Manila's Finest

Manila's Finest
Manila's Finest
Directed by	William G. Mayo
Written by	Jose Carreon
Produced by	Prince Armodoval
Starring	Jeric Raval; Bangs Garcia; Mark Anthony Fernandez;
Cinematography	Edward G. Mayo
Edited by	Edward G. Mayo
Music by	Edward G. Mayo
Production; companies	Prince Armor Productions; Philippine Motion Pictures Directors Association; Viva Films;
Distributed by	Viva Films
Release dates	November 26, 2015 (Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay); December 9, 2015;
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Manila's Finest is a 2015 Filipino action film directed by William G. Mayo and written by Jose Carreon. Inspired by the life of Manila Police Col. Jimmy Tiu, it stars Jeric Raval, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Bangs Garcia, Danilo "Brownie" Pansalin, Jay Prince Armodoval (also producer), Joko Diaz, Leo Martinez, Jao Mapa, Rich Asuncion and Rommel Padilla. Other than a special appearance in Gangster Lolo (2014), this was Raval's first starring role in 13 years, last starring in Mayo's 2002 film Lapu-Lapu.[1] Produced by Prince Armor Productions, the film was released by Viva Films on December 9, 2015.

Cast

Jeric Raval as Col. Jimmy Tiu
Mark Anthony Fernandez as Ismael Lorenzo
Bangs Garcia as Miriam de Dios
Danilo "Brownie" Pansalin as Gorez dela Cruz
Jay Prince Armodoval as Jay Capapaz
Joko Diaz as Brando
Leo Martinez as Gen. Dela Paz
Jao Mapa as Rico
Rich Asuncion as Mylene de Dios
Rommel Padilla as Col. Lazaro
Dianne Medina as Jenny Tiu
Jethro Ramirez as Bryan
Alvin Anson as Akhmed Omar
Boy Alano as lookout
Janice Jurado as Aling Josie
Amay Bisaya as snatcher
Leon Miguel as rebel leader
Rylan Flores as Jake
Ghen Gabriel as Mrs. Dela Cruz
Gypsy Briones as Sarah
Regine Mendieta as wife of Nigerian
Jim Gaines Jr. as Nigerian
Sam Buensuceso as police asset
JC Clint Nicolas as son of Nigerian
Robert Rivera as rebel leader
Levi Ignacio as Sgt. Villegaz

Production

Manila's Finest was shot in the City of Manila and in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.[2] Other than a special appearance in Gangster Lolo (2014), Manila's Finest marks actor Jeric Raval's first starring role in 13 years, last starring in the 2002 film Lapu-Lapu.[1]

Release

Manila's Finest was released in theaters on December 9, 2015;[3] Viva had previously aimed for a June 2015 release date.[1] A press conference for the film was held on August 1, 2015, at the Mowelfund Plaza in Quezon City.[4][5]

Home media

On September 1, 2021, Cine Mo! made the film available for streaming without charge on YouTube,[6] while also being available on Vivamax.[7]

Critical response

ClickTheCity writer Philbert Dy gave the film one out of five stars, stating that it was "hilariously bad".[8]

References

Regondola, Glenn (August 8, 2015). "Former action star Jeric Raval reveals he used to work for Senator Lito Lapid". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
Fernando, Jeff (May 10, 2015). "Whatever happened to Jeric Raval?". Push.com.ph. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
VIVA Films (November 27, 2015). "MANILA'S FINEST [Trailer] In cinemas Dec. 9". Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. MANILA'S FINEST opens on December 9 in cinemas nationwide!
Regondola, Glenn (August 3, 2015). "Mark Anthony Fernandez says son Grae is mature enough to understand his separation from wife Melissa". PEP.ph (in English and Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved October 12, 2023. ...[N]agpapasalamat si Mark na sa pamamagitan ng Manila's Finest, na ire-release ng Viva Films, ay muling ibinabalik ang action genre...
Regondola, Glenn (August 3, 2015). "Bangs Garcia on relationship with her Filipino-British boyfriend: 'Meant to be...'". PEP.ph (in English and Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved October 12, 2023. Sa presscon ng pelikulang Manila's Finest, na ginanap sa Mowelfund noong August 1...
Cine Mo! (September 1, 2021). "MANILA'S FINEST: Jeric Raval, Bangs Garcia & Mark Anthony Fernandez | Full Movie". YouTube. Google LLC. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
"Manila's Finest". Vivamax. Viva Communications. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
Dy, Philbert (December 10, 2015). "'Manila's Finest' Functions on its Own Bizarre Wavelength". ClickTheCity. Surf Shop, Inc. Retrieved October 12, 2023.

External links

Manila's Finest at IMDb
Manila's Finest at Rotten Tomatoes

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[PEPRegondola-1] Regondola, Glenn (August 8, 2015). "Former action star Jeric Raval reveals he used to work for Senator Lito Lapid". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved October 12, 2023.

[Push-2] Fernando, Jeff (May 10, 2015). "Whatever happened to Jeric Raval?". Push.com.ph. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 12, 2023.

[3] VIVA Films (November 27, 2015). "MANILA'S FINEST [Trailer] In cinemas Dec. 9". Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. MANILA'S FINEST opens on December 9 in cinemas nationwide!

[4] Regondola, Glenn (August 3, 2015). "Mark Anthony Fernandez says son Grae is mature enough to understand his separation from wife Melissa". PEP.ph (in English and Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved October 12, 2023. ...[N]agpapasalamat si Mark na sa pamamagitan ng Manila's Finest, na ire-release ng Viva Films, ay muling ibinabalik ang action genre...

[5] Regondola, Glenn (August 3, 2015). "Bangs Garcia on relationship with her Filipino-British boyfriend: 'Meant to be...'". PEP.ph (in English and Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved October 12, 2023. Sa presscon ng pelikulang Manila's Finest, na ginanap sa Mowelfund noong August 1...

[6] Cine Mo! (September 1, 2021). "MANILA'S FINEST: Jeric Raval, Bangs Garcia & Mark Anthony Fernandez | Full Movie". YouTube. Google LLC. Retrieved October 12, 2023.

[7] "Manila's Finest". Vivamax. Viva Communications. Retrieved October 12, 2023.

[8] Dy, Philbert (December 10, 2015). "'Manila's Finest' Functions on its Own Bizarre Wavelength". ClickTheCity. Surf Shop, Inc. Retrieved October 12, 2023.