Petrang Kabayo

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]

Story byMel Mendoza-Del RosarioBased onProduced byVic Del Rosario Jr.StarringVice GandaCinematographyElmer DespaEdited byMarya IgnacioMusic byVince de Jesus106 minutesCountryPhilippinesLanguagesBox office₱115.4 million (2010) (US$2.56 million)

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

Plot

Peter Kasimsiman is a homosexual who is adopted 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 Peter in front of him, to his embarrassment.

Cast and characters

Main cast

• Vice Ganda^[2] as Peter Kasimsiman/ Petra (voice)

Supporting cast

• Luis Manzano as Erickson Santos
• Abby Bautista as Pauline
• Gloria Romero as Lola Idang
• Sam Pinto as Samantha
• Candy Pangilinan as Maita
• Eagle Riggs as Diobayo
• DJ Durano as Dickson Santos

Recurring cast

• Joy Viado as Lina
• Tom Rodriguez as Chito
• John Arcilla as Poldo
• Ricky Rivero as Geronino
• Celine Lim as Anna

Special participation

• Anne Curtis as Kalesa Passenger
• Eugene Domingo as Doña Biday Kasimsiman^[3]
• Gladys Reyes as Pregnant Kalesa Passenger
• John Lapus as Filipino/Chinese Matron Judy Ann Santos
• Dennis Padilla as Marjoroi
• Makisig Morales as Young Peter/Pedro
• Jason Francisco as Melony Mang Inasal's Waiter
• Nadine Lustre as Dina Helena

Home video release

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

References

External links

• Petrang Kabayo at IMDb