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Sa paraiso ni Efren

  • 1999
  • 1h 50m
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Sa paraiso ni Efren (1999)
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Melvin, a social worker, meets handsome stripper Efren and they become friends. When Melvin's mother dies, he moves in with Efren and his three female roommates.Melvin, a social worker, meets handsome stripper Efren and they become friends. When Melvin's mother dies, he moves in with Efren and his three female roommates.Melvin, a social worker, meets handsome stripper Efren and they become friends. When Melvin's mother dies, he moves in with Efren and his three female roommates.

  • Director
    • Maryo J. de los Reyes
  • Writers
    • Robert Manuguid Silverio
    • Jun Lana
  • Stars
    • Anton Bernardo
    • Ana Capri
    • Alan Paule
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    5.4/10
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    • Director
      • Maryo J. de los Reyes
    • Writers
      • Robert Manuguid Silverio
      • Jun Lana
    • Stars
      • Anton Bernardo
      • Ana Capri
      • Alan Paule
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 nominations total

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    Anton Bernardo
    Anton Bernardo
    • Efren
    Ana Capri
    Ana Capri
    • Ana
    Alan Paule
    Alan Paule
    • Melvin
    • (as Allan Paule)
    Ynez Veneracion
    Ynez Veneracion
    • Magda
    Marinella Moran
    • Rina
    Poppo Lontoc
    Poppo Lontoc
    • Archie
    Simon Ibarra
    Simon Ibarra
    Allyson VII
    Allyson VII
    • Anthony
    Harlene Bautista
    Harlene Bautista
    Zoltan Amore
    Zoltan Amore
    Anita Linda
    Anita Linda
    Vangie Labalan
    Vangie Labalan
    Ella Mae McLaughlin
    Migui Moreno
    Migui Moreno
      Daniel Figueroa
      Daniel Figueroa
      Dante Gomez
      Jon Romano
      Jon Romano
      Cris Michelena
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          • Maryo J. de los Reyes
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          • Robert Manuguid Silverio
          • Jun Lana
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          The film was produced by Regal Films through its independent outfit, Good Harvest, which was known for its compact budgets and short shooting and post production schedules dubbed as "Pito-pito" (Seven-seven). Director Maryo J. de los Reyes mentioned in an interview that the production went over the alloted budget and instead of taking days 7 days to shoot, it took 21 days.

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        • Release date
          • September 6, 1999 (Philippines)
        • Country of origin
          • Philippines
        • Languages
          • Filipino
          • Tagalog
        • Also known as
          • Paraiso ni Efren
        • Production companies
          • GH Pictures
          • Good Harvest
          • Regal Films
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          1 hour 50 minutes
        • Color
          • Color
        • Sound mix
          • Stereo

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