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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider Celebrities devider Yen Durano and Christine Bermas go daring in VMX film 'Celestina: Burlesk Dancer'

Yen Durano and Christine Bermas go daring in VMX film 'Celestina: Burlesk Dancer'

Published Nov 22, 2024 03:14 pm

At A Glance

  • Starring Yen Durano and Christine Bermas, this movie depicts the story of a mother who becomes a sexy dancer to be able to raise her child while the country is facing one of the most trying times in history

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After the massive success of Unang Tikim, VMX proudly presents the next erotic drama to hit the big screen “Celestina: Burlesk Dancer."

Starring Yen Durano and Christine Bermas, this movie depicts the story of a mother who becomes a sexy dancer to be able to raise her child while the country is facing one of the most trying times in history. This film is a collaboration of National Artist Ricky Lee and award-winning director McArthur C. Alejandre.

Set in the 1940s, when the Philippines is under Japanese control, Celestina a.ka. Tinay (Yen Durano) is also fighting her own battles. She is married to Cornelio (Sid Lucero), a former haciend​ero who is now reduced to being a drunkard, gambler​, and womanizer. 

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Christine Bermas

Tinay works hard to provide for their family and tries to bear all the sufferings, but she’s had enough when she catches Cornelio with another woman. 

Taking their young son, Joaquin, Tinay goes to build a new life for them in another town. There, she meets Rosalinda (Christine Bermas)​, who helps her land a job as a burles​​q​ue dancer in a theater owned by Estong (Allan Paule). 

Stripping and dancing ​​, as their lives depend on it, ​makes Tinay a sensation. She catches the eye of Leandro (Arron Villaflor), who seems to be a decent man. 

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Yen Dorano

In no time, Leandro expresses his feelings for Tinay, and her heart is open to love again. But, just as things ​start to look up, Tinay discovers that Leandro is a member of Hukbalahap (Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon), and he requires​ something from her. Cornelio, who is now on the side of the Japanese, ​is making things more complicated and wants her back. 

In these troubled times, see how Tinay will cope with all that’s ​happening within her circle and around the nation. She must again make a wise decision for the sake of her son​, whose life might be put in danger. If only Tinay ​could dance​, her woes ​would be away.

“Celestina: Burlesk Dancer" opens in cinemas nationwide on Dec​. 4, 2024. 

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