Ismael Zacarias Explained

Ismael Zacarias is a 1994 Philippine action film co-edited and directed by Toto Natividad. The film stars Edu Manzano, who wrote the story, in the title role.^{[1] [2] [3]} It was one of the entries in the 1994 Manila Film Festival, which spurred controversy when Edu Manzano initially lost his nomination for the Best Actor award, but was found to have been the real winner, following the discovery of a cheating scandal.^[4]

Cast

• Edu Manzano as Lt. Ismael Zacarias
• Eddie Gutierrez as Don Pablo Lleva
• Plinky Recto as Rona
• Roi Vinzon as Enrique Lleva
• Alfred Manal as Tinoy
• Ramon Christopher as Edmund Lleva
• Dencio Padilla as Bugaloo
• Jaime Fabregas as Mr. Tanchoco
• Roldan Aquino as Maj. Roxas
• Dindo Arroyo as Ricky Boy
• Manjo del Mundo as Gomez
• Renato Robles as Col. Guevarra
• Renato del Prado as Pol
• Edwin Reyes as Eddie
• Dido dela Paz as Capt. Castro
• Jordan Castillo as Dindo
• Pocholo Montes as Col. Ravalo
• Cris Daluz as Kabise
• Ross Rival as Lolo
• Bebeng Amora as Snatcher
• Henry Nadong as Bartender

Accolades

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
1994	4th Manila Film Festival	Best Actor	Edu Manzano		[5]
1995	43rd FAMAS Awards	Best Child Actor	Alfred Manal

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ismael Zacarias. 21. June 22, 1994. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 22, 2021. Google News.
2. Web site: A New Break for Plinky Recto. Japitana. Norma. 21. July 2, 1994. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. May 27, 2022. Google News.
3. Web site: Be at the edge of your seats with Edu Manzano's classic action movies. Cagape. Toff. ABS-CBN News. July 26, 2018. December 22, 2021.
4. News: Hitosis. Jet. Manila Film Festival 1994: The Scandal that Rocked Showbiz. PEP.ph. June 24, 2020. June 22, 2023.
5. Web site: The Winners Were Losers. Japitana. Norma. 21. June 25, 1998. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 22, 2021. Google News.