Soltera is a 1999 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jun Lana, who wrote the original story. The film stars Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo and Maricel Soriano. Barretto and Ocampo reunited since Mula sa Puso (both two-year run drama series and movie version released in February).

Soltera
Restored movie poster
Directed byJerry Lopez Sineneng[1]
Screenplay by
Story byJun Lana[1]
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJoe Batac
Edited byMarya Ignacio
Music byJessie Lasaten
Production
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Release date
  • July 28, 1999 (1999-07-28)
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released on July 28, 1999.

Plot

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Sandra (Maricel Soriano) is a wedding planner[3] whose sisters Lorraine (Rita Avila), Bessie (Maila Gumila) are now married. On the wedding day of her sister Cathy (Julia Clarete), she met a young real estate agent Eric Robles (Diether Ocampo).[3] With the help of her gay friend Jojo (Raymond Bagatsing), the two started a budding relationship despite their age gap and live-in. However, Sandra's family are not-so agree with Eric because he is too young for Sandra. Eric then became close to Sandra's employee Lisa (Claudine Barretto).[3] When Sandra decided to go to the United States, Eric confessed that he loves Lisa, but Lisa rejects Eric's love because it's not right. When Sandra came back, she loved Eric more, but she would find out about Eric and Lisa's relationship. This cause Lisa to resign from her job and Eric to be kicked-out. Sandra then confessed to Jojo that she is pregnant, but became depressed because she was left by Eric. Eric returned and asked forgiveness to Sandra, which she accepted. Sandra also told Eric that he will not deprive her child to him and she said that she can be happy alone.

Cast

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Soundtracks

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"Hindi Ko Kaya"
Composed and written by Jake Nicdao
Performed by Geneva Cruz
Courtersy of Universal Records

"I Think I'm in Love"
Composed by Cecille Azarcon
Performer by Kuh Ledesma

Awards and recognition

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The movie was nominated for Best picture while Soriano was nominated for Best Actress at the [8th FAP Awards.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "KTX to stream restored version of Maricel Soriano's classic film 'Soltera'". ABS-CBN News. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  2. ^ Cruz, Marinel (9 June 2021). "Why Maricel's bathtub scene in 'Soltera' the 'most difficult'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Choa, Kane Errol (8 June 2021). "Digitally restored Soltera marks Maricel's 50th showbiz anniversary". Philstar.com. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  4. ^ "RPN 9 Airs Fap Awards Night". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 31 March 2000. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
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