''Sa Paraiso ni Efren'' (English Title: ''Efren's Paradise'') is a 1999

Tagalog-language Tagalog ( ,According to the ''OED'' anMerriam-Webster Online Dictionary ; ''Baybayin'': ) is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by the ethnic Tagalog people, who make up a quarter of the population of the Philippines, and as ...

film A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...

that tackles emotional entanglements that interweave an unusual four-way relationship.

Plot

Melvin, a social worker, meets handsome stripper Efren and they become friends. When Melvin's mother dies, he moves in with Efren and his three female roommates.

Cast

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 Melvin *

Ana Capri Ynfane Avanica (born April 24, 1979), known professionally as Ana Capri, is a Filipino actress. Career In 1996, Capri made her screen debut in ''Virgin People 2'', directed by Celso Ad. Castillo, where she acted alongside Sunshine Cruz, Sharma ...

as Ana *Ynez Veneracion as Magda *Anton Bernardo as Efren *Marinella Moran as Rina *Poppo Lontoc as Archie *

Simon Ibarra Rogelio Matira (born January 24, 1968), better known by his stage name Simon Ibarra is a Filipino actor and comedian. Ibarra appeared in movies like ''Masarap ang Unang Kagat'' (1998) with Karla Estrada and Sabrina M., ''Soltera'' (1999) starr ...

*Alison VII as Anthony *

Anita Linda Anita Linda (born Alice Bueñaflor Lake; November 23, 1924 – June 10, 2020), was a Filipino actress whose career spanned nearly eight decades and had done close to 400 motion pictures. A romantic lead in her early years, she gained wides ...

*Migue Moreno *Jackie Castillejos *Girlie Alcantara *Andy Cabral *Alex Datu *Jeric Evangelista *Peter Flores *Jun Pandi *C.J. Reyes *

Vice Ganda Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), known professionally as Vice Ganda (), is a Filipino comedian, actor, host, singer and television personality. He is considered one of the most successful entertainers in Philippine show business ...

(uncredited)

External links

* 1999 films Philippine LGBTQ-related films 1990s Tagalog-language films 1999 drama films Gay-related films 1990s LGBTQ-related drama films 1999 LGBTQ-related films Films directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes Films with screenplays by Jun Lana {{1990s-Philippines-film-stub