The Debut
Filipino-American high school student Ben (Dante Basco) works in a comic book shop to earn money to pay his way into Cal Arts. His father, a postman, is determined that his son--who has won a pre-med scholarship to UCLA--will become a doctor. The eighteenth birthday party of Ben's sister, Rose, sets off a comedic and touching series of events and family struggles that will in turn determine young Ben's future. This fresh independent production from Gene Cajayon presents a lighthearted and warm coming-of-age tale filtered through the eyes of an American subculture rarely seen on film.
Cast
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Dante Basco
Played Ben Mercado
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Jayson Schaal
Played Doug
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Brian Card
Played Dave
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Mindy Spence
Played Jennifer
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Nicole Hawkyard
Played Susie
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Brandon Martinez
Played Rick
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Ernie Zarate
Played Tito Lenny
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Gina Alajar
Played Gina Mercado
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Bernadette Balagtas
Played Rose Mercado
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Derek Basco
Played Edwin Mercado
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Joy Bisco
Played Annabelle Manalo
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Rawlins Apilado
Played Jun
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Tirso Cruz III
Played Roland Mercado
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Darion Basco
Played Augusto
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Dionysio Basco
Played Rommel
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Eddie Garcia
Played Lolo Carlos
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