Masikip sa Dibdib
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Masikip sa Dibdib is a 2004 Filipino
comedy film
, directed by well-known romance/comedy director Joyce E. Bernal
. The film was released to Philippine theaters on April 14, 2004. It stars Rufa Mae Quinto
as Boobita Rose, a kind loving lady, who faced the struggles in her life which included problems with her family. Quinto produced the film together with Viva Films
. The film was released on video under the title Masikip sa Dibdib: Ang Tunay na Buhay ni Boobita Rose.
), a womanizing addict for a brother Bogs (John Lapus
), a hypochondriac for a mother Lupe (Gina Pareno
), and a socially challenged lovelife Mark (Rudy Hatfield) hanging on her shoulders, Boobita Rose (Rufa Mae Quinto
) breaks down by breaking into a song. However, she proves to be a tough cookie to crumble and gamely deals with her tribulations through a roller coaster ride of laugh and tears. Regine Velasquez
, Ogie Alcasid
, Lani Misalucha
, and other big-name stars grace the musical interludes and provide added comic relief.
.
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
, directed by well-known romance/comedy director Joyce E. Bernal
Joyce E. Bernal
Joyce Bernal is a film and television director in the Philippines who started as a film editor for Viva Films in 1994.Bernal is a single mother to her daughter Liam.-Filmography :...
. The film was released to Philippine theaters on April 14, 2004. It stars Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2...
as Boobita Rose, a kind loving lady, who faced the struggles in her life which included problems with her family. Quinto produced the film together with Viva Films
VIVA Films
Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
. The film was released on video under the title Masikip sa Dibdib: Ang Tunay na Buhay ni Boobita Rose.
Plot
With the weight of an alcoholic nee suicidal sister Brigitte (Sunshine DizonSunshine Dizon
Sunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.-Biography:...
), a womanizing addict for a brother Bogs (John Lapus
John Lapus
Jonathan Anthony Lapus is a Filipino actor, host and comedian.-Biography:...
), a hypochondriac for a mother Lupe (Gina Pareno
Gina Pareno
Gina Pareño is an actress in the Philippines born to a Filipina mother and German- American father. She first worked as an extra in some films and then later on became one of the artists of Sampaguita Films. She has worked in television and film in the Philippines since the 1960s...
), and a socially challenged lovelife Mark (Rudy Hatfield) hanging on her shoulders, Boobita Rose (Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2...
) breaks down by breaking into a song. However, she proves to be a tough cookie to crumble and gamely deals with her tribulations through a roller coaster ride of laugh and tears. Regine Velasquez
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
, Ogie Alcasid
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:...
, Lani Misalucha
Lani Misalucha
Lani Misalucha is a singer from the Philippines currently performing in the United States where she also resides. She holds shows at the Flamingo Las Vegas with the Hawaiian variety troupe Society of Seven - SOS...
, and other big-name stars grace the musical interludes and provide added comic relief.
Cast
- Rufa Mae QuintoRufa Mae QuintoRufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2...
as Boobita Rose: A hardworking, physically gifted girl and breadwinner of a dysfunctional unappreciative family. - Antonio Aquitania as Randy
- Gina ParenoGina ParenoGina Pareño is an actress in the Philippines born to a Filipina mother and German- American father. She first worked as an extra in some films and then later on became one of the artists of Sampaguita Films. She has worked in television and film in the Philippines since the 1960s...
as Lupe: Boobita's mother who is a hypochondriac and self-pitying mess. Pareno is known for easily switching from drama to comedy when the situation calls for it. - John LapusJohn LapusJonathan Anthony Lapus is a Filipino actor, host and comedian.-Biography:...
as Bogs: Boobita's drug-addicted womanizer brother who gets girls pregnant. He has love scenes with no less than three Viva Hot Babes, namely Andrea del Rosario, Ella V. and Gwen Garci. Lapuz is a confirmed gay, but he said he got “turned on” with Ella V. - Sunshine DizonSunshine DizonSunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.-Biography:...
as Brigitte: Boobita's alcoholic sister, a role Dizon said she never thought she’d play. She stated, "[The role is] So opposite of the real me that’s why it’s very challenging.” - Phytos Kyriacou as Boogie
- Tita Swarding as Lolo Benito: the family’s drunkard grandfather, a ‘straight’ role, contrary to Swarding's real gay self.
