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Aug 28

Aug 28 Rebel: Magkaisa

Prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde as Inang Bayan partners with Michael Divinagracia as Juan Dela Cruz in this emotional sequence while Joanna Ampil as Inang Bayan's voice sings Magkaisa.

Aug 24

Aug 24 Rebel: Dawna Mangahas as Corazon Aquino

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Principal dancer Dawna Mangahas recalls her history lessons in bringing to life the iconic character of the EDSA People Power Revolution: Corazon Aquino.

Aug 24

Aug 24 Rebel: Mark Sumaylo as Benigno Aquino, Jr.

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Soloist Mark Sumaylo, who takes on the role of former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr., shares his thoughts on the complexities of that period and the dilemmas that his character experiences.

Aug 23

Aug 23 Rebel: Abigail Oliveiro as Imelda Marcos

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Soloist Abigail Oliveiro talks about the challenges of portraying the many facets of former First Lady Imelda Marcos.

Aug 22

Aug 22 Rebel colors

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Urban wear designer Jeffrey Rogador's creations is in the spotlight once more with Ballet Manila's restaging of Rebel.

Aug 19

Aug 19 Rebel: Bayan Ko

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Prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde as Inang Bayan leads the masses to action as Joanna Ampil sings Bayan Ko in Martin Lawrance's Rebel.

Aug 18

Aug 18 Rebel: Feelings

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Feelings - a popular American melody is counted among Imelda Marcos' signature songs. Tiffany Chiang-Janolo as Imelda dances this haunting solo sung by Joanna Ampil as the voice of Inang Bayan.

Aug 17

Aug 17 Rebel: Family or country?

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Family or country? In this excerpt from Martin Lawrance's Rebel, Benigno Aquino Jr. is torn between his love for Corazon and his duty to his country.

Aug 16

Aug 16 Rebel: Filipinos versus Filipinos

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The forces of Ferdinand Marcos clash with the forces of Benigno Aquino Jr. in Ballet Manila's Rebel. Choreographed by Martin Lawrance, it opens on Aug. 19, 2016 at the Aliw Theater.

Aug 14

Aug 14 Rebel: Tiffany Chiang-Janolo as Imelda Marcos

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Soloist Tiffany Chiang-Janolo shares her thoughts as she steps into the shoes of former First Lady Imelda Marcos.

Aug 13

Aug 13 Rebel: Gerardo Francisco as Ferdinand Marcos

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Principal dancer Gerardo Francisco discusses the challenges of playing deposed President Ferdinand Marcos.

Aug 13

Aug 13 Rebel: Katherine Barkman As Corazon Aquino

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Principal dancer Katherine Barkman discusses the challenges of playing President Cory Aquino.

Aug 10

Aug 10 Rebel: Rudy De Dios as Benigno Aquino Jr.

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Principal dancer Rudy De Dios talks about his role as slain martyr Ninoy Aquino.

Aug 3

Aug 3 Meet the cast of Ballet Manila's Rebel

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Ballet Manila opens its 21st season dubbed Revenge of the Classics with Martin Lawrence's Rebel. Meet the cast led by prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde.