Angelo Ilagan is Emman, The Activist in Alimuom Ng Kahapon (Shadows of Yesterday)

Angelo Ilagan character poster

     Angelo Ilagan plays one of the lead roles in Alimuom ng Kahapon (Shadows of Yesterday) as Emman, a farmer’s son from the province. His family farms the land that remains to be owned by wealthy landlords unmovable by the Comprehensive Land Reform Program. As a student, he counts himself indigent. But poverty has given him the strength to become a fighter. This is his strong attribute that makes him fearless to march and rally in the streets for the education of the poor, lobbying against tuition fee increases, and other student issues. But sometimes one has personal issues to deal with aside from the causes of the activists, and Emman is caught up with this life. He may be strong outside but has a very soft spot inside.  

Angelo Ilagan during a rally

Angelo Ilagan after a rally

   
  Angelo was a part of Star Circle Batch 13. In 2006, his acting was noticed and was awarded the Golden Screen Breakthrough Performance by an Actor for his role in the film Sarong Banggi. He has appeared in other movies like Ouija and Unfriend. On TV he appeared in several Maalaala Mo Kaya episodes, in Anghel na Walang Langit, Posh, and Magkano ba ang Pag-ibig.

Angelo Ilagan (Emman) wants to win back DM Sevilla (Nathan)

Angelo Ilagan (Emman) and Dm Sevilla (Nathan) after a love scene

Angelo Ilagan in one of the street demonstration

Alimuom ng Kahapon (Shadows of Yesterday) is a film about relationships that develop amidst contrasting ideals and principles. It is set in Manila when the country is embattled by scams involving pork barrels. Just like Alimuom, there could be unwanted secrets that get released in the open.

Angelo Ilagan (Emman) and DM Sevilla (Nathan) in a non-verbal confrontation in a bar

Angelo Ilagan (Emman) with Marq Dollentes (Vince) in a bar scene, DM Sevilla (Nathan) in the foreground

     The film stars Star Circle Quest 2004 alumnus DM Sevilla who plays the role of Nathan, a lifestyle photographer who was sent as a reliever to cover a rally for the newspaper he is working for. His attention was caught by Emman, a student activist, who was rallying against tuition fee increase. Emman is played by the Angelo Ilagan.

Angelo Ilagan (Emman) in a tuition fee hike rally

Angelo Ilagan (Emman) with Ford Fernandez (Roel) in a street demonstration

  The film also stars Manuel Chua, Sebastian Castro, Marq Dollentes, Rex Lantano and Ford Fernandez, with the special participation of Jong Cuenco, Alizon Andres, Godofredo Dela Cruz and Angelina Kanapi. The screenplay was written by Rosswil H. Hilario, Rolando Inocencio, and Julius Lumiqued and directed by Rosswil H. Hilario under Mountain Trail Films in cooperation with EDGE Manila Creatives Corp.  

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