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| Directed by | Gabby Ramos |
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Imelda Papin: The Untold Story (previously titled Loyalista: The Untold Story of Imelda Papin) is a 2023 Filipino biographical film focusing on singer Imelda Papin's stay in Hawaii to join deposed president Ferdinand Marcos and his wife Imelda in their exile after the People Power Revolution. Directed by Gabby Ramos, the film stars Claudine Barretto in the titular role, alongside Jeorge "ER" Ejercito Estregan and Alice Dixson as the Marcoses and Gary Estrada as Bong Carrion.
Cast[edit]
- Claudine Barretto as Imelda Papin[5][6]
- Jeorge "ER" Ejercito Estregan as President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.[5]
- Alice Dixson as Imelda Marcos[5][7]
- Gary Estrada as Bong Carrion[3]
- Angelica Jones as Alona Alegre[8]
- Maffi Papin Carrion as herself[3]
- Aileen Papin as Gloria Papin
- Blumark
- Zac Papin
- Kanisha Santos
- Amay Bisaya[9]
- Marcos Mamay[10]
- Gary Valenciano as Ninoy Aquino
- Angel Aquino as Corazon Aquino
- Joel Torre as Ramon Mitra Jr.
- Jim Pebanco as Juan Ponce Enrile
- Jett Pangan as Fidel V. Ramos
- Elmo Magalona as Bongbong Marcos
- Erich Gonzales as Imee Marcos
- Sofia Andres as Irene Marcos
Production[edit]
Loyalista was first revealed to be in production by singer Imelda Papin on February 5, 2023, during an interview with PEP.ph, with Papin intending to produce the film.[9] Actor E. R. Ejercito and director Gabby Ramos later gave their own announcements through Facebook on February 9, 2023.[11][12] During an interview with vloggers on February 27, Ejercito revealed that Alice Dixson has been cast as Imelda Marcos,[13] which was confirmed by Dixson on March 29.[7] By April 16, the director stated that the film was halfway through production.[3]
A preview for the film was held in October 2023 at the Mowelfund Plaza in Quezon City.[14]
Release[edit]
Loyalista premiered at SM Megamall in Cinemas 1, 2 and 3 on November 29, 2023.[4]
In April 2024, producer Imelda Papin revealed that the film has been retitled Imelda Papin: The Untold Story in order to better appeal to her fans worldwide that are not supporters of the Marcos family.[15]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Ramos, Gabby (November 14, 2023). "This is a dream Project". Facebook. Meta Platforms Inc. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Ramos, Gabby (September 21, 2023). "Live Reel Scoring with Maestro Gerry Nisperos". Facebook. Meta Platforms Inc. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Ramos, Gabby (April 16, 2023). "We are halfway through filming!!!". Facebook. Meta Platforms Inc. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Ramos, Gabby (November 19, 2023). "Excited to share the news about 'Loyalista'!". Facebook. Meta Platforms Inc. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ a b c News5 (March 29, 2023). "Si Alice Dixson ang gaganap na Imelda Marcos..." [Alice Dixson will have the role of Imelda Marcos...]. Facebook. Facebook Inc. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ De Leon, Richard (April 16, 2023). "Claudine Barretto, gaganap na 'young Imelda Papin' sa pelikulang 'Loyalista'" [Claudine Barreto to play as 'young Imelda Papin' in the film 'Loyalista']. Balita (in Filipino). Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Dixson, Alice (March 29, 2023). "One of my most challenging & interesting roles of my life". Facebook. Meta Platforms Inc. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ Alarva, Angelica Jones (June 19, 2023). "Isang Karangalan na maka eksena sa mga veteran actress..." Facebook. Meta Platforms Inc. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ a b PEP Troika (February 5, 2023). "Imelda Papin, magpoprodyus ng pelikula tungkol sa buhay niya" [Imelda Papin to produce a film about her life]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ Nunungan News Online (November 13, 2023). "Loyalista The Untold Story of Imelda Papin is an upcoming Filipino biographical film". Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
Nunungan Mayor Marcos Mamay the National Vice-President of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines for External Affairs said, Grateful for this opportunity.
- ^ Ejercito, E. R. (February 9, 2023). ""LOYALISTA" FILM MEETING..." Facebook. Meta Platforms Inc. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ Ramos, Gabby (February 9, 2023). "Filming Soon "LOYALISTA"". Facebook. Meta Platforms Inc. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ NINJA THE BLOGGERZ (February 28, 2023). HARI NG TONDO ASIONG SALONGA GEORGE ESTREGAN JR PINAIYAK NI DIREK DARRYL YAP SA MARTYR OR MURDERER [Director Darryl Yap made King of Tondo Asiong Salonga George Estregan Jr. cry with Martyr or Murderer]. YouTube (in Filipino). Google LLC. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
Ang role ni Alice Dixson si First Lady Imelda Marcos.
- ^ Ignacio, JP (October 23, 2023). "Imelda, nag-throwback; Inagawan ng mic, hindi pinakanta!". Remate Onl1ne (in Filipino). Manila, Philippines: Newspaper Communication Service. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Jusay, Annalyn S. (April 24, 2024). "Imelda Papin removes 'loyalista' word from her biopic". Manila Bulletin. Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Retrieved April 26, 2024.