Markova: Comfort Gay
IMDb ID: tt0292097 · Year: 2002 · Rating: 7.0 (244 votes)
Genres: Biography · Drama · History
Gil M Portes (Miguel/Michelle, 1999) tells the unconventional true story of Walter Dempster, Jr, otherwise known as Markova. After watching a documentary about the suffering of women forced into prostitution during the Japanese oc...
Stars
Dolphy
Eric Quizon
Jeffrey Quizon
Loren Legarda
Melvin Lee
Andoy Ranay
Ricci Chan
RS Francisco
Joel Lamangan
Candy Rodriguez
Full Cast & Crew
[Cast Group]
Actor: Dolphy | Character: Markova
Actor: Eric Quizon | Character: Walterina
Actor: Jeffrey Quizon | Character: Walter
Actor: Loren Legarda | Character: Loren Legarda
Actor: Melvin Lee | Character: Carmen
Actor: Andoy Ranay | Character: Sophie
Actor: Ricci Chan | Character: Anita
Actor: RS Francisco | Character: Minerva
Actor: Joel Lamangan | Character: Konsehal JJ
Actor: Candy Rodriguez | Character: Golden Gay
Actor: Dading Ravela | Character: Golden Gay
Actor: Mama Monchang | Character: Golden Gay
Actor: Tuesday Farmers | Character: Golden Gay
Actor: Robert Ramos | Character: Golden Gay
Actor: Peping Almojuela | Character: Kusinera
Actor: Gio Alvarez | Character: Binatang Bading
Actor: Brandy Perez | Character: Bagets na Manliligaw
Actor: Rey Martinez | Character: Bagets na Manliligaw
Actor: Conrado Mendoza | Character: Mambabastos
Actor: Michael Montero | Character: Mambabastos
Actor: Freddie Quizon | Character: Bobby
Actor: Dexter Doria | Character: Ina
Actor: Nanding Josef | Character: Ama
Actor: Jennifer Urbano | Character: Frances
Actor: Ana Rosales | Character: Arabella
Actor: Chandro Concepcion | Character: Roco
Actor: Theresa Paron | Character: Guia
Actor: Shane Delos Santos | Character: Sidekick
Actor: Anna Feriza Baldemor | Character: Kaklase
Actor: Apple Baldemeso | Character: Kaklase
Actor: Elaine Nuguid | Character: Kaklase
Actor: Lyndon Montecarlo | Character: Binatilyo
Actor: Kaizen Gomez | Character: Binatilyo
Actor: Carlos Ovirez | Character: Binatilyo
Actor: David Hansen | Character: Binatilyo
Actor: Kyle Gutierrez | Character: Binatilyo
Actor: John Paul Mercado | Character: Binatilyo
Actor: Renzo Mercado | Character: Binatilyo
Actor: Clodge Villanueva | Character: Binatilyo
Actor: Jayvee Montecarlo | Character: Binatilyo
Actor: Freddie Lacsamana | Character: Potograpo sa Studio
Actor: Erwin Jamilla | Character: Bata sa Studio
Actor: Michael Guevarra | Character: Chubaki Club Band
Actor: Ruel Cabrera | Character: Chubaki Club Band
Actor: Johnny Torres | Character: Chubaki Club Band
Actor: Jojo Lim | Character: Chubaki Club Band
Actor: Romel Cruz | Character: Chubaki Club Band
Actor: Mario Magallona | Character: Opisyal na Hapon
Actor: Mamoro Sakamoto | Character: Opisyal na Hapon
Actor: Bernardo Basilio | Character: Opisyal na Hapon
Actor: Chris Martinez | Character: Opisyal na Hapon
Actor: Dovy Leyco | Character: Opisyal na Hapon
Actor: Benjie Borja | Character: Floor Manager
Actor: Kenji Mondejar | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Tony Bueno | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Joel Esmeralda | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Joseph Uy | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Hector Vergara | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Christopher Buenaobra | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Rusty Elizalde | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Michael Madiwa | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Tristan Alanis Supilana | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Alexander Idos | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Anthony Idos | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Tristan Javier | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Macky Tañada | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Bong Perez | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Bong Chavez | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Gerald Roxas | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Jo Reblico | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Gio Manalo | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Eric Pamatmat | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Danny Dupalag | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Jeffrey Zenia | Character: Sundalong Hapon
Actor: Ronnie Quizon | Character: Hapong Flutista
Actor: Emilyn Barrientos | Character: Hawaiian Dancer
Actor: Jenny Mazanas | Character: Hawaiian Dancer
Actor: Jinky Dimaala | Character: Hawaiian Dancer
Actor: Marevic Gerulaga | Character: Hawaiian Dancer
Actor: Analee Francisco | Character: Hawaiian Dancer
Actor: David Young | Character: Magician
Actor: Patrick Loyola | Character: Juggler
Actor: Florence Pineda | Character: Katy Dela Cruz
