''Kokey'' is a 1997 Filipino
science fiction film
Science fiction (or sci-fi) is a film genre that uses speculative, fictional science-based depictions of phenomena that are not fully accepted by mainstream science, such as extraterrestrial lifeforms, spacecraft, robots, cyborgs, interstellar ...
. The film is about an alien who had a penchant for befriending human beings. It was directed by Romy Suzara.
Plot
On their way home, Bong and Anna discover Kokey, an extraterrestrial whose spaceship explodes upon landing on earth. Without the knowledge of their parents, the children keep Kokey at home. The three soon become the best of friends with Kokey turning out to be a big help to the family and their business, attracting customers using his extraterrestrial powers. But Kokey becomes homesick, pointing to the sky in silent tears, missing his parents. He tries to contact them but with no success. Will he ever be reunited to his family? How long can the children keep Kokey a secret?
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Cast
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Carlo Aquino
Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino (born 3 September 1985) is a Filipino actor and musician known for being the lead singer of the band Kollide and formerly of JCS with John Prats and Stefano Mori. Aquino achieved critical recognition for his performan ...
as Bong - the brother of Anna and the kid who witnessed Kokey.
* Ani Pearl Alonso as Anna - the sister of Bong
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Mahal as Kokey - the alien from another planet
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Ricky Davao
Frederick Charles Davao, professionally known as Ricky Davao (born May 30, 1961) is a Filipino actor, television director, and industrial management engineer (graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou ...
as Nanding - the father of Bong and Anna who works on the mine
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Cherry Pie Picache
Cherry Pie Sison Picache (born May 27, 1970) is a Filipino actress who has starred television and in mainstream and independent films and has worked as a print and TV commercial model for Palmolive, Camay, and Eskinol. Cherry Pie is notable ...
as Trining - the mother of Bong and Anna who is a housewife
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Paquito Diaz
Francisco Bustillos Diaz Sr. (May 28, 1937 – March 3, 2011), also known professionally as Paquito Diaz, was a veteran Filipino actor and movie director. He specialized in antagonist roles for both action and comedy films.
Biography Early life ...
as Marcial - the leader of a syndicate who wants to kidnap Kokey
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Nova Villa
Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress and a veteran comedian.
With a career spanning more than 50 years, Villa is recognized as the original 'Goddess of Comedy' and one of the defi ...
as Mrs. Querubin - the mother of Bong's friend
* Ernie Zarate as Dr. Perez - a doctor who needs to study about Kokey.
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L.A. Lopez as Ruel
* Danny Labra as Antonio
* Eddie Nicart as Banderas
* King Gutierrez as Boy Pana
20th anniversary
In 2017, ''Kokey'' celebrated its 20th anniversary by being digitally restored and remastered by ABS-CBN Film Restoration.
See also
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Kokey (TV series)
''Kokey'' is an ABS-CBN fantaserye which was premiered on ''Primetime Bida'' from August 6, 2007, to November 9, 2007. The show is based on the 1997 film with the same title, the planned concept for the show is in continuation to its 10th anniver ...
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Kokey at Ako
Kokey at Ako (stylized as Kokey @ Ako, ) is a 2010 Philippine comedy-fantasy drama series that serves as a sequel to the 2007 TV series Kokey. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, the series stars Toni Gonzaga and Vhong Navarro with Melai Cantiveros, wi ...
References
1997 films
1990s Tagalog-language films
Star Cinema films
Films about extraterrestrial life
Philippine science fiction films
1997 science fiction films
Films directed by Romy Suzara
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