''Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies'' is a 2017 Filipino zombie comedy film directed by

Mark A. Reyes Marciano Antonio "Mark" Reyes V is a Filipino film director, television director, music video director and film writer known for his multi-stranded storylines. He is a resident director and writer of GMA Network. His work include the film ''Mome ...

, starring

Jose Manalo Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo (born February 12, 1966), known professionally as Jose Manalo, is a Filipino actor, director, and comedian best known for appearing regularly on the noon-time variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' on GMA Network. He is also known ...

Wally Bayola Walter James Bayola (born May 3, 1972), popularly known as Wally Bayola, is a Filipino comedian and actor. He is best known for portraying Lola Nidora (sometimes Duhrizz, Rihanna and Doktora the Explorer) in the '' Kalyeserye'' portion of the no ...

and

Paolo Ballesteros Paolo Elito Macapagal Ballesteros IV (born November 29, 1982) is a Filipino actor, comedian, TV host, model, drag queen, and impersonator. He has appeared in films and several TV shows, and has been one of the co-hosts of longtime noontime sho ...

. It is a spin-off film of ''

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s segment, ''

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''. The film's name is a play on the title of the 2016 South Korean film, ''

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''. It is under the production of

M-Zet Productions Marvic Valentin Castelo Sotto (; born April 28, 1954), professionally known as Vic Sotto, is a Filipino actor, singer and comedian known far and wide for his various television and film projects on the major Philippine television networks GMA ...

, to be part by

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, and was released in Philippine cinemas on November 22, 2017. The movie was distributed by

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Synopsis

As Charmaine, daughter of both Alden and Yaya Dub grows up, she experiences a nightmare involving her mother turned into an infected zombie. Her grandparents, the ''Lolas'' reassure their grandchild and promise a trip for her. A few days later, they join a tour group to go in a beach. As they rest in a gas station, a zombie attacks the employees of the station. The infection spreads, killing and infecting civilians. They board the bus, alongside others to escape the area. Their survival resides in the knowledge of a kid about zombie types, and how to counter them. They do everything to survive until they reach a safe zone.

Cast

Main cast

as Lola Tinidora Zobeyala - "The Liberated and Free-Spirited Lola" *

as Lola Nidora Esperanza Zobeyala vda. de Explorer - "The Traditional and Conservative Lola" *

as Lola Tidora Zobeyala - "The Fashionated Lola"

Supporting cast

Ryzza Mae Dizon Ryzza Mae de Guzman Dizon (born June 12, 2005) is a Filipino teen actress and television personality. She rose to prominence in 2012 when she won that year's edition of ''Eat Bulaga!''s Little Miss Philippines. She is currently the second younge ...

as Marcelina "Marcy" Dimacuycoy - "The Zombie Expert". She is the one who has knowledge about the zombies. She also describes the type of zombies: the Walkers (normal walking zombie), the Sleepers (slumbering zombies, awakening when loud noise was heard) and the Runners (fast-moving zombies). * Caprice Cayetano as Charmaine Nidora Richards - "The Importunate Great-Granddaughter". An unfortunate but lovable granddaughter of the Lolas. Alden and Yaya Dub's daughter. * Angelika de la Cruz as Madam Evangeline "Eva" Flores - "The Artistic Woman". A selfish, wealthy aristocrat who is desperate not to be infected. *

Lovely Abella Lovely Abella-Manalo (born on December 11, 1986), is a Filipino dancer, host, comedian, model, entrepreneur, and an actress. She is currently under the management of Sparkle GMA Artist Center and GMA Network. Personal life Abella is an Ilongga, ...

as Abegail "Abe" Salazar - "The Bitter Ex-Girlfriend". Later, she will have deep feelings for Jordan. * Taki of Faky as Irish "Rish" del Rosario - She is Aladin's secret girlfriend even though she has strict parents. *

Kenneth Medrano Kenneth Earl Gesulga Medrano (born May 9, 1991) also known as Bae Kenneth, KEM or popularly known as Kenneth Medrano as his screen name is a Filipinos, Filipino television personality, Model (person), model, dancer and actor. He is best known for ...

as Aladin Galvez - "The Secret Boyfriend". He is Irish's secret boyfriend. * Miggy Tolentino as William "Will" Robles - The Social Media Addict". * Shaira Diaz as Catherine "Cath" Lacerna - "The Adventurous Rocker Chick".

