Child actors can truly make or break a film. Watching a young actor deliver a nuanced, powerful performance that rivals – or even surpasses – their adult co-stars is always remarkable. In the Philippines, we’ve been privileged to witness some extraordinary young talents shine on the big screen, proving that age is no barrier to delivering memorable performances.

This World Children’s Day, let’s celebrate five of the most outstanding and memorable performances by young actors in Filipino cinema:

1. Serena Dalrymple & Carlo Aquino in “Bata, Bata… Paano Ka Ginawa?”

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