

November 16, 2025
9m
TL
Steve Won
MORENA tells the uplifting story of the Philippine National Surf Athlete Ikit Agudo, who overcame the pressure to blend into a society obsessed with skin whitening. Within the ocean, she found happiness, strength, and pride in her roots. Inspiring young girls around the world to embrace who they truly are. In the Philippines, skin-whitening remains a billion-peso industry, a legacy of colonial beauty ideals that for generations have led many to neglect their true identity and natural beauty.

Ikit Agudo
self

Aping Agudo
self

Reynaldo Aguido
self

Jocelyn Aguido
self

Steve Won
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Jelyn Forcadilla
Ikit as Kid

Hannah Forcadilla
Aping as Kid

Sofia Forcadilla
School Bully

Kobie Gonzales
School Bully

Kia Forcadilla
Brother

Andy Generol
Brother
Kaizen Studios
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