Morena
2025•9m•Released
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.
Director
Steve Won
Writer
Steve Won
Languages
English, Tagalog
Studio
Kaizen Studios
Cast
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
Production
Company
Kaizen Studios
Producer
Igor Krasnov
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