Desperadas is a 2007 Filipino romantic comedy film written by Roy Iglesias, directed by Joel Lamangan, and starring Marian Rivera, Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto and Iza Calzado.[1][2] The film was followed by the sequel Desperadas 2 in 2008 and produced by Regal Films and distributed by GMA Pictures.[3]

Desperadas
(aka: Desperadas: All They Need Is Love)
Directed byJoel C. Lamangan
Written byRoy Iglesias
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyCharlie Peralta
Edited byMarya Ignacio
Music byJesse Lucas
Production
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Distributed byGMA Films
Release date
  • December 25, 2007 (2007-12-25) (Philippines)
Running time
112 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Plot

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Four siblings from different men are living on a compound. They have different stories and problems to face. The eldest daughter (Iza Calzado) tries to spice up her marriage with her workaholic husband. The second daughter (Ruffa Gutierrez) is a spendthrift woman, and a single mother who struggles with dating. The third daughter (Rufa Mae Quinto) is a professional sexual and clinical psychologist obsessed who suspects that her husband is gay. The youngest (Marian Rivera) is a childish and wild woman, engaged in her conservative boyfriend who came from a religious family.

Cast

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Recognition

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Awards and nominations

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  • 2007, won Festival Prize for 'Best Make-Up Artist' at Metro Manila Film Festival
  • 2007, won 'Gender Sensitive Award' at Metro Manila Film Festival

References

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  1. ^ Calderon, Ricky L. (December 28, 2007). "Marian Rivera is Today's Hottest Star". Philippine Star. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  2. ^ Dy, Philbert Ortiz (January 2, 2008). "Movie Review for 'Desperadas', No Sympathy". Click The City. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  3. ^ Lo, Ricky (December 7, 2008). "Ogie: I enjoy being a girl". Philippine Star. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
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