Boy Negro

Philippine action film

  • June 2, 1988 (1988-06-02)
Running time
120 minutesCountryPhilippinesLanguageFilipino

Boy Negro is a 1988 Philippine biographical action film directed by Pepe Marcos. The film stars Phillip Salvador in the title role. The film is based on the life of Arsenio Cayanan as told by the late crime columnist Max Buan.[1][2][3][4]

A sequel Anak ni Boy Negro was released in 1997.

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Cast

  • Phillip Salvador as Boy Negro
    • Joko Diaz as Young Boy Negro
  • Dang Cecilio as Janice
  • Leopoldo Salcedo as Carlos Cayanan
  • Paquito Diaz as Capt. Quiazon
  • Raul Aragon as Sgt. Ventura
  • Anita Linda as Aling Gloria
  • Manjo del Mundo as Nardo
  • Diane Jose as Rowena
  • Tommy Abuel as Max Buan
  • Ruel Vernal as Pfc. Bermudez
  • Ernie Forte as Pfc. Ramos
  • Ding Salvador as Pfc. Sanchez
  • Marita Zobel as Mrs. Ramirez
  • Ramil Rodriguez as Mr. Ramirez
  • Hero Bautista as Arnel
  • Baldo Marro as Gustin
  • Mary Walter as Grandmother
  • Johnny Vicar as Toribio
  • Renato del Prado as Tiyo Maning
  • Amelia Crisologo as Tiya Senyang
  • Ester Chavez as Celing
  • Maylene Gonzales as Joy
  • Vic Varrion as Dollente
  • Usman Hassim as Kadyo
  • Ernie Zarate as Chief of Police

Awards

Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
1989 7th FAP Awards Best Picture Boy Negro Won [5]
Best Actor Phillip Salvador Won
Best Child Performer Joko Diaz Won
37th FAMAS Awards Best Picture Boy Negro Nominated
Best Actor Phillip Salvador Nominated
Best Child Actor Joko Diaz Nominated
12th Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor Phillip Salvador Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Baldo Marro Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Mary Walter Nominated
Best Editing Ike Jarlego Jr. Nominated

References

  1. ^ Tiongson, Nicanor (2001). The Urian Anthology: 1980-1989. A.P. Tuviera. p. 489. Retrieved December 23, 2023 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Wells, Jack (1993). The Urian Anthology: 1980-1989. University of Wisconsin–Madison. p. 94. Retrieved December 23, 2023 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Boy Negro, maaksyon na, nostalgic pa". Pika Pika. February 4, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  4. ^ "Bilang Na ang Araw Mo, lakas maka-throwback ng casting". Pika Pika. January 29, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  5. ^ Philippine Almanac. Aurora Publications. 1990. p. 451. Retrieved December 23, 2023 – via Google Books.
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Films directed by Pepe Marcos
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Jose N. Carreon filmography
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