Babagwa (English: The Spider's Lair) is a 2013 Filipino drama film written and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana. The film stars Alex Medina as Greg, an internet scammer who falls in love with a wealthy old maid while trying to swindle her using a fake Facebook profile. The film competed under the New Breed section of the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. It went on to be screened in film festivals in Hawaii, Cleveland, Vancouver, and Warsaw.

Babagwa
Directed byJason Paul Laxamana
Screenplay byJason Paul Laxamana
Produced byJoji Alonso
Ferdinand Lapuz
StarringAlex Medina
Joey Paras
Alma Concepcion
Production
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Cinemalaya
Quantum Films
Kamaru Productions
Release dates
  • July 27, 2013 (2013-07-27) (Cinemalaya)
  • September 18, 2013 (2013-09-18) (Philippines)
Running time
101 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguagesFilipino
English
Kapampangan
Box officeP 188,006.55

Synopsis

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Greg (Alex Medina) uses a fake Facebook account to trick people into depositing money into his bank account. Assuming the persona of a fictional guy named Bam (Kiko Matos), he flirts with a filthy rich woman that he met online. But in time, he falls in love with Daisy (Alma Concepcion) and is confused whether he will push through with the scam or admit his feelings for Daisy.[citation needed]

Cast

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  • Alex Medina as Greg
  • Joey Paras as Marney
  • Alma Concepcion as Daisy
  • Kiko Matos as Bam
  • Nico Antonio as Peewee
  • Chanel Latorre

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