Thursday, August 26, 2004 The story of Isko Moreno on 'Maalaala Mo Kaya'
STREET child. A cart-pushing scavenger of old newspapers and bottles. Actor. Young politician. It was a truly unique success story that happened to Isko Moreno. But where did his determination to escape poverty and provide for his family come from? And what urged him on to leave showbiz for the even more complicated world of politics? "Maalaaala Mo Kaya" invites you to watch Thursday how a former street kid reached for his own star in the story of Isko Moreno.
A former teen idol and a three-time councilor of the 1st District of Manila, Isko Moreno was born Francisco Domagoso, to a seaman and his second wife. Because he was part of a second family, most of his father's income went to his first family, and plenty of times, Isko and his mother had to fend for themselves. His mother taught him well however - instructing Isko on how to find honest, alternative sources of income in their tough Tondo neighborhood.
And it worked: starting from Grade 4, Isko was already pushing a cart in order to gather old newspapers and glass bottles to re-sell to a junk dealer. But it was in his early teens that Isko's life truly changed. After being spotted by a talent manager, Isko embarked on a showbiz career that brought him wealth and fame. But what was it that made him abandon showbiz for politics? And what lessons did he learn from his life as a street kid that continues to influence his decisions as one of Manila's most promising young politicians?
Danilo Barrios, who was last seen on "Maalaala Mo Kaya" last June in the top-rating episode on the Maneouvres' Joshua and Jason Zamora, takes on the role of Isko for this episode. He will be joined by Rio Locsin and Noni Buencamino as Isko's parents.
The episode also welcomes a new director in the person of Nuel Naval, who is better known as a award-winning production designer for "Milan", "Anak", "Kailangan Kita", and "Got 2 Believe". Nuel is also an acclaimed student filmmaker, winning awards from the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines (ECP) Short Filmfest and the Manila Short Film Festival held at the University of the Philippines (UP). The script for the episode is written by Arlene Tamayo.
Know the true story behind the success of Isko Moreno in this week's edition of "Maalaala Mo" Kaya only on ABS-CBN.
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