Penduko Explained
| Penduko |
| Director: | Jason Paul Laxamana |
| Producer: | Vincent Del Rosario
Veronique Del Rosario
Valerie Del Rosario
Sienna Olaso
Paul Basinillo |
| Music: | Paulo Protacio |
| Cinematography: | Alex Espartero[1] |
| Editing: | Mai Calapardo |
| Production Companies: | Sari-Sari Films
Studio Viva
MQuest Ventures
Epik Studios
Ninuno Media |
| Distributor: | Viva Films |
| Runtime: | 109 minutes |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
Penduko (Baybayin: ᜉᜒᜈ᜔ᜇᜓᜃᜓ) is a 2023 Philippine superhero film written and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana. Based on the Liwayway character Pedro Penduko, it is serve as a reboot of the character's various film and television adaptations. The film will star Matteo Guidicelli as the titular character along with Kylie Verzosa. Produced by Sari Sari Network, the film was released on December 25, 2023 as an entry to the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Cast
- Matteo Guidicelli as Pedro Penduko, a young man gifted with supernatural powers from his ancestors. This incarnation of the character is a native of the province of Cebu who comes to Metro Manila to pursue a better life as opposed to previous iterations of the character who remained bounded in a rural settings.[2]
- John Arcilla as Apo Tisot, Pedro's father who is also blessed with supernatural powers who uses his abilities for the indigents.[2]
- Albert Martinez as Gat Blanco, leader of a secret organization who taps Pedro to work as an albularyo.[2]
- Kylie Verzosa as Liway[3]
- Candy Pangilinan as Dayang Aurora
- Andrea del Rosario as Dayang Raya
- Arron Villaflor as Saki
- Phoebe Walker as Wendy
- Cindy Miranda[4]
- Arjo Atayde[4]
- Annika Co as Yap Yap
- Zombie Tugue as Kuya Mon
- JC Tiuseco as Jude
- TJ Valderrama as Bruno
- Gene Padilla as Gat Nimuel
- Andrea Babierra as Ivy
- Joe Vargas as Bernie
- Tyro Daylusan as Buding
- Migo Valid as Serafin
- Mimi Marquez as Mel
- Kamille Filoteo as Nancy
- Jobelyn Manuel
- Rabin Angeles as QJ
- Martin Venegas as Resty
- Kurt delos Reyes as Dumdom
- Charles Law as Gino
- Michael Keith as Miko
- VJ Vera as Wayne
- Rolando Inocencio as Gordon
- Khey Dalit as Fred
Production
On August 10, 2017, Viva Films announced their intention to make a film reboot of the Pedro Penduko franchise by casting James Reid as Penduko; Reid had previously voiced his interest in portraying the role during the comic book launch of Regene Estolatan's reimagined Pedro Penduko in August 2016.[5] Nadine Lustre was later cast as Maria Makiling on October 19, 2017.[6] [7] Treb Monteras II was initially hired as the film's director, while Estolatan was hired to write the film's screenplay.[8]
On May 31, 2019, Reid was forced to drop out of the film due to a spinal injury.[8] On October 22, 2019, Matteo Guidicelli was announced to have replaced Reid as Penduko for the film, with Laxamana now in the helm as both director and screenwriter and Sonny Sison as fight choreographer.[9] Empoy Marquez and child actor Alonzo Muhlach were also cast for the film by this time, with the former to play the regular version of Pedro Penduko.[10] [11] By January 2020, it was revealed that Penduko will be depicted as a Cebuano, similar to Guidicelli.[12]
On February 25, 2020, Guidicelli began attending an acting workshop with Laxamana and fellow cast members Marquez and Nicole Omillo in preparation for the film's production.[13] [14]
Filming
Principal photography began on August 21, 2023.[1]
Release
Penduko was originally slated for release on December 25, 2020 as an entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).[15] [16] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was delayed indefinitely. In May 2023, Guidicelli confirmed that the film is still in the works.[17] On July 10, 2023, the MMFF announced that Penduko was among the first four films to be accepted as entries to the festival 49th edition on December 25, 2023.
Accolades
Notes and References
- News: Matteo Guidicelli begins filming MMFF entry 'Penduko'. August 24, 2023. ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. August 22, 2023. Manila.
