Madrasta (film)

Madrasta
The poster of the restored version of the film, designed by Justin Besana
Directed byOlivia M. Lamasan
Screenplay by
Produced byMalou N. Santos
Starring
CinematographyJoe Batac
Edited byDavid G. Hukom
Music byWilly Cruz
Production
company
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release date
  • August 14, 1996 (1996-08-14)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English
Box office₱70 million[1] (₱220 million in 2022 Philippine peso)

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]

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

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The 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

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Reception

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Accolades

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "#BetYouDidntKnow: Sharon Cuneta, the Mega-'Madrasta'". Star Cinema. April 8, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  3. ^ San Juan, Ratziel (January 14, 2020). "WATCH: Sharon Cuneta explains why she's postponing showbiz retirement". PhilStar Global. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  4. ^ "10 Memorable Movie Lines from Megastar Sharon Cuneta". PEP. March 11, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  5. ^ Sandoval, Zinnia A. (March 26, 1998). "Cable ready". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 20. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  6. ^ Apple TV, Streaming (August 14, 1996). "Madrasta on Apple TV". Apple TV.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "Madrasta: Synopsis". Star Cinema. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  8. ^ "Awards for 1997 FAMAS AWARDS". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  9. ^ "Awards for 1997 FAP Awards". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
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