Morena (2025)
MORENA tells the uplifting story of the Philippine National Surf Athlete Ikit Agudo, who overcame the pressure to blend into a society obsessed with skin whitening. Within the ocean, she found happiness, strength, and pride in her roots. Inspiring young girls around the world to embrace who they truly are. In the Philippines, skin-whitening remains a billion-peso industry, a legacy of colonial beauty ideals that for generations have led many to neglect their true identity and natural beauty.
Director: Steve Won
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Ikit Agudo as self |
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Aping Agudo as self |
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Reynaldo Aguido as self |
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Jocelyn Aguido as self |
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Jelyn Forcadilla as Ikit as Kid |
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Hannah Forcadilla as Aping as Kid |
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Sofia Forcadilla as School Bully |
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Kobie Gonzales as School Bully |
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Kia Forcadilla as Brother |
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Andy Generol as Brother |
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Almira Cesneros as Morena Portrait |
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Ate May as Morena Portrait |
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Bethelann Escamillian as Morena Portrait |
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Gigi Forcadilla as Morena Portrait |
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Hannah Melindo as Morena Portrait |
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Joy Flores as Morena Portrait |
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Leah Sagolili as Morena Portrait |
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Marinella Pulitano as Morena Portrait |
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Shelamae Arjona as Morena Portrait |
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Susan Escanilla as Morena Portrait |
| Directing | Steve Won | Director |
| Camera | Camille Robiou de Pont | Director of Photography |
| Production | Igor Krasnov | Producer |
| Production | Kerstin Reulen | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Steve Won | Editor |
| Editing | Victor Haselmayer | Editor |
| Editing | Julia Rosetti | Colorist |
| Sound | Alessandro Marinelli | Sound Designer |
| Writing | Steve Won | Writer |
| Sound | Steve Won | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Sam Carey | Music Editor |
| Camera | Manolet Marcos Torreno | Aerial Director of Photography |
| Production | Reygie B. Flores | Production Assistant |
| Production | Edwin Poblacion | Production Assistant |
| Production | Mairo Tomado | Production Assistant |
| Production | Meritxell Garcia | Production Assistant |
| Crew | Camille Pilar | Additional Dialogue |
| Crew | Michelle Latoza | Catering |
