Maria Leonora Teresa
| Maria Leonora Teresa | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Wenn V. Deramas |
| Produced by |
Malou N. Santos Charo Santos-Concio |
| Written by |
Wenn V. Deramas Keiko A. Aquino |
| Starring |
Iza Calzado Zanjoe Marudo Jodi Sta. Maria |
| Music by |
Idonnah C. Villarico Rommel C. Villarico |
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
Release dates |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino, English |
Maria Leonora Teresa is a 2014 Filipino horror-suspense drama film directed by Wenn V. Deramas, starring Iza Calzado, Zanjoe Marudo and Jodi Sta. Maria. The film was named after the Guy and Pip's doll of the same name.
Synopsis
After a tragic incident during their field trip, three parents Faith (Iza Calzado), Julio (Zanjoe Marudo), and Stella (Jodi Sta. Maria) mourned the deaths of their respective daughters: Maria (Rhed Bustamante), Leonora (Jonicka Cyleen Movido), and Teresa (Juvy Lyn Bison). To help cope with their loss, a psychiatrist named Manolo (Cris Villanueva) offers life-sized dolls to look after. But the situation only worsens when the toys appear to be brought to life by a sinister force.
Cast
- Jodi Sta. Maria as Stella de Castro
- Iza Calzado as Faith Pardo
- Zanjoe Marudo as Julio B. Sacdalan
- Rhed Bustamante as Maria Ann Pardo/Voice of Maria Doll
- Jonicka Cyleen Movido as Leonora Vera/Voice of Leonora Doll
- Juvy Lyn Bison as Teresa de Castro/Voice of Teresa Doll
- Marco Antonio Masa as Eldon Jacinto
- Dante Ponce as Stanley Pardo
- Joem Bascon as Don de Castro
- Cris Villanueva as Dr. Manolo Apacible
- Joey Paras as Augusto
- Maria Isabel Lopez as Linda
- Robert Bermudez as Robert
- Niña Dolino as Cherie
- Tess Antonio as Shirley
- Ruby Ruiz as Principal Josephine Punongbayan
- Eagle Riggs as Teacher Danilo
- Dang Cruz as Teacher Socorro
- Atak Arana as School Janitor
- Jaycee Domincel as Bus Driver
- June Macasaet as Mr.Tenorio
Supporting Cast
- John Jeffrey Carlos as Co-teacher
- Paolo Rodriguez as Policeman
- Mike Lloren as Eldon's Guardian
- Daisy Carino as School Teacher
- Giovanni Baldeserri as Mayor
- Olive Cruz as Dra.Ana Fajardo
- Eric Sison as Psychiatrist
- Evelyn Santos as Stella's maid
- Roi Calilong as Driver
- Raul Montesa as Faith's Lawyer
Reception
The film received an R-13 rating from the MTRCB for its graphic violence. Reviews for the film were mixed to positive, with some critics praising the first act of the film for its atmosphere, while criticizing the final act to be too funny to be scary. Jodi Sta. Maria, Iza Calzado and Zanjoe Marudo were also praised for their performance.