The song was inspired by the 1988 track "If You Wanna Be Happy" by Jimmy Soul, which itself was based on the calypso song "Ugly Woman".
The song's massive success led to a 1991 comedy film of the same name, directed by Ben Feleo. Key Information Humanap Ka Ng Panget
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