Madrasta (film)
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Directed by | Olivia Lamasan |
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Cinematography | Joe Batac |
Edited by | David G. Hukom |
Music by | Willy Cruz |
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Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
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Box office | ₱70 million[1] (₱220 million in 2022 Philippine peso) |
Madrasta (lit. 'Stepmother') is a 1996 Philippine family drama film written and directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, with Ricky Lee serving as the co-writer. Starring Sharon Cuneta and Christopher de Leon, the film revolves around a woman who struggles with her life as the stepmother of her husband's children from his first wife. The film clinched Cuneta a Grandslam Best Actress honor, recognized her as Best Actress from all major award-giving bodies in the Philippines, while its strong showing at the box-office conferred to Cuneta, another Box-Office Queen award.[2][3][4]
The Star Cinema-produced drama was Cuneta's first film outside her home studio of more than twenty years, Viva Films. Released on August 14, 1996, the film was a box office success, becoming the highest-grossing film produced by Star Cinema at the time.[1]
Madrasta had its Asian TV screening via the movie channel Cinemax. The film has been digitally remastered and restored by ABS-CBN Film Archives and Central Digital Lab.
Plot[edit]
The loving and nurturing Mariel (Sharon Cuneta) marries Edward (Christopher de Leon) after his first wife abandons him and took responsibility as a mother to his three children (Claudine Barretto, Patrick Garcia and Camille Prats).[5] Mariel strives to win the acceptance and affection of her new stepchildren. Even as she tries to define her role in the family she is still just a stepmother no matter what. She must learn how to cope and be a part of their lives. Directed by Lamasan, this provocative film explores issues of love, trust and what it means to be a family.[6]
Cast[edit]
- Sharon Cuneta as Mariel Chavez
- Christopher de Leon as Edward Chavez
- Zsa Zsa Padilla as Sandra
- Nida Blanca as Fides
- Tita Muñoz as Ninay Chavez
- Eula Valdez as Irene
- Claudine Barretto as Rachel Chavez
- Patrick Garcia as Ryan Chavez
- Camille Prats as Liza Chavez
- Rico Yan as Dodie
- Teresa Loyzaga as Luchie
- Cris Villanueva as Dan
- Koko Trinidad as Lolo
- Vangie Labalan as Manang
- Cheng Avellana as Lenlen
- Mai Guevarra as a classmate of Liza
Accolades[edit]
Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
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1997 | FAMAS Awards[7] | Best Actress | Sharon Cuneta | Won |
Best Child Actor | Patrick Garcia | Won | ||
Best Actor | Christopher De Leon | Nominated | ||
Best Director | Olivia M. Lamasan | Nominated | ||
Best Editing | Edgardo Vinarao & Rudy Hukom | Nominated | ||
Best Movie Theme Song | "Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin?" by Willy Cruz | Nominated | ||
Best Picture | Madrasta | Nominated | ||
Best Screenplay | Ricardo Lee & Olivia M. Lamasan | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actress | Zsa Zsa Padilla | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actor | Koko Trinidad | Nominated | ||
Film Academy of the Philippines Awards (FAP Awards)[8] | Best Actress | Sharon Cuneta | Won | |
Best Actor | Christopher de Leon | Nominated | ||
Best Director | Olivia M. Lamasan | Nominated | ||
Best Editing | Edgardo Vinarao & Rudy Hukom | Nominated | ||
Best Musical Score | Nominated | |||
Best Original Song | "Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin?" by Willy Cruz | Won | ||
Best Picture | Madrasta | Nominated | ||
Best Screenplay | Ricardo Lee & Olivia M. Lamasan | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actor | Patrick Garcia | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actress | Zsa Zsa Padilla | Nominated | ||
Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actress | Sharon Cuneta tied with Nora Aunor for "Bakit May Kahapon Pa? (1996)" | Won | |
Best Actor | Christopher De Leon | Nominated | ||
Best Direction | Olivia M. Lamasan | Nominated | ||
Best Editing | Edgardo Vinarao and John David Hukom | Nominated | ||
Best Picture | Madrasta | Won | ||
Best Screenplay | Ricardo Lee and Olivia Lamasan | Nominated | ||
PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year | Christopher de Leon | Won | |
Movie Actress of the Year | Sharon Cuneta | Won | ||
Director of the Year | Olivia M. Lamasan | Won | ||
Movie Theme Song of the Year | "Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin?" by Willy Cruz | Nominated | ||
Movie of the Year | Madrasta | Nominated | ||
Best Screenplay | Ricardo Lee and Olivia Lamasan | Nominated | ||
Musical Scorer of the Year | Nominated | |||
Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | Patrick Garcia | Nominated | ||
Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Zsa Zsa Padilla | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Red, Isah V. (September 8, 1996). "Watch Out for Dapulis". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 32B. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
[Madrasta] was [sic] the company's top grosser so far and Cuneta's biggest hit since the thermonuclear flop The Lillian [sic] Velez Story.
- ^ "#BetYouDidntKnow: Sharon Cuneta, the Mega-'Madrasta'". Star Cinema. April 8, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ San Juan, Ratziel (January 14, 2020). "WATCH: Sharon Cuneta explains why she's postponing showbiz retirement". PhilStar Global. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "10 Memorable Movie Lines from Megastar Sharon Cuneta". PEP. March 11, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ Apple TV, Streaming (August 14, 1996). "Madrasta on Apple TV". Apple TV.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Madrasta: Synopsis". Star Cinema. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "Awards for 1997 FAMAS AWARDS". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ "Awards for 1997 FAP Awards". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved April 11, 2016.