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Love yourself Director: Jay Abello Writers: Alpha Habon and Rod Marmol From imdb/Google images Pinay Beauty is one of the best movies that brings out the real Pinay Beauty in every insecure Filipinas.   From the Power of Positivity Some personal stuff first before I really talk about the movie.  You may scroll down, if you wish. Although I never ever imagined myself having cosmetic surgery, there was a time when I did everything to be lighter skinned.  Things I only did when I was here in this country because elsewhere my colour was, and still is, appreciated.  The adverse effect is that my allergies became worse and I now don't have perfect skin, and my legs need to be covered, unlike in the uni days, except when I was receiving formation, I would confidently wear shorts(not the super short ones, but the slightly longer ones) because I knew, whatever size I was, my legs WERE beautiful. Ergo, this movie more than strik...

CLICK TO SEE THE LIST OF CINEMAS WHERE IT IS STILL SHOWN Mike De Leon said that this is only a film.  Let it speak for itself. I beg to differ.  It's not only a film.  It's a beautiful one, but mundane at the same time.  The very sordid truth is presented as a work of fiction.  As Jake quipped, "If truth is stranger than fiction, mas kapanipaniwala ba ang fiction?" (not verbatim) It is greatly directly, awesomely acted, exquisitely written and so much more. Nevertheless, I sort of know where he is coming from and what he is driving at.  I sort of understand.  These are the Mike De Leon Films that I loved and still love before watching Citizen Jake: Hindi Nahahati Ang Langit Sister Stella L (viewed at St. Scholastica's College, Manila) Batch '81 (viewed at St. Scholastica's College, Manila) Kisapmata Kakabakabakaba? I now add to my list CITIZEN JAKE.  It is very controversial because even i...