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Isang Himala
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPepe Diokno
Written by
Based onHimala, Isang Musikal
by Ricky Lee
Vincent de Jesus
Himala
by Ricky Lee
Produced by
  • Madonna Tarrayo
  • Pepe Diokno
StarringAicelle Santos
CinematographyCarlo Mendoza
Edited byBenjamin Tolentino
Music byVincent De Jesus
Production
companies
  • Kapitol Films
  • UXS
Distributed byCreazion Studios
Release date
  • December 25, 2024 (2024-12-25)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Isang Himala (lit. 'A miracle') is a 2024 Philippine musical drama film co-produced and directed by Pepe Diokno from a script he co-wrote with Ricky Lee. It is based on a 2018 theatrical play of the same name, itself an adaptation of the 1982 film Himala.

The film underperformed in the box office,[1] failing to enter the Top 3 in the top performing MMFF entries in box-office sales.[1][2][3]

Cast

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  • Aicelle Santos as Elsa, a young woman in Cupang who allegedly saw an apparition of the Virgin Mary.[4] Santos portrayed Elsa in the 2018 theatrical play directed by Ed Lacson Jr. and reprises the role in the 2024 musical film.[5]
  • Bituin Escalante as Aling Saling, Elsa's mother[6] Escalante played the character in the 2018 play and reprises the role.[7]
  • Floyd Tena as a Priest.[8]
  • David Ezra as Orly. a journalist from Manila saw Elsa[9]
  • Neomi Gonzales as Chayong, a close friend of Elsa.[10]
  • Kakki Teodoro as Nimia, a close friend of Elsa.[11]
  • Vic Robinson as Pilo, a Chayong's boyfriend.[12]
  • Joann Co as Sepa, a believer of the apparition Elsa saw[13]

A significant portion of the cast of Isang Himala comes from a theatre background.[6]

Production

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Isang Himala is a co-production of Kapitol Films and Uxs, Inc.[14] Pepe Diokno will direct the feature film with the screenplay written also by him alongside Ricky Lee.[15]

Isang Himala is based on the theatrical play, Himala: Isang Musikal, which premiered in 2018.[16][17] The play itself was based on the 1982 film Himala which starred Nora Aunor and directed by Ishmael Bernal[18]

The feature film was announced in July 2024 as one of first five entries of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival as a script submission.[15]

Release

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The float for Isang Himala at the Parade of Stars for the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival

As one of the ten official entries of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival, Isang Himala is set to have its theatrical release in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2024 with four cinemas on the first day and then six cinemas on second day.[19] The film also scheduled to premier at Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Los Angeles on January 30, 2025.[20]

Reception

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Box office

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It is one of the lowest selling MMFF 2024 entry alongside with My Future You and Hold Me Close.[19][21][22][1] The film was a Box office bomb due to failed to hit box office hit sales and one of the underrated film of 2024.[1] As of January 2, 2025, the film failed to enter the Top 5 and Top 3 in the top performing MMFF entries in box-office sales.[1]

Accolades

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Accolades received by Green Bones
Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2024 50th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Picture Isang Himala 4th [23]
Special Jury Prize Won
Best Director Pepe Diokno Nominated
Best Actress Aicelle Santos Nominated
Best Supporting Actor David Ezra Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Kakki Teodoro Won
Best Screenplay Ricky Lee and Pepe Diokno Nominated
Best Production Design Ericsson Navarro Nominated
Best Sound Mark Locsin, Teresa Barozzo & Narra Post Nominated
Best Original Theme Song "Ang Himala Ay Nasa Puso"
(by Juan Karlos) 		Won
Best Musical Score Vincent de Jesus Won
Best Visual Effects Engine Room and Green Maya Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Isang Himala Luging-lugi ang mga producers at hindi kinagat ng mga tao". PEP .
  2. ^ "Nakakaloka! 'Isang Himala' iniintrigang mangungulelat sa MMFF". Abante. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  3. ^ Guerrero, L (December 27, 2024). "Vice at Vic Sotto, wagi pa rin sa takilya!; Isang himala, nabawasan agad ng sinehan". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  4. ^ "Aicelle Santos to star as Elsa in 'Himala: Isang Musikal' film". GMA News. GMA Integrated News. August 30, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  5. ^ Orosa, Carlo (November 9, 2024). "After 2-year hiatus, Aicelle Santos makes 'Himala' comeback". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Mendoza, Ruel (November 11, 2024). "Isang Himala producers "hopeful" amid strong competition in MMFF 2024". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  7. ^ De Veyra, Jeeves (February 8, 2018). "'Himala' musical gets stripped down in 15th anniversary restaging". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  8. ^ "Floyd Tena bilang Pari" [Floyd Tena as Priest]. Instagram (in Filipino). CreaZion Studios. November 28, 2024. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  9. ^ "David Ezra bilang Orly" [David Ezra as Orly]. Instagram (in Filipino). CreaZion Studios. November 28, 2024. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "Neomi Gonzales bilang Chayong" [Neomi Gonzales as Chayong]. Instagram (in Filipino). CreaZion Studios. December 2, 2024. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  11. ^ "Kakki Teodoro bilang Nimia" [Kakki Teodoro as Nimia]. Instagram (in Filipino). CreaZion Studios. November 29, 2024. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  12. ^ "Vic Robinson bilang Pilo" [Vic Robinson as Pilo]. Instagram (in Filipino). CreaZion Studios. November 30, 2024. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "Joann Co bilang Sepa" [Joann Co as Sepa]. Instagram (in Filipino). CreaZion Studios. December 3, 2024. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  14. ^ Requintina, Robert (July 16, 2024). "Vice Ganda, Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual films make it to 50th MMFF". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  15. ^ a b "Metro Manila Film Festival announces first 5 official entries for 2024 edition". Rappler. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  16. ^ Purnell, Kristofer (July 16, 2024). "Vic Sotto returning to MMFF after 5 years; Vice Ganda film also selected". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  17. ^ Villano, Alexa (January 22, 2018). "6 things you need to know about 'Himala: Isang Musikal'". Rappler. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  18. ^ Soliman, Michelle Anne (May 29, 2019). "Himala: Isang Musikal dominates the 11th Gawad Buhay Awards". BusinessWorld. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  19. ^ a b "Isang Himala Director umiyak at nagmamakawa sa mga cinema owners dahil sa tatlo-anim lang sila. Pinull-out pa sa ibang ibang cinema". PEP.
  20. ^ Martinez, Gavin (December 31, 2024). "'Hello, Love, Again' returns to LA as part of MIFF 2025". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  21. ^ Mayo, Stephanie (July 18, 2024). "MMFF 50th Edition: Excitement builds as first half of finalists revealed". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  22. ^ "Isang Himala Director desperado na makakuha ng ibang cinema para mabawi ang lugi ng produksyon". PEP.
  23. ^ Reyes, Juno (December 28, 2024). "FULL LIST: Winners, 2024 MMFF Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
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