Thelma (2011 film)

Thelma
Thelma
	Theatrical movie poster
Directed by	Paul Soriano
Screenplay by	Froilan Medina; Paul Soriano;
Story by	Rino Que; Froilan Medina; Paul Soriano;
Produced by	Samantha Chavez Que; Rino Que; Maja Salvador; Paul Soriano;
Starring	Maja Salvador; Jason Abalos; Tetchie Agbayani;
Cinematography	Odyssey Flores
Edited by	Mark Victor
Music by	Archie Castillo
Production; companies	TimeHorizon Pictures; Abracadabra; Underground Logic; Ten17P;
Distributed by	Star Cinema; Paramount Pictures (International);
Release date	September 7, 2011;
Running time	111 minutes
Country	Philippines
Languages	Filipino; Tagalog; Ilocano;
Box office	₱595 million

Thelma is 2011 Filipino inspirational family-drama film released by Star Cinema with Maja Salvador portraying the title-role.^[2] The film is directed by Paul Soriano^[3]^[4] and is inspired by true stories. The film premiered on September 7, 2011 and received an "A" rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board.

Overview[]

Production[]

Maja Salvador underwent training by a national track star and Survivor Philippines castaway Elma Muros and her husband Jojo Posadas for her role as a runner in the independent film. Paul Soriano was chosen to direct the film.^[5] Filming began whilst simultaneously taping for Salvador's show Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.

Synopsis[]

Tomboyish Ilocano girl Thelma (Maja Salvador) discovers she's got a gift for speed. But while her talent creates new opportunities, it also presents new challenges for her and her family.

Cast[]

Maja Salvador as Thelma
John Arcilla as Aldo
Tetchie Agbayani as Floring
as Carding
Eliza Pineda as Hannah
Sue Prado as Marie
Jason Abalos as Sammy
Elma Muros as Coach Rose

References[]

^ Philippines Box Office September 7–11, 2011
^ Director Paul Soriano says it's "unfortunate" he is being linked to Thelma star Maja Salvador retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph
^ Paul Soriano impressed by how Thelma star Maja Salvador faces controversies head on retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph
^ Director Paul Soriano immerses himself in running for indie project Thelma retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph
^ Director Paul Soriano chooses track and field as subject of his second film; Maja Salvador stars as a runner, takes lessons with Elma Muros retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph

External links[]

Thelma at IMDb

[1] Philippines Box Office September 7–11, 2011

[2] Director Paul Soriano says it's "unfortunate" he is being linked to Thelma star Maja Salvador retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph

[thelma2-3] Paul Soriano impressed by how Thelma star Maja Salvador faces controversies head on retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph

[4] Director Paul Soriano immerses himself in running for indie project Thelma retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph

[5] Director Paul Soriano chooses track and field as subject of his second film; Maja Salvador stars as a runner, takes lessons with Elma Muros retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph

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