*MAGNIFICO 2/2*KINDNESS, the GIFT that KEEPS on GIVING. (watch 1 & 2)
MAGNIFICO is a story of a young boy ( Jiro Manio ) whose amazing love, faith & courage shine through life'Âs sadness & misfortunes. His sister ( Isabella De Leon ) has cerebral palsy, his grandmother ( Gloria Romero ) is diagnosed to be at the advanced stage of cancer, his brother ( Danilo Barrios) lost his scholarship, money is tight even as both his parents ( Lorna Tolentino & Albert Martinez) work.
Contrary to his name, there is nothing great about him or so his father thought. How Magnifico, a child 9 years old, set out to help his family would melt your heart. ( 2002 )
Winner of a record breaking 7 awards for best picture- Philippines 2004
Grand Prix Award for Best Picture -Â Rome International Children's Film Festival
International Grand Jury Award- 2005 Madrid Children and Youth Film Festival
Audience award- 2005 Sheffield Children and Youth Film Festival
PAG di TuMuLo LUHA Mo, Di Ka Na TAo!!!April 27,2007