Secrets of Pura

Pura goes to Manila in search of her dream. She falls into the wrong hands and ends up a prostitute, until she meets a rich man who becomes instrumental in the realization of all her dreams.

Cast

Alma Moreno

as Pura Kikinang

Eddie Rodriguez

as Nerio Drillon

Carmina Villarroel

as Nancy

Baby Barredo

as Cita Drillon

Lorenza Mara

as Dindo

Ricardo Cepeda

as Albert Drillon

Christopher Llanes

as Dodie

Lou Bunyi

as Lumen

Emily Artadi

as Shirley Legarda

Marguey Rodriguez

as Divina

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