Actor: Bembol Roco | Character: Puging
Actor: Bearwin Meily | Character: Tuging
Actor: Miguel Ramirez | Character: Hapong Pinatay
Actor: Joel Ortega | Character: Berdugo
Actor: Janet Joco | Character: GI Club Dancer
Actor: Alex Vicencio | Character: GI Club Dancer
Actor: Cid Gloria | Character: GI Club Dancer
Actor: Lou Oca | Character: GI Club Dancer
Actor: Jess Villaflores | Character: GI Club Band
Actor: George Abundo | Character: GI Club Band
Actor: Vladimir Barrios | Character: GI Club Band
Actor: Jimmy Torres | Character: GI Club Band
Actor: Dinky Doo Jr. | Character: Popoy
Actor: Malou Crisologo | Character: Poleng
Actor: Andrew E. | Character: Kenkoy
Actor: Daisy Reyes | Character: Rosing
Actor: Boots Plata | Character: Direktor
Actor: Juancho Mortel | Character: Machong Ekstra
Actor: JT Masbad | Character: Machong Ekstra
Actor: Mark Cunanan | Character: Machong Ekstra
Actor: Luciano B. Carlos | Character: Matandang Carmen
Actor: Gregg Guerra | Character: Matandang Anita
Actor: Karla Estrada | Character: Japayuki
Actor: Monica Perez | Character: Japayuki
Actor: C. Joy Miranda | Character: Japayuki
[Directors Group]
Name: Gil Portes | Role: Director
[Writers Group]
Name: Clodualdo Del Mundo Jr. | Role: Writer
[Producers Group]
Name: Dolphy | Role: Producer
Name: Dolor Guevarra | Role: Producer
Name: Rene Pascual | Role: Producer
[Music Group]
Name: Joy Marfil | Role: Composer
[Cinematography Group]
Name: Johnny Araojo | Role: Cinematographer
[Editing Group]
Name: George Jarlego | Role: Editor
[Casting Group]
Name: Cyrus Khan | Role: Casting Director
[Production Design Group]
Name: Kay Abano | Role: Production Designer
[Art Direction Group]
Name: Audie Cornelia | Role: Art Director
Name: Fer Galindez | Role: Art Director
[Makeup Department]
Name: Santos Alfaro | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Lowell Buenaventura | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Maribeth Datuin | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Alex De Castro | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Robert Dulay | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Tony Fabros | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Maria Quince | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Marlon Rivera | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Ligaya Robiso | Role: Makeup Department
[Production Management]
Name: Jose Almojuela | Role: Production Manager
[Assistant Directors]
Name: Armando A. Reyes | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Milo Sogueco | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
[Art Department]
Name: Paquito Alonsabe | Role: Art Department
Name: Cocoy Bagnas | Role: Art Department
Name: Gabriel Bagnas | Role: Art Department
Name: Dulzzi Gutierrez | Role: Art Department
Name: Francis Hechanova | Role: Art Department
Name: Anthony Inventor | Role: Art Department
Name: Gerry Lumanan | Role: Art Department
[Sound Department]
Name: Aurel Claro Bilbao | Role: Sound Department
Name: Lamberto Casas Jr. | Role: Sound Department
Name: Gerry Celestino | Role: Sound Department
Name: Ronald De Asis | Role: Sound Department
Name: Ross Diaz | Role: Sound Department
Name: Lito Esteta | Role: Sound Department
Name: Rannie Eulloran | Role: Sound Department
Name: Arnel Francia | Role: Sound Department
Name: Albert Michael Idioma | Role: Sound Department
Name: Orlando Ilagan | Role: Sound Department
Name: Arnel M. Labayo | Role: Sound Department
Name: Ricardo Loresto Jr. | Role: Sound Department
Name: Raymond Menguito | Role: Sound Department
Name: Cinco Nervato | Role: Sound Department
Name: Pam Pascual | Role: Sound Department
Name: Reggie Quindoyos | Role: Sound Department
Name: Arnold Reodica | Role: Sound Department
Name: Angie Reyes | Role: Sound Department
Name: Addiss Tabong | Role: Sound Department
Name: Ruben Teneza | Role: Sound Department
Name: Karen Tiangco | Role: Sound Department
Name: Alex Tomboc | Role: Sound Department
Name: Ari Trofeo | Role: Sound Department
Name: Eddie Vargas | Role: Sound Department
Name: Mac Vasquez | Role: Sound Department
[Camera and Electrical Department]
