kapelikula
fellow actor; co-worker in film
From root: pelikula
Usage Note
Kapelikula is used to refer to someone who is a colleague or peer within the same movie or film industry. It emphasizes the shared professional environment.
Examples
" Kaibigan ko ang aking kapelikula. "
Natural Translation
My co-star is my friend.
Literal Translation
Friend my the my co-worker-in-film.
" Siya ang aking kapelikula sa pelikulang ito. "
Natural Translation
He/She is my co-star in this movie.
Literal Translation
He/she the my co-worker-in-film in movie this.
" Naging matalik kaming magkaibigan ng aking kapelikula matapos kaming magtrabaho nang sabay-sabay sa loob ng anim na buwan. "
Natural Translation
My co-star and I became close friends after we worked together for six months.
Literal Translation
Became close we friends with my co-worker-in-film after we work together inside of six months.
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