EDJOP — The Movie

About the Film

A sweeping historical family drama inspired by the true story of a privileged young man who turned his back on wealth and comfort to confront the Marcos dictatorship.

A cinematic epic that captures the passion, urgency, and zeal of the youth during one of the most dangerous chapters in our history.

Cast

Elijah Canlas

as Edgar "Edjop" Jopson

Elijah Canlas is a Filipino actor and performer whose work spans film, television, music, and theater. His breakthrough role in Kalel, 15 earned him Best Actor honors from Gawad Urian, FAMAS, the Asian Film Festival in Rome, and the Harlem International Film Festival.

Jodi Sta. Maria

as Joyette

Jodi Sta. Maria is a Filipino actress and producer celebrated for her versatility across film, television, and independent cinema. With a career spanning more than two decades, she has delivered acclaimed performances in drama, romance, horror, and television serials, earning major award recognition in the Philippines and abroad.

Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo

as Joy

Widely regarded as the "first lady" of Philippine musical theatre, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo has spent decades commanding the stage in productions like Miss Saigon, Sweeney Todd, and Next to Normal. She is Artistic Director of Resorts World Manila's theater arm and a founding member of Actor's Actor Inc.

Kakie Pangilinan

as Young Joy

Frankie "Kakie" Pangilinan marks her acting debut in EDJOP. A newcomer to the entertainment industry, Kakie is no stranger to media or political controversy, owing to her parents. A singer-songwriter who launched an album under her own indie label in 2024, she brings a vocal youth activist's fire to her first-ever film role.

Cedrick Juan

as Noy

A Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor winner for his portrayal of Fr. Jose Burgos in GomBurZa, Cedrick Juan built his craft in theater before breaking into film with credits like Die Beautiful, The Panti Sisters, and Kalel, 15.

Teroy Guzman

as Hernan

A veteran stage and screen actor with Tanghalang Pilipino and Repertory Philippines, Teroy Guzman has appeared in Citizen Jake, History of Ha, and Ang Probinsyano, alongside theater credits including The Dresser.

Issa Litton

as Josefa

An actress, theater performer, host, and entrepreneur, Issa Litton has starred in Smaller and Smaller Circles and He's Into Her, with stage credits at Repertory Philippines and Dulaang UP.

Thea Marabut

as Inday

A member of SPIT Manila, one of the country's longest-running improv groups, Thea Marabut has built her craft through spontaneous, character-driven storytelling.

Nour Hooshmand

as Sucel

An actress and singer trained in theater arts at UP Diliman, Nour Hooshmand has built a rising profile through Blue Room, Agapito, and Arvin Belarmino's upcoming feature Ria.

Jethro Tenorio

as Ka Felising

Jethro Tenorio is a Filipino actor, theater artist, and educator. An Assistant Professor in the Department of Filipino at Ateneo de Manila University, he has built a career spanning theater, film, and television, with credits including Ang Panggagahasa Kay Fe, Filemon Mamon, and The Boy Foretold by the Stars.

Nico Locco

as Thomas

Nico Locco is an Italian-Canadian actor, model, and host based in the Philippines. His credits include Sabado, Culion, and Quezon, and he became the first foreign actor to receive the Gawad Sining Award for Best Actor for Sabado.

Jerome Dawis

as Freddie

Jerome Dawis is a Filipino actor, filmmaker, and storyteller whose work spans independent cinema, theater, and television. His credits include Paglisan, Ampalaya Chronicles, and Suntok sa Buwan, while also working behind the camera as a writer and director.