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Burlesk King is the second film in the gay-themed trilogy of Mel Chionglo and Ricky Lee about the lives of macho dancers, men who work as strippers in Manila's gay bars. The first is Sibak: Midnight Dancers; the third is Twilight Dancers. Other films exploring the same theme are Lino Brocka's Macho Dancer (1988) and Brillante Mendoza's Masahista.
Original Release
03/10/1999
US Release
06/30/2000
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Rodel Velayo | Harry |
| Leonardo Litton | James |
| Elizabeth Oropesa | Betty |
| Cherry Pie Picache | Aileen |
| Gino Ilustre | Michael |
| Nini Jacinto | Brenda |
| Joonee Gamboa | Miong |
| Joel Lamangan | Odette |
| Tonio Ortigas | Leo |
| Ross Rival | (as Chi Chi Salvador) |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Rodel Velayo | Harry |
| Leonardo Litton | James |
| Elizabeth Oropesa | Betty |
| Cherry Pie Picache | Aileen |
| Gino Ilustre | Michael |
| Nini Jacinto | Brenda |
| Joonee Gamboa | Miong |
| Joel Lamangan | Odette |
| Tonio Ortigas | Leo |
| Ross Rival | (as Chi Chi Salvador) |
| Frannie Zamora | |
| Joseph Buncalan | |
| Arthur Cassanova | |
| Joey Galvez | |
| Joseph Pe | |
| Sofia Valdez | (as Sophia Valdez) |
| Aila Marie | |
| Lucy Quinto | |
| Teresa Jamias | (as Tess Jamias) |
| Jazzi Oropesa |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Robbie Tan | Executive Producer |
