Petrang Kabayo

Petrang Kabayo
Petrang Kabayo
	Theatrical movie poster
Directed by	Wenn V. Deramas
Screenplay by	Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario; Wenn V. Deramas;
Story by	Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Based on	Petrang Kabayo; by Pablo S. Gomez; Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting; by Luciano B. Carlos;
Produced by	Vic Del Rosario Jr.
Starring	Vice Ganda
Cinematography	Elmer Despa
Edited by	Marya Ignacio
Music by	Vince de Jesus
Production; company	Viva Films
Distributed by	Viva Films
Release date	October 13, 2010;
Running time	106 minutes
Country	Philippines
Languages	Filipino; English;
Box office	₱115.4 million (2010) (US$2.56 million)

Petrang Kabayo (lit. 'Petra the Horse') is a 2010 Filipino fantasy comedy-drama film produced and released by Viva Films. The film was directed by Wenn V. Deramas and stars comedian Vice Ganda in his first lead role. It is a remake of Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting in 1988.^[1]

Although receiving negative reviews from critics, the film was a box office success earning ₱115.4 million (2010) (US$2.56 million) in its theatrical run.

Plot

Peter Kasimsiman is a homosexual who is adopted son by a wealthy lady, Doña Biday, after being abused by his father for his orientation. But he becomes abusive of his newfound wealth, and becomes more so, after the death of Doña Biday, leading him to mistreat his servants, employees, friends and even the property's horses. After the death of one of Peter's horses from overwork, Diobayo, the goddess of horses, gives Peter a curse that transforms him into a horse every time he gets angry or does bad things. During his horse phase, he is taken in by his former employee Erickson, who names him Petra and uses him to drive his calesa, only reverting to human form when he performs a good deed. After mending his ways and reconciling with his now repentant father, he voluntarily asks Diobayo to become a horse again to win a race that keeps his estate from falling into bankruptcy. Erickson, in a fit of excitement, kisses Petra, who becomes human is Peter in front of him, to his embarrassment.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Vice Ganda^[2] as Peter Kasimsiman/Pedro/Petra (voice) - Piolo's son/Doña Biday's adoptive son

Supporting cast

Luis Manzano as Erickson Santos
Abby Bautista as Pauline - Peter's half-sister/ Poldo's daughter
Gloria Romero as Lola Idang - Erikson and Dickson's grandmother
Sam Pinto as Samantha - Maita's daughter
Candy Pangilinan as Maita
Eagle Riggs as Diobayo - son of Silveria, goddess of horses
DJ Durano as Dickson Santos - Erikson's cousin

Recurring cast

Joy Viado as Lina - Peter's security
Tom Rodriguez as Chito
John Arcilla as Mang Poldo - Peter and Pauline's father
Ricky Rivero as Geronino
Celine Lim as Anna
Jojit Lorenzo as Atty. Manalo

Special participation

Anne Curtis as Kalesa Passenger
Eugene Domingo as Doña Biday Kasimsiman - Peter's adoptive mother^[3]
Gladys Reyes as Pregnant Kalesa Passenger
John Lapus as Filipino/Chinese Matron Judy Ann Santos
Dennis Padilla as Marjoroi
Makisig Morales as Young Peter/Pedro
Jason Francisco as Melony Mang Inasal's Waiter
Nadine Lustre as Dina Helena - Peter's executive assistant

Home video release

Petrang Kabayo was released on DVD and VCD on December 15, 2010, by Viva Video.

References

^ Vice Ganda to do remake of 'Petrang Kabayo' Archived October 4, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, Sun.Star Manila, Friday, January 15, 2010.
^ "Vice Ganda Stars Remake Petrang Kabayo". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2010.
^ "John Lapus thankful for all the good breaks". The Philippine Star. August 30, 2010. Retrieved October 2, 2013.

External links

Petrang Kabayo at IMDb

[1] Vice Ganda to do remake of 'Petrang Kabayo' Archived October 4, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, Sun.Star Manila, Friday, January 15, 2010.

[2] "Vice Ganda Stars Remake Petrang Kabayo". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2010.

[star20100830-3] "John Lapus thankful for all the good breaks". The Philippine Star. August 30, 2010. Retrieved October 2, 2013.

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