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Because I Love You

Country: Philippines, Language: Tagalog

Original Title

Dahil mahal kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story
  • Director: Laurice Guillen
  • Writer: Ricardo Lee; Ceres Doyo
  • Producer: Orly Ilacad; Art R. Ilagad; Tess V. Fuentes; Art R. Ilacad

CGiii Comment

Dolzura Cortez has had several men in her lives. One returns as an AIDS researcher and unwittingly, Dolzura is to be his subject. She is encouraged by him to come out in the public so she can dispel the social stigma that comes with the disease.


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Cast & Characters

Vilma Santos as Dolzura Cortez;
Christopher De Leon as Paolo;
Charito Solis as Mother;
Jackie Aquino as Elena;
Christine Bersola;
Noni Buencamino;
Maila Gumila; Mia Gutierrez;
Gigette Reyes;
Gilleth Sandico as Nun;
Eula Valdez as Cora;
Nonie Buencamino as Gardo;
Mikee Villanueva as Nanette;
Richard Chaney as Keith;
Saameer as Abbul;
Jaime Blanch as Farou;
Charles Tolentino as Dolzura's Kid;
Michael Allen as Dolzura's Kid;
CJ Ramos as Dolzura's Kid;
Jason San Pedro as Dolzura's Kid;
Charlotte Lugo as Dolzura's Kid