Top 20 Pinoy Indie Artists of 2010

Here is the list of actors and actresses that YFMP considers as the best in Philippine independent cinema and theater this year (in alphabetical order):

1. Kalila Aguilos

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: "Ang Beerhouse" (2009), Last Supper No. 3 (2009), FROU FROU, Shhh!...Wag Mong Sabihin Kay Itay (2008), Death in the Land of the Encantos (2007), Haw-Ang (2007), Sinungaling na Buwan (2007), Ligalig (2006), Inang Yaya (2006).


• TV credits: Lobo (2008), Sana'y Wala nang Wakas (2003), Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (2002)


• Theater credits: Zsazsa Zaturnah (ZeMusical), Ang Mga Huwad, Troyanas, Middle of the Silence, Paglayang Minamahal, Ang Pagpatay Kay Luna, etc.

2. Angel Aquino

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Biyaheng Lupa (2009), Bonsai (2009), God Only Knows (2008), Kadin (2007), Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007), Faces of Love (2007), Ang Pamana (2006), Donsol (2006), Kaleldo (2006), Nasaan si Francis (2006), Ina, Anak, Pamilya (2006), Ebolusyon ng Pamilyang Pilipino (2005), etc.


• Mainstream film credits: I Love You Goodbye (2009), Beautiful Life (2004), La Vida Rosa (2001), Laro sa Baga (2000) Daddy O! Baby O! (2000), Minsan, Minahal Kita (2000), Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko (1999), Wansapanataym: The Movie (1999), etc.


• International film/TV credits: Goodbye America (1997)


• TV credits: Lobo (2008), Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik (2007), Captain Barbell (2006), Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia (2005), Hiram (2004), Hunger Strike (2002), Recuerdo De Amor (2001)

3. Angeli Bayani

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Ang Laro ng Buhay ni Juan (2009), Panahon na (2009), Aurora (2008), Kolorete (2008), Adela (2008), Melancholia (2008), Death in the Land of the Encantos (2007), Endo (2007), Mga Lunes ng Hapis (2007), Kwarto (2006), Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo (2006)


• Theater credits: Noli Me Tangere: The Musical, R'meo Luvs Dew-Lhiett, Hudhud and Ifugao Romance, Pinocchio. All plays are by Tanghalang Pilipino.

4. Mercedes Cabral

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Chronicle of Wasted Lives (2009), Butas (2009), Padyak (2009), 1017: Sa Paglaya ng Aking Salita (2009), Ang Panggagahasa kay Fe (2009), Latak (2009), Karera (2009), Panahon Na (2009), Biyaheng Lupa (2009), Serbis (2008)

5. Iza Calzado

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Dukot (2009), Bente (2009), Manila (2009), Fuschia (2009), Adela (2008), Kusina (2008), Batanes (2007), Mona: Singapore Escort (2007), Blackout (2007), Pinoy Blonde (2005)


• Mainstream film credits: Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie (2009), Ang Panday (2009), Sundo (2009), Desperadas 2 (2008), Scaregiver (2008), One True Love (2008), Desperadas (2007), Ouija (2007), Shake Rattle and Roll 8 (2006), Eternity (2006), Moments of Love (2006), Mulawin the Movie (2005), etc.


• International film/TV credits: The Echo (2008), the Hollywood remake of Sigaw


• TV credits: Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (2009), All About Eve (2009), Encantadia: Arizonia (2009), Obra (2008), La Lola (2008), Joaquin Bordado (2008), Impostora (2007), Atlantika (2006), Encantadia: Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas (2006), Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia (2005), Encantadia (2005), etc.

6. Glaiza De Castro

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Bente (2009), Astig: Mga Batang Kalye (2009), Ang Manghuhula (2008), Ultraelectromagnetic Love (2008), Hula (2008), Rakenrol (2008), Batanes (2007), Still Life (2007), Twilight Dancers (2006)


• Mainstream film credits: Tarot (2009), Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love (2009), ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh (2006), White Lady (2006), Pacquiao: The Movie (2006), Manay Po (2006), Sukob (2006), Close to You (2006), Miss Pinoy (2005), Singsing ni Lola (2001), Cool Dudes (2001)


• TV credits: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin (2009), Stairway to Heaven (2009), Gagambino (2008), Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit (2008), Asian Treasures (2007), Boys Nxt Door (2007), Fantastikids (2006), Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin (2005), Spirits (2004), Berks (2002)

7. Eugene Domingo

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Biyaheng Lupa (2009), 100 (2008), Ploning (2008), Pisay (2007), Foster Child (2007), Tuli (2005)


• Mainstream film credits: Kimmy Dora (2009), Ang Nanay Kong Aswang (2009), Desperadas 2 (2008), I.T.A.L.Y. (2008), My Monster Mom (2008), Ikaw pa rin, Bongga ka Boy! (2008), Katas ng Saudi (2007), Bahay Kubo (2007), Pasukob (2007), Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat (20070, Paano Kita Iibigin (2007), etc.


• TV credits: Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang (2009), Adik sa'yo (2009), Ako si Kim Sam Soon (2008), Kokey (2007), Kampanerang Kuba (2005), Marina (2004), Tanging Ina (2003), Buttercup (2003), Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (2001)

8. Perry Escano

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Chronicle of Wasted Lives (2010), Balag (2010), Ang Laro ng Buhay ni Juan (2009), Ded na si Lolo (2009), Jojo (2009), Magkaibang Direksyon (2008), Ranchero (2008), Sinungaling na Buwan (2007), Ala Suerte Ala Muerte (2007), Baliw (2007) Graveyard Shift (2007), Walang Paraiso (2007), Stiryo (2007), Baliw (2007), Elliptical Road (2007), Transition (2007), Stop Over (2007), etc.


• Mainstream film credits: Tarot (2009), Scaregivers (2008), Batas Militar (2006), Malikmata (2003), Pinay Pie (2003), Frats (1999)


• TV credits: Tanging Yaman (2009), Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2009), Tayong Dalawa (2009), Totoy Bato (2009), Gagambino (2008), Joaquin Bordado (2008), Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (2008), Ligaw na Bulaklak (2008), Iisa Pa Lamang (2008), Kokey (2007), La Vendeta (2007), Kamandag (2007), Zaido (2007), etc.

9. Ina Feleo

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Sanglaan (2009), Endo (2007), Gulong (2007)


• Mainstream film credits: Birhen ng Manaoag (2005)


• TV credits: Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2009), Hushhush (2008), Ligaw na Bulaklak (2008), Kung Fu Kids (2008), Kahit Kailan (2002)

10. Alchris Galura

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Heavenly Touch (2009), Si Bok at ang Trumpo (2009), 24K (2009), Maikling Kwento (2007), Endo (2007), Seroks (2006), Batad sa Paang Palay (2006), Pusang Gala (2005), Sarong Banggi (2005), Lagusan (2005), Babae sa Breakwater (2004)


• Mainstream film credits: Magkaibigan (2008), Walang Kawala (2008), Tiyanaks (2007)

11. Baron Geisler

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Padyak (2009), Manila (2009), The Forgotten War (2009), Maximus and Minimus (2009), Jay (2008), Durog (2007), Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo (2006), Taxi ni Pilo (2001)


• Mainstream film credits: Kimmy Dora (2009), Nandito Ako...Nagmamahal Sa'yo (2009), Baler (2008), Torotot (2008), Supah Papalicious (2008), A Love Story (2007), Jologs (2002), Anak (2000), Tar-San (1999), Mahal na kung Mahal (1999), Haba-baba-doo, puti-puti-poo! (1998), Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure (1996)


• TV credits: Kambal sa Uma (2009), Nasaan Ka Maruja? (2009), Obra (2009), Tayong Dalawa (2009), Eva Fonda (2008), Pieta (2008), Maging Sino Ka Man (2006), Calla Lily (2006), Vietnam Rose (2005), It Might Be You (2003), Recuerdo De Amor (2001), Tabing Ilog (2000), Gimik (1996)

12. Sid Lucero

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Sabungero (2009), Astig: Mga Batang Kalye (2009), Independencia (2009), Selda (2008), Bulong (2008), Aurora (2008), Batanes (2007), Tukso (2007), Tagapagligtas (2007), Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007), Tambolista (2007), Donsol (2006)


• Mainstream film credits: Manay Po 2: Overload (2008)


• TV credits: Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2009), Flash Bomba (2009), Ligaw na Bulaklak (2008), Kung Fu Kids (2008), Kokey (2007), Prinsesa ng Banyera (2007), Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia (2005), Krystala (2004)

13. Coco Martin

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Kinatay (2009), Biyaheng Lupa (2009), Jay (2008), Next Attraction (2008), Condo (2008), Daybreak (2008), Serbis (2008), Pitong Tagpo (2007), Nars (2007), Tambolista (2007), Tirador (2007), Ataul for Rent (2007), OFW (2007), Box Office (2007), Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007), Kaleldo (2006), Masahista (2005). etc.


