Penduko(Baybayin:ᜉᜒᜈ᜔ᜇᜓᜃᜓ) is a 2023 Philippinesuperhero filmwritten and directed byJason Paul Laxamana.Based on theLiwaywaycharacterPedro Penduko,it is serve as a reboot of the character's various film and television adaptations. The film will starMatteo Guidicellias the titular character along withKylie Verzosa.Produced by Sari Sari Network, the film was released on December 25, 2023 as an entry to the2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.
| Penduko | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jason Paul Laxamana |
| Written by | Jason Paul Laxamana |
| Based on | Pedro Penduko byFrancisco V. Coching |
| Produced by | Vincent Del Rosario Veronique Del Rosario Valerie Del Rosario Sienna Olaso Paul Basinillo |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Alex Espartero[1] |
| Edited by | Mai Calapardo |
| Music by | Paulo Protacio |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Viva Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Plot
editThisarticle needs aplot summary.(December 2023) |
Cast
edit- Matteo GuidicelliasPedro Penduko,a young man gifted with supernatural powers from his ancestors. This incarnation of the character is a native of the province ofCebuwho comes toMetro Manilato pursue a better life as opposed to previous iterations of the character who remained bounded in a rural settings.[2]
- Keagan de Jesus as youngPedro Penduko
- John Arcillaas Apo Tisot, Pedro's father who is also blessed with supernatural powers who uses his abilities for the indigents.[2]
- Albert Martinezas Gat Blanco, leader of a secret organization who taps Pedro to work as analbularyo.[2]
- Kylie Verzosaas Liway[3]
- Candy Pangilinanas Dayang Aurora
- Andrea del Rosarioas Dayang Raya
- Arron Villafloras Saki
- Phoebe Walker as Wendy
- Cindy Miranda[4]
- Arjo Atayde[4]
- Annika Co as Yap Yap
- Zombie Tugue as Kuya Mon
- JC Tiuseco as Jude
- TJ Valderrama as Bruno
- Gene Padilla as Gat Nimuel
- Andrea Babierra as Ivy
- Joe Vargas as Bernie
- Tyro Daylusan as Buding
- Migo Valid as Serafin
- Mimi Marquez as Mel
- Kamille Filoteoas Nancy
- Jobelyn Manuel
- Rabin Angeles as QJ
- Martin Venegas as Resty
- Kurt delos Reyes as Dumdom
- Charles Law as Gino
- Michael Keith as Miko
- VJ Vera as Wayne
- Rolando Inocencio as Gordon
- Khey Dalit as Fred
Production
editOn August 10, 2017,Viva Filmsannounced their intention to make a film reboot of thePedro Pendukofranchise by castingJames Reidas Penduko; Reid had previously voiced his interest in portraying the role during the comic book launch of Regene Estolatan's reimaginedPedro Pendukoin August 2016.[5]Nadine Lustrewas later cast as Maria Makiling on October 19, 2017.[6][7]Treb Monteras IIwas initially hired as the film's director, while Estolatan was hired to write the film's screenplay.[8]
On May 31, 2019, Reid was forced to drop out of the film due to a spinal injury.[8]On October 22, 2019,Matteo Guidicelliwas announced to have replaced Reid as Penduko for the film, with Laxamana now in the helm as both director and screenwriter and Sonny Sison as fight choreographer.[9]Empoy Marquezand child actorAlonzo Muhlachwere also cast for the film by this time, with the former to play the regular version of Pedro Penduko.[10][11]By January 2020, it was revealed that Penduko will be depicted as aCebuano,similar to Guidicelli.[12]
On February 25, 2020, Guidicelli began attending an acting workshop with Laxamana and fellow cast members Marquez and Nicole Omillo in preparation for the film's production.[13][14]
Filming
editPrincipal photographybegan on August 21, 2023.[1]
Release
editPendukowas originally slated for release on December 25, 2020 as an entry to theMetro Manila Film Festival(MMFF).[15][16]However, due to theCOVID-19 pandemic,the film was delayed indefinitely. In May 2023, Guidicelli confirmed that the film is still in the works.[17]On July 10, 2023, the MMFF announced thatPendukowas among the first four films to be accepted as entries to the festival 49th edition on December 25, 2023.
Accolades
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival | December 27, 2023 | Best Production Design | Ericson Navarro | Nominated | [18] |
| Best Visual Effects | Gerwin Meneses | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Theme Song | "Dagundong" byAlamat | Nominated | |||
| Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence | Penduko | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ab"Matteo Guidicelli begins filming MMFF entry 'Penduko'".ABS-CBN News.Manila:ABS-CBN Corporation.August 22, 2023.RetrievedAugust 24,2023.
