MORENA (2025)
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Morena
Documentary
November 16, 2025
Tagalog
0h 9m
United States
Kaizen Studios
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.
Cast & Characters
Ikit Agudo
self
Aping Agudo
self
Reynaldo Aguido
self
Jocelyn Aguido
self
Jelyn Forcadilla
Ikit as Kid
Hannah Forcadilla
Aping as Kid
Sofia Forcadilla
School Bully
Kobie Gonzales
School Bully
Kia Forcadilla
Brother
Andy Generol
Brother
Almira Cesneros
Morena Portrait
Ate May
Morena Portrait
Bethelann Escamillian
Morena Portrait
Gigi Forcadilla
Morena Portrait
Hannah Melindo
Morena Portrait
Joy Flores
Morena Portrait
Leah Sagolili
Morena Portrait
Marinella Pulitano
Morena Portrait
Shelamae Arjona
Morena Portrait
Susan Escanilla
Morena Portrait
Crew
Steve Won
Director
Steve Won
Writer
Camille Robiou de Pont
Director of Photography
Igor Krasnov
Producer
Kerstin Reulen
Executive Producer