'Merika

1984 Filipino film

Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
Gil Quito

Produced byAntonio G. DulaliaStarring

Nora Aunor
Bembol Roco

CinematographyEly CruzEdited byEdgardo 'Boy' VinaraoMusic byWilly Cruz

Production
company

Adrian Films

Distributed byTri-Films International

Release date

September 24, 1984 (1984-09-24)

Running time

102 minutesCountryPhilippinesLanguageFilipino

'Merika is a 1984 drama film directed by Gil Portes and starring Nora Aunor and Bembol Roco. Aunor portrayed the role Mila, an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) who works as a nurse in America.^[1]^[2]

Cast

Nora Aunor as Milagros "Mila" Cruz
Bembol Roco as Mon Zablan
Cesar Aliparo as Lolo Caloy

Awards and recognition

Year	Group	Category	Nominee	Result
1985	Star Awards (Philippine Movie Press Club)	Best Actress	Nora Aunor	Won
	Gawad Urian Awards (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino)	Best Actress	Nora Aunor	Nominated
		Best Picture	'Merika	Nominated
		Best Director	Gil Portes	Nominated
		Best Supporting Actor	Cesar Alipio	Nominated
		Best Screenplay	Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. Gil Quito	Nominated

References

^ "Three by Nora: 'Merika (Gil Portes), Condemned, Bulaklak sa City Jail (both by Mario O'Hara)". Retrieved 2013-05-02.
^ "'Merika (1984) Review". Retrieved 2013-05-02.