Thelma (film)
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Thelma is a 2011 Filipino inspirational-drama
film released by Star Cinema
with TimeHorizon Pictures with Maja Salvador
portraying the title-role. The film is directed by Paul Soriano and is inspired by true stories. The film premiered in September 7, 2011 and received an "A" rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board.
underwent training by a national track star and Survivor Philippines
castaway Elma Muros
and her husband Jojo Posadas for her role as a runner in the independent film. Paul Soriano was chosen to direct the film.Director Paul Soriano chooses track and field as subject of his second film; Maja Salvador stars as a runner, takes lessons with Elma Muros retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph Filming began whilst simultaneously taping for Salvador's show Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
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) whose family is beset with challenges when she discovers her uncanny gift of speed. Her talent then opens doors for her – to elevate her family’s situation and change the course of her own life. But to do that she will have to run- against all obstacles, against personal hindrances, against shadows from her past, and against her own self-doubts. Will she ever accomplish her dream as a successful athlete?
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
film released 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:...
with TimeHorizon Pictures with Maja Salvador
Maja Salvador
Maja Ross Andres Salvador is one of the latest in line of the showbiz clan of the Salvador family. She is currently under the management of ABS-CBN, and a membser of Star Magic.-Early life:...
portraying the title-role. The film is directed by Paul Soriano and is inspired by true stories. The film premiered in September 7, 2011 and received an "A" rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board.
Production
Maja SalvadorMaja Salvador
Maja Ross Andres Salvador is one of the latest in line of the showbiz clan of the Salvador family. She is currently under the management of ABS-CBN, and a membser of Star Magic.-Early life:...
underwent training by a national track star and Survivor Philippines
Survivor Philippines
The first season of Survivor Philippines premiered on September 15, 2008, and ended its run on December 12 of the same year. Auditions for this season were held in six Philippine cities in May 2008. From these auditions, 18 contestants were selected to participate on the show in June 2008...
castaway Elma Muros
Elma Muros
Elma Muros-Posadas is the Philippines' Long Jump Queen and Iron Lady. Now retired, Filipina track and field he won a total of 15 gold medals in the Southeast Asian Games....
and her husband Jojo Posadas for her role as a runner in the independent film. Paul Soriano was chosen to direct the film.Director Paul Soriano chooses track and field as subject of his second film; Maja Salvador stars as a runner, takes lessons with Elma Muros retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph Filming began whilst simultaneously taping for Salvador's show Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin is a critically acclaimed Philippine family military drama series that aired on ABS CBN. It features an ensemble cast, including award-winning actor, Coco Martin.-Plot:...
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Synopsis
One struggle. One chance. One dream. The film tells the story of a tomboyish Ilocano lass from Ilocos Norte, Thelma (Maja SalvadorMaja Salvador
Maja Ross Andres Salvador is one of the latest in line of the showbiz clan of the Salvador family. She is currently under the management of ABS-CBN, and a membser of Star Magic.-Early life:...
) whose family is beset with challenges when she discovers her uncanny gift of speed. Her talent then opens doors for her – to elevate her family’s situation and change the course of her own life. But to do that she will have to run- against all obstacles, against personal hindrances, against shadows from her past, and against her own self-doubts. Will she ever accomplish her dream as a successful athlete?
Cast
- Maja SalvadorMaja SalvadorMaja Ross Andres Salvador is one of the latest in line of the showbiz clan of the Salvador family. She is currently under the management of ABS-CBN, and a membser of Star Magic.-Early life:...
as Thelma - John Arcilla as Aldo
- Tetchie AgbayaniTetchie AgbayaniVisitacion Parado, who is better known by her screen name Tetchie Agbayani, is a Filipina movie and television actress, Mutya ng Pilipinas, psychology instructor and Playboy model. She appeared in a regular issue of German Playboy and a special American edition entitled "Women of the World"...
as Floring - Eliza PinedaEliza PinedaEliza Pineda is a Filipina child actress who is currently enrolled in ABS-CBN's Star Magic training program...
as Hannah - Sue Prado as Marie
- Jason AbalosJason AbalosJason Jimenez Abalos is a Filipino actor. He was also a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Batch 2003 at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology....
as Sammy - Elma MurosElma MurosElma Muros-Posadas is the Philippines' Long Jump Queen and Iron Lady. Now retired, Filipina track and field he won a total of 15 gold medals in the Southeast Asian Games....
as Coach Rose