The Bet Collector

Synopsis

Origin:

Middle-aged Manila storeowner Amelita supplements her tiny income by collecting bets for the popular numbers game of jueteng. While looking out for police crackdowns, the masterfully persuasive Amelita cajoles all comers into placing wagers.

Cast

Gina Pareño

Amy

Fonz Deza

Eli

Nanding Josef

Fr. Buboy

Soliman Cruz

Chief of Police

Joe Gruta

Table Manager

Domingo Landicho

Tatay Nick

Neil Ryan Sese

Jeepney Driver

Miguel Castro

Car Driver

Nico Antonio

Baste

Jess Evardone

Kahero

Teresa Jamias

Juvy

Amy Robles

Clarita