• TV credits: Nasaan Ka Maruja (2009), Tayong Dalawa (2009), Ligaw na Bulaklak (2008)

14. Joey Paras

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Last Supper No. 3 (2009)


• TV credits: The Last Prince (2010), Ikaw Sana (2009), Maging Sino Ka Man (2006)


• Theater credits: Zsazsa Zaturnnah: The Musical, etc.

15. Che Ramos

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Mangatyanan (2009), Anacbanua (2009), Ang Beerhouse (2009), Off World (2009), Ataul: For Rent (2007), Pain things (2007)


• Mainstream film credits: Patient X (2009)

16. Arnold Reyes

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Puntod (2009), Astig: Mga Batang Kalye (2009), Ugat sa Lupa (2009), The Forgotten War (2009), Pera-perahang Lata (2009), Padyak (2009)


• Mainstream film credits: Karera (2009), In My Life (2009), My Bestfriend's Girlfriend (2008), Luv Text (2001)


• TV credits: I Heart Betty La Fea (2008), Iisa Pa Lamang (2008), Krystala (2004)

17. Zoe Sandejas

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Dinig Sana Kita (2009), Tulad ng Dati

18. Neil Ryan Sese

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Buenavista: Ang Kasaysayan ng Lucena (2010), Mangatyanan (2009), Sanglaan (2009), Huling Pasada (2008), Hawang (2007), Graveyard Shift (2007), Seroks (2006), Kubrador (2006), Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2005), Matthew Mark Luke and John (2005)


• Mainstream film credits: Caregiver (2008), Aishite imasu: Mahal Kita 1941 (2004), Beautiful Life (2004), Gatas sa Dibdib ng Kaaway (1999)


• TV credits: The Wedding (2009), Tayong Dalawa (2009), Obra (2009), Pieta (2008), Princesa ng Banyera (2007), Maria Flordeluna (2007), Asian Treasures (2007), Makita Ka Lamang Muli (2006), Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia (2005), Sugo (2005), Krystala (2004), Spirits (2004), etc.


• Theater credits: Othello and Merchant of Venice (Dulaang UP), Troyanas (Tanghalang Pilipino), Kanser (Gantimpala), etc.

19. Dennis Trillo

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Astig: Mga Batang Kalye (2009)


• Mainstream film credits: The Other Man (2010), Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love (2009), Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie (2009), Tarot (2009), Mag-ingat ka sa...Kulam (2008), I.T.A.L.Y. (2009), Shake Rattle and Roll 9 (2007), Txt (2006), Pamahiin (2006), Blue Moon (2006), Aishite imasu: Mahal Kita 1941 (2004), Mano Po 3: My Love (2004)


• TV credits: Darna (2009), Adik Sa'yo (2009), Sugat ng Kahapon (2009), Gagambino (2008), Magdusa Ka (2008), Zaido (2007), Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap (2007), Super Twins (2007), Majika (2007), Mulawin the Movie (2005), Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia (2005), Mulawin (2004), Twin Hearts (2003), Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (2001)

20. Alfred Vargas

• Independent Short/Full-length film credits: Amamanhig (2009), Ang Lagusan (2005)


• Mainstream film credits: When I Met You (2009), Single (2009), Banal (2007), Faces of Love (2007), Zsazsa Zaturnnah: Ze Moveeh (2007), Gigil (2007), I Wanna Be Happy (2007), Bikini Open (2005), Bridal Shower (2004), Liberated (2003)


• TV credits: Zorro (2009), All About Eve (2009), Una Kang Naging Akin (2008), Dyesebel (2008), Impostora (2007), Muli (2006), I Luv NY (2006), Etheria (2004), Encantadia (2004), Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (2003), Pangako Sa'yo (2002)

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