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Cast
Johnny Delgado
as Empresaryo
Julio Díaz
as Julio Madiaga (Jules Madigan)
Melissa De Leon
as Ligaya Paraiso (Gay Paradise)
Tess Dumpit
as Secretary
Dexter Doria
as Mrs. Minnie Mallari
Tony Mabesa
as Father Freddie
August Pascual
as Father Sonny
Dante Castro
as General Eddie
Vic Belaro
as Colonel Johnny
Julienne Mendoza
as Student Leader
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1993
Runtime0h 28m
LanguageTagalog
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes6
DirectorMike de Leon
WritersClodualdo del Mundo Jr.
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAliwan Paradise
About Aliwan Paradise
Mike De Leon's entry into the omnibus "Southern Winds" where he follows Julio Madiaga into the new world of Filipino Entertainment.
Directed by Mike de Leon, Aliwan Paradise leans on a strong ensemble — Johnny Delgado, Julio Díaz, Melissa De Leon — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1993.
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