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'Hataw Na!' 30th anniversary: When a Miss Universe danced her way into our hearts through a coming-of-age classic

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Kirsten Olaño

<div><em>[Editor’s note: This story, first published on Sept. 13, 2018 and updated today, is brought to you from our Star Cinema Archives.]       </em></div><div> </div><div> </div><p>Puerto Rican by birth but Filipino by heart, Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres was once dubbed the dancing queen of the &quot;ASAP&quot; stage. The well-loved beauty queen and international celebrity melted hearts every time she flashed her signature smile, perfectly matched by her sparkling eyes that are as dazzling as the ocean on a sunny day. </p><p>Dayanara was also cast in several <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">movies</a>, from the likes of <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/2/6/5-romance-films-about-different-kinds-of-situationships-1734" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">romantic</a> comedy classics such as &quot;Basta&#x27;t Kasama Kita&quot; with Aga Muhlach, to action romance flicks like &quot;Type Kita... Walang Kokontra&quot; with Cesar Montano. </p><p>Her coming-of-age musical Filipino film, &quot;Hataw Na!&quot;, which celebrates its 30th anniversary on September 13, showcased the reasons why there&#x27;s more to her than just being a beauty queen.  </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17573242524462.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Through this movie, anchored on the hit song by no less than Philippine showbiz’s Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, she blessed us with her acting skills, not to mention her charisma on the dance floor! </p><p>Gary V and Dayanara — playing teachers Robbie and Anna who inspire their students towards musical expression — undoubtedly mesmerized us when they starred alongside equally talented Filipino performers such as Jao Mapa, Victor Neri, Roselle Nava, Lindsay Custodio, Jolina Magdangal, and more! </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xh-L72H53BE?si=cXcrtnXDhbaT-1mN" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Dayanara remains a personification of timeless beauty, and one who will remain in the hearts of her Filipino fans worldwide! And “Hataw Na!” will continue to captivate fans through the years! </p><p>Watch more FREE FULL MOVIES and exclusive videos of your favorite celebrities from the Star Cinema <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ABSstarcinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">official YouTube channel</a>!   </p><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dn7q0VZY46E?si=Gc0I_hm3EfgQjyPo" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qgVujmhFT7I?si=0zw4ZfG8bfIEJdUj" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED STORIES:  </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/6/24/-newmoviealert-meet-greet-bye-stars-piolo-joshua-belle-juan-as-children-of-maricel-soriano-1010" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NewMovieAlert: ‘Meet, Greet &amp; Bye’ stars Piolo, Joshua, Belle, and Juan as children of Maricel Soriano</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/8/22/will-ashley-dustin-yu-bianca-de-vera-headline-milestone-collab-film-love-you-so-bad-1659" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Will Ashley, Dustin Yu, Bianca de Vera headline milestone collab film ‘Love You So Bad’</a></div>

<p><b>'Hataw Na!' 30th anniversary: When a Miss Universe danced her way into our hearts through a coming-of-age classic</b></p>