Name: Arnold Alvaro | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Eric Asprec | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Oscar Bautista | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Syril Bautista | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Jose Boticario | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Manuel Cahayon | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Reynaldo Calpo | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Jessie Capiral | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Rod Capiral | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Rommel Capiral | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Alex Dangcalan | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Elmer Dela Cruz | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Ely Echalas | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Jess Evardone | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Rommelito Francisco | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Victor Gabelo | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Paulito Homillano | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Benny Lacaba | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Negaradino Libre | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Joselito Lontoc | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Freddie Lorica | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Marino Manganaan | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Danilo Medina | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Eric Mendoza | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Alex Orlanda | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Sonny Padilla | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Mateo Pajarillo | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Jun Rasca | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Herbert Relagio | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Tomas Santillan | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Leonardo Suarez | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Christopher Tamani | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Rafael Tijol | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Crisanto Trinidad | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Juan Vargas | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
[Costume and Wardrobe Department]
Name: Epang Afunggol | Role: Costume Department
Name: Paquito Alonsabe | Role: Costume Department
Name: Aureo Alonzo | Role: Costume Department
Name: Cila Aventura | Role: Costume Department
Name: Tessie Bautista | Role: Costume Department
Name: Joel Bilbao | Role: Costume Department
Name: Joseph Bueno | Role: Costume Department
Name: Pol De Leon | Role: Costume Department
Name: Ramon Depositario | Role: Costume Department
Name: Sam Esquillon | Role: Costume Department
Name: Vivo Nazareth | Role: Costume Department
Name: Floren Pendon | Role: Costume Department
Name: J. Royo | Role: Costume Department
Name: Benjie Simbahan | Role: Costume Department
Name: Noli Villalobos | Role: Costume Department
[Editorial Department]
Name: Medy Andina | Role: Editorial Department
Name: May Katherine G. Ariola | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Fiona Marie Borres | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Elmer Buencamino | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Zaida Calado | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Evalyn Canapi | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Ely Carangian | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Frank Chico | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Jenny Chua | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Bongbong E. Dimaano | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Uriah Dypuekeng | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Jun Enriquez | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Reggie Gulle | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Annabel W. Magalona | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Macel Malacaman | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Daye Moralita | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Lalie Pulido | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Mina Quogana | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Reynaldo Salazar Jr. | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Isabel A. Tagayona | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Esperanza Toladro | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Nar Umali | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Lee-Anne Villaluz | Role: Editorial Department
[Location Management]
Name: Rolly Palmes | Role: Location Management
[Music Department]
Name: Rodney Ambat | Role: Music Department
Name: Elmer Arambulo | Role: Music Department
Name: Eric Barcelo | Role: Music Department
Name: Cecile Coo | Role: Music Department
Name: Dino Decena | Role: Music Department
Name: Rizalino Garcia | Role: Music Department
Name: Mary Grace Martinez | Role: Music Department
Name: Michi Martinez | Role: Music Department
Name: Jade F. Midoro | Role: Music Department
Name: Celia Narzo | Role: Music Department
Name: Cecilia P. Noble | Role: Music Department
Name: Chona Noble | Role: Music Department
Name: Herrick Ortiz | Role: Music Department
Name: Alfred Sanchez | Role: Music Department
[Production Department]
Name: Cess Barasi | Role: Production Department
