Magkaibigan

Magkaibigan
Directed byJose Javier Reyes
Written byJose Javier Reyes
Produced byJose Pimentel Ejercito Jr.
Starring
CinematographyRodolfo Aves Jr.
Edited byVito Cajili
Music byJesse Lucas
Production
company
Distributed byMaverick Films
Release date
  • December 25, 2008 (2008-12-25)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English

Magkaibigan (transl. Friends) is a 2008 Philippine drama film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. The film stars Christopher de Leon, Jinggoy Estrada, Maricel Laxa and Dawn Zulueta. This is Maverick Films' last feature film for the decade.[1][2][3][4]

It was one of the entries in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won Best Actor award.[5] The movie is inspired by the story of actor Rudy Fernandez to whom the movie is dedicated to him.

  1. ^ Calderon, Nora (November 24, 2008). "Jinggoy Estrada tells story of friendship with Daboy through "Magkaibigan"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "Dawn says no more hard feelings; talks about 'Magkaibigan'". ABS-CBN News. October 13, 2008. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  3. ^ "Boyet praises Jinggoy for improved acting in 'Magkaibigan'". ABS-CBN News. December 10, 2008. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  4. ^ Medel, Fidel (December 26, 2008). "PEP REVIEW: "Magkaibigan" tells of friendship all the way". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  5. ^ Calderon, Ricky (December 26, 2008). "A heartwarming family drama in MMFF entry "Magkaibigan"". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 29, 2021.