Magdusa Ka! (1986)
An illegitimate daughter of a maid is welcomed by her rich father to live with him in the mansion. But her life becomes a nightmare when her new grandmother learns of her unplanned pregnancy.
Top billed cast
Dina BonnevieChristine
Christopher de LeonRod
Nida BlancaAling Toyang
Dindo FernandoBernardo
Liza LorenaOliva
Armida Siguion-ReynaDoña Perla
Pinky AmadorMillet
Ricky DavaoRoland
Jobelle SalvadorVioly
Jaclyn JoseHedy
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