''Sa Paraiso ni Efren'' (English Title: ''Efren's Paradise'') is a 1999

Tagalog-language Tagalog (, ; ; ''Baybayin'': ) is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by the ethnic Tagalog people, who make up a quarter of the population of the Philippines, and as a second language by the majority. Its standardized form, o ...

film A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ...

that tackles emotional entanglements that interweave an unusual four-way relationship.

Plot

Melvin, a social worker, meets handsome stripper Efren and they become friends. When Melvin's mother dies, he moves in with Efren and his three female roommates.

Cast

Allan Paule Allan Paule De Guzman (born January 1, 1970 in Cebu City), better known as Allan Paule, is a Filipino actor who appeared in more than 100 movies and television series. He also unsuccessfully ran for councilor of Muntinlupa from the 1st district ...

as Melvin *

Ana Capri Ynfane Avanica (born April 24, 1979), known professionally as Ana Capri, is a Filipino actress. Career In 1996, Capri made her screen debut in ''Virgin People 2'', directed by Celso Ad. Castillo, where she acted alongside Sunshine Cruz, Sharmai ...

as Ana *Ynez Veneracion as Magda *Anton Bernardo as Efren *Marinella Moran as Rina *Poppo Lontoc as Archie *

Simon Ibarra Rogelio Matira (born January 24, 1968), better known by his stage name Simon Ibarra is a Filipino actor. Ibarra appeared in movies like ''Soltera'' (1999) starring Maricel Soriano, and ''Live Show'' (2000) with Ana Capri and Klaudia Koronel. ...

*Alison VII as Anthony *

Anita Linda Alice Bueñaflor Lake (November 23, 1924 – June 10, 2020), better known by her stage name Anita Linda, was a Filipino film actress. A romantic lead in her youth, she later gained critical acclaim for her portrayals in maternal or elderly r ...

*Migue Moreno *Jackie Castillejos *Girlie Alcantara *Andy Cabral *Alex Datu *Jeric Evangelista *Peter Flores *Jun Pandi *C.J. Reyes *

Vice Ganda Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), popularly known as Vice Ganda (; ), is a Filipino comedian, talk show host, television presenter, actor, entrepreneur, and singer. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's ...

(uncredited)

External links

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