Who is magnifico in real life?
Maryo J. de los Reyes (b. 1952, Manila, Philippines) dreamed of becoming a director when he was still a child. He graduated from the Institute of Mass Communications at the University of the Philippines. While still at school he began working with PETA, a leading theatre company in the 1970s.
Who are the lead characters of Magnifico?
Cast
- Jiro Manio as Magnifico, the child protagonist.
- Lorna Tolentino as Edna, the mother of Magnifico.
- Albert Martinez as Gerry, the father of Magnifico.
- Gloria Romero as Lola Magda, the grandmother.
- Celia Rodriguez as Ka Doring, the mortician.
- Mark Gil† as Domeng, the man whose mother dies.
What is the message of Magnifico?
De los Reyes, Magnifico is an endearing portrait of altruism in its purest form. Jiro Manio is ‘magnifico’ in the title role, surrounded by a well-cast constellation of supporting actors. Magnifico touches the hearts of all those he meets, and inspires a renewed belief in hope and the power of giving.
What is the cinematography of Magnifico?
Odyssey Flores
Magnifico/Cinematography
Who produced Magnifico?
Violett Films Production
Magnifico/Production companies
What is the genre of Magnifico?
Drama
Magnifico/Genres
Who wrote Magnifico?
Michiko Yamamoto
Magnifico/Screenplay
Who directed Magnifico?
Maryo J. de los Reyes
Magnifico/Directors
Why did Michiko Yamamoto wrote Magnifico?
She said the Magnifico script was inspired by a personal experience she had with her late grandmother. In 2006, she wrote the screenplay for the gay-themed drama film The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros, which was directed by Auraeus Solito in his feature film directorial debut.
Who is the lead character in the movie Magnifico?
Jiro Manio’s character (as Magnifico) is one of the amazing characters on this film even though his character is the lead of this film. It has shown that his character has been responsible for his family and care, and it has made the audiences surprised.
Where does the movie Magnifico take place in?
It’s a film that shows neither blood nor skin, but offers a lot, lot more in terms of entertainment. Set in the sleepy town of Lumban in Laguna, Magnifico is the story of a young boy named Magnifico (Jiro Manio) who touches the lives of the family members and the people in his community.
Who is the director of Violett Films Magnifico?
After those mostly well-crafted entries at the recent Metro Manila Film Festival, things seem to be looking even brighter for the local motion picture industry (in spite of the 10 percent VAT that looms ahead) with the forthcoming exhibition of really wonderful movie – Violett Films’ Magnifico, directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes.
When did Magnifico win the Berlin Film Festival?
Thankfully, it got the acclaim it truly deserves when it won both the grand prix and children’s jury prize — a feat never before achieved — in the 2004 Berlin Film Festival.