Dear Diary
Synopsis
Two teen stories in one movie. "Dear Partyline" tells the story of Badong who falls in love with a girl in a Coke commercial who happens to be the other half of their telephone party line. "Dear Killer" tells the story of Lenny and the mysterious disappearance of a girl who was considered the school's best Soprano singer.
Top Cast
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Herbert Bautista
Badong (Dear Partyline) / Matthew Quiroy (Dear Killer)
Gelli De Belen
Grace (segment "Dear Partyline")
Jigo Garcia
Wally (segment "Dear Partyline")
Gloria Sevilla
Manang (segment "Dear Partyline")
Suzanne Gonzales
Grace's Sister (segment "Dear Partyline")
Toby Alejar
Felix (segment "Dear Partyline")
Joy Ortega
Sion (segment "Dear Partyline")
Noel Colet
Telephone Lineman (segment "Dear Partyline")
Carme Sanchez
Etang (segment "Dear Partyline")
Lenlen Oreta
Maid (segment "Dear Partyline")
Carol Cruz
Maid (segment "Dear Partyline")
Marisol Arvisu
Maid (segment "Dear Partyline")
Lea Salonga
Lenny Tacorda (segment "Dear Killer")
Michael De Mesa
Mr. Simon Macalintal (segment "Dear Killer")
Rosemarie Gil
Macalintal's Mother (segment "Dear Killer")
Leroy Salvador
Dr. Policarpio, M.D. (segment "Dear Killer")
Marita Zobel
Helen Tacorda (segment "Dear Killer")
Juan Rodrigo
Mr. Modesto Delgado (segment "Dear Killer")
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara, Leroy Salvador
- Screenplay & Story
- Armando Lao, Jose Javier Reyes
- Original Score
- Monsour Del Rosario
- Original Title
- Dear Diary
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Viva Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara, Leroy Salvador
Armando Lao, Jose Javier Reyes, Tina Loy
Monsour Del Rosario
Ike Jarlego Jr.
Vic del Rosario Jr., William C. Leary, Marilyn Tavora Consorte
Department Leadership Roster
Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara
Director
Armando Lao
Screenplay
William C. Leary
Producer
Ike Jarlego Jr.
Editor
Jeffrey Jeturian
Production Design
Edgar Martin Littaua
Production Design
Jose Javier Reyes
Screenplay
Marilyn Tavora Consorte
Producer
Leroy Salvador
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Diary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dear Diary about?
Two teen stories in one movie. "Dear Partyline" tells the story of Badong who falls in love with a girl in a Coke commercial who happens to be the other half of their telephone party line. "Dear Killer" tells the story of Lenny and the mysterious disappearance of a girl who was considered the school's best Soprano singer.
Who directed Dear Diary?
Dear Diary was directed by Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara, Leroy Salvador.
Who stars in Dear Diary?
The principal cast of Dear Diary includes Herbert Bautista, Gelli De Belen, Jigo Garcia, Gloria Sevilla, Suzanne Gonzales.
When was Dear Diary released and how long is it?
Dear Diary was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Dear Diary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear Diary was composed by Monsour Del Rosario.