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 |
Production company | ABS-CBN Film Productions |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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Madrasta (lit. 'Stepmother') is a 1996 Philippine family drama film directed by Olivia Lamasan, written by Olivia Lamasan and Ricky Lee, and starring Sharon Cuneta and Christopher de Leon. The film clinched the Megastar a Grandslam Best Actress honor, garnering best actress recognition from all major award-giving bodies in the Philippines, while its strong showing at the box-office conferred to Sharon, another Box-Office Queen award.[1][2][3]
The Star Cinema produced drama was Sharon's first movie outside her home studio of more than twenty years, Viva Films. 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.
Synopsis[]
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). 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 and she must learn how to cope and be a part of their lives. Directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, this provocative film explores issues of love, trust and what it means to be a family.[4]
Cast[]
Main cast[]
- Sharon Cuneta as Mariel Chavez
- Christopher de Leon as Edward Chavez
- Zsa Zsa Padilla as Sandra
Supporting cast[]
- 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
- as Lolo
- as Manang
- as Lenlen
- as Classmate of Liza
Accolades[]
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
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| 1997 | FAMAS Awards[5] | 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)[6] | 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[]
- ^ "#BetYouDidntKnow: Sharon Cuneta, the Mega-'Madrasta'". Star Cinema. 8 April 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ San Juan, Ratziel (14 January 2020). "WATCH: Sharon Cuneta explains why she's postponing showbiz retirement". PhilStar Global. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "10 Memorable Movie Lines from Megastar Sharon Cuneta". PEP. 11 March 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "Madrasta: Synopsis". Star Cinema. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "Awards for 1997 FAMAS AWARDS". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- ^ "Awards for 1997 FAP Awards". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
External links[]
- 1996 films
- Star Cinema films
- Filipino-language films
- Philippine films
- Films directed by Olivia Lamasan