Petrang Kabayo

Petrang Kabayo
Petrang Kabayo
	Theatrical movie poster
Directed by	Wenn Deramas
Screenplay by	Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario; Wenn Deramas;
Story by	Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Based on	Petrang Kabayo; by Pablo S. Gomez; Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting; by Luciano B. Carlos;
Produced by	Vic del Rosario Jr.
Starring	Vice Ganda
Cinematography	Elmer Despa
Edited by	Marya Ignacio
Music by	Vincent de Jesus
Production; company	Viva Films
Release date	October 13, 2010;
Running time	110 minutes
Country	Philippines
Languages	Filipino; English;
Box office	₱115.4 million

Petrang Kabayo (lit. 'Petra the Horse') is a 2010 Filipino fantasy comedy-drama film produced and released by Viva Films. The film was directed by Wenn V. Deramas and stars comedian Luis Manzano, Candy Pangilinan, Tom Rodriguez, Sam Pinto, and Vice Ganda in his first lead role. It is a remake of Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting (1988).^[1]

Although receiving negative reviews from critics, the film was a box office success earning ₱115.4 million in its theatrical run.

Synopsis

Peter is a boy who is always maltreated by his father because of his homosexuality. He decided to run away and was found by a wealthy lady, Doña Biday, and is adopted by her. But he becomes abusive of his newfound wealth, and after the death of Doña Biday he becomes more abusive of his wealth and mistreated most of his housemaids, employees, and friends. Because of that, he was given a curse that transforms him into a horse every time he gets angry, or does/says anything bad to others.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Vice Ganda^[2] as Peter/ Petra (voice)
Luis Manzano as Erickson
Abby Bautista as Pauline
Gloria Romero as Lola Idang
Sam Pinto as Samantha
Candy Pangilinan as Maita
Eagle Riggs as Diobayo
DJ Durano as Dickson

Supporting cast

Joy Viado† as Lina
Tom Rodriguez as Chito
John Arcilla as Poldo
Ricky Rivero as Geronino
Celine Lim as Anna

Special participation

Anne Curtis as Kalesa Passenger
Eugene Domingo as Doña Biday^[3]
Gladys Reyes as Pregnant Kalesa Passenger
John Lapus as Filipino/Chinese Matron
Dennis Padilla as Marjoroi
Makisig Morales as Young Peter
Jason Francisco as Waiter
Nadine Lustre as Dina

Trivia

Ericson (Luis Manzano) and the Horse Petra appeared in The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin where Vice Ganda is also the lead role.

Home video release

Petrang Kabayo was released on DVD and VCD on December 15, 2010 by Viva Video.

References

^ Vice Ganda to do remake of 'Petrang Kabayo' Archived 2013-10-04 at the Wayback Machine, Sun.Star Manila, Friday, January 15, 2010.
^ "Vice Ganda Stars Remake Petrang Kabayo". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2010.
^ "John Lapus thankful for all the good breaks". The Philippine Star. August 30, 2010. Retrieved October 2, 2013.

External links

Petrang Kabayo at IMDb

[1] Vice Ganda to do remake of 'Petrang Kabayo' Archived 2013-10-04 at the Wayback Machine, Sun.Star Manila, Friday, January 15, 2010.

[2] "Vice Ganda Stars Remake Petrang Kabayo". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2010.

[star20100830-3] "John Lapus thankful for all the good breaks". The Philippine Star. August 30, 2010. Retrieved October 2, 2013.

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