The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela

A Cinderella Story

Synopsis:
Raquela is a transsexual - or ladyboy - from the Philippines who dreams of escaping the streets of Cebu City for a fairy tale life in Paris. In order to make her dreams come true, she turns from prostitution toward the more lucrative business of Internet porn. Her success as a porn star brings new friends, including Valerie, a ladyboy in Iceland, and Michael, the owner of the website Raquela works for. Valerie helps Raquela get as far as Iceland. From there, Michael offers her a rendezvous in Paris. Will Paris be everything she dreamed of? And will Michael turn out to be her Prince Charming?

Official site
MySpace

Trailer

Awards:
Best Feature Film (Teddy Award), 2007 Berlin International Film Festival

(click to enlarge)