- Rudy HatfieldRudy HatfieldRudolf Conse Hatfield II , better known as Rudy Hatfield, is a retired American-Filipino professional basketball player who last played for the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the Philippine Basketball Association....
as Mark - Jannica Pareno as Mark's wife
- Kier Legaspi as Lupe's boyfriend
- Bernard BonninBernard BonninBernard Bonnin was a Filipino actor.-Early life:He was born on September 8, 1939 to parents Juan S. Bonnin a pure Spaniard from Palma de Mallorca and his mother Lina Zayco a native of Negros in Himamaylan, Negros Occidental...
as Bogart: Lupe's husband who comes back to her only when he runs out of money. Otherwise, he’s with different women. Bonnin expressed “First time I’m doing this kind of comedy. I like it.” - Charlie DavaoCharlie DavaoCharlie Davao was a Filipino actor known for roles in film and television.-Early life:Born Charles Valdez-Davao in Iloilo City of a Filipino mestizo of Spanish and Arab descent. He moved to Manila in 1954 to pursue a degree in commerce student at the University of the East...
as Senator - Chinggoy Alonso as Boss
- Raquel Montessa as Boss' wife
- Ralion Alonso as Boss' son
- Earl Ignacio as Teacher
- Lui Manansala as Principal
Singers
- Bituin EscalanteBituin EscalanteBituin Escalante , better known as Bituin, is a Filipina singer and host. She is a well-known Philippine Diva and a power-belter....
(performed "Lupa") - Blakdyak (performed "Don't Do That, Joey")
- Salbakuta (performed "Long Distance")
- Ogie AlcasidOgie AlcasidHerminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:...
(performed "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala") - Lani MisaluchaLani MisaluchaLani Misalucha is a singer from the Philippines currently performing in the United States where she also resides. She holds shows at the Flamingo Las Vegas with the Hawaiian variety troupe Society of Seven - SOS...
(performed "Tila") - Regine VelasquezRegine VelasquezRegina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
(performed "Saan Ako Nagkamali") - Mark BautistaMark BautistaMark Bautista is a Filipino singer, actor and commercial model. Born into a large, impoverished family in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Bautista received his career break when he was a Grand finalist on Philippine reality TV talent search Star for a Night and eventually placed second behind...
(performed "Kapag Ako'y Kailangan") - Sarah GeronimoSarah GerónimoSarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...
(performed "Ibulong sa Hangin") - KarylleKarylleAna Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari , better known as simply Karylle, has established herself as one of the most talented showbiz personalities in the Philippines. She is a respected singer, actress, TV host, athlete, and a writer/blogger....
(performed "Breaking My Heart") - KylaKylaMelanie Hernandez Calumpad Alvarez , better known by her stage name Kyla, is an R&B singer, songwriter, producer, TV host, and occasional actress from the Philippines....
(performed "Maghihintay Ka Lamang") - Anna Fegi (performed "Wala Ka Na")
- NinaNina GiradoMarifil Niña Girado , better known by her stage name Nina, is a Filipino pop/R&B singer, occasional songwriter, record producer, TV and radio personality. She made her recording debut in 2002 after signing a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines...
(performed "What If") - Ely BuendiaEly BuendíaEleandre Basiño Buendia, popularly known as Ely Buendia, and also once adopting the stage name, Jesus "Dizzy" Ventura, is a Filipino writer and musician who gained fame as guitarist, songwriter, and lead vocalist in the popular Pinoy rock band The Eraserheads...
(performed "Keeper") - Martin NieveraMartin NieveraMartin Ramon Razon Nievera is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN-Early life:...
(performed "You Are My Song")
Cameo appearances
- Andrea del RosarioAndrea del RosarioAndrea Marie del Rosario is a Filipina actress and model.She is part of the Star Magic talents. Later she decide to leave ABS-CBN to do projects on GMA-7.-Television:-References:...
- Bobby AndrewsBobby AndrewsBobby Andrews is a Filipino American Actor and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed-up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-oriented television show T.G.I.S. and its sequel Growing Up....
- Kristine Jaca
- Gwen GarciGwen GarciGwen Garci is a Filipina actress and model who is widely known as being one of the original members of the now disbanded all-female group Viva Hotbabes and one of the favorite cover girl of FHM Philippines. She was also one of RAN Online's calendar girls for 2007...
Soundtrack
Songs were released by VIVA RecordsVIVA Records
VIVA Records is Philippine record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment.- Artists & Album Releases :* 18 Greatest Hits ** Andrew E.** Basil Valdez ** Jun Pulistico...
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- "Masikip sa Dibdib" by Rufa Mae Quinto
- "Perfecto" by Rufa Mae Quinto
- "Bitin na Bitin" by Rufa Mae Quinto