Shugo Praico

Movies

Nanahimik ang Gabi
Producer
The film revolves around the covert relationship of a woman with a corrupt police officer and "sugar daddy."
Nanahimik ang Gabi
Writer
The film revolves around the covert relationship of a woman with a corrupt police officer and "sugar daddy."
Nanahimik ang Gabi
Director
The film revolves around the covert relationship of a woman with a corrupt police officer and "sugar daddy."
You Have Arrived
Screenplay
Three socialite friends get invited to an exclusive party but ends up getting trapped in a human trafficking scam.
You Have Arrived
Story
Three socialite friends get invited to an exclusive party but ends up getting trapped in a human trafficking scam.
You Have Arrived
Director
Three socialite friends get invited to an exclusive party but ends up getting trapped in a human trafficking scam.
Eyes in the Dark
Screenplay
When Juancho (Joko Diaz), a wealthy and powerful businessman, gets embroiled in a dangerous feud with a syndicate competitor, he ships Sui (Jessy Mendiola), his beautiful mistress, out to a secure, remote island where he holds meetings and monitors his drug operations via high-tech system of cameras. There, Sui meets Borgy (Derek Ramsay), a mysterious bodyguard who, in reality, is an undercover cop sent to bring down the drug lord. Their constant contact eventually sparks a romantic attraction. Unknown to them, Juancho discovers their tryst via hidden cameras. Faced with an ultimatum, Sui must choose between Juancho, the millionaire, or Borgy, the bodyguard. Borgy, on the other hand, is torn between upholding his duty or risking his mission by helping someone he has fallen in love with. Together, they must find a way out of the island before Juancho hunts them down.
AWOL
Screenplay
An expert Army sniper armed with his tactical knowledge and deadly skills, goes on a quest to protect his family from the man who masterminded the attempt on his life and his loved ones.
Expressway
Screenplay
A syndicate old-timer named Ben needs to do one last assignment before the boss he works for grants him his much delayed retirement. Assigned to be his partner is the neophyte Morris, a trigger-happy, sadist who yearns to impress the syndicate boss. For Ben, this last assignment turns out to be a journey of introspection, self-healing and redemption. With this awakening, he takes it upon himself to pull Morris out of the eventual hell-of-a-life he says he has lived as a hitman.
Expressway
Story
A syndicate old-timer named Ben needs to do one last assignment before the boss he works for grants him his much delayed retirement. Assigned to be his partner is the neophyte Morris, a trigger-happy, sadist who yearns to impress the syndicate boss. For Ben, this last assignment turns out to be a journey of introspection, self-healing and redemption. With this awakening, he takes it upon himself to pull Morris out of the eventual hell-of-a-life he says he has lived as a hitman.
Gemini
Co-Writer
Julia, a psychiatric patient is tormented by her demons. Stricken by guilt and fear, she seeks the help of Manuel, a mysterious police detective, to save her from Judith, her estranged evil twin sister who wants her dead. As Julia and Manuel track Judith down and solve the crime that the twins committed years back, the film spirals down to a mind boggling ride as the truth of Julia’s nightmarish dark past unravels.
Mga Alaala ng Tag-ulan
Screenplay
A coming-of-age love story about a young man’s first encounter with love, romance, and heartbreak, told in bits and pieces of poetic and melancholic memories that began on one rainy night.
Exchange
Screenplay
An erotic, psychological drama-thriller set on the gritty streets of Raon, Quiapo, Manila - a third world commercial avenue where everything from dildos, car parts and home accessories is available for a price. It is against this backdrop that the shrewd Ramiro, owner of an electronics shop, through a process of bartering and bargaining, convinceshis ill-tempered and non-too-bright employee Nestor to give him videos of his naked wife in exchange for the erasure of his debts.
Rigodon
Screenstory
A heartbroken young woman begins a sexual relationship with a struggling artista, not knowing that her new beau is already married. As the truth comes out, obsession and jealousy bring pain into all their lives.
The Night Infinite
Screenplay
A few seconds before the inevitable end, a lost soul of a crooked cop tries to find his way back home, continues a semblance of life, and finds meaning and redemption for his corrupted existence, all along dreaming of a paradise where his hope of salvation lies.
The Night Infinite
Story
A few seconds before the inevitable end, a lost soul of a crooked cop tries to find his way back home, continues a semblance of life, and finds meaning and redemption for his corrupted existence, all along dreaming of a paradise where his hope of salvation lies.
Blackout
Screenplay
The owner Gil Blanco (Robin Padilla) lives alone with his 7-year-old son Niño ( John Michael Reyes ). Since his wife Rose was separated from him, he drowns his frustration in alcohol and suffers from blackouts, after which he can only remember spongy operations. One day he wakes up after a blackout and remembers that he has crossed Isabel (Ella Guevara), the daughter of a tenant Belen (Iza Calzado). He finds her dead body in the trunk and places them next to the water tank. Now his life is slipping him completely, he becomes paranoid and confused.
Awaken
Story
One night the docile teenager Rey is mauled as he passes by a drinking spree of street toughies: Pogi, Jopet, Kahoy and Taba. Pogi hates Rey for the simple reason that he secretly loves Rey’s girlfriend. Jopet, a self-claimed police asset, finds Rey a convenient substitute for pouring out his hatred for his handler, a sadistic cop. Kahoy and Taba join in for the sake of camaraderie. Rey regains consciousness and finds his tormentors drunk and asleep… The director: “In the Philippines we see all these things and we don’t even recognize it, because we’re used to it. We’re very passive. But we need to wake up!”
Awaken
Writer
One night the docile teenager Rey is mauled as he passes by a drinking spree of street toughies: Pogi, Jopet, Kahoy and Taba. Pogi hates Rey for the simple reason that he secretly loves Rey’s girlfriend. Jopet, a self-claimed police asset, finds Rey a convenient substitute for pouring out his hatred for his handler, a sadistic cop. Kahoy and Taba join in for the sake of camaraderie. Rey regains consciousness and finds his tormentors drunk and asleep… The director: “In the Philippines we see all these things and we don’t even recognize it, because we’re used to it. We’re very passive. But we need to wake up!”