''Eto Na Naman Ako'' is a 2000

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romantic action The action film is a film genre that predominantly features chase sequences, fights, shootouts, explosions, and stunt work. The specifics of what constitutes an action film has been in scholarly debate since the 1980s. While some scholars such as D ...

film directed by Ike Jarlego Jr. The film stars

Robin Padilla Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla (; born November 23, 1969), also known by his Muslim name Abdul Aziz, is a Filipino actor, film director, and politician serving as senator of the Philippines. He is known as the "Bad Boy" of Philippine cin ...

(who co-wrote the film) and

Vina Morales Sharon Garcia Magdayao (; born October 17, 1975), professionally known as Vina Morales (), is a Filipino singer and actress. Noted for her distinct sultry voice, she started singing in church as a child and first gained recognition after winni ...

. It is loosely based on the 1992 film ''The Bodyguard''.

Plot

Ana Maria (Vina), a successful singer-actress, puts her life in danger with a slew of death threats from her obsessed fan. To ensure her safety, she hires Abet (Robin), who happens to be her childhood sweetheart, to be her bodyguard.

Cast

as Abet Dimaguiba ** Chris Padilla as Young Abet *

as Ana Maria Ledesma ** Iwi Nicolas as Young Ana * Troy Montero as Vince Madrigal *

Candy Pangilinan Maria Carmela "Candy" Espiritu Pangilinan (born May 8, 1972) is a Filipino film and television actress An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs " ...

as Silly *

Chinggoy Alonzo Ramón "Chinggoy" Alonzo (; July 22, 1950 – October 15, 2017) was a Filipino actor in theater, movies, and television. He was nominated for FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor in ''Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak'' (1996). Career Alonzo was active in the ...

as Don Jaime Madrigal *

Rosemarie Gil Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil de Eigenmann (; born March 9, 1942), known professionally as Rosemarie Gil, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of rich socialite-villainess roles. Early life Gil was born in Q ...

as Doña Josefa Madrigal *

Charlie Davao Charles Wahib Valdez Davao (October 7, 1934 – August 8, 2010) was a Filipino actor known for roles in film and television. Early life Born Carlos Wahib Davao y Valdez in Iloilo City of a Filipino mestizo of Spanish and Arab descent ( Jordanian ...

as General Acosta *

Allan Paule Allan Paule De Guzman (born December 24, 1963, in Cebu City), better known as Allan Paule, is a Filipino actor. Paule has appeared in more than 100 movies and television series. Paule also unsuccessfully ran for councilor of Muntinlupa's 1st ...

as Gregory Valdez * Boy Roque as Clayton Rosales * July Hidalgo as Mara * Royette Padilla as Hired Killer * P.J. Oreta as Hired Killer's Accomplice * Rico Miguel as Dennis Macaluno *

Boy Abunda Eugenio "Boy" Romerica Abunda Jr. (; born October 29, 1961) is a Filipino television presenter, publicist, and talent manager. Known as the "King of Talk", Abunda has presented several talk shows centered on the Philippine entertainment indus ...

as TV Host *

Kris Aquino Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (; born February 14, 1971) is a Filipino retired television presenter, actress, talent manager and film producer. She notably appeared as Princess Intan in the acclaimed '' Crazy Rich Asians'' and is a rec ...

as TV Host * Lindsay Custodio as Vanessa Paterno * Levi Ignacio as Vince's Friend at Party *

Vangie Labalan Maria Cristina Labalan (born January 20, 1943), known professionally as Vangie Labalan is a Filipino actress, comedian, acting coach, and voice actress. Life Maria Cristina Labalan was born on January 20, 1943 in Bago, Negros Occidental. She is ...

as Aling Maring * Jeffrey Tam as Lalaking Praning * Joe Jardi as Mang Ramon * Gino Padilla as Dan * June Hidalgo as Ana's Driver * Jack Barri as Vince's Bodyguard * Jun Arenas as Vince's Bodyguard * Leychard Sicangco as Vince's Bodyguard * Joey Sarmiento as TV Reporter * Ed Aquino as Mr. Lee * Ric Bernardo as MTV Director * Paul Gutierrez as Mayor * Gil Carino as Sniper

Production

Padilla was in

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when principal photography was supposed to begin. This prompted principal photography to be postponed for two weeks.

References

External links

* 2000 films 2000 action films Filipino-language films Philippine action films Maverick Films films Films directed by Ike Jarlego Jr. {{2000s-Philippines-film-stub