Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!
| Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! | |
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 Theatrical movie poster | |
| Directed by | Tony Y. Reyes |
| Produced by |
Charo Santos-Concio Malou Santos Antonio Tuviera Marvic Sotto Orly Ilacad |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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| Country | Philippines |
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| Box office |
P72.31 Million [1] |
Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! is a 2011 Filipino comedy film starring Vic Sotto and Bea Alonzo and produced by OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, and APT Entertainment and released by Star Cinema.[2] It is Vic Sotto's comeback to Star Cinema after 14 years.
Synopsis
Angelo dreams of creating a medicine that could cure his father’s illness. With some knowledge about medicinal herbs, he makes a living as a faith healer. Everyone believes him, except Cielo Delos Santos, a doctor who swears to do everything to uncover Angelo’s secret.
Things get a little complicated when Angelito (Zaijian Jaranilla), an exiled angel comes down to earth to help Angelo become a better man. As the three of them try to achieve their own goals, they realize that they need each other more than they are willing to admit.
Cast[3]
Main Cast[4]
- Vic Sotto[5] as Angelo The Great Pak Healer/Ka Olegna
- Bea Alonzo as Cielo Delos Santos
- Zaijan Jaranilla as Saint Angelito
- Xyriel Manabat as Mae-C
- Pokwang as Pining
- Wally Bayola as Phil
- Jose Manalo as James
Supporting cast
- Paolo Ballesteros as Anton
- Joonee Gamboa as Juan
- Dexter Doria as Ester
- Victor Basa as Ricky
- Ryan Yllana as Paeng
- Jon Avila as Marcus
- Peque Gallaga as San Pedro (Saint Peter)
- Johnny Revilla as Doctor John Fuentes
- Thou Reyes as Doctor Reyes
- Paw Diaz as Doctor Diaz
- Charles Christianson as Doctor Charles
- Romeo Rivera as Don Ramon
- Ace Veloso as Ace
Special Participation
- Anjo Yllana as Doctor Yllana
- Joey de Leon as Doctor Joey
- Toni Rose Gayda as Sister Mary
Reception
The film has been graded 'B' by the Cinema Evaluation Board of the Philippines.[6] The film had a total gross of P72.31 million.[7][8]
Trivia
- All of the hospital scenes were shot at the World Citi Medical Center in Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City.
- It is Vic Sotto's comeback to Star Cinema after 14 years.
- Initially, Toni Gonzaga was the first choice to be the leading lady of Vic Sotto but then withdrawn from the movie due to conflict schedule.
- Bea Alonzo was chosen to replace Toni Gonzaga.
- This is Tomas Gonzales' only credited movie before he died last March 2011. The movie was dedicated to him in the closing credits.
- The characters' names of Phil and James are derived from the name of Philippine Football Team Azkals.
References
- ↑ http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?id=_fPAKPAKMYDRKWA01&country=PH&wk=2011W19&id=_fPAKPAKMYDRKWA01&p=.htm
- ↑ My Dr. Kwak this Black Saturday
- ↑ "Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! (2011) Full Cast & Crew". imdb. IMDb. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ↑ "Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! (2011)". imdb. IMDb. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ↑ Vic Sotto works with 'Star Cinema' after 14 years
- ↑ PEP Review: 'My Dr. Kwak' does well as ensemble comedy
- ↑ Philippines Yearly Box Office
- ↑ List of highest-grossing films in the Philippines