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]
| Madrasta | |
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 The poster of the restored version of the film, designed by Justin Besana | |
| Directed by | Olivia M. Lamasan |
| Screenplay by |
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| Produced by | Malou N. Santos |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Joe Batac |
| Edited by | David G. Hukom |
| Music by | Willy Cruz |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Languages |
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| Box office | ₱70 million[1] (₱220 million in 2022 Philippine peso) |
Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, it was theatrically released on August 14, 1996, and it is Cuneta's first film outside her home studio, Viva Films. During its initial release, the film was a box office success where it became the highest-grossing film produced by the film studio at the time.[1] In May 1998, it received an Asian television screening through an international movie channel, Cinemax.[5] The film has been digitally remastered and restored by ABS-CBN Film Archives and Central Digital Lab.
The film is streaming online on YouTube.
Plot
editThe 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).[6] 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.[7]
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
Reception
editAccolades
edit| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | FAMAS Awards[8] | 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)[9] | 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.
- ^ Sandoval, Zinnia A. (March 26, 1998). "Cable ready". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 20. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ 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.