Ekstra

A socio-realist drama-comedy ﬁlm, it follows a seemingly usual day in the life of Loida Malabanan as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera as an extra. As the shoot goes on, we get a glimpse of the truth in the ruling system of the production as well as the exploitation of the marginalized laborers like her.

Cast

Vilma Santos

as Loida Malabanan

Fatima Centeno

as Production Assistant

Marlon Rivera

as Director

Vincent de Jesus

as Assistant Director

Ruby Ruiz

as Josie

Tart Carlos

as Venus

Hazel Faith Dela Cruz

as Olga

Martha Comia

as Cristina

Erlinda Villalobos

as Doray

Antonette Garcia

as Madonna

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