Biyaheng Langit is a 2000 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Tikoy Aguiluz. The film is set in a casino and stars Joyce Jimenez and Mark Anthony Fernandez.
The film is also known as Paradise Express.[1]
Cast
- Joyce Jimenez as Bea
- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Danny
- Susan Africa as Koring
- Christian Alvear as Tinga
- John Arcilla as Berto
- Nida Blanca as Amor
- Vangie Labalan as Auntie
- R.J. Leyran as Solomon
- Bembol Roco as Bossing
- Shermaine Santiago as Amanda
- Onyok Velasco
Rating
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), like previous Jimenez starrers Scorpio Nights 2 and Warat, gave the film an "X" rating for gratuitous love scenes.[2] The film, which was meant to be Fernandez's comeback movie, was later allowed by the MTRCB to be screened.[3]
Accolades
The film was nominated for six Gawad Urian Awards in 2001, including best director for Aguiluz, best screenplay, cinematography, editing, production design and sound,[4] but did not win.[5]
The film was internationally screened in April 2001 at the Far East Festival in Udine, Italy.[6]
References
- ^ Vera, Noel (2005). Critic After Dark: A Review of Philippine Cinema. BigO Books. ISBN 978-981-05-3185-0.
- ^ Sicam, Edmund L. (September 9, 2000). "Joyce Jimenez discusses gambling, chocolates, and the joys of being alone". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. F2. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ Bautista, Mary Ann A.; Gallardo, Ricky T. (October 20, 2000). "Aga finally finds happiness with Charlene". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. D4. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ Zulueta, Lito (March 18, 2001). "Manunuri to name best Filipino films of the '90s". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. G7. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ Vergara, Alex Y. (March 26, 2001). "Clenched fists, angry words at Urian". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. A25, A27. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ "PARADISE EXPRESS". www.fareastfilm.com (in Italian). Retrieved December 4, 2024.
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