jaloslos (crew)(RS Video)
Lawrence Liclican (crew)(RS Video)
Jerry Maralag (crew)(RS Video)
Aldrin Munsayac (crew)(RS Video)
John Naguit (crew)(RS Video)
Boy Perez (crew)(RS Video)
Ramsey Polio (crew)(RS Video)
Charles Sayud (crew)(RS Video)
Edmund Tagulao (crew)(RS Video)
Jason Verdillo (crew)(RS Video)
Jessmar Daluperi (crew)(Regal Films Unit 3)
Abner De Luna (crew)(Regal Films Unit 3)
Rudy Lineses (crew)(Regal Films Unit 3)
Robert Macabante (crew)(Regal Films Unit 3)
Christopher Matias (crew)(Regal Films Unit 3)
Julius Salazar (crew)(Regal Films Unit 3)
Chris Sigasig (crew)(Regal Films Unit 3)
Federico Villaceran (crew)(Regal Films Unit 3)
Jane Yugioksing (translator)(chinese language)
Gregg Tan (dialogue coach)(chinese language)
Patrick Ong (translator)(chinese language)
Ann Lim Co (consultant and voice talent)(chinese language)
Ronald McDonald (interpreter)(chinese language)
Lenor Anne Alano (crowd traffic coordinator)
Norvy Arceo (crowd control)
Buen Artana (crowd coordinator)
Edward Belaro (crowd coordinator)
Sieren Tuplano (crowd traffic coordinator)
Beng Bandong (crowd traffic coordinator)
Erick Obras (crowd control)
Omar Deroca (crowd coordinator)
Arman Gutierrez (talent coordinator)
Norma Alvero (talent coordinator)
Ricky Cerdan (talent coordinator)
Joey Gosiengfiao (creative publicity and promotions)
Glenn Marcelo (creative publicity and promotions)
Dolor Guevarra (creative publicity and promotions)
Ronald Constantino (creative publicity and promotions)
Frank Chico (technical operations engineer)(Roadrunner Network)
Uriah Dypuekeng (technical operations engineer)(Roadrunner Network)
Jun Salazar (technical operations engineer)(Roadrunner Network)
Nar Umali (technical operations engineer)(Roadrunner Network)
Daye Moralita (technical operations engineer)(Roadrunner Network)
Eng Baisac (project coordinator)(Optima Digital)
Elmer Buencamino (film specialist)
Winston Compreros (operations manager)(Creative Creatures)
Joy Pedro (researcher)
Bea Victorio (post project manager)
Theody Vidal (production accountant)
Jojo Vinzon (caterer) Mina Quogana (negative handler)
Roberto Q. Nicolas (telecine operator)
Jun Enriquez (laboratory supervisor)
Rick Hawthorne (laboratory technical liaison)
Mel Ladao (trailer on-line editor)
Evalyn Canapi (negative handler)

Alternative Title:
Year: 2002
Genre: Drama
Country:

Philippines

Language:

Hokkien
Mandarin
Tagalog
English

Locations:
Subtitle:
Awards, Recognition, & Participation:

 

Best Film 
Metro Manila Film Festival (2002)

Best Supporting Actress - Kris Aquino
FAMAS Awards (2003)


Nominations - FAMAS Awards (2003)
Best Director - Joel Lamangan
Best Actress - Ara Mina
Best Actress - Maricel Soriano
Best Supporting Actress - Gina Alajar
Best Supporting Actress - Amy Austria
Best Supporting Actress - Boots Anson-Roa
Best Production Design - Tatus Aldana


Nominations - Gawad Urian Awards (2003)
Best Picture (Pinakamahusay na Pelikula)
Best Direction (Pinakamahusay na Direksyon) - Joel Lamangan
Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres) - Ara Mina
Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) - Jay Manalo
Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) - Tirso Cruz III
Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) - Amy Austria
Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) - Kris Aquino
Best Screenplay (Pinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula) - Roy Iglesias
Best Cinematography (Pinakamahusay na Sinematograpiya) - Leslie Garchitorena
Best Editing (Pinakamahusay na Editing) - Tara Illenberger


Metro Manila Film Festival 2002

Total Running Time: 1h 50min
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio:
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
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18 October 2019, Friday