Dos Ekis Explained

Dos Ekis
Director:	Erik Matti
Story:	Erik Matti
Music:	Lourd de Veyra
Cinematography:	J.A. Tadena
Editing:	Danny Gloria
Studio:	Viva Films
Distributor:	Viva Films
Runtime:	115 minutes
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Filipino

Dos Ekis is a 2001 Philippine crime drama film co-written, co-produced and directed by Erik Matti. The film stars Rica Peralejo and Mark Anthony Fernandez. It is the second and final installment of the Ekis film series.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}

Cast

• Rica Peralejo as Charisse Cubarubias
• Mark Anthony Fernandez as Benito Quebrar
• Celso Ad. Castillo as Dodi Zarcon
• John Arcilla as Bunny
• Ricardo Cepeda as Insp. Dax Porras
• Raven Villanueva as Libay Sta. Maria
• Rina Reyes as Vivian Sales
• Kokoy Jimenez as Tansyong Jimenez
• Madeleine Nicolas as Old Chinese Hardware Owner
• Eddie Arenas as Charisse's Grandfather
• Alvin Bernales as Baldo Sta. Maria
• Army Arnaldo as Jovy
• Rose Gavela as Ate Lita
• Gigie Perato as Ayda
• Mely Soriano as Tansyon's Relative
• Erik Matti as Bar DJ
• Richard Somes as Bar Waiter
• A.J. Dela Cruz as Flower Girl
• Abby Francisco as Bar Girl
• Mike Sarrosa as Benito's Neighbor
• Charry Castinlag as Flower Shopkeeper

Notes and References

1. Web site: Movie Guide. 23. October 24, 2001. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. February 11, 2022. Google News.
2. Web site: Rica Plays Grandmother to Raven's Baptism of Fire. 23. October 27, 2001. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. May 20, 2022. Google News.
3. Book: Being & Becoming, the Cinemas of Asia. Vasudev. Aruna. Padgaonkar. Latika. Doraiswamy. Rashmi. 364. 2002. Macmillan Publishers. 9780333938201. February 13, 2022. Google Books.
4. Web site: Erik Matti's X-rated Ideas. 21. October 21, 2001. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. February 11, 2022. Google News.
5. Web site: The 'restless soul' in direk Erik. The Philippine Star. October 18, 2001. February 13, 2022.
6. Web site: Rica Peralejo: Rated Double X. The Philippine Star. October 25, 2001. February 13, 2022.
7. Web site: Mark Anthony Fernandez, Making His Own 'Mark' in Showbiz. Vanzi. Sol Jose. Philippine Headline News Online. October 23, 2001. February 13, 2022.
8. Web site: Dos Ekis: A Review. Alfonso. Gigi. Philippine Headline News Online. November 1, 2001. February 13, 2022.
9. Web site: The Chill Factor. Paredes. Andrew. 20. November 1, 2001. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. August 17, 2022. Google News.