Ercilia Pepín: ejemplo de enseñanza, patriotismo y dignidad (2025)
The life of Dominican teacher, patriot and activist Ercilia Pepín.
Top billed cast
Vivian FatuleErcilia Pepín- Layla TaverasAlumna
Johanny Sosa- Ana Arvelo
- Ianna Cuello Cabral
- María Elisa Paz
- Génesis Constanzo
- Edwin Espinal
- Joselyn Peña
- Josefina Pimentel
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