Midnight Girls
Set in Nagoya, Japan, four Filipina entertainers form a sisterhood while facing the emotional cost of their jobs. Together, they must decide what they are truly willing to sacrifice for their dreams in a foreign land.
Set in Nagoya, Japan, four Filipina entertainers form a sisterhood while facing the emotional cost of their jobs. Together, they must decide what they are truly willing to sacrifice for their dreams in a foreign land.
Jodi Sta. Maria
Vicky
Jane Oineza
Saki
Loisa Andalio
Wanna
Sanya Lopez
Paris
Carmi Martin
Mama Charry
Shamaine Buencamino
Virgie
Meryll Soriano
Nanay Shirley
Zaijian Jaranilla
Patrick
Miggy Jimenez
Danny
Set in Nagoya, Japan, four Filipina entertainers form a sisterhood while facing the emotional cost of their jobs. Together, they must decide what they are truly willing to sacrifice for their dreams in a foreign land.
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