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| music = Archie Castillo

| cinematography = Odyssey Flores

| editing = Mark Victor

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| runtime = 111 minutes

| country = Philippines

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'Thelma' is 2011 Filipino inspirational family-drama film, released by Star Cinema with Maja Salvador portraying the title-role.[http://www.pep.ph/news/30786/Director-Paul-Soriano-says-it_#39;s- Director Paul Soriano says it's "unfortunate" he is being linked to 'Thelma' star Maja Salvador], 'Pep.ph', retrieved on September 9, 2011 The film is directed by Paul Soriano[http://www.pep.ph/news/30987/Paul-Soriano-impressed-by-how-Thelma-star-Maja-Salvador-faces-controversies-head-on Paul Soriano impressed by how Thelma star Maja Salvador faces controversies head on], 'Pep.ph', retrieved on September 9, 2011[http://www.pep.ph/news/27318/Director-Paul-Soriano-immerses-himself-in-running-for-indie-project-%20Thelma Director Paul Soriano immerses himself in running for indie project 'Thelma'], 'Pep.ph', retrieved on September 9, 2011 and is inspired by true stories. The film premiered on September 7, 2011 and received an "A" rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board.

Overview



Production

Maja Salvador underwent training by a national track star and 'Survivor Philippines' castaway Elma Muros and her husband Jojo Posadas for her role as a runner in the independent film. Paul Soriano was chosen to direct the film.[http://www.pep.ph/news/27200/Director-Paul-Soriano-chooses-track-and-field-as-subject-of-his-second-film;-Maja-Salvador-stars-as-a-runner,-takes-lessons-with-Elma-Muros Director Paul Soriano chooses track and field as subject of his second film; Maja Salvador stars as a runner, takes lessons with Elma Muros], 'Pep.ph', retrieved on September 9, 2011 Filming began whilst simultaneously taping for Salvador's show 'Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.'

Synopsis

Tomboyish Ilocano girl Thelma (Maja Salvador) discovers she has got a gift for speed. But while her talent creates new opportunities, it also presents new challenges for her and her family.

Cast



*Maja Salvador as Thelma

*John Arcilla as Aldo

*Tetchie Agbayani as Floring

*Perry Escao as Carding

*Eliza Pineda as Hannah

*Sue Prado as Marie

*Jason Abalos as Sammy

*Elma Muros as Coach Rose

References




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