Boy Negro
| Boy Negro | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Pepe Marcos |
| Screenplay by | Jose N. Carreon |
| Story by | Max Buan |
| Produced by | Ramon Salvador |
| Starring | Phillip Salvador |
| Cinematography | Rey de Leon |
| Edited by | Ike Jarlego Jr. |
| Music by | Jun Latonio |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Viva Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Boy Negro is a 1988 Philippine biographical action film directed by Pepe Marcos. The film stars Phillip Salvador in the title role. The film is based on the life of Arsenio Cayanan as told by the late crime columnist Max Buan.[1][2][3][4]
A sequel Anak ni Boy Negro was released in 1997.
Cast[edit]
- Phillip Salvador as Boy Negro
- Joko Diaz as Young Boy Negro
- Dang Cecilio as Janice
- Leopoldo Salcedo as Carlos Cayanan
- Paquito Diaz as Capt. Quiazon
- Raul Aragon as Sgt. Ventura
- Anita Linda as Aling Gloria
- Manjo del Mundo as Nardo
- Diane Jose as Rowena
- Tommy Abuel as Max Buan
- Ruel Vernal as Pfc. Bermudez
- Ernie Forte as Pfc. Ramos
- Ding Salvador as Pfc. Sanchez
- Marita Zobel as Mrs. Ramirez
- Ramil Rodriguez as Mr. Ramirez
- Hero Bautista as Arnel
- Baldo Marro as Gustin
- Mary Walter as Grandmother
- Johnny Vicar as Toribio
- Renato del Prado as Tiyo Maning
- Amelia Crisologo as Tiya Senyang
- Ester Chavez as Celing
- Maylene Gonzales as Joy
- Vic Varrion as Dollente
- Usman Hassim as Kadyo
- Ernie Zarate as Chief of Police
Awards[edit]
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 7th FAP Awards | Best Picture | Boy Negro | Won | [5] |
| Best Actor | Phillip Salvador | Won | |||
| Best Child Performer | Joko Diaz | Won | |||
| 37th FAMAS Awards | Best Picture | Boy Negro | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Phillip Salvador | Nominated | |||
| Best Child Actor | Joko Diaz | Nominated | |||
| 12th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor | Phillip Salvador | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Baldo Marro | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Mary Walter | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Ike Jarlego Jr. | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ Tiongson, Nicanor (2001). The Urian Anthology: 1980-1989. A.P. Tuviera. p. 489. Retrieved December 23, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ Wells, Jack (1993). The Urian Anthology: 1980-1989. University of Wisconsin–Madison. p. 94. Retrieved December 23, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Boy Negro, maaksyon na, nostalgic pa". Pika Pika. February 4, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ "Bilang Na ang Araw Mo, lakas maka-throwback ng casting". Pika Pika. January 29, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ Philippine Almanac. Aurora Publications. 1990. p. 451. Retrieved December 23, 2023 – via Google Books.