Extended cast

Arthur Solinap Arthur Gonzales Solinap (born January 19, 1980) is a Filipino actor and model. He is known for his role as Robert in ''Pepito Manaloto''. Solinap's career began as a member of ''Abztract Dancers'' together with his cousin Dingdong Dantes. He ma ...

as Jordan - "The Broken-Hearted Driver". An honest and protective driver. He has feelings for Abe. * Rochelle Pangilinan-Solinap as Ivy - the zumba dancer friend of Lola Nidora. *

Archie Adamos Archie is a masculine given name, a diminutive of Archibald. It may refer to: People Given name or nickname *Archie Alexander (1888–1958), African-American mathematician, engineer and governor of the US Virgin Islands * Archie Blake (mathematici ...

as Loid - is a prisoner who helps the lolas and people in the bus. * Jhayvot Galang as Melo - the friend of Cath and Will. * Bernardo's - Tidora's henchmen * Rogelio's - Nidora's henchmen * Quando's - Tinidora's henchmen

Special participation

* Al Tantay as Incharge officer at a checkpoint *

Joshua Zamora Joshua () or Yehoshua ( ''Yəhōšuaʿ'', Tiberian: ''Yŏhōšuaʿ,'' lit. 'Yahweh is salvation') ''Yēšūaʿ''; syr, ܝܫܘܥ ܒܪ ܢܘܢ ''Yəšūʿ bar Nōn''; el, Ἰησοῦς, ar , يُوشَعُ ٱبْنُ نُونٍ '' Yūšaʿ ...

as Greg - husband of Eva *

Niño Muhlach Niño Muhlach (born Angelo José Rocha Muhlach, October 27, 1971) is a Filipino actor. He is the father of Filipino child actor Alonzo Muhlach. Early life Niño was born to Alexander Muhlach and Rebecca Rocha, he has five siblings. A nephe ...

as Customer man - the very first one to transform as a zombie who ate an infected crispy pata. *

Alden Richards Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (born January 2, 1992), known professionally as Alden Richards, is an award-winning Filipino actor, singer, host, and entrepreneur. He is dubbed as "The Asia's Multimedia Star" after receiving the Asian Star Pri ...

and

Maine Mendoza Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza (born March 3, 1995), better known as Maine Mendoza (), is a Filipino actress and television personality. She is best known for her viral Dubsmash videos and her role as Yaya Dub in the noontime reality show ''Ea ...

as Charmaine's Father and Mother (voice only)

Production

The principal photography of ''Trip Ubusan'' took 30 days and the production studio behind the film, APT Entertainment had to adjust the filming schedule to accommodate actors Paolo Ballesteros, Wally Bayola, and Jose Manalo's busy schedule. The film was reportedly inspired from the Korean horror film, ''Train to Busan''. The film, which was described as a horror comedy film, is said to feature some

dramatic Dramatic may refer to: * Drama, a literary form involving parts for actors * Dramatic, a voice type classification in European classical music, describing a specific vocal weight and range at the lower end of a given voice part * Dramatic soprano, ...

scenes.

Release

''Trip Ubusan'' opened on ''November 22, 2017'' in almost 200 cinemas nationwide. The film had box office gross of more than .

Reception

''Trip Ubusan'' received an A rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board. It received mixed reviews from various film critics.

References

External links

* {{AlDub 2017 films Zombie comedy films Philippine comedy horror films Philippine drama films APT Entertainment films M-Zet Productions films 2010s Tagalog-language films Films set in Metro Manila 2017 comedy horror films Filipino zombie films 2010s English-language films Films directed by Mark A. Reyes