Volta (2004): Cast & Plot
Volta is a 2004 family comedy directed by Wenn V. Deramas, starring Ai-Ai delas Alas as Perla Magtoto / Volta, Justin Cuyugan and Pauleen Luna. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Wenn V. Deramas
- Original language
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Tagalog - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Volta About?
The premise of Volta without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Legend says a lightning-born hero appears each century, and anyone struck three times who survives becomes the chosen one. Dressmaker Perla, caring for her family, is struck by lightning thrice and gains power to generate heat and electricity, emitting bolts. Embracing her fate, she becomes the superhero Volta, using her powers to protect humanity.
Volta Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- superhero
- supervillainess
- cell phone
- superhero action
- superhero fantasy
- power obtained through lightning
- filipino drama
- superpower
- powers
- filipino superhero
- struck by lightning
- lightning
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- electricity
- flashback
- laboratory
- watching tv
- electrocution
- cemetery
- antenna
- sister sister relationship
- secret identity
- part computer animation
- mask
- jinx
- hospital
- crime fighter
- corporate world
- comic sidekick
- brother sister relationship
- robot
- superheroine
- part animated
- lawyer
- dressmaker
- character name in title
Volta Cast & Characters
Ai-Ai delas Alas leads the cast as Perla Magtoto / Volta, with Justin Cuyugan as Percy Magtoto and Pauleen Luna as Penny Magtoto. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Wenn V. Deramas
- Ai-Ai delas Alas as Perla Magtoto / Volta
- Justin Cuyugan as Percy Magtoto
- Pauleen Luna as Penny Magtoto
- Boy Abunda as Ama
Also Starring in Volta
· 26 more- Jean Garcia Kelly Tanjuakio / Celphora
- Eugene Domingo Nancy
- Joross Gamboa Themselves
- Bobby Andrews Oh-Vlading
- Nonong De Andres Patient being revived
- Diether Ocampo Lloyd Ventura
- Chokoleit Denden
- Sandara Park Themselves
- Dang Cruz Vivian
- Mickey Ferriols MTB Host
- John Manalo Young Percy
- Idda Yaneza Belen
- Onemig Bondoc Oh-Blah-Blah
- Roxanne Guinoo Themselves
- Charlie Davao
- Randy Santiago MTB Host
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- Mura 9 Volts
- Ronalisa Cheng Student 1
- Hero Angeles Themselves
- Melissa Ricks Themselves
- Albert Zialcita Chairman of the Board
- Hazel Ann Mendoza Young Perla
- Owen Bowen Young Percy
- Laurenti Dyogi
- Eddie Gil President
- Moreen Guese Young Perla
More from Wenn V. Deramas
More films directed by Wenn V. Deramas, best-rated first: Everybody Loves Baby Wendy, Wang Fam, The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin and Moron 5.2: The Transformation.
Volta Plot Summary
What happens in Volta from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Perla, Ai-Ai delas Alas, a dressmaker who supports her siblings Percy Justin Cuyugan and Penny Pauleen Luna, is struck by lightning three times, awakening powers she never imagined. Her hands can generate heat and crackling electricity, turning her into the superhero Volta. The transformation brings a mix of awe and fear, and the family dynamics shift as old grievances resurface. Percy blames the mishaps on Perla’s new abilities, while Penny tries to stand by her sister, setting the stage for a delicate balance between protection and responsibility.
Full summary
The whole story of Volta, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Volta?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Perla's profession before she becomes a superhero?
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Volta FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Volta, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Volta?
Volta runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Volta released?
Volta was released on June 23, 2004.
Who directed Volta?
Volta was directed by Wenn V. Deramas.
More films by Wenn V. Deramas Who is in the cast of Volta?
Volta stars Ai-Ai delas Alas as Perla Magtoto / Volta, Justin Cuyugan as Percy Magtoto and Pauleen Luna as Penny Magtoto, among 30 credited actors.
Does Volta have a post-credit scene?
No. Volta has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Volta in?
The original language of Volta is Tagalog.
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