Mabuhay
Synopsis
An artistically inclined college sophomore struggles to balance the traditional expectations of her Filipino mother with finding a fulfilling vocation. Along the way, an unexpected reunion with her estranged cousin allows her to test the boundaries of her burgeoning adulthood.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
MABUHAY | Official Trailer | Filipino-American Indie Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-22
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Bella Javier
Reina
Melody Teodoro-Kurtis
Maria
Ethan Talabo
Brandon
Joshua Lorenzo
Henry
Alyssa Alonte
Nadine
Leonard Casem
Ian
Emon Nguyen
Andre
Grace Turner
Ava
Mariam Yassa
University Student
Christian Pasinos
University Student
Syd Rauch
University Student
Kehende blue
Police Officer
Joe TenBroek
Ron
Caljerell Villaflor
Adam
Jennifer Rizi
Jennifer
Carlos Clark
Professor
Krystle Delihue
Academic Advisor
Dustin Hendrix
Corporate Recruiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
CAAMFest | AMC Kabuki
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aronjonel Villaflor
- Screenplay & Story
- Aronjonel Villaflor, Bella Javier
- Original Score
- Aaron DeRoma
- Original Title
- Mabuhay
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- ADHD Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aronjonel Villaflor
Aronjonel Villaflor, Bella Javier
Aaron DeRoma
John Trupiano
Aronjonel Villaflor
Aronjonel Villaflor, Din Pastrana
Department Leadership Roster
Aronjonel Villaflor
Writer
Aronjonel Villaflor
Director
Aronjonel Villaflor
Producer
Bella Javier
Writer
John Trupiano
Director of Photography
Aronjonel Villaflor
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mabuhay.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mabuhay
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mabuhay about?
An artistically inclined college sophomore struggles to balance the traditional expectations of her Filipino mother with finding a fulfilling vocation. Along the way, an unexpected reunion with her estranged cousin allows her to test the boundaries of her burgeoning adulthood.
Who directed Mabuhay?
Mabuhay was directed by Aronjonel Villaflor.
Who stars in Mabuhay?
The principal cast of Mabuhay includes Bella Javier, Melody Teodoro-Kurtis, Ethan Talabo, Joshua Lorenzo, Alyssa Alonte.
When was Mabuhay released and how long is it?
Mabuhay was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Mabuhay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mabuhay was composed by Aaron DeRoma.