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''Guni-Guni'' (translation: "hallucination") is a 2012 Filipino psychological-horror-medical thriller film under
Regal Entertainment Regal Entertainment Inc. (formerly and more commonly known as Regal Films) is a Philippine film, television production and distribution headquartered in New Manila, Quezon City. It was founded by Lily Monteverde on August 19, 1962. Regal Ente ...
. It stars
Lovi Poe Lourdes Virginia "Lovi" Moran Poe (born February 11, 1991) is a Filipino actress and recording artist. She is the daughter of action star Fernando Poe Jr. Poe is known for starring in two popular GMA drama series: '' Bakekang'' (2006) as Kr ...
and
Benjamin Alves Benjamin Sapida (born March 31, 1989), whose previous screen name was Vince Saldaña and current screen name is Benjamin Alves, is a Filipino actor and model under the management of GMA Network. Biography Early life Alves was born Benjamin Quia ...
. The film is directed by Tara Illenberger. The film was distributed by GMA Network.


Plot

Thirty years ago, an unborn child was buried in the garden of what is now a boardinghouse in
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. It lies beneath the ground, unbeknownst to the tenants who live there. One of the tenants is Mylene who appears like the perfect girl, nice, pretty and at the top of her medicine class. But nobody knows about her past, not even the man who loves her most, Paolo. Paolo doesn't know anything about Mylene's family, her long, lost sibling or her estranged, nervous wreck of a mother. Nor does he know about the very long scar that runs across Mylene's body, nor of how incomplete she always feels. And he finds that the more he tries to win back her love, the more she retreats to her secret world that nobody could enter. One day Mylene is asked to perform an abortion for a fee, she feels conflicted about doing what is right and at the same time, being in dire need of tuition fee. Her decision ultimately leads to a dark outcome and awakens a force that has laid quiet for years in the boardinghouse grounds. Thereafter, she becomes tormented by nightmares of a dark twin, whose presence gets stronger as days pass, as strange things start to happen in the house. When one by one, the boarders die of unexplainable causes, Joanna the resident psychic and Mylene's best friend struggles to understand the impending danger that she senses and decides to get to the bottom of the mystery; and as it unravels, they find themselves confronted by an angry soul that seeks justice.


