''Wapakman'' is a Philippine
superhero film
Superhero film/movie is a film genre categorized by the presence of superhero characters, individuals with extraordinary abilities who are dedicated to fighting crime, saving the world, or helping the innocent. It is sometimes considered a sub ...
directed by
Topel Lee
Topel Lee is a Filipino film director, TV director and music video director known for the cinematography in his movies and his strong female characters.
Filmography Television
* 2007: ''La Vendetta (TV series), La Vendetta''
* 2007–2008: ''Kaman ...
and starring eight-division world boxing champion
Manny Pacquiao
Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Sr. ( ; ; born December17, 1978) is a Filipino politician, businessman, and professional boxer. Nicknamed "PacMan", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time. He previously serv ...
. It was released on December 25, 2009, as an entry to the
2009 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Cast
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Manny Pacquiao
Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Sr. ( ; ; born December17, 1978) is a Filipino politician, businessman, and professional boxer. Nicknamed "PacMan", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time. He previously serv ...
as Magno Meneses
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Rufa Mae Quinto as Magda Meneses
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Bianca King as Mystika
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Krista Ranillo as Birita Octavia/Screamer
*
Keanna Reeves as Lenlen
*
Barbie Forteza
Barbara Ambas "Barbie" Forteza (born July 31, 1997) is a Filipino singer-actress and television personality. She dubbed as the ''Kapuso Primetime Princess''. Her critically acclaimed movies are ''Mariquina'' (2014), ''Laut'' (2016), ''Tuos'' ...
as Patitang Meneses
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Polo Ravales as Emerson Pochochay/Combuster
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Onyok Velasco as Goliath
*Mica Torre as Maegan Meneses
*
Chacha Cañete as Maricel Meneses
*Long Mejia as Kadyo
*
Benjie Paras as Kulas
*
Jairus Aquino
Jairus Reuel Balagtas Aquino (, born April 1, 1999) is a Filipino film actor, actor best known for his roles in ''Super Inggo'', ''Kung Fu Kids'' and ''Luv U''.
Aquino appeared in several television advertisements before his first television ...
as Dingdong Meneses
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Jojo Alejar as Dr. Rex
*Socorro Garcia Bellen as Coring
Reception
The film was not well received by the public, and on the first day of opening landed last place in the box-office in the two-week Metro Manila Film Festival.
Inquirer Showbiz – Pacman Flick Knocked Out on First Day
/ref> It was also one of two films (the other being '' Nobody, Nobody But... Juan'' starring Dolphy) to not win an award during the festival, it was considered a box office flop of 2009.
See also
*Box office bomb
A box-office bomb is a film that is unprofitable or considered highly unsuccessful during its theatrical run. Although any film for which the combined production budget, marketing, and distribution costs exceed the revenue after release has te ...
References
External links
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2009 films
2000s Tagalog-language films
Philippine action films
Philippine superhero films
2000s superhero films
Films directed by Topel Lee
2000s English-language films
English-language action films
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