Morena

Category: Documentary
MORENA tells the uplifting story of the Philippine National Surf Athlete Ikit Agudo, who overcame the pressure to blend into a society obsessed with skin whitening. Within the ocean, she found happiness, strength, and pride in her roots. Inspiring young girls around the world to embrace who they truly are. In the Philippines, skin-whitening remains a billion-peso industry, a legacy of colonial beauty ideals that for generations have led many to neglect their true identity and natural beauty.

Status: Released
Release date: 2025-11-16
Run time: 9 minute / 0:9
Director: Steve Won
Production Company : Kaizen Studios

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Trailer

	Ikit Agudo as self
	Aping Agudo as self
	Reynaldo Aguido as self
	Jocelyn Aguido as self
	Jelyn Forcadilla as Ikit as Kid
	Hannah Forcadilla as Aping as Kid
	Sofia Forcadilla as School Bully
	Kobie Gonzales as School Bully
	Kia Forcadilla as Brother
	Andy Generol as Brother
	Almira Cesneros as Morena Portrait
	Ate May as Morena Portrait
	Bethelann Escamillian as Morena Portrait
	Gigi Forcadilla as Morena Portrait
	Hannah Melindo as Morena Portrait
	Joy Flores as Morena Portrait
	Leah Sagolili as Morena Portrait
	Marinella Pulitano as Morena Portrait
	Shelamae Arjona as Morena Portrait
	Susan Escanilla as Morena Portrait

Directing
Steve Won	Director
Camera
Camille Robiou de Pont	Director of Photography
Production
Igor Krasnov	Producer
Kerstin Reulen	Executive Producer
Editing
Steve Won	Editor
Victor Haselmayer	Editor
Julia Rosetti	Colorist
Sound
Alessandro Marinelli	Sound Designer
Writing
Steve Won	Writer
Sound
Steve Won	Sound Recordist
Sam Carey	Music Editor
Camera
Manolet Marcos Torreno	Aerial Director of Photography
Production
Reygie B. Flores	Production Assistant
Edwin Poblacion	Production Assistant
Mairo Tomado	Production Assistant
Meritxell Garcia	Production Assistant
Crew
Camille Pilar	Additional Dialogue
Michelle Latoza	Catering