In his latest movie project, actor Robin Padilla will be playing a character most Filipinos are aware of. That of the Philippine national hero Andres Bonifacio, a man most well-known for establishing the Katipunan (Kataas-taasan, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan). The biopic is an official entry to the 40th edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival which will run from December 25 to the first week of January 2015.

Titled Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo, the historical film brings to light the inspiring life of Bonifacio. Bonifacio is credited for starting the Philippine Revolution which aimed to acquire independence for the Philippines after more than 300 years of colonial rule under Spain.

Joining Padilla in the cast are Vina Morales, Eddie Garcia, RJ Padilla, Jun Quintana, Isabel Oli, Ping Medina, Rommel Padilla, Jericho Rosales, Daniel Padilla, Jasmine Curtis Smith, Cholo Barretto, Joem Bascon, Richard Quan, Isko Moreno, and Dennis Marasigan. The film is directed by Enzo Williams.

The trailer:

Robin Padilla as Andres Bonifacio in Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo.