- published: 10 Nov 2015
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Pinoy is an informal demonym referring to the Filipino people in the Philippines and overseas Filipinos around the world. Filipinos usually refer to themselves as Pinoy or sometimes the feminine Pinay. The word is formed by taking the last four letters of Filipino and adding the diminutive suffix -y in the Tagalog language (the suffix is commonly used in Filipino nicknames: "Ninoy" or "Noynoy" for Benigno, "Totoy" for Augusto, etc.). Pinoy was used for self-identification by the first wave of Filipinos going to the continental United States before World War II and has been used both in a pejorative sense as well as a term of endearment similar to Chicano. Both Pinoy and Pinay are still regarded as derogatory by some Filipinos though they are widely used and gaining mainstream usage.
Pinoy was created to differentiate the experiences of those immigrating to the United States but is now a slang term used to refer to all people of Filipino descent. Mainstream usages tend to center on entertainment (Pinoy Big Brother) and music (Pinoy Idol) which has played a significant role in developing national and cultural identity. Pinoy music impacted the socio-political climate of the 1970s and was employed by both Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos and the People Power Revolution that overthrew his regime.
Actors: Tony Y. Reyes (producer), Paolo Contis (actor), Mhalouh Crisologo (producer), Michael De Mesa (actor), Lore Reyes (director), Lore Reyes (writer), Michael Tuviera (producer), Antonio P. Tuviera (producer), Maricel Laxa (actress), Marilou Billones (miscellaneous crew), Joanne Quintas (actress), Gerard Pizzaras (actor), Abbo De La Cruz (miscellaneous crew), Jun Urbano (actor), Karylle (actress),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Julie K. Smith (actress), Corin Nemec (actor), Kimani Ray Smith (actor), Ernie Reyes Jr. (writer), Ernie Reyes Jr. (director), Ernie Reyes Jr. (actor), Daniella Evangelista (actress), Paul Wu (actor), Kenn Kashima (editor), John Sampson (actor), Kurt Fitzpatrick (actor), Kimo Leopoldo (actor), Robin Webb (actor), Manu Tupou (writer), Art Birzneck (producer),
Plot: When martial arts champion Pinoy travels to America, his fighting skills are put to the test when he finds himself in the middle of a violent gang war. Forced into sudden street combat against fierce members of the Crazy Dragons gang, Pinoy saves the life of Jesse. Impressed with Pinoy's amazing fighting abilities and grateful for his life, Jesse befriends the stranger, introducing him to his father. But this new found friendship is put to the test when the Crazy Dragons surround Jesse's home, threatening the lives of his family. Suddenly the two must protect what they cherish, and with the help of Kimo summon all their martial arts strength for an action packed ultimate fight to the death.
Keywords: martial-arts