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Bola

Bola

Genres

Drama

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Lester, the star player of their community basketball team who dreams of playing at the country's premier league, but encounters a problem on the way to PBA (Philippine Basketball Association). He meets Pandy (Arnel Ignacio), a couturier who is smitten by Lester's looks. Pandy becomes the team's manager and helps him become part of the college's varsity team. Pandy is obviously in love with Lester, a straight guy devoted to his childhood sweetheart Denise (Sofia Valdez). Lester is at a loss when Pandy's love for him turns into an obsession.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Tagalog

Runtime

95 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

15 February 2012

Country

Philippines

Cast

Kenneth Salva

Kenneth Salva

Lester

Arnell Ignacio

Arnell Ignacio

Pandy

Simon Ibarra

Simon Ibarra

Sheldon

Sofia Valdez

Sofia Valdez

Angel

Geeca Topacio

Geeca Topacio

Mika

Dustin Jose

Dustin Jose

Rito

Marx Topacio

Marx Topacio

Instructor

Rico Lazaro

Rico Lazaro

Obet

Ligaya Bustamante

Ligaya Bustamante

Melba

Jeff Luna

Jeff Luna

Basketball Player Extra

Suzette Ranillo

Suzette Ranillo

Lester's Mother

Jacob Miller

Jacob Miller

Brat

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