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| Original title | Segurista |
| Directed by | Tikoy Aguiluz |
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| Produced by | Eric Cuatico |
| Starring | Michelle Aldana |
| Cinematography | Jun Dalawis |
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| Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
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| Distributed by | Neo Films |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Segurista (International title: Dead Sure) is a 1996 Philippine neo-noir drama film co-written and directed by Tikoy Aguiluz. The film stars Michelle Aldana as the title role.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Plot
By day, Karen Fernandez (Michelle Aldana) is a sales agent for an insurance company. She constantly meets sales targets set by her company and is considered as their top agent. By night, she covertly works as a guest relations officer (GRO), which she uses to draw her daytime clients to buy into her insurance product. All of her activities day and night are for one reason: securing the future of her family. Amidst the temptation of falling in love with her clients, Karen is focused on working hard for the money.
A tragedy occurs when a night of having fun went wrong. Resisting the advances of her friend's lover, she flees by riding a taxi. But the taxi driver himself had other plans as he decides to bring Karen to a lahar-infested area and satisfy his lust on her before killing her off. Her death served as a catalyst for change as her beneficiaries finally receive the fruits of her labor.[8]
Cast
- Michelle Aldana as Karen Fernandez
- Gary Estrada as Sonny Reyes
- Ruby Moreno as Ruby Dimagiba
- Albert Martinez as Jake
- Julio Diaz as Eddie
- Pen Medina as Pepe Moreno
- Eddie Rodriguez as Lawyer
- Liza Lorena as Mrs. Librada
- Suzette Ranillo as Brian
- Teresa Loyzaga as Grace
- Anthony Castelo as Technocrat
- Roy de Guzman as Male Customer
- Manjo del Mundo as Caloy
- Celsar Bendigo as Joemar
- Evelyn Vargas as Candy
- Melisse Santiago as Winnie
- Vangie Labalan as Aling Choleng
- Pocholo Montes as Club Manager
Awards
Dead Sure won seven awards in the 21st Gawad Urian Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor.
The film was selected as the Philippines entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 69th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[9][10]
References
- ↑ "Grand Opening Today!". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 13 March 1996. p. 15.
Rated B by the Film Ratings Board. Strictly for adults only!
- ↑ Vera, Noel (9 March 1996). "The Dirtiest Movie of the Year". Pinoy Pop Culture. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ↑ Deutsch, Andre (2002). Variety International Film Guide. Variety. pp. 251–252. Retrieved 29 May 2022 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Sampung Taong Sine: 1990-1999. National Commission for Culture and the Arts. 2002. p. 33. ISBN 9789718140260. Retrieved 29 May 2022 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Red, Isah (2 February 1996). "Is Mel Tiangco in Trouble with ABS-CBN?". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 32. Retrieved 29 May 2022 – via Google News.
- ↑ Japitana, Norma (11 March 1996). "The X Factor". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 31. Retrieved 29 May 2022 – via Google News.
- ↑ Red, Isah (15 March 1996). "Bum Steer". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 32. Retrieved 29 May 2022 – via Google News.
- ↑ "Dead Sure". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ↑ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- ↑ "39 Countries Hoping for Oscar Nominations". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 13 November 1996. Archived from the original on 9 February 1999. Retrieved 5 October 2015.