Wapakman

Wapakman is a 2009 Philippine action comedy with a science fiction premise, directed by Topel Lee. It centres on Magno Meneses, an ordinary family man who becomes a superhero. The main conflict sets this newfound identity against the demands of his home life and the villains he must face, including the masked figure Mystika and the criminal Magda Meneses. Professional boxer Manny Pacquiao, an eight-division world champion, plays the title role, heading a cast that also includes Krista Ranillo as the heroine Birita Octavia, Keanna Reeves, Bianca King, Rufa Mae Quinto and Barbie Forteza. John Roque and Emmanuel Dela Cruz wrote the screenplay, and Solar Entertainment Corporation produced the film, which runs 100 minutes.

The film was Topel Lee's first directorial credit in a career that would eventually number 16 features; his next was Tumbok, two years later. Wapakman arrived at the end of 2009, with Pacquiao cast at the height of his boxing fame. The film was not warmly received and is a minor entry in Lee's directing output, though Pacquiao's name gives it a novelty value that is reflected in the modest audience response: on IMDb it holds a 5.4 rating from 99 votes, suggesting limited reach and mixed reactions from those who saw it.