HAYDEE

 

HAYDEE

 

Movie Details at a Glance

 

·         Title: Haydee (also known as Haydee the Brown Girl and the White Idol) IMDbfilmflow.tv

·         Release Date: August 17, 1970 (Philippines) filmflow.tvLetterboxdTrakt

·         Studio: Lea Productions filmflow.tvLetterboxdTrakt

·         Genre: Drama / Musical (sometimes classified as music drama) LetterboxdTraktpelikulaatbp.blogspot.com

·         Language: Tagalog (possibly with English as it was common in the era) IMDbTrakt

·         Runtime: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes Trakt

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Cast & Creative Team

 

Primary Cast:

 

·         Hilda Koronel as Haydee Traktfilmflow.tv

·         Gloria Romero IMDbLetterboxdWikipedia

·         Luis Gonzales, Ed Finlan, Ike Lozada, Eddie Garcia, Chichay, Caridad Sanchez, Jack Davis, Joonee Gamboa, Anita Linda, Mary Walter, and others filmflow.tvLetterboxd

Crew:

·         Director: Armando De Guzman IMDbfilmflow.tvLetterboxd

·         Writers / Screenplay: Mars Ravelo and Emmanuel H. Borlaza IMDbfilmflow.tvLetterboxd

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Synopsis / Plot Highlights

 

While a full official synopsis isn't readily available, local commentary provides insight into the storyline:

 

It’s a love story about a Filipina fan named Haydee (Hilda Koronel) and an American boy-band star named Darwin Clark (portrayed by Ed Finlan), who visits Manila for a musical concert. The narrative is loosely based on the real-life story of Jinky Suzara and Gary Lewis and the Playboys. Views from the Pampang

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Music & Theme Song

 

·         The theme song, titled Haydee, was performed by Ed Finlan, released under Wilear Records in 1970. YouTubepelikulaatbp.blogspot.com

·         The storyline appears based on a serial in Tin-Edyers Songs & Shows magazine by Mars Ravelo, which also likely influenced the musical elements. YouTubeIMDb

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Legacy & Trivia

 

·         Haydee served as Hilda Koronel’s launch movie, launching her into stardom at just about 13 years old. Views from the Pampangisamunangpatalastas.blogspot.com

·         It was Hilda’s first film, following a minor role in Leslie. Views from the Pampangisamunangpatalastas.blogspot.com

·         She was born Susan Reid and later renamed Hilda Koronel by Lea Productions. Views from the Pampangisamunangpatalastas.blogspot.com

·         In an anecdote, Hilda reflected fondly: Eddie Garcia—who portrayed her father in Haydee—was more than just a co-actor to her, saying: “Eddie Garcia, who I call DAD, because he played my father in my first film — Haydee... he was a wonderful, kind, funny, compassionate human being.” Bandera

·         Haydee became a commercial hit of its season, particularly in places like Angeles, Pampanga, where fans, including local teenage viewers, fondly remembered lining up to watch it. Views from the Pampang

·         The story’s roots in Tin-Edyers Songs & Shows highlight its serialized comic origins. YouTubeIMDb

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Summary Table

Aspect	Details
Title	Haydee
Release Date	August 17, 1970 (Philippines)
Studio	Lea Productions
Genre	Drama / Music Drama
Runtime	~1h 30m
Director	Armando De Guzman
Writers	Mars Ravelo, Emmanuel H. Borlaza
Lead Actress	Hilda Koronel (as Haydee)
Supporting Cast	Gloria Romero, Ed Finlan, Eddie Garcia, and many prominent actors
Music / Theme	Song Haydee by Ed Finlan, under Wilear Records
Serial Basis	Based on Mars Ravelo’s story in Tin-Edyers Songs & Shows magazine
Legacy	Hilda’s breakout film; launched her illustrious acting career
Notable Moments	Eddie Garcia as a father figure; strong local popularity, comic roots