Damaso
A musical film protraying Padre Damaso, Jose Rizal’s famous villain in his book ‘Noli Me Tangere.
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Director: Joven Tan
Actors: Aiko Melendez, Arnell Ignacio, Irma Adlawan, Ketchup Eusebio, Marlo Mortel, Nyoy Volante, Pinky Amador, Richard Quan, Riva Quenery, Vina Morales
Country: Philippines
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