The Unmarried Wife
| The Unmarried Wife | |
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| Directed by | Maryo J. de los Reyes |
| Written by | Vanessa R. Valdez |
| Story by | Keiko Aquino |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jun Gonzales |
| Edited by | Tara Illenberger |
| Music by | Jesse Lucas |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
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The Unmarried Wife is a 2016 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes (in his final feature film directing role before his death in 2018) from a story and screenplay written by Vanessa R. Valdez, based on an original story by Keiko Aquino.[2][3] Starring Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes, and Paulo Avelino,[4] the film revolves around a woman who was torn between her husband and her lover.[2]
Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released in the Philippines on November 16, 2016, with limited screenings in the United States and Canada. The film project marks the reunion of Panganiban and Dantes after their box-office success with One More Try (2012) with Angel Locsin and Zanjoe Marudo.[5] It is also Dingdong's fourth time to lead in Star Cinema movies after Segunda Mano (2011), One More Try (2012), and She's the One (2013).
Cast
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- Main cast
- Angelica Panganiban as Anne Victorio
- Dingdong Dantes as Geoff Victorio
- Paulo Avelino as Bryan
- Supporting cast
- Maricar Reyes as Cristina
- Denise Laurel as Louise
- Dimples Romana as Carmela
- Justin Cuyugan as Bobby
- Martin Escudero as Geru
- Pamu Pamorada as Laika
- Lei Andre Navarro as Ino
- Irma Adlawan as Veronica
- Marina Benipayo as Lorraine
- Loren Burgos as Lorena
- Guest cast
- Joan Palisoc as Camille
- Jace Flores as Frank
- Joaquin Manansala as Jax
- Anne Feo
Release
[edit]The film was released on November 16, 2016, in Philippine cinemas nationwide, earning ₱17 million on its first day of showing.[6] On its 6th day, the film breached the ₱100 million mark[7][8] while it reached ₱170 million on its two-week run.[9] It was shown in 200 cinemas nationwide.[9]
Reception
[edit]Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award Giving Body | Recipient(s) | Award | Result |
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2017
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15th Gawad Tanglaw | Jesse Lucas | Best Musical Scoring | Won |
| Box Office Entertainment Awards by Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Dingdong Dantes | Film Best Actor of the Year | Won | |
| 19th Gawad Pasado | Angelica Panganiban | Pinakapasadong Aktres | Nominated | |
| Paulo Avelino | Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktor | Won | ||
| 33rd Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Movies | Maryo J. Delos Reyes | Movie Director of the Year | Nominated | |
| The Unmarried Wife | Movie of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Dingdong Dantes | Movie Actor of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Lei Navarro | Movie Child Performer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Vanessa Valdez | Movie Screen Writer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Winston Acuyong | Movie Production Designer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Tara Illenberger | Movie Editor of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Jesse Lucas | Movie Musical Scorer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Arnel Labayo | Movie Sound Engineer of the Year | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "LOOK: "The Unmarried Wife" earns over ₱240 million worldwide". LionhearTV. 2016-12-08. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ a b "Dingdong Dantes thrilled to work with Star Cinema again". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ Moldes, Netchai (5 June 2016). "SNEAKPEEK: 'The Unmarried Wife' first shooting day". Star Cinema. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ Sallan, Edwin P. (14 August 2016). "Dingdong Dantes teases possible MMFF return". News5. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ "Dingdong, Angelica to reunite in new Star Cinema film". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ "Angelica emotional after "Unmarried Wife" makes P17M on first day". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ "In the Loop: "The Unmarried Wife" earns millions in box office sales". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ ""The Unmarried Wife" earns P100 million in 6 days". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Angelica emotional after 'Unmarried Wife' makes P17M on first day". ABS-CBN News. 2016-11-17. Archived from the original on 2021-06-13. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
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