Petrang Kabayo (lit.'Petra the Horse') is a 2010 Filipino fantasy comedy-drama film produced and released by Viva Films. The film was directed by Wenn V. Deramas and stars comedian Vice Ganda in his first lead role. It is a remake of Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting in 1988.[1]

Petrang Kabayo
Theatrical movie poster
Directed byWenn V. Deramas
Screenplay by
  • Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
  • Wenn V. Deramas
Story byMel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Based on
  • Petrang Kabayo
    by Pablo S. Gomez
  • Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
    by Luciano B. Carlos
Produced byVic Del Rosario Jr.
StarringVice Ganda
CinematographyElmer Despa
Edited byMarya Ignacio
Music byVince de Jesus
Production
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Distributed byViva Films
Release date
  • October 13, 2010 (2010-10-13)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English
Box office115.4 million (2010) (US$2.56 million)

Although receiving negative reviews from critics, the film was a box office success earning 115.4 million (2010) (US$2.56 million) in its theatrical run.

Plot

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Peter Kasimsiman is a homosexual who is adopted son by a wealthy lady, Doña Biday, after being abused by his father for his orientation. But he becomes abusive of his newfound wealth, and becomes more so, after the death of Doña Biday, leading him to mistreat his servants, employees, friends and even the property's horses. After the death of one of Peter's horses from overwork, Diobayo, the goddess of horses, gives Peter a curse that transforms him into a horse every time he gets angry or does bad things. During his horse phase, he is taken in by his former employee Erickson, who names him Petra and uses him to drive his calesa, only reverting to human form when he performs a good deed. After mending his ways and reconciling with his now repentant father, he voluntarily asks Diobayo to become a horse again to win a race that keeps his estate from falling into bankruptcy. Erickson, in a fit of excitement, kisses Petra, who becomes human is Peter in front of him, to his embarrassment.

Cast and characters

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Main cast

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  • Vice Ganda[2] as Peter Kasimsiman/Pedro/Petra (voice) - Piolo's son/Doña Biday's adoptive son

Supporting cast

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  • Luis Manzano as Erickson Santos
  • Abby Bautista as Pauline - Peter's half-sister/ Poldo's daughter
  • Gloria Romero as Lola Idang - Erikson and Dickson's grandmother
  • Sam Pinto as Samantha - Maita's daughter
  • Candy Pangilinan as Maita
  • Eagle Riggs as Diobayo - son of Silveria, goddess of horses
  • DJ Durano as Dickson Santos - Erikson's cousin

Recurring cast

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Special participation

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Home video release

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Petrang Kabayo was released on DVD and VCD on December 15, 2010, by Viva Video.

References

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  1. ^ Vice Ganda to do remake of 'Petrang Kabayo' Archived October 4, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, Sun.Star Manila, Friday, January 15, 2010.
  2. ^ "Vice Ganda Stars Remake Petrang Kabayo". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2010.
  3. ^ "John Lapus thankful for all the good breaks". The Philippine Star. August 30, 2010. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
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