Sunday Beauty Queen

8.7 / 10 8.7 2016 1h 35m

Documentary

Beneath Hong Kong's glittering facade, Filipina domestic helpers work in relative anonymity and for near-slave wages. In a beauty pageant like no other, five helpers give themselves makeovers for a day and gleefully reclaim their dignity.

Directed by Baby Ruth Villarama

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Rudelie AcostaHerself

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Cherrie BretanaHerself

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Mylyn JacobHerself

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Hazel PerdidoHerself

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Leo SelomeniaHimself

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Sunday Beauty Queen

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