Gary: Arnold Reyes

More than being a very talented film, TV, and theater actor, Arnold’s attitude and work ethics is an inspiring breath of fresh air. After the dire need of the production for a new actor to play the role of Gary, he is indeed a blessing for the production. And he is undoubtedly the best "Gary" to play the role.

This is his first time to collaborate with Rianne and it has been a truly wonderful experience to have him portray one of the film's major characters.

A familiar face on television, Arnold Reyes did numerous ad campaigns. He was a featured model for Smart, PLDT, McDonalds, San Miguel Beer, Downy Fabric Conditioner, Wrigley’s Orbit Chewing Gum, Lucky Me, Sarsa ni Mang Tomas, Talk N’ Text, Benadryl, Kawasaki, Bacchus, Knorr, among others.

For theater, he acted for: "Hamlet Redux,” Atlantis Productions’ "Rent Manila," Actor’s Repertory Theater’s "Romeo and Juliet" and "Florante at Laura," CCP’s entry to the International Theater Festival 2006 "Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal" for which he was voted Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance as Dodong (Best of Theater 2006, Philippine Daily Inquirer), and “Orosman at Zafira,” an entry to the “1st International Komedya Fiesta” of the University of the Philippines Centennial Celebration.

He is also into song writing. His song "Paano Na?" interpreted by Bituin Escalante garnered Second Prize Honors at the Metro Pop 2000 Song Writing Festival. In 2003, his composition "Kung Ako Ba Siya?" interpreted by Piolo Pascual made it to the Finals at the Himig Handog Love Song – winning him the coveted Texters’ Choice Award.

He also proved his versatility as an actor playing various roles for renowned independent films including "Big Time," "Pisay," "Ang Huling Araw Ng Linggo," “Imoral,” “Manila,” “Adela,” and “UPCAT.”

He’s also part of the ensemble in Camera Café, the five-minute French comedy show which was adapted by some of the country's leading playwrights to suit Pinoy sensibilities. Arnold also starred in the ABS-CBN “teleserye” “Dragona” and French producer Henri de Lorme’s and director Mark Meily’s “You Women.”

Adult Beggar: Gio Respall

Gio Respall is an Industrial Design/Fine Arts graduate who does lots of artistic things. As a top dancer, he is member of Douglas Nieras' Powerdance. He also starred in the Cinema One Originals film “Yanggaw.”

Apart from being a dancer and a character actor, he is also known for his hosting and choreography stints.

During the course of filming "Pera-perahang Lata," Rianne and Gio realized that they already worked together years before for a music video of Slapshock.

Juda: Paul Sy

Paul Sy is a theater actor from Gantimpala. As a puppeteer, he's the man behind the character “Kokey,” an ABS-CBN comedy “teleserye” of the same title. He also appeared in the ensemble of Camera Café.

Gary's Mother: Judith Soriao

This is Judith Soriao's first independent film production. A revelation during the casting call (a few minutes after being so nervous during her audition), her acting background was honed way back her college days in a theater group at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

Gary’s Father: Dante Balois

Dante Balois is one of the earliest members of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). With an acting career spanning more than 30 years, he appeared in a number of films in support roles, particularly in Lino Brocka’s "Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang" and “Orapronobis” and Marilou Diaz Abaya’s "Bagong Buwan.” He also acted for Cinemalaya’s “Baby Angelo.”


Dante and Rianne met up in a PETA play entitled "Tata Selo."

Gary’s Sister: Jocel Vergel de Dios

A familiar face seen on many TV commercials and TV productions, Jocel Vergel de Dios is also starting to make a name in the film scene. She also acted in the 2006 film “Pamahiin.”

Boss: Dido dela Paz

Dido dela Paz is a veteran film, theater, and TV actor. His renowned mainstream and independent film credits include “Magnifico,” “Mano Po,” “Kristo,” “Sa Ilalim ng Cogon,” “Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino,” “Altar,” “Astigmatism,” “Sukob,” “Sisa,” “Eskapo,” and Hesus Rebolusyonaryo.”

Boss’ Wife: Marnie Lapus

Marnie Lapus is a favorite talent in TV commercials and “teleseryes.” As a character actress, she starred in mainstream films including “D’ Anothers” and awarded independent short films “Luna” and “Mansyon.” She was also part of the TV series “Encantadia.”


Marnie has collaborated with Rianne for various productions before, but this is the first time that she acted for her film.

Pansit Vendor: Via Antonio

Via Antonio is a theater artist and dancer from Dulaang UP. She performed for the “1st International Komedya Fiesta” of the University of the Philippines Centennial Celebration through “Orosman and Zafira” and she was part of the 2009 theater release of "Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal." She also starred in the independent film “Now Showing.”

Beggar Boy and Mom: Henrex Aldueso and Loida Petalo

Henrex Aldueso’s first production was for a public service ad for children. “Pera-perahang Lata” is his first film.

Loida Petalo appeared in many character roles for various productions including “Darna,” “Calla Lily,” “Maala-ala Mo Kaya,” and “Kabalikat.”

Woman in Jeep: Ellen Estrada

Ellen Estrada is a member of the Actors Workshop Foundation. As a character actress, she appeared in a number of soap operas, TV commercials, and films. She also played the role of the Spanish era/ancestral mother for Rianne’s first film “Karsel.”

She was the writer of “Emergency,” the first segment of Regal Film’s Metro Manila Film Festival 2008 entry “Shake, Rattle, and Roll X.”