Batang Quiapo

Batang Quiapo (lit. 'Quiapo Kid') is a 1986 Philippine action-comedy film directed by Pablo Santiago and starring Fernando Poe Jr. and Maricel Soriano.^[1] The film is the first and only collaboration between Poe and Soriano, and was Poe's first film under Regal Films.^[2] The film shattered box-office records of its time.^[3][4][5]

Batang Quiapo
Theatrical poster
Directed by	Pablo Santiago
Screenplay by	Jose N. Carreon
Story by	Pablo S. Gomez
Produced by	Lily Monteverde Charo Santos-Concio Malou N. Santos
Starring	Fernando Poe Jr. Maricel Soriano
Cinematography	Ver P. Reyes
Edited by	Augusto Salvador
Music by	Jaime Fabregas
Production company	Regal Films
Distributed by	Regal Films
Release date	October 16, 1986 (1986-10-16)
Running time	121 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Plot

The "King of Pickpockets", Baldo (Fernando Poe Jr.), has just been released from prison and is determined to start a new lease on life. Maria (Maricel Soriano), a young pickpocket making a name for herself in the rough and tumble streets of Quiapo, is drawn to Baldo and wants to become his understudy. Action and hilarity ensues as Baldo tries to put Maria through the straight path and along the way help the community rid itself of illegal drugs.

Cast

• Fernando Poe Jr. as Baldomero "Baldo" Dimaguiba
• Maricel Soriano as Maria
• Sheryl Cruz as Sonea
• Manilyn Reynes as Mona
• Kristina Paner as Caring
• Chuckie Dreyfus as Dodong
• Christopher Paloma as Caloy
• Mel Martinez as Totoy
• Rez Cortez as Tikboy
• Anita Linda as Iska
• Augusto Victa as Minyong
• Bomber Moran as Rading
• Dencio Padilla as Momoy "Lugaw" David
• Bella Flores as Mila
• Paquito Diaz as Kits
• Geena Sablan as Ms. Ramos
• Tony Carreon as Don Julian
• Abbo dela Cruz as Daga
• Rudy Meyer as Sgt. Lolomboy
• Jose Romulo as Maj. Corrales
• Karim Kiram as Minero
• Tina Loy as Auring
• David Anderson as George
• Portraying as goons:
  • Nonoy de Guzman
  • Rene Hawkins
  • Eddie Tuazon
  • Belo Borja
  • Bert Garon
  • Bebot Davao
  • Renato Tanchingco
  • Boy Sta. Maria
  • Eddie Samonte
  • Romy Nario
  • Victor Bravo
  • Mario Caverio
  • Bebeng Amora
  • Jun Montano
  • Ernie David
  • Ronnie Olivas
  • Joe Estrada
  • George Wendth
  • Edgar Madriaga

Remake

Following the success of the television adaptation of Ang Probinsyano, Batang Quiapo has been pegged by various news outlets as the likeliest next project by series lead Coco Martin and a possible replacement series for the former. The rumors of the possible adaptation of Batang Quiapo as a TV series began when the film's theme, Doon Lang, was performed by Martin in a "duet" with Fernando Poe Jr. as the clip of the scene from the film was being played;^[6] said scene originally featured Poe and Maricel Soriano singing in a duet.^[7][8]

Martin has himself expressed interest in adapting more of Fernando Poe Jr.'s works for film and/or television,^[9] as he had also previously adapted another Poe classic Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday^[10] which was an entry into the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival.^[11] In addition to the interest Martin has in adapting the series for the small screen, several names had been linked to the planned remake as a potential leading lady, such as Liza Soberano^[12] and Martin's rumored girlfriend, Julia Montes.^[13] Rumors of its supposed impending adaptation further intensified when Martin met with Manila Mayor Isko Moreno. The meeting though did not have anything to do with the adaptation of the film but was made to negotiate Moreno's cameo appearance in Martin's 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival entry, 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon!^[14]

However, with Ang Probinsyano's unprecedented run, the show having been extended multiple times,^[15] the film's adaptation remains in limbo.

On December 5, 2022, Coco Martin is confirmed to star, direct, write, and to co-produce in the Batang Quiapo remake alongside Poe's daughter, Lovi Poe and Charo Santos.^[16]

References

1. "Manila in the Movies: 10 City Flicks". Spot.ph. August 10, 2010. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
2. Solis, Lolit (January 9, 2020). "FPJ tumatak sa Quiapo!". Pang Masa. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
3. "Maricel Soriano's Top Ten Films". PEP. March 13, 2009. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
4. Lo, Ricky (May 6, 2004). "The 'politicalization' of Regal's Mother Lily". PhilStar Global. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
5. Fernando, Jeff (January 6, 2016). "Maricel Soriano talks about her favorite films". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
6. Regondola, Glenn (January 28, 2017). "Push Mo Toh!: Coco at Da King FPJ, nag-duet!". Retrieved January 16, 2020.
7. Escala, Jimi (November 3, 2016). "'Batang Quiapo' ni FPJ, balak ipalit sa 'Ang Probinsyano'". Balita Online. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
8. "Coco Martin eyes all FPJ movies; "Batang Quiapo" next teleserye target". LionhearTV. June 3, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
9. "Coco Martin shares plan to do online series". ABS-CBN News. January 6, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
10. "Coco Martin to direct, star in new 'Ang Panday' film". Rappler. April 26, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
11. Anarcon, James Patrick (April 26, 2017). "Panday movie of Coco Martin to be submitted to MMFF 2017". PEP. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
12. "Liza, ipinu-push na itambal kay Coco sa 'Batang Quiapo'". Abante. November 1, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
13. Ambet, Nabus (October 4, 2018). "Coco, Julia perfect sa remake ng 'Batang Quiapo'". Bandera. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
14. Olea, Jerry; Rula, Georgy; Ferrer, Noel (September 12, 2019). "Coco Martin, nilinaw ang pagkikita nila ni Mayor Isko Moreno". PEP. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
15. Olea, Jerry; Rula, Georgy; Ferrer, Noel (July 1, 2018). "Coco Martin, kasado na ang kasunod na teleserye kahit di pa tapos ang Probinsyano". PEP. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
16. "Coco Martin, Lovi Poe, Charo Santos to star in 'FPJ's Batang Quiapo'". ABS-CBN News. December 5, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022.

External links

• Batang Quiapo (1986) at IMDb