Name: Maricris Calilung | Role: Production Department
Name: Christopher Callueng | Role: Production Department
Name: Justo C. Justo | Role: Production Department
Name: Freddie Lacsamana | Role: Production Department
Name: Darwin Merluza | Role: Production Department
Name: Kyle Principe | Role: Production Department
Name: Niño Tagaro | Role: Production Department
[Script and Continuity Department]
Name: Des Rimando | Role: Script and Continuity Department
Name: Rachelle Tesoro | Role: Script and Continuity Department
[Transportation Department]
Name: Diomedes Bohol | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Marcial Leyva | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Andy Onesa | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Eduardo Panelo | Role: Transportation Department
[Additional Crew]
Name: Christine Blando | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Bibe Cinco | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Vivian Dela Cruz | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Paulino Distajo Jr. | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Zaldy Manalang | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Danny Noriesta | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Sonny Quizon | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Raul Ruedas | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Mamoro Sakamoto | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Edison Videna | Role: Additional Crew
[Thanks]
Name: Jun Acuña | Role: Thanks
Name: Aureo Alonzo | Role: Thanks
Name: Charlie Alvarez | Role: Thanks
Name: Benito Arca | Role: Thanks
Name: Lito Atienza | Role: Thanks
Name: Ali Beheshti | Role: Thanks
Name: Mayeth Beheshti | Role: Thanks
Name: Fe M. Cabrera | Role: Thanks
Name: Yolanda Capulong | Role: Thanks
Name: Bern Crisologo | Role: Thanks
Name: Bong Crisologo | Role: Thanks
Name: Ed Cruz | Role: Thanks
Name: Alvin Cuneta | Role: Thanks
Name: Apollo Del Rio | Role: Thanks
Name: Elena Dela Paz | Role: Thanks
Name: Carlos P. Doble | Role: Thanks
Name: Gloria B. Echaluce | Role: Thanks
Name: Bayani Fernando | Role: Thanks
Name: Nerissa E. Fuentes | Role: Thanks
Name: Pury Ignacio | Role: Thanks
Name: Alex Laurel | Role: Thanks
Name: Jun Manalo | Role: Thanks
Name: Evelyn Marquez | Role: Thanks
Name: Alexander Medel | Role: Thanks
Name: Antonio Mercado | Role: Thanks
Name: Cristina Mortel | Role: Thanks
Name: Elizabeth Nieva | Role: Thanks
Name: Onjie A. Palma | Role: Thanks
Name: Chit Reynoso | Role: Thanks
Name: Alberto Romualdez | Role: Thanks
Name: Wenceslao B. Trinidad | Role: Thanks
Name: Robert Yang | Role: Thanks
Trailers
IMDb Video Gallery: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0292097/videogallery/
Release Schedule
Philippines: December 25, 2000 (Metro Manila Film Festival)
Canada: September 7, 2001 (Toronto International Film Festival)
Italy: December 7, 2001 (Asiatica Film Mediale)
Philippines: December 12, 2001 (re-release)
United Kingdom: April 6, 2002 (London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival)
United States: July 19, 2002 (Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)
Philippines: November 20, 2020 (restored 4K version)
Awards
Nominee | 2001 | Gawad Urian Awards | Gawad Urian Award | Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) | Dolphy, Markova: Comfort Gay
Winner | 2001 | Gawad Urian Awards | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) | Jeffrey Quizon, Markova: Comfort Gay
Nominee | 2001 | Gawad Urian Awards | Gawad Urian Award | Best Production Design (Pinakamahusay na Disenyong Pamproduksiyon) | Kay Abano, Markova: Comfort Gay
Nominee | 2001 | Gawad Urian Awards | Gawad Urian Award | Best Music (Pinakamahusay na Musika) | Joy Marfil, Markova: Comfort Gay
Nominee | 2001 | FAMAS Awards | FAMAS Award | Best Actor | Dolphy, Markova: Comfort Gay
Winner | 2001 | FAMAS Awards | FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actor | Jeffrey Quizon, Markova: Comfort Gay
Nominee | 2001 | FAMAS Awards | FAMAS Award | Best Sound | Albert Michael Idioma, Rudy Gonzales, Markova: Comfort Gay
Nominee | 2001 | Young Critics Circle, Philippines | YCC Award | Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design | Johnny Araojo, Kay Abano, Markova: Comfort Gay
Nominee | 2001 | Young Critics Circle, Philippines | YCC Award | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Dolphy, Markova: Comfort Gay
Winner | 2001 | FAMAS Awards | FAMAS Award | Best Art Direction | Kay Abano, Markova: Comfort Gay
Nominee | 2000 | Metro Manila Film Festival | MMFF Award | Best Film | Markova: Comfort Gay
Winner | 2000 | Metro Manila Film Festival | MMFF Award | Best Supporting Actor | Jeffrey Quizon, Markova: Comfort Gay
Box Office
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