''Humanap Ka ng Panget'' () is a 1991 Filipino

comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...

co-written and directed by Ben Feleo.It stars

Jimmy Santos Jimmy Santos may refer to: * Jimmy Santos (singer), Afro-Uruguayan vocalist * Jimmy Santos (actor) Jaime Santos (born October 8, 1951), professionally known as Jimmy Santos, is a Filipino actor, comedian, TV host, and former professional basketb ...

and

Keempee de Leon Joseph Joachim Tugas de Leon (born January 8, 1973), better known as Keempee de Leon, is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer, songwriter and TV host. He is the son of Joey de Leon and Daria Ramirez. Career Keempee de Leon started his career in ...

, with rapper

Andrew E. Andrew Ford Valentino Espiritu (born July 30, 1967) is a Filipino rapper, record producer, actor, toy collector and comedian. He is best known in the Philippines for his 1990 debut hit single "Humanap Ka Ng Panget" (''Look For Someone Ugly''). ...

in his acting debut. It also stars Eddie Gutierrez,

Carmi Martin Carmita Martin also known as Carmi Martin (born 9 August 1963) is a Filipina actress, model, and comedian. Career She first appeared in ''Dolphy's Angels'' with Liz Alindogan, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Yehlen Catral and the late comedy king Dolphy. ...

Gelli de Belen Gelli may refer to: People Given name *Gelli de Belen (born 1973), Filipina actress and former child star *Gelli Meyrick (also Gelly or Gilly) (1556?–1601), Welsh supporter of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, and conspirator in Essex's rebell ...

Nanette Medved Nanette Gwen Medved (born January 21, 1971) is a philanthropist, businesswoman, and former actress and model in the Philippines. She is the founder and chairwoman of Hope. She was honoured with a resolution passed by the Philippine House of Repre ...

Dennis Padilla Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia (born February 9, 1962), popularly known as Dennis Padilla (), is a Filipino comedian, TV host, radio broadcaster and actor. He is the son of the late Dencio Padilla, and the father of actress Julia Barretto. He ...

, and Kate Gomez. Named after the

pop rap Pop rap (also known as pop hip-hop, hip pop, melodic hip-hop or melodic rap) is a genre of music fusing the rhythm-based lyricism of hip hop music with pop music's preference for melodious vocals and catchy tunes. This genre gained mainstrea ...

song of the same name by Andrew E., the film was released by

Viva Films Viva Films is a Philippine film production company established under Viva Communications. It was founded on November 11, 1981, by Vic del Rosario Jr. History Veering away from the Sharon Cuneta-Gabby Concepcion tandem, Viva became home to qual ...

on March 14, 1991.

Plot

The story focuses on three brothers: Big Boy, Andy E., and Elvin. They live in the

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as "''bakal-dyaryo-bote''" scavengers recycling scrap metal,

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s and empty

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bottles. Later on, They discover that Big Boy, the ugliest of the three brothers, is the only heir of a rich yet ugly

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(Zorayda Sanchez) who was lucky enough to marry the wealthy man Ernesto. Big Boy also took his adopted brothers and adoptive parents with him when his biological parents took him in and it was a stroke of luck for both Andy (because he became a rap superstar) and Elvin (who was able to go to college, a wish he is longing for).

Cast

as Big Boy *

as Andy E. * Eddie Gutierrez as Ernesto *

as Fifi *

as Anna *

as Elvin *

as Nathasia *

as Edu *

Kate Gomez The Ejercito family () is a Filipino acting and political family. List of members # ''Emilio Ejército'' (1898–1977), an engineer who became the first sanitary engineer of the City of Manila. ## ∞ married '' María Marcelo'' (1905-2009); they ...

as Kate *

Dencio Padilla Prudencio Baldivia (September 2, 1928 – October 10, 1997), better known as Dencio Padilla or Tata Dens (), was a veteran Filipino actor and comedian. Career He appeared in films as the favorite sidekick of Fernando Poe Jr. Known for his Bata ...

as Jonathan *

Ruby Rodriguez Ruby Rodriguez (born January 10, 1966) is a Filipino actress and one of the former hosts of the Philippine noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!''. Career Rodriguez originally started her career as a preschool teacher, later appearing in a recu ...

as Gracia *Jinky Oda as Tale *

Yoyoy Villame Roman Tesorio Villame (November 18, 1932 – May 18, 2007), better known as Yoyoy Villame, was a Filipino singer, composer, lyricist, actor and comedian. Early life A native of Calape, Bohol Province, Villame was the youngest of ten children o ...

as Cyrano *

Zorayda Sanchez Zorayda Sanchez (June 28, 1951 – August 27, 2008) was a Filipino comedian, actress, television and film scriptwriter. Personal life She was a single mom with one daughter, Alexis Joyce whom she had with actor Dax Rivera. Education She graduat ...

as Luningning *Jon Achaval as doctor of Luningning *

Dexter Doria Dexter Doria is a Filipino veteran actress. She has appeared in more than 175 films and several television programs from ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Career In 1977, she appeared in such movies as ''Elektrika Kasi, Eh!'', ''Tisoy'', ''Babae!'', ''I ...

as Mrs. Arellano *Odette Khan as Cleo *Ben Johnson as Head Doctor *Wilson Go as priest *Paeng Giant as father of Big Boy *Judith *Eddie Mapile *Rey Tumenes *Ronald Asinas *Gerry Sacdalan *Rommel Lavado *Erning Santos *Richard Santos

Sharon Cuneta Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan ( , ; born January 6, 1966) is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and socialite. Regarded as one of the most successful and highest-earning individuals in the Philippine entertainment industry, she has ...

makes a cameo appearance near the end.

References

1991 films 1991 comedy films Filipino-language films Films based on songs Philippine comedy films 1990s Tagalog-language films Viva Films films Films directed by Ben Feleo {{Philippines-film-stub