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100 Poems for Stella

100 Poems for Stella

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100 Poems for Stella

"Say it."

2017

2h 2m

7.1(9 votes)

Romance

Drama

Overview

Throughout his four years in college, Fidel, a stuttering student, tries to finish 100 poems dedicated to Stella, an aspiring but frustrated rock star, to win her heart.

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Production Companies

Viva Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Bela Padilla

Bela Padilla

Stella

JC Santos

JC Santos

Fidel

Dennis Padilla

Dennis Padilla

Fidel's Dad

Ana Abad Santos

Ana Abad Santos

Mrs. Barloza

Prince Estefan

Prince Estefan

Chuck

Menggie Cobarrubias

Menggie Cobarrubias

Stratus CEO

Mayton Eugenio

Mayton Eugenio

Danica

Arvic James Tan

Arvic James Tan

Barrie

Ivan Padilla

Ivan Padilla

Hunter

Josh Padilla

Mike

Creative team

Directed by: Jason Paul Laxamana
Written by: Jason Paul Laxamana

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