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The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela (2008) -- Raquela, a transsexual from the Philippines, dreams of escaping the streets of Cebu City for a fairy tale life in Paris.

Overview

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Writers:
Olaf de Fleur Johannesson (screenplay)
Benedikt Jóhannesson (writer)
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Contact:
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Release Date:
10 October 2008 (Iceland) more
Genre:
Biography | Drama more
Tagline:
A Cinderella Story
Plot:
Raquela, a transsexual from the Philippines, dreams of escaping the streets of Cebu City for a fairy tale life in Paris. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
4 wins more
NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
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Cast

  (Credited cast)
Raquela Rios ... Herself

Stefan C. Schaefer ... Ardilo, Michael (as Stefan Schaefer)
Olivia Galudo ... Olivia (also as Via Galudo)
Brax Villa ... Aubrey
Valerie Grand Einarsson ... Vala Einarsson (also as Valerie Grand) (as Valeria Grand Einarsson)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Amor Alingasa ... Amor
Raniel Dave Balasabas ... Young Raquela friend
Ren Christian Balasabas ... Young Raqulea
Margret Eggertsdottir ... Horse shepard
Edith Galudo ... Via's Mom
Marcus Kalberer ... Johnny K
Hronn Kristinsdottir ... Woman in Fish Factory
Luis Labandero ... Pimp
Archie Modequillo ... Clerk
Reynaldo Palatulon ... Taxi driver
Ingibjorg Sigurdardottir ... Lonely Older Woman
Eggert Horgdal Snorrason ... Driver Fish Factory
Alexsis Yap ... Joselito
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for sexual content, language and some nudity.
Runtime:
80 min
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR (RCA Sound System)
Certification:
Iceland:14 | USA:R | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB)
Filming Locations:
Bangkok, Thailand more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Olaf de Fleur met Raquela Rios on the Internet after having seen transsexuals dressed like Paris Hilton in poor parts of Cebu City on a visit to the Philippines. Many were auditioned for the main part that ended with Raquela. more

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