Batang PX or "Fil-American kid" in English, is a 1997 dramatic film produced by Star Cinema

Star Cinema

ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...

. This award-winning movie was directed by an acclaimed writer and director, Jose Javier Reyes

José Javier Reyes

Jose Javier Reyes is a Filipino writer, director, miscellaneous crew and actor. He has won awards at the Gawad Urian, Metro Manila Film Festival and Filipino Star Awards for Movies for his films, which include Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga, Batang PX and Kasal, kasali, kasalo.-References:...

. Batang PX earned several awards and nominations from different award-giving bodies and was also responsible for bringing back Patrick Garcia

Patrick Garcia

Patrick Garcia is a Filipino actor, best known for his role as Ryan in the acclaimed Philippine movie, Madrasta and Nathanael Cordero in the TV series "Darating ang Umaga".-Early life:...

 to stardom.

Synopsis

The Philippines is considered as one of the biggest U.S. military bases in the world. It is not surprising that the population of Filipino-American children has risen. Most of them have fathers who abandoned them as soon as these fathers are re-stationed. Amboy, played by Patrick Garcia, is one of the Fil-Am kids patiently anticipating his father's homecoming and yearning to meet him. Stories from Amboy's mom are the only things he knows about his father. His wish is granted when he finally meets his father. However, things don't turn out the way they were planned.

Casts

• Patrick Garcia
  Patrick Garcia
  Patrick Garcia is a Filipino actor, best known for his role as Ryan in the acclaimed Philippine movie, Madrasta and Nathanael Cordero in the TV series "Darating ang Umaga".-Early life:...
  
   - American
• Zsa Zsa Padilla
  Zsa Zsa Padilla
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   - Tessie
• Edu Manzano
  Edu Manzano
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   - Dante
• Anna Larrucea
• Nida Blanca
  Nida Blanca
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• Cherry Pie Picache
• Laura James - Young Tessie
• Eula Valdez
  Eula Valdez
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• Piolo Pascual
  Piolo Pascual
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• Albert Martinez
  Albert Martínez
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• J.R. Herrera
• Gilleth Sandico
• Joshua Spafford -Christopher
• Don Laurel

Awards

• Patrick Garcia
  • Movie Actor of the Year - Star Awards
  • Best Performer - Young Critics Circle Awards
  • Best Actor Nominee - FAP Awards
  • Best Actor Nominee - Gawad Urian Awards
  • Teenage Actor of the Year - Guillermo Mendoza Memorial
  • Best Young Performer - Parangal ng Bayan
  • German Moreno Youth Achievers Awardee - FAMAS Awards
  • Favorite Actor of the Year - People's Choice Awards
• Others
  • Young Critics Circle Awards - Best Film
  • Star Awards Actress of the Year: Zsa Zsa Padilla
  • Star Awards Editor of the Year: Danny Gloria
  • Star Awards Original Screenplay of the Year: Jose Javier Reyes
  • Gawad Urian Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres): Zsa Zsa Padilla