''Thelma'' is 2011

Filipino Filipino may refer to: * Something from or related to the Philippines ** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official languages of the Philippines. ** Filipinos, people who are citizens of th ...

family Family (from la, familia) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its ...

drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-g ...

, released by

Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (doing business as Star Cinema or ABS-CBN Films) is a Philippines, Filipino film studio and film and television production company and film distributor headquartered in Quezon City. It is one of the major film ...

with

Maja Salvador Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (; born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress, performer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "''Queen of Revenge Drama''", Salvador is ...

portraying the title-role. The film is directed by Paul SorianoPaul Soriano impressed by how Thelma star Maja Salvador faces controversies head on
''Pep.ph'', retrieved on September 9, 2011 and is inspired by true stories. The film premiered on September 7, 2011 and received an "A" rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board.

Production

underwent training by a national track star and '' Survivor Philippines'' castaway

Elma Muros Elma Muros-Posadas (born January 14, 1967, in Magdiwang, Romblon) also known as the "Long Jump Queen" of the Philippines and a heptathlon champion, is a former member of the Philippine Track and Field National Team and now a legend in Philippine ...

and her husband Jojo Posadas for her role as a runner in the independent film. Paul Soriano was chosen to direct the film.Director Paul Soriano chooses track and field as subject of his second film; Maja Salvador stars as a runner, takes lessons with Elma Muros
''Pep.ph'', retrieved on September 9, 2011 Filming began whilst simultaneously taping for Salvador's show ''

Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'' (International title: ''One Great Love'' / ) is a Philippine family military drama series that aired on ABS-CBN featuring an ensemble cast. The show aired from March 7, 2011, to August 19, 2011. It is the second P ...

.''

Synopsis

Tomboyish Ilocano girl Thelma (

) discovers she has got a gift for speed. But while her talent creates new opportunities, it also presents new challenges for her and her family.

Cast

as Thelma * John Arcilla as Aldo *

Tetchie Agbayani Visitacion Parado (born July 2, 1961), better known by her screen name Tetchie Agbayani, is a Filipina movie and television actress, Mutya ng Pilipinas, psychology instructor and ''Playboy'' model. She appeared in a regular issue of German '' ...

as Floring * Perry Escaño as Carding *

Eliza Pineda Maria Eliza Pineda Bautista (born August 23, 1995), or better known as Eliza Pineda, is a Filipino actress. Early career Pineda is an original talent of ABS-CBN from 2002 to 2017 whose she is also a former child actress in a various acting skil ...

as Hannah *

Sue Prado Marissa Sue Prado (better known simply as Sue Prado) is a Filipina character actress best known for her performances in Philippine New Wave films such as the 2013 film, ''Oro'' and ''Barber's Tales'', among other roles on Philippine film, televis ...

as Marie * Jason Abalos as Sammy *

as Coach Rose

References

External links

* {{Paul Soriano Star Cinema films 2010s sports drama films Philippine sports drama films Running films Films directed by Paul Soriano