Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!
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| Directed by | Tony Y. Reyes |
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| Cinematography | Lito 'Itok' Mempin |
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| Music by | Jessie Q. Lasaten |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱72.31 million [1] |
Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! is a 2011 Filipino comedy drama film starring Vic Sotto and Bea Alonzo and produced by OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, and APT Entertainment and released by Star Cinema.[2] It is Vic Sotto's comeback to Star Cinema after 14 years.
Synopsis
[edit]Angelo dreams of creating a medicine that could cure his father's illness. With some knowledge about medicinal herbs, he makes a living as a faith healer. Everyone believes him, except Cielo Delos Santos, a doctor who swears to do everything to uncover Angelo's secret.
Things get a little complicated when Angelito (Zaijian Jaranilla), an exiled angel comes down to earth to help Angelo become a better man. As the three of them try to achieve their own goals, they realize that they need each other more than they are willing to admit.
- Vic Sotto[5] as Angelo The Great Pak Healer/Ka Olegna
- Bea Alonzo as Dra. Cielo Delos Santos
- Zaijan Jaranilla as Saint Angelito
- Xyriel Manabat as Maisie
- Pokwang as Pining
- Wally Bayola as Phil
- Jose Manalo as James
Supporting cast
[edit]- Paolo Ballesteros as Anton
- Joonee Gamboa as Juan
- Dexter Doria as Ester delos Santos
- Victor Basa as Ricky
- Ryan Yllana as Paeng
- Jon Avila as Marcus
- Peque Gallaga as San Pedro
- Johnny Revilla as Dr. John Fuentes
- Bella Flores
- Thou Reyes as Dr. Reyes
- Paw Diaz as Dr. Diaz
- Charles Christianson as Dr. Charles
- Romeo Rivera as Don Ramon
- Ace Veloso as Ace
- Jackie Aquino as DSWD Officer
Special participation
[edit]- Anjo Yllana as Doctor Yllana
- Joey de Leon as Doctor Joey
- Toni Rose Gayda as Sister Mary
Production
[edit]Toni Gonzaga was the original choice to play the role Dra. Cielo Delos Santos which will be the love interest of Vic Sotto's character. This should be the reunion of Gonzaga and Sotto after being co-host in Eat Bulaga! back in 2002. However, due to Toni's conflicting schedule because of other showbiz commitments, Bea Alonzo was tapped to replace Toni Gonzaga in the movie.
Reception
[edit]The film has been graded 'B' by the Cinema Evaluation Board of the Philippines.[6] The film had a total gross of ₱72.31 million.[7][8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!".
- ^ My Dr. Kwak this Black Saturday
- ^ "Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! (2011) Full Cast & Crew". imdb. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ "Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! (2011)". imdb. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ Vic Sotto works with 'Star Cinema' after 14 years
- ^ PEP Review: 'My Dr. Kwak' does well as ensemble comedy
- ^ Philippines Yearly Box Office
- ^ List of highest-grossing films in the Philippines