Giliw Ko
“The song remains the same.”
Synopsis
Guia, a country girl, begins to sing American songs on the radio, after being infatuated with images of Hollywood and the attention lavished on her by the son of the wealthy hacienda owner. She finds fame, and moves to Manila. Eventually, she becomes disillusioned, and returns to the province, singing Filipino music. She also returns to the arms of her childhood sweetheart.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Vander Tolosa
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Vander Tolosa
- Original Score
- Ariston Avelino, Juan Silos Jr.
- Original Title
- Giliw Ko
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- LVN Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Vander Tolosa
Carlos Vander Tolosa
Ariston Avelino, Juan Silos Jr.
Narcisa de Leon
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Carlos Vander Tolosa
Writer
Carlos Vander Tolosa
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Giliw Ko
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What is Giliw Ko about?
Guia, a country girl, begins to sing American songs on the radio, after being infatuated with images of Hollywood and the attention lavished on her by the son of the wealthy hacienda owner. She finds fame, and moves to Manila. Eventually, she becomes disillusioned, and returns to the province, singing Filipino music. She also returns to the arms of her childhood sweetheart.
Who directed Giliw Ko?
Giliw Ko was directed by Carlos Vander Tolosa.
Who stars in Giliw Ko?
The principal cast of Giliw Ko includes Ely Ramos, Fernando Poe, Mila del Sol, Mona Lisa, Ben Rubio.
When was Giliw Ko released and how long is it?
Giliw Ko was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Giliw Ko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Giliw Ko was composed by Ariston Avelino, Juan Silos Jr..