Cast

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Lovi Poe Lourdes Virginia "Lovi" Moran Poe (born February 11, 1991) is a Filipino actress and recording artist. She is the daughter of action star Fernando Poe Jr. Poe is known for starring in two popular GMA drama series: '' Bakekang'' (2006) as Kr ...
portrays dual roles: ** Mylene Castillo, a medical student who has a dark secret despite having an orderly and kind demeanor. ** Myra Castillo, the dark twin soul of Mylene who seeks revenge after being deprived of life. *
Benjamin Alves Benjamin Sapida (born March 31, 1989), whose previous screen name was Vince Saldaña and current screen name is Benjamin Alves, is a Filipino actor and model under the management of GMA Network. Biography Early life Alves was born Benjamin Quia ...
as Paolo Lopez, Mylene's boyfriend who cheated on her but repents and tries to know his beloved back. *
Empress Schuck Empress Karen Carreon Schuck-Guingona (; born February 19, 1993), also known mononymously as Empress, is a Filipino actress. Early life Schuck was born on February 19, 1993, in Quezon City to a Filipino-German events singer Hans Schuck and a ...
as Mylene's best friend Joanna, a co-tenant and blockmate who has a third eye and can see dead people. *Isay Alvarez as Teresa Castillo a lonely, desolate, wealthy (formerly) widow who longs for her daughters and husband. *
Gina Alajar Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a Filipino film and television actress and director. One of the most awarded actresses in Philippine cinema, she has won the Philippine movie grand slam, r ...
as Mrs. Arevalo, an alcoholic woman waiting for her dead son who committed suicide. Her depression caused her to see souls particularly that of his son which brought her to her demise. *
Jaime Fabregas Jaime Francisco García Fábregas (; born February 28, 1950) is a Filipino actor and musical scorer. Early life Jaime Francisco García Fábregas was born in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines to his parents Pedro Fábregas and Isabel Gar ...
as Tatay Nanding, the gardener and caretaker of the boarding house who has
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and longs for his sons, one who he appeases with raw meats in the garden (probably with his young dead son buried there), and Angelo. *
James Blanco James Blanco Castillo (born June 15, 1981), known professionally as James Blanco, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and television personality. He is known for his roles in ''Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin'' (2001 – 2002), '' Rubi'' (2010), ' ...
as Angelo, Tatay Nanding's estranged son and Gerald's half-brother who was then haunted by faintest
doppelgänger A doppelgänger ( ), sometimes spelled doppelgaenger or doppelganger, is a ghostly double of a living person, especially one that haunts its own fleshly counterpart. In fiction and mythology, a doppelgänger is often portrayed as a ghostly or p ...
of his brother and father. *Ria Garcia as Alicia, a pregnant boarder who triggers a lot of unfortunate events. *
Neil Ryan Sese Neil Ryan Sese is a Filipino actor. Sese is best known for portraying Asval in the 2016 version of ''Encantadia''. Background An only child, he grew up in Lucena City, Quezon, where his mother, Rosalyn Sese, took charge of his upbringing, enr ...
as Eddie, a salesman and a widower still coping with his wife's mysterious death. He works as a medical representative, always on the road, taking work-related trips. *Gerald Pesigan as Jay-Jay, autistic son of Eddie who plays with the ghost of Nanding's son. *
Julia Clarete Edda Giselle Rosetta Nuñez Clarette (born September 24, 1979), better known by her screen name Julia Clarete (), is a Filipino singer, actress, and television host. She is best known as one of the co-hosts of ''Eat Bulaga!'', the longest r ...
as Vangie, Jay-jay's aunt/yaya and a tenant who possesses a negative outlook and leverage in life. As the movie progresses, secrets start to unfold as it is revealed that Vangie murdered her own sister, in order to win Eddie. In return, she was haunted to death by her crime. *
Ces Quesada Ces Quesada (; born June 13, 1958) is a Filipino actress and TV host. She is currently signed with GMA Network and ABS-CBN. Prior to acting, she taught Speech Communication and Theater Arts at the University of the Philippines The Unive ...
as Nanding's wife who later comes back after the latter became stroked and brings harnessed mood to the setting. *
Guji Lorenzana Gregory Lorenzana, Jr. (born May 11, 1980), better known as Guji (pronounced "Goo-G") Lorenzana or simply Guji, is a Filipino actor and singer who also a former radio DJ for Mellow 94.7 (2008-2010) Guji embarked on his music career in 2006, re ...
as Javier, the son of Mrs. Arevalo who peculiarly committed suicide and continues to haunt his mom for justice. *
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 Professor, the doctor who taught and advises Joanna, Paolo, and Mylene about the dilemma of conjoined twins. *
Kris Bernal Kristine Ann Tan "Kris" Bernal-Choi (born May 17, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became known for winning the fourth season of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. Bernal rose to fame as the other half in her lov ...
as Shirley *
Angeli Nicole Sanoy Angellie Sanoy (born February 15, 2000) is a Filipino child actress. She rose to stardom after playing the role of Narda (young Darna) in the 2009 TV series ''Darna'' along with Marian Rivera and Regine Velasquez. In 2011, she played her very ...
as Hazel


Production

The film was first announced by
Regal Entertainment Regal Entertainment Inc. (formerly and more commonly known as Regal Films) is a Philippine film, television production and distribution headquartered in New Manila, Quezon City. It was founded by Lily Monteverde on August 19, 1962. Regal Ente ...
on March 30, 2012, along with 11 other films they are going to release this year.Regal Films Upcoming Movies, revealed!
''RodMagaru.ph''. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
Originally, the lead role was offered to
Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for playing dramatic roles in film and television. She rose to prominence after winning the reality talent competition '' StarStruck'' in 2003. M ...
but she turned down the role due to her busy schedule, making another Regal Film and a drama series under
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. Roselle Monteverde, President of Regal Entertainment confirmed on May 23 that the role was already given to actress,
Lovi Poe Lourdes Virginia "Lovi" Moran Poe (born February 11, 1991) is a Filipino actress and recording artist. She is the daughter of action star Fernando Poe Jr. Poe is known for starring in two popular GMA drama series: '' Bakekang'' (2006) as Kr ...
. The new GMA 7's contract artist
Benjamin Alves Benjamin Sapida (born March 31, 1989), whose previous screen name was Vince Saldaña and current screen name is Benjamin Alves, is a Filipino actor and model under the management of GMA Network. Biography Early life Alves was born Benjamin Quia ...
signed for the lead man role making the film his first lead role in a movie outfit. The film began shooting on May 28, 2012. The movie was distributed by GMA Network.


Marketing and promotions

The promotional photo of Guni-Guni was first released on July 20 with Lovi Poe in a sepia shot carrying the title of the film. On July 25, the theatrical poster of the film was released online featuring Lovi Poe in a dual personality. The photos were taken in ''Pioneer Studio'' in
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.Lovi, nadikitan ng curling iron sa hita
''Abante-Tonite'' Author: Jun Nardo. Retrieved July 29, 2012
The official trailer was released in the official
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channel of Regal Films on July 29, 2012. The film had their premiere night on August 20, 2012, at the
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. It was also distributed by
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.


See also

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References


External links

* {{IMDb title, 2350984 2012 films 2012 horror films Philippine horror films Regal Entertainment films Horror film remakes Philippine remakes of foreign films