Madrasta_(film)

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Madrasta (film)

1996 Filipino film

This article is about the 1996 Star Cinema film. For the unrelated 2019 GMA television series of the same title, see Madrasta (TV series).

Madrasta (lit. 'Stepmother') is a 1996 Philippine family drama film directed by Olivia Lamasan, written by Olivia Lamasan and Ricky Lee, and starring Sharon Cuneta who is a manicurist and a laundrywoman and Christopher de Leon. 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]

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The Star Cinema-produced drama was Cuneta's first film outside her home studio of more than twenty years, Viva Films. Released on August 14, 1996, the film was a box office success, becoming the highest-grossing film produced by Star Cinema at the time.[1]

Madrasta had its Asian TV screening via the movie channel Cinemax. The film has been digitally remastered and restored by ABS-CBN Film Archives and Central Digital Lab.

Plot

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).[5] 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.[6]

Cast

Accolades

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References

  1. [1]
    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.
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    "#BetYouDidntKnow: Sharon Cuneta, the Mega-'Madrasta'". Star Cinema. April 8, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
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    San Juan, Ratziel (January 14, 2020). "WATCH: Sharon Cuneta explains why she's postponing showbiz retirement". PhilStar Global. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
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    "10 Memorable Movie Lines from Megastar Sharon Cuneta". PEP. March 11, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
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    Apple TV, Streaming (August 14, 1996). "Madrasta on Apple TV". Apple TV.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
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    "Madrasta: Synopsis". Star Cinema. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  7. [7]
    "Awards for 1997 FAMAS AWARDS". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  8. [8]
    "Awards for 1997 FAP Awards". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
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