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Manila's Finest
Directed byWilliam G. Mayo
Written byJose Carreon
Produced byPrince Armodoval
Starring
  • Jeric Raval
  • Bangs Garcia
  • Mark Anthony Fernandez
  • CinematographyEdward G. Mayo
    Edited byEdward G. Mayo
    Music byEdward G. Mayo

    Production
    companies

    • Prince Armor Productions
  • Philippine Motion Pictures Directors Association
  • Viva Films
  • Distributed byViva Films

    Release dates

  • December 9, 2015 (2015-12-09)
  • CountryPhilippines
    LanguageFilipino

    Manila's Finest is a 2015 Filipino action film directed by William G. Mayo and written by Jose Carreon. Inspired by the life of Manila Police Col. Jimmy Tiu, it stars Jeric Raval, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Bangs Garcia, Danilo "Brownie" Pansalin, Jay Prince Armodoval (also producer), Joko Diaz, Leo Martinez, Jao Mapa, Rich Asuncion and Rommel Padilla. Other than a special appearance in Gangster Lolo (2014), this was Raval's first starring role in 13 years, last starring in Mayo's 2002 film Lapu-Lapu.[1] Produced by Prince Armor Productions, the film was released by Viva Films on December 9, 2015.

    Cast[edit]

  • Mark Anthony Fernandez as Ismael Lorenzo
  • Bangs Garcia as Miriam de Dios
  • Danilo "Brownie" Pansalin as Gorez dela Cruz
  • Jay Prince Armodoval as Jay Capapaz
  • Joko Diaz as Brando
  • Leo Martinez as Gen. Dela Paz
  • Jao Mapa as Rico
  • Rich Asuncion as Mylene de Dios
  • Rommel Padilla as Col. Lazaro
  • Dianne Medina as Jenny Tiu
  • Jethro Ramirez as Bryan
  • Alvin Anson as Akhmed Omar
  • Boy Alano as lookout
  • Janice Jurado as Aling Josie
  • Amay Bisaya as snatcher
  • Leon Miguel as rebel leader
  • Rylan Flores as Jake
  • Ghen Gabriel as Mrs. Dela Cruz
  • Gypsy Briones as Sarah
  • Regine Mendieta as wife of Nigerian
  • Jim Gaines Jr. as Nigerian
  • Sam Buensuceso as police asset
  • JC Clint Nicolas as son of Nigerian
  • Robert Rivera as rebel leader
  • Levi Ignacio as Sgt. Villegaz
  • Production[edit]

    Manila's Finest was shot in the City of Manila and in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.[2] Other than a special appearance in Gangster Lolo (2014), Manila's Finest marks actor Jeric Raval's first starring role in 13 years, last starring in the 2002 film Lapu-Lapu.[1]

    Release[edit]

    Manila's Finest was released in theaters on December 9, 2015;[3] Viva had previously aimed for a June 2015 release date.[1] A press conference for the film was held on August 1, 2015, at the Mowelfund PlazainQuezon City.[4][5]

    Home media[edit]

    On September 1, 2021, Cine Mo! made the film available for streaming without charge on YouTube,[6] while also being available on Vivamax.[7]

    Critical response[edit]

    ClickTheCity writer Philbert Dy gave the film one out of five stars, stating that it was "hilariously bad".[8]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ a b c Regondola, Glenn (August 8, 2015). "Former action star Jeric Raval reveals he used to work for Senator Lito Lapid". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  • ^ Fernando, Jeff (May 10, 2015). "Whatever happened to Jeric Raval?". Push.com.ph. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  • ^ VIVA Films (November 27, 2015). "MANILA'S FINEST [Trailer] In cinemas Dec. 9". Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. MANILA'S FINEST opens on December 9 in cinemas nationwide!
  • ^ Regondola, Glenn (August 3, 2015). "Mark Anthony Fernandez says son Grae is mature enough to understand his separation from wife Melissa". PEP.ph (in English and Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved October 12, 2023. ...[N]agpapasalamat si Mark na sa pamamagitan ng Manila's Finest, na ire-release ng Viva Films, ay muling ibinabalik ang action genre...
  • ^ Regondola, Glenn (August 3, 2015). "Bangs Garcia on relationship with her Filipino-British boyfriend: 'Meant to be...'". PEP.ph (in English and Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved October 12, 2023. Sa presscon ng pelikulang Manila's Finest, na ginanap sa Mowelfund noong August 1...
  • ^ Cine Mo! (September 1, 2021). "MANILA'S FINEST: Jeric Raval, Bangs Garcia & Mark Anthony Fernandez | Full Movie". YouTube. Google LLC. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  • ^ "Manila's Finest". Vivamax. Viva Communications. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  • ^ Dy, Philbert (December 10, 2015). "'Manila's Finest' Functions on its Own Bizarre Wavelength". ClickTheCity. Surf Shop, Inc. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  • External links[edit]


    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Manila%27s_Finest&oldid=1190490151"

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