Mano Po III: My Love

Mano Po III: My Love
Mano Po III: My Love
Directed by	Joel Lamangan
Screenplay by	Roy C. Iglesias
Story by	Roy C. Iglesias; Joel Lamangan; Lily Y. Monteverde;
Produced by	Lily Y. Monteverde; Roselle Monteverde-Teo; Douglas Quijano;
Starring	Vilma Santos; Christopher de Leon; Jay Manalo;
Cinematography	Rolly Manuel
Edited by	Tara Illenberger
Music by	Jesse Lucas
Production; company	MAQ Productions
Distributed by	Regal Entertainment Inc.
Release date	25 December 2004;
Running time	111 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Mano Po III: My Love (simplified Chinese: 我的爱; traditional Chinese: 我的愛; pinyin: Wǒ de ài) is the third installment of the Mano Po anthology, following the success of Mano Po and Mano Po 2: My Home. Produced by Regal Entertainment through MAQ Productions, Mano Po III stars Vilma Santos in the leading role.

Synopsis[]

Anti-crime crusader Lilia Chiong Yang seems to have everything a woman could want and need: a husband who pampers her; children whom any parent would be proud of; and the respect and admiration of the most powerful people in the land. But just as Lilia prepares for her 25th wedding anniversary celebration, a chance encounter in Thailand with her first love Michael throws Lilia's life into chaos. So begins the resumption of a relationship that threatens to unravel the delicate threads connecting Lilia to the other people in her life.

Cast[]

Vilma Santos as Lilia Chiong-Yang
Christopher de Leon as Michael Lim
Jay Manalo as Paul Yang
Patrick Garcia as Stephen Yang
Angelica Panganiban as Lilia Chiong (Manila 1970s)
Carlo Aquino as Michael Lim (Manila 1970s)
John Prats as Paul Yang (Manila 1970s)
Angel Locsin as Eliza Yang
Sheryl Cruz as Bernadette Yang
Karylle as Judith Yang
Dennis Trillo as Sigmond Lee
Jean Garcia as Freida Lee
Eddie Garcia as Melencio Chiong
Boots Anson-Roa as Maria Yang

Extended cast[]

Jim Pebanco as Nememcio
Mark Leviste as Paul's Executive Assistant
Tim Yap as Chinese opera director

Soundtrack[]

The song's theme song is "Pagbigyan ang Puso" performed by Karylle and Jerome John Hughes (version of Tim Hwang's Saranghamnida (released in 2003 from his debut album "First Tim"). The song was composed by former Neocolours frontman Ito Rapadas. Its music video was shown upon the closing credits of the movie.

Awards[]

Year	Award-Giving Body	Category	Recipient	Result
2004	Metro Manila Film Festival^[1]	Best Picture	Mano Po III: My Love	Won
		Best Actor	Christopher de Leon	Won
		Best Actress	Vilma Santos	Won
		Best Production Design	Rodell Cruz	Won
		Best Original Theme Song	Pagbigyan ang Puso Ko	Won
		Best Float	Mano Po III: My Love	Won