Felix Manalo

The film chronicles the life of Felix Ysagun Manalo, the founder and first executive minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo. It depicts his early life, his spiritual journey, the founding of the church in the Philippines, and its subsequent growth amidst challenges and opposition. The narrative highlights his unwavering faith and dedication to his mission of spreading what he believed to be the true teachings of God.

Felix Manalo was a commercial success, breaking box office records in the Philippines. Critically, it received mixed reviews, with praise for its production values and the lead performance but some criticism regarding its length and historical accuracy. Audience reception was largely positive, particularly among members of the Iglesia ni Cristo.

• Praised for its grand scale and historical depiction of a significant religious figure.

• Dennis Trillo's performance as Felix Manalo was widely commended.

• Criticized by some for its lengthy runtime and perceived bias in its portrayal.

Google audience: Audience reviews were generally positive, with many commending the film for its inspirational story and faithful portrayal of the church's founder. Some viewers found it to be a significant and well-produced historical drama.

Set a Guinness World Record for the 'largest attendance for a film screening' on its opening day. Received numerous awards at the PMPC Star Awards for Movies, including Best Actor for Dennis Trillo and Best Supporting Actor for Tirso Cruz III.

The film's production involved over 44,000 extras during the scene depicting the Iglesia ni Cristo's first anniversary.