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Selfish Desires
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Selfish Desires

1984-06-28 · 116 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

Clarissa is an ambitious young woman born to a poor family. She is later adopted by her rich godmother after a tragedy. Determined to escape a life of poverty, she uses everyone around her, including her friends and family, in her relentless pursuit of wealth and power.

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Directors
Maryo J. de los Reyes
Production companies
VH Films
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Maricel SorianoMaricel SorianoClarissa Rosales
Charito SolisCharito SolisNaty Rosales
Gina AlajarGina AlajarNancy Rosales
Liza LorenaLiza LorenaMonina Gargamonte
Arlene MuhlachArlene MuhlachTherese Gargamonte
William MartinezWilliam MartinezDaryl Revilla
Jaime FabregasJaime FabregasMorris
Ronaldo ValdezRonaldo ValdezNick Arnaldo
Michael De MesaMichael De MesaOz
Francis MartinezJerome Recto
Robert CamposRalph Gargamonte
Ramil RodriguezRamil RodriguezAtty. Syjuco
Ester ChavezEster ChavezMely
Greg Sta. InezJames
Estrella AntonioBelen
Dante CastroDante CastroJeric
Yvette QuijanoYoung Clarissa
Jennifer SevillaJennifer SevillaYoung Therese
Koko TrinidadKoko TrinidadMr. Recto
Olivia CenizalOlivia CenizalMrs. Margarita Recto

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