Maging Sino Ka Man (lit. Be Who You Are) is a 1991 Filipino romantic comedy action film written and directed by Eddie Rodriguez, with Emmanuel H. Borlaza as the co-writer. Starring Robin Padilla and Sharon Cuneta, the film tells the story of love between a Robin Hood-like thug and a famous singer who goes into hiding because of her evil stepfather. It also stars Dennis Padilla, Vina Morales, Edu Manzano, Rosemarie Gil, and Romy Rivera.
Produced and released by Viva Films on February 14, 1991 (Valentine's Day), the film became a commercial success where its box office earnings reached ₱150 million throughout its theatrical run and its production led to an actual romantic relationship between the two leads.
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Plot
Famous singer Monique (Sharon Cuneta) runs away from home after her mother refuses to believe that her stepfather Osmundo tried to assault her. She goes into hiding by altering her looks and assumes the name Digna. She starts to live in a shelter for women and works various odd jobs. With her past coming back to haunt her again, Monique's fate is altered with a chance encounter with Carding (Robin Padilla), a petty thief who looks after six orphaned children.
Cast
Sharon Cuneta as Monique Romero/Digna
Robin Padilla as Carding Ermita
Edu Manzano as Gilbert
Vina Morales as Loleng
Rosemarie Gil as Beatrice Romero
Romy Rivera as Osmundo
Suzanne Gonzales as Cleo
Dennis Padilla as Libag
Ali Sotto as Tala
Rez Cortez as Alex the hitman
Zandro Zamora as Capt. Antonio Cristobal
Carmi Matic as Hika
Orestes Ojeda as Ben
Manjo del Mundo as Nick
Joey Padilla as Joey
Jun Hidalgo as Jun
Dick Israel as Pando
Malou de Guzman as Letty
Christopher Roxas as Tambok
Val Iglesias as Pick Pocket Rival
Television remake
In July 2023, a TV adaptation remake was announced by GMA Network, with Barbie Forteza and David Licauco confirmed as playing the leads.