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Juan Luna y Novicio (October 23, 1857 — December 7, 1899) was an Ilocano Filipino painter, sculptor and a political activist of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century. He became one of the first recognized Philippine artists.
His winning the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts, along with the silver win of fellow Filipino painter Félix Resurrección Hidalgo, prompted a celebration which was a major highlight in the memoirs of members of the Propaganda Movement, with the fellow Ilustrados toasting to the two painters' good health and to the brotherhood between Spain and the Philippines.
Regarded for work done in the manner of the Spanish and French academies of his time, Luna painted literary and historical scenes, some with an underscore of political commentary. His allegorical works were inspired with classical balance, and often showed figures in theatrical poses.
Born in the town of Badoc, Ilocos Norte in the northern Philippines, Juan Luna was the third among the seven children of Don Joaquin Luna de San Pedro y Posadas and Doña Laureana Novicio y Ancheta. In 1861, the Luna family moved to Manila and he went to Ateneo Municipal de Manila where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree. He excelled in painting and drawing, and was influenced by his brother, Manuel Luna, who, according to Filipino patriot José Rizal, was a better painter than Juan himself.
Actors: Roberto Sosa (actor), Plutarco Haza (actor), Regina Orozco (actress), Mario Sandoval (editor), Gabriela Canudas (actress), Marcelino Calzada (actor), Oliverio Gareli (actor), Marcelino Calzada (miscellaneous crew), Rodrigo González (director), Lourdes López Castro (writer), Ludyvina Velarde (actress), Lourdes López Castro (producer), Lourdes López Castro (producer), Jesús Estrada (actor), Veronica Valdes (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Marcelo, a young, successful industrialist, invites his childhood friends The Cannibals, 1977 national champions of little league baseball to a BBQ at his house because he has big news to share with them. They all believe the news is related to his future in politics but what Marcelo has to tell them is far from what they imagine. The news will force each of them to reveal their true self, testing their friendship and redefining their concepts about honesty, love and loyalty.
Keywords: canibales