Film

Morena

20259mDocumentary

Director: Steve Won
Year: 2025

MORENA tells the uplifting story of the Philippine National Surf Athlete Ikit Agudo, who overcame the pressure to blend into a society obsessed with skin whitening. Within the ocean, she found happiness, strength, and pride in her roots. Inspiring young girls around the world to embrace who they truly are. In the Philippines, skin-whitening remains a billion-peso industry, a legacy of colonial beauty ideals that for generations have led many to neglect their true identity and natural beauty.

Top cast

Ikit Agudo

self

Aping Agudo

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Reynaldo Aguido

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Jocelyn Aguido

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Jelyn Forcadilla

Ikit as Kid

Hannah Forcadilla

Aping as Kid

Sofia Forcadilla

School Bully

Kobie Gonzales

School Bully

Kia Forcadilla

Brother

Andy Generol

Brother

Almira Cesneros

Morena Portrait

Ate May

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Bethelann Escamillian

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Gigi Forcadilla

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Hannah Melindo

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Joy Flores

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Leah Sagolili

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Marinella Pulitano

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Directed by

Steve Won

Written by

Steve Won

Produced by

Igor Krasnov