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Facifica Falayfay
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Wikipedia article
'Facifica Falayfay' is a 1969 Filipino movie starring Dolphy, adapted from Mars Ravelos series of superhero comics.Geronimo, Gian C (July 11, 2012), "[http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/264931/dolphy-s-gay-roles-blazed-trail-in-phl-films/story/ Dolphy's gay roles blazed trail in PHL films]," GMA News. Retrieved August 8, 2017 A sequel, 'Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay', was released in 1987.
Plot
A young boy, Facifica (Dolphy) is raised as a girl by his mother, Aling Kobay (Dely Atay-atayan), who had been longing for a daughter. When Facificas mother dies, his brothers tries to teach him combat skills and how to act like a "real man." Later, he meets Pilar (Pilar Pilapil), a movie star that Facifica idolizes. He falls in love with her and feels the need to protect her.
Cast
* Dolphy as Facifica Falayfay
* Panchito
* Pilar Pilapil as Ligaya
* Rod Navarro
* Martin Marfil
* Dely Atay-atayan
Reception
Referred to as Dolphy's ultimate queer movie, critics preferred if Facifica did not become straight and ended up as best friends with Ligaya, his leading lady.
See also
*'Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay'
References
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