- News: Pagulong . Charmie Joy . Matteo Guidicelli hopes MMFF's Penduko 'uplifts' Filipino traditions, martial arts . 27 December 2023 . Philippine Star . 31 October 2023.
- News: Rula . Gorgy . Matteo, pinaka-astig na Penduko, Kylie ayaw maging basta sexy lang . 27 December 2023 . Pilipino Star Ngayon . Philippine Star . 14 December 2023 . fil.
- News: Daria. Edo. Cindy Miranda, Arjo Atayde, gaganap bilang kontrabida sa Pendro Penduko movie remake. Cindy Miranda, Arjo Atayde to play villains in Pedro Penduko movie. August 15, 2023. Push.com.ph. ABS-CBN Corporation. March 2, 2020.
- News: The Source: James, handang humiwalay kay Nadine!. August 14, 2023. Abante News Online Archive. Prage Management Inc.. 2017. Filipino. Sa interview namin noon kay James, sinabi niya na handa siya na magsolo at humiwalay muna sa loveteam nila ni Nadine Lustre kung ibibigay sa kanya ng Viva Films ang project..
- News: It's confirmed: James Reid is the new Pedro Penduko. August 14, 2023. ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. August 10, 2023. Manila.
- News: Padayhag. Mich. Nadine Lustre to join James Reid in 'Pedro Penduko' Film. August 14, 2023. Cebu Daily News. October 21, 2017.
- News: Rappler.com. James Reid withdraws from 'Pedro Penduko' movie. August 14, 2023. Rappler. Rappler Inc.. June 1, 2019.
- News: Villano. Alexa. Matteo Guidicelli is the new Pedro Penduko. August 14, 2023. Rappler. Rappler Inc.. October 23, 2019. Manila, Philippines.
- News: Amoyo. Aster. Matteo hindi umeksena sa pelikula ni Sarah. Matteo did not appear in Sarah's movie. August 15, 2023. Pilipino Star Ngayon. Philstar Global Corp.. October 24, 2019. Filipino. Makakasama ni Matteo sa makabagong Pedro Penduko sina Empoy Marquez at ang child star na si Alonzo Muhlach at iba pa..
- News: Amoyo. Aster. Empoy, Matteo sanib-puwersa sa 'Pedro Penduko'. Empoy, Matteo to join forces in 'Pedro Penduko'. August 15, 2023. Abante Tonite. September 12, 2019. Filipino, English. Si Empoy umano ang gaganap sa normal na taong si Pedro Penduko na magta-transform into the character of Matteo kapag gumagana ang kanyang super power..
- News: Rule. Karla. Matteo's Pedro Penduko will be Bisaya and reference Cebuano culture. August 14, 2023. The Freeman. Philstar Global Corp.. January 22, 2020. Cebu, Philippines.
- News: Miralles. Nitz. Catriona big hit sa Milan Fashion week. Catriona a big hit at the Milan Fashion week. August 15, 2023. Pilipino Star Ngayon. Philstar Global Corp.. February 26, 2020. Filipino. Nag-first acting workshop na si Matteo para sa Viva Films movie na Penduko, kahapon..
- News: Pika's Pick: 'Penduko' director Jason Paul Laxamana shares a photo with main cast members Matteo Guidicelli, Nicole Omillo, and Empoy Marquez during the film's first acting workshop. August 15, 2023. Pikapika. Viva Communications Inc.. February 25, 2020.
- News: Lastrilla. Gary Ann. VIVA set to release 34 films this 2020. August 14, 2023. Push. ABS-CBN Corporation. January 29, 2020. ...of course, this year sees the fulfillment of Francisco Coching’s Penduko starring Matteo Guidicelli..
- News: Miralles. Nitz. Pedro Penduko ni Matteo isasali sa MMFF. August 15, 2023. Balita. March 2, 2020. Filipino. ISA-SUBMIT ng Viva Films ang pelikulang Penduko ni Matteo Guidicelli sa 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival..
- News: Gabinete. Jojo. Matteo Guidicelli, itinangging may kinalaman sa falling-out nina Sarah Geronimo at Teacher Georcelle. August 14, 2023. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc.. May 16, 2023. Filipino.
- News: Josiah . Antonio . LIST: Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 winners . . December 27, 2023 . December 28, 2023 . En.
