Abadeha, Philippine Cinderella
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:34:00 02/17/2008
Filed Under: Cinema, Entertainment (general), Culture (general)
MANILA, Philippines - Cinderella can’t get any more Filipino than this.
“Abadeha,” a local take on Cinderella, is a neo-ethnic rock movie musical that delves into that familiar story of sibling rivalry and mother-daughter conflict. It is told via a blend of indigenous culture and contemporary rock.
The movie was shot in the seaside town of Cabadbaran, a historic site near Butuan City, seat of the ancient Manobo kingdom in which the story is set.
It capitalizes on the values and virtues Filipinos still uphold today.
Fil-Am director
The movie was written, directed and produced by Myrna Dela Paz-Mulhern, a Filipino-American filmmaker based in Los Angeles.
Playing the title role of Abadeha is Suriya, a senior MassCom student and stage actress from the University of the Philippines Los Banos.
Abadeha’s prince is portrayed by Lauren Novero, who starred with Ricky Davao in the digital film “Pusang Gala.” He also acted in “Kaleldo” with Johnny Delgado and Cherry Pie Picache and in “Lambanog” with Luis Alandy and Danica Sotto.
“Abadeha” will be screened at the Robinsons Galleria Movieworld Cinema on March 22 to April 1.
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