Angela Markado is a 2015 Filipino revenge action thriller film written and directed by comic book writer Carlo J. Caparas. A remake of the 1980 film of the same name directed by Lino Brocka, it stars Andi Eigenmann as the titular character, alongside Paolo Contis, Felix Roco, Polo Ravales, CJ Caparas, Epy Quizon, Bembol Roco, Marita Zobel and Ana Roces. Produced by Oro de Siete Films, the film was released by Viva Films on December 2, 2015.
| Angela Markado | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Carlo J. Caparas |
| Written by | Carlo J. Caparas |
| Based on | Angela Markado by Jose F. Lacaba |
| Starring | Andi Eigenmann |
| Cinematography | Erwin Cruz |
| Edited by | Bebs Gohetia |
| Music by | Emerzon Texon |
Production company | Oro de Siete Films |
| Distributed by | Viva Films |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
The film was nominated for 14 FAMAS Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Contis, and won two: Best Actress for Eigenmann and Best Visual Effects.
Cast
edit- Andi Eigenmann as Angela Markado
- Paolo Contis as Leo
- Felix Roco as Jack
- Polo Ravales as Bren
- CJ Caparas as Garrix
- Epy Quizon as Troy
- Bembol Roco as Benito
- Marita Zobel as Lola Maring (lit. 'Grandmother Maring')
- Ana Roces as Sylvia
- Bret Jackson as Bobby
- Mika dela Cruz as Imee
- Bugoy Cariño as Jimmy
- Ysabelle Peach as Sabel
- Buboy Villar as Jun
- Lyka Rueda-Acosta as SPO2 Rizza
- Luke Ocampo as Buddy
Production
editToto Natividad served as a co-director on the film, while actress Ysabelle Peach served as assistant director.[1]
Actress Andi Eigenmann prepared for the titular role by training in mixed martial arts at the Ultimate Fitness gym in Pasig,[2] and admitted that she intentionally avoided watching the original 1980 film directed by Lino Brocka to avoid imitating Hilda Koronel's performance.[3]
The rape scene in the film was toned down in comparison to the 1980 film as the filmmakers intended for an R-13 rating from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).[4]
Release
editAngela Markado held its premiere at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City on November 30, 2015, and was later released nationwide on December 2, 2015.[5]
Critical response
editOggs Cruz, writing for Rappler, considered the film inferior to the original film directed by Lino Brocka, stating that Caparas' version "is vehemently shallow, a piece of pulp that refuses to be both profound and entertaining."[6]
Accolades
edit| Group | Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMAS Awards[7] | Best Picture | Angela Markado | Nominated |
| Best Director | Carlo J. Caparas | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Paolo Contis | Nominated | |
| Best Actress | Andi Eigenmann | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Epy Quizon | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Ysabelle Peach | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Carlo J. Caparas | Nominated | |
| Best Story | Carlo J. Caparas | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Erwin Cruz | Nominated | |
| Best Editing | Bebs Gohetia | Nominated | |
| Best Sound | Junel Valencia | Nominated | |
| Best Music | Emerzon Texon | Nominated | |
| Best Production Design | Joy Abadeza | Nominated | |
| Best Visual Effects | Vincent Ilagan and Mike Velasquez | Won |
References
edit- ^ Cine Mo! (September 1, 2021). ANGELA MARKADO: Andi Eigenmann, Bret Jackson & Jeffrey Quizon | Full Movie. YouTube. Google LLC. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Carvajal, Dolly Anne (November 23, 2015). "A marked role for Andi in 'Angela Markado' remake". Inquirer Entertainment. INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ The Hive Asia (December 2, 2015). "Andi Eigenmann avoids watching original "Angela Markado"". Yahoo News. Yahoo. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ Marasigan, Ruben (November 4, 2015). "Felix Roco shoots rape scene for Andi Eigenmann's Angela Markado". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ Santos, Rhea Manila (December 2, 2015). "EXCLUSIVE: Carlo J. Caparas on his new muse Andi Eigenmann: 'She's one of the best'". Push.com.ph. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ Cruz, Oggs (December 8, 2023). "Angela Markado' Review: Hack job". Rappler. Rappler Inc. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ Rappler.com (December 4, 2016). "FULL LIST: Winners, FAMAS Awards 2016". Rappler. Manila, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
