Dear Diary (1989): Cast
Dear Diary is a 1989 mystery horror film directed by Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara, starring Herbert Bautista as Badong (Dear Partyline) / Matthew Quiroy (Dear Killer), Lea Salonga and Michael De Mesa. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Viva Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dear Diary About?
The premise of Dear Diary without spoilers.
Two teen narratives intertwine. In “Dear Partyline,” Badong becomes infatuated with a girl who appears in a Coke commercial and turns out to be the other voice on his telephone party line. In “Dear Killer,” Lenny investigates the baffling disappearance of the school’s celebrated soprano.
Dear Diary Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- telephone call
- two word title
- title directed by female
- hose
- horror comedy
- f rated
- death
- photograph
- police
- prankster
- insane mother
- multiple personality
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- locker
- murder
- lechon
- flowers
- valentine's day
- singer
- restroom
- solving crime
- unsolved mystery
- crutches
- werewolf
- love letter
- mysterious death
- library
- vandalism
- handkerchief
- class
- classroom
- new owner
- missing person
- teacher
- piano
- singing audition
- audition
- boy meets girl
- school
- campus
- glee club
- beach
- coca cola
- swimming
- swimming pool
- biking
- painting
- billiards
- straw
- soft drink
- disco
Dear Diary Cast & Characters
Herbert Bautista leads the cast as Badong (Dear Partyline) / Matthew Quiroy (Dear Killer), with Lea Salonga as Lenny Tacorda (segment "Dear Killer") and Michael De Mesa as Mr. Simon Macalintal (segment "Dear Killer"). Directed by Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara
- Herbert Bautista as Badong (Dear Partyline) / Matthew Quiroy (Dear Killer)
- Lea Salonga as Lenny Tacorda (segment "Dear Killer")
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Michael De Mesa as Mr. Simon Macalintal (segment "Dear Killer") - Lou Veloso as Principal (segment "Dear Killer")
Also Starring in Dear Diary
· 22 more- Rosemarie Gil Macalintal's Mother (segment "Dear Killer")
- Marita Zobel Helen Tacorda (segment "Dear Killer")
- Joko Diaz Bogs Quiroy (segment "Dear Killer")
- Leroy Salvador Dr. Policarpio, M.D. (segment "Dear Killer")
- Gloria Sevilla Manang (segment "Dear Partyline")
- Toby Alejar Felix (segment "Dear Partyline")
- Gelli De Belen Grace (segment "Dear Partyline")
- Juan Rodrigo Mr. Modesto Delgado (segment "Dear Killer")
- Suzanne Gonzales Grace's Sister (segment "Dear Partyline")
- Carme Sanchez Etang (segment "Dear Partyline")
- Jigo Garcia Wally (segment "Dear Partyline")
- Naty Santiago Mrs. Carpo (segment "Dear Killer")
- Shirley Fuentes Niña Tacorda (segment "Dear Killer") (as Shirley Magnayo)
- Joy Ortega Sion (segment "Dear Partyline")
- Lilet Pauline Carpo (segment "Dear Killer")
- Noel Colet Telephone Lineman (segment "Dear Partyline")
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- Lenlen Oreta Maid (segment "Dear Partyline")
- Carol Cruz Maid (segment "Dear Partyline")
- Marisol Arvisu Maid (segment "Dear Partyline")
- Jeffrey Peña Doctor at Macalintal's House (segment "Dear Killer")
- Fredmoore de los Santos Freddie Carpo (segment "Dear Killer")
- War Blast Stuntmen The Policemen
Cars in Dear Diary
2 cars on screen: the 1969 Ford 17M and the 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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1969 Ford 17M Important role -
1983 Mitsubishi Lancer Minor role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Diary of June, Diary of a Lady-Killer and Killer Party.
Dear Diary FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dear Diary, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dear Diary?
Dear Diary runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Dear Diary released?
Dear Diary was released on September 6, 1989.
Who directed Dear Diary?
Dear Diary was directed by Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara.
Who is in the cast of Dear Diary?
Dear Diary stars Herbert Bautista as Badong (Dear Partyline) / Matthew Quiroy (Dear Killer), Lea Salonga as Lenny Tacorda (segment "Dear Killer") and Michael De Mesa as Mr. Simon Macalintal (segment "Dear Killer"), among 26 credited actors.
Does Dear Diary have a post-credit scene?
No. Dear Diary has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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