Magnifico

Name: Magnifico
Genre: Drama
Released: 2003-11-05
Duration: 2 h
Rating: 8
Cast: Lorna Tolentino, Albert Martinez, Gloria Romero, Celia Rodriguez, Mark Gil

IMDb ID: tt0353691 · Year: 2003 · Rating: 8.0 (970 votes)

Genres: Drama

Even though he is not good in school and belongs to a poor and unfortunate family, Magnifico still has a big heart and a large amount of optimism that enabled him to help not only his family, but also the community.

IMDb Details

Content TypeMovieAlternate TitlesCanada: Magnifico (French)
Japan: Magnifico (English)
Singapore: Magnifico (English)
Philippines: Magnifico Madyikero (Tagalog, Working Title)
Russia: Магнифико
Japan: マグニフィコ
МагнификоContent RatingTV-PGRelease Date2003-11-05Runtime120 minutesMetascore53IMDb Popularity0User Reviews18Critic Reviews13Countries / RegionsPhilippinesLanguagesFilipino
TagalogKeywordsschool
boy
grandmother
newborn baby
wood carvingFilming LocationsKalayaan, Laguna, PhilippinesProduction CompaniesViolett Films ProductionIMDb URLhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0353691/Local Poster/d/file/imdb/03/tt0353691.jpgUpdated At2025-04-24T18:58:06

Directors

Maryo J. de los Reyes

Writers

Michiko Yamamoto

Full Cast & Crew

[Cast Group]
Actor: Lorna Tolentino | Character: Edna
Actor: Albert Martinez | Character: Gerry
Actor: Gloria Romero | Character: Lola Magda
Actor: Celia Rodriguez | Character: Ka Doring
Actor: Mark Gil | Character: Domeng
Actor: Tonton Gutierrez | Character: Ka Romy
Actor: Jiro Manio | Character: Magnifico
Actor: Amy Austria | Character: Tessie
Actor: Cherry Pie Picache | Character: Cristy
Actor: Danilo Barrios | Character: Miong
Actor: Susan Africa | Character: Pracing
Actor: Isabelle De Leon | Character: Helen
Actor: Dindin Llarena | Character: Ria
Actor: Joseph Roble | Character: Carlo
Actor: Girlie Sevilla | Character: Isang
Actor: Jon Romano | Character: Ria's Father
Actor: Dido de la Paz | Character: Foreman
Actor: Allyson VII | Character: Makoy
Actor: David Granado | Character: Tessie's Husband
Actor: Scarlet | Character: Teacher
Actor: Jojo Vinzon | Character: Gay Friend
Actor: Dan De Guzman II | Character: Teacher
Actor: Romy Guiwa | Character: Friend
Actor: Boy Gomez | Character: Friend
Actor: Arnold | Character: Friend
Actor: Cheenee | Character: Friend
Actor: Wendy Hunter | Character: Friend
Actor: Brilla Graza | Character: Friend
Actor: Rosel De Ramos | Character: Pawnshop Teller

[Directors Group]
Name: Maryo J. de los Reyes | Role: Director

[Writers Group]
Name: Michiko Yamamoto | Role: Writer

[Producers Group]
Name: Liza Guerzon Doria | Role: Producer
Name: Beth Guiwa | Role: Producer
Name: Michael C. Sevilla | Role: Producer
Name: Phillip C. Sevilla | Role: Producer
Name: Violeta C. Sevilla | Role: Producer

[Music Group]
Name: Lutgardo Labad | Role: Composer

[Cinematography Group]
Name: Odyssey Flores | Role: Cinematographer

[Editing Group]
Name: Manet A. Dayrit | Role: Editor

[Production Design Group]
Name: Gerry Santos | Role: Production Designer

[Art Direction Group]
Name: Bobet Lopez | Role: Art Director

[Costume Design Group]
Name: Gerry Santos | Role: Costume Designer

[Makeup Department]
Name: Henry Ranas | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Christopher Sunio | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Noli Villalobos | Role: Makeup Department

[Production Management]
Name: Danilo Nazareth | Role: Production Manager

[Assistant Directors]
Name: William Henry | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Deck Ignacio | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director

[Art Department]
Name: Bong Bustamante | Role: Art Department
Name: Jun Endignado | Role: Art Department
Name: Ariel Magnaye | Role: Art Department
Name: Joey Sabillano | Role: Art Department

[Sound Department]
Name: Aurel Claro Bilbao | Role: Sound Department
Name: Lamberto Casas Jr. | Role: Sound Department
Name: Danilo Cruz | Role: Sound Department
Name: Ross Diaz | Role: Sound Department
Name: Arnel Francia | Role: Sound Department
Name: Josie Galvez | Role: Sound Department
Name: Dario Jacinto | Role: Sound Department
Name: Arnel M. Labayo | Role: Sound Department
Name: Ricardo Loresto Jr. | Role: Sound Department
Name: Reggie Quindoyos | Role: Sound Department
Name: Arnold Reodica | Role: Sound Department
Name: Addiss Tabong | Role: Sound Department
Name: Ryan Valencia | Role: Sound Department

[Visual Effects]
Name: Marie Adieline | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Bonnie Austria | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Arlyn Bongalos | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Novie Dacalos | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Rey Erestain | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Arturo Jarlego | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Adlai Ray | Role: Visual Effects
Name: George Toralba | Role: Visual Effects

[Camera and Electrical Department]
Name: Rey Adriano | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Bonny Aleta | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Rodolfo Amandy Jr. | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Bryan Anastacio | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Rey Barina | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Tony Britanico | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Rolando Cabaltera | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Bino Cuanico | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Edwin Cuanico | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Rudy Dauz | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Ompong Maguinto | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Raul Manlunas | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Renato Ramos | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Ruel Reyes | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Jess Sabundo | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Lito Santos | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Edwin Timkang | Role: Camera and Electrical Department

[Costume and Wardrobe Department]
Name: Lito Napolitano | Role: Costume Department

[Editorial Department]
Name: Medy Andina | Role: Editorial Department
Name: May Katherine G. Ariola | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Pacita Austria | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Beng Bandong | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Elmer Buencamino | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Evalyn Canapi | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Frank Chico | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Rolando Cruz | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Carlos De Leon | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Bongbong E. Dimaano | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Francesca Dizon | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Uriah Dypuekeng | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Jun Enriquez | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Reggie Gulle | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Rick Hawthorne | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Willy Jardinazo | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Arturo Jarlego | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Sally Lalas | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Sheryll Lopez | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Andy Macabante | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Daye Moralita | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Anita Pangan | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Mina Quogana | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Florentino Rivera | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Jun Salazar | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Norman O. Santos | Role: Editorial Department
Name: George Toralba | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Nar Umali | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Bea Victorio | Role: Editorial Department

[Music Department]
Name: Butch De Juan | Role: Music Department
Name: Dodjie Fernandez | Role: Music Department
Name: Joseph Andrew Labad | Role: Music Department
Name: Joy Nilo | Role: Music Department

[Production Department]
Name: Aliyah Bangui | Role: Production Department
Name: Leah Guiwa | Role: Production Department
Name: Ellen Menor | Role: Production Department

[Script and Continuity Department]
Name: Dan De Guzman II | Role: Script and Continuity Department

[Transportation Department]
Name: Florante Flores | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Romy Guiwa | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Teofilo Nilo | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Gerry Ratulin | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Junior Sabondo | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Nanding Torres | Role: Transportation Department

[Additional Crew]
Name: Tony Amoyo | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Marivic P. Beltran | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Bong Bustamante | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Dante Cuanico | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Regine Del Rosario | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Jun Endignado | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Nenita L. Eraña | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Aquilino Jarlego | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Danilo Jarque | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Ariel Magnaye | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Roque Magsino | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Rachelle Malapitan | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Reggie Pinlac | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Joey Sabillano | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Lolit Solis | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Armen Teh | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Rosalyn Valeza | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Antonio Ventura | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Jojo Vinzon | Role: Additional Crew

Trailers

Trailer [OV] | Type: Trailer | IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2715271961/ | Playback: https://imdb-video.media-imdb.com/vi2715271961/1434659607842-pgv4ql-1638260365507.mp4?Expires=1788345239&Signature=FmYhPsLUnOqJKbn3F0u-OQTNOXzl0cUXvbELdWEdmcsQ3ty9Sw70a7HZBqkc6JgRFUhhnBA5JxoWhNBBUkGwP5S9hQ24aKlTj8hXOInrFX628xG7JGKn0xEVLEGktiLY-bs--DauMpkb3yKNXkrxTSHRuJM30trRi5MjYRMWzEG5tg9mvHSFwTlIgp1s3Erbv2HTbPlw~-yG7ftYU~-j3BK4o9C5TgiUiGeRa-7puOXRwsCAPImjRqxKBaojXViU4HJHLPrEVrLKwwS94iZr8QYYbsGYcnyY8i0478hvqY5nLhDbhm~lOdZEKLb4lexcYBm294JU0VXkEqA3YNqCRw__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIFLZBVQZ24NQH3KA

Release Schedule

Philippines: January 29, 2003 (Manila)
Philippines: February 19, 2003 (Davao)
Czech Republic: July 11, 2003 (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)
Canada: August 31, 2003 (Montréal World Film Festival)
Japan: September 13, 2003 (Fukuoka Asian Film Festival)
South Korea: October 4, 2003 (Pusan International Film Festival)
United States: November 5, 2003 (Hawaii Film Festival)
Canada: November 14, 2003 (Toronto International Film Festival)
India: December 13, 2003 (Kerala International Film Festival)
Germany: February 11, 2004 (Berlin International Film Festival)
United States: March 19, 2004 (Cleveland International Film Festival)
Netherlands: March 26, 2004 (CinemAsia Film Festival)
Norway: April 29, 2004 (Kristiansand International Children's Film Festival)
Philippines: July 5, 2004 (Cinemanila Film Festival)
United States: October 29, 2004 (New York City, New York)
Czech Republic: April 6, 2005 (Febio Film Festival)
Australia: August 3, 2005 (Brisbane Film Festival)
Hungary: June 3, 2006 (TV premiere)
Philippines: July 29, 2013 (Cínemalayà: Philippine Independent Film Festival)
Philippines: August 9, 2018 (Cínemalayà: Philippine Independent Film Festival)

Awards

Box Office

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