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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...

( source ) DIRECTED BY : Jerrold Tarog CAST : Paulo Avelino, Lovi Poe, Benjamin Alves, Liesl Batucan, Carla Martinez, Nico Antonio, Cai Cortez, Chinggoy Alonzo, Ria Garcia, Gee Canlas,  Bong Cabrera, Nonie Buencamino and TJ Trinidad CREDITS : Director - Jerrold Tarog Screenplay - Ramon Ukit Executive Producer - Joey Abacan Producers - Daphne O. Chiu, Jerrold Tarog Cinematography - Mackie Galvez Production Design - Ericson Navarro Music - Jerrold Tarog Sound Design - Roger TJ Ladro Editor - Pats R.Ranyo (image source URL from PEP) Jerrold Tarog and Lovi Poe SANA DATI is a beautifully weaved story about love, the choices we make, letting go and so much more. I never saw any trailer of this film, but when my friend and neighbor, Jean Reyes (Tarog's classmate in UPLB), invited me to watch a Cinemalaya Directors' Showcase entry in Greenbelt 3 last night(July 31, 2013), but did not know the title of the film(she just found out ...