- ^abcPagulong, Charmie Joy (October 31, 2023)."Matteo Guidicelli hopes MMFF's Penduko 'uplifts' Filipino traditions, martial arts".Philippine Star.RetrievedDecember 27,2023.
- ^Rula, Gorgy (December 14, 2023)."Matteo, pinaka-astig na Penduko, Kylie ayaw maging basta sexy lang".Pilipino Star Ngayon(in Filipino). Philippine Star.RetrievedDecember 27,2023.
- ^abDaria, Edo (March 2, 2020)."Cindy Miranda, Arjo Atayde, gaganap bilang kontrabida sa Pendro Penduko movie remake"[Cindy Miranda, Arjo Atayde to play villains in Pedro Penduko movie].Push.ph.ABS-CBN Corporation.RetrievedAugust 15,2023.
- ^"The Source: James, handang humiwalay kay Nadine!".Abante News Online Archive(in Filipino). Prage Management Inc. 2017.RetrievedAugust 14,2023.
Sa interview namin noon kay James, sinabi niya na handa siya na magsolo at humiwalay muna sa loveteam nila ni Nadine Lustre kung ibibigay sa kanya ng Viva Films ang project.
- ^"It's confirmed: James Reid is the new Pedro Penduko".ABS-CBN News.Manila:ABS-CBN Corporation.August 10, 2023.RetrievedAugust 14,2023.
- ^Padayhag, Mich (October 21, 2017)."Nadine Lustre to join James Reid in 'Pedro Penduko' Film".Cebu Daily News.RetrievedAugust 14,2023.
- ^abRappler (June 1, 2019)."James Reid withdraws from 'Pedro Penduko' movie".Rappler.Rappler Inc.RetrievedAugust 14,2023.
- ^Villano, Alexa (October 23, 2019)."Matteo Guidicelli is the new Pedro Penduko".Rappler.Manila,Philippines: Rappler Inc.RetrievedAugust 14,2023.
- ^Amoyo, Aster (October 24, 2019)."Matteo hindi umeksena sa pelikula ni Sarah"[Matteo did not appear in Sarah's movie].Pilipino Star Ngayon(in Filipino). Philstar Global Corp.RetrievedAugust 15,2023.
Makakasama ni Matteo sa makabagong Pedro Penduko sinaEmpoy Marquezat ang child star na siAlonzo Muhlachat iba pa.
- ^Amoyo, Aster (September 12, 2019)."Empoy, Matteo sanib-puwersa sa 'Pedro Penduko'"[Empoy, Matteo to join forces in 'Pedro Penduko'].Abante Tonite(in Filipino and English).RetrievedAugust 15,2023.
Si Empoy umano ang gaganap sa normal na taong si Pedro Penduko na magta-transform into the character of Matteo kapag gumagana ang kanyang super power.
- ^Rule, Karla (January 22, 2020)."Matteo's Pedro Penduko will be Bisaya and reference Cebuano culture".The Freeman.Cebu,Philippines: Philstar Global Corp.RetrievedAugust 14,2023.
- ^Miralles, Nitz (February 26, 2020)."Catriona big hit sa Milan Fashion week"[Catriona a big hit at the Milan Fashion week].Pilipino Star Ngayon(in Filipino). Philstar Global Corp.RetrievedAugust 15,2023.
Nag-first acting workshop na si Matteo para sa Viva Films movie na Penduko, kahapon.
- ^"Pika's Pick: 'Penduko' director Jason Paul Laxamana shares a photo with main cast members Matteo Guidicelli, Nicole Omillo, and Empoy Marquez during the film's first acting workshop".Pikapika.Viva Communications Inc.February 25, 2020.RetrievedAugust 15,2023.
- ^Lastrilla, Gary Ann (January 29, 2020)."VIVA set to release 34 films this 2020".Push.ABS-CBN Corporation.RetrievedAugust 14,2023.
...of course, this year sees the fulfillment of Francisco Coching's Penduko starring Matteo Guidicelli.
- ^Miralles, Nitz (March 2, 2020)."Pedro Penduko ni Matteo isasali sa MMFF".Balita(in Filipino).RetrievedAugust 15,2023.
ISA-SUBMIT ng Viva Films ang pelikulang Penduko niMatteo Guidicellisa 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival.
- ^Gabinete, Jojo (May 16, 2023)."Matteo Guidicelli, itinangging may kinalaman sa falling-out nina Sarah Geronimo at Teacher Georcelle".PEP.ph(in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc.RetrievedAugust 14,2023.
- ^Antonio, Josiah (December 27, 2023)."LIST: Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 winners".News.ABS-CBN.RetrievedDecember 28,2023.