A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Alyssa Leong, Raffy Hdz, Rasneet Kaur
Written by:
Allison Barretto
Theo Catalo
Bob Guariña
Directed by:
Allison Barretto
Release Date:
March 16, 2016
Original Title:
XXX
Genres:
Drama
Production Countries:
Philippines
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
A seamstress turned beauty queen turned seamstress once more recounts her ascent and subsequent descent in the local beauty pageant scene.
Lucia, a small-time seamstress from Angeles City, recounts her past as one of the country's most promising beauty queens. As she is set to represent the country in the upcoming Ms. Universe pageant, tragedy strikes and she is left crownless, putting her under a negative spotlight in the public eye. Told through the perspective of different radio shows reporting on her exploits, the film explicates a budding star's ascent to the top and unforeseen demise through the lens of a scrutinizing entertainment news industry.
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