Documentary · 2025 · 9m

Morena

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Director
Steve Won
Cast
Ikit Agudo as self Aping Agudo as self Reynaldo Aguido as self Jocelyn Aguido as self Jelyn Forcadilla as Ikit as Kid Hannah Forcadilla as Aping as Kid
Crew
Camille Robiou de Pont — Director of Photography Steve Won — Editor Victor Haselmayer — Editor Steve Won — Writer Igor Krasnov — Producer
Synopsis

MORENA tells the uplifting story of the Philippine National Surf Athlete Ikit Agudo, who overcame the pressure to blend into a society obsessed with skin whitening. Within the ocean, she found happiness, strength, and pride in her roots. Inspiring young girls around the world to embrace who they truly are. In the Philippines, skin-whitening remains a billion-peso industry, a legacy of colonial beauty ideals that for generations have led many to neglect their true identity and natural beauty.

Mood & Themes
surfingsurfersurfboardoceanidentityfishingbeautyphilippinessurfpovertypridecolorism
Key Collaborators
Steve Won Director Camille Robiou de Pont Director of Photography Steve Won Editor Victor Haselmayer Editor Steve Won Writer Igor Krasnov Producer
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