Leni Robredo
Acting
Biography
Ma. Leonor "Leni" Gerona Robredo (born Ma. Leonor Santo Tomas Gerona; April 23, 1965) is a Filipina lawyer, politician, and social activist who is the 14th and incumbent vice president of the Philippines. Robredo was the wife of the late interior secretary Jesse Robredo. She served as the representative of Camarines Sur's 3rd district from 2013 until her inauguration as vice president in 2016. In the vice presidential election, Robredo defeated Bongbong Marcos by a narrow margin of 263,473 votes. A report released by the Supreme Court further widened her lead to 278,566 over Marcos.
Known For
Documentary centering on the controversial political career of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines whose behind-the-scenes influence of her husband Ferdinand's presidency rocketed her to the global political stage.
The Kingmaker
Nowhere is the worldwide erosion of democracy, fueled by social media disinformation campaigns, more starkly evident than in the authoritarian regime of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Journalist Maria Ressa places the tools of the free press—and her freedom—on the line in defense of truth and democracy.
A Thousand Cuts
Amidst the traditional pomp and circumstance of Filipino elections, a quirky people’s movement rises to defend the nation against deepening threats to truth and democracy. In a collective act of joy as a form of resistance, hope flickers against the backdrop of increasing autocracy.
And So It Begins
"In The Trenches Of The Pink Revolution" offers an inside perspective on the remarkable rise of volunteerism that transformed electoral campaigning in the Philippines in 2022. The documentary delves into the strategies employed by the Leni Robredo campaign team in engaging various volunteer movements that fueled the "pink movement." Reflecting on the year following the election results, the film examines the current landscape and contemplates how we perceive hope for the future.
In The Trenches Of The Pink Revolution
An open letter to the beleaguered Vice President of the Philippines and leader of the opposition, Maria Leonor “Leni” Gerona Robredo