Musical film 'Pera, Kwarta, Salapi' highlights life of OFWs

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt=" Handout photo." src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/09/12/pera,-kwarta,-salapi.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout photo.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — The new musical film &quot;Pera, Kwarta, Salapi&quot; highlights the life and struggles of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the music scene.</p><p>Inspired by the musical hit &quot;Mamma Mia,&quot; lead actor Marvin Velasquez said the film also teaches Filipinos how to spend their money wisely.</p><p>&quot;It all about money, in terms of you gained that from hardships, from your hard work, you have to spend it wisely,&quot; he told ABS-CBN News in an interview.</p><p>Velasquez added that &quot;Pera, Kwarta, Salapi&quot; also shows how forgiveness can heal wounds in relationships and how it can help people move forward in life. </p><p>&quot;Ipinapakita rin sa film na ito ‘yung Filipino values, ‘yung true friendship, time can heal the wounds. I feel proud na nakagawa ako ng ganitong film, worldwide pa ‘yung kanyang showing,&quot; Velasquez said. </p><p>&quot;To uplift na rin the Filipino artists and the Filipino music, ‘yun ang importante eh. ‘Yung sariling atin,&quot; he added.</p><p>&quot;Pera, Kwarta, Salapi&quot; is set to premiere in Worthing, England in September and in the Philippines in October. </p><p>&quot;I would like to thank all my fans and supporters for all your help with my social media promotions, downloading my singles on digitals, and for all the thoughtful, kind words that uplift my spirit as an artist and musician. Indeed, music is the universal language that unites people around the world,” he said.</p><div><strong> FROM THE ARCHIVES:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2154258" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

The new musical film 'Pera, Kwarta, Salapi' highlights the life and struggles of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the music scene.

Musical film 'Pera, Kwarta, Salapi' highlights life of OFWs | ABS-CBN

Entertainment

News

Metro.Style

Sports

More

Showbiz

Musical film 'Pera, Kwarta, Salapi' highlights life of OFWs

Musical film 'Pera, Kwarta, Salapi' highlights life of OFWs

Josiah Antonio,

ABS-CBN News

Published Sep 13, 2022 07:18 PM PHT

Read More:

movies

showbiz news

Pera

Kwarta

Salapi

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Advertise with Us

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.