Kontrobersyal

Brocka’s potboiler about the rise of a starlet (Gina Alajar) is the quintessential rags-to-riches, prey-turned-predator story, brimming with true-life anecdotes and an authentically acerbic sense of the seamier side of show business.

KONTROBERSYAL is one of the classic masterpieces of acclaimed stage and film director, Lino Brocka, in the historical period of the 80’s. A story set in the glitter and glamour of showbiz world. Behind the bright lights, fabulous costumes and larger-than-life sets, real lives are broken and shattered for the hunger for fame and the thirst for money. Karina Daluz (played by Gina Alajar) was blinded by the ill promise of success offered by her producer Mers Madsen (played by Charo Santos). Her walk toward the path to stardom entailed her sanity and corrupted her soul. Her innocence was replaced by wickedness and her once good-natured self, has become the demon that she feared. No love that is forever, no hope to discover for all the people living in KONTROBERSYAL.

Director: Lino Brocka
Writer: Tony Perez (story)
Stars: Phillip Salvador, Charo Santos-Concio, Gina Alajar, Eddie Garcia, Rez Cortez, Joe Fabregas, Ariosto Reyes Jr., Soxy Topacio, Joey Luna, Dennis Roldan, Beth Mondragon, Mike Accion, Pae Toledo, Charlie Peralta, Jonas Sebastian, Tata Esteban, Ruffy Engle, Ramon Salvador