The Unmarried Wife
The Unmarried Wife is a 2016 Filipino romance drama film starring Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes, and Paulo Avelino.[1] The film is directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes while the story is written by Keiko Aquino under the production of Star Cinema.[2][3] 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.[4] 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).
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| Directed by | Maryo J. de los Reyes |
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| Cinematography | Jun Gonzales |
| Edited by | Tara Illenberger |
| Music by | Jesse Lucas |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
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In the movie, Angelica portrays a woman torn between her husband and her lover.[2]
The film is screening across the Philippines as well as a limited release in Canada and the United States.
In December 2017, Panganiban won the Best Actress Award for the film at the 2017 FAMAS Awards for the film, Dingdong Dantes for the FPJ Lifetime Achievement Award, and Vanessa Valdez for Best Screenplay.
Cast
- Angelica Panganiban as Anne Victorio
- Dingdong Dantes as Geoff Victorio
- Paulo Avelino as Bryan
- 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
- Joan Palisoc as Camille
- Jace Flores as Frank
- Joaquin Manansala as Jax
- Anne Feo
Release
The film was released on November 16, 2016 in Philippine cinemas nationwide, earning ₱17 million on its first day of showing.[5] On its 6th day, the film breached the ₱100 million mark [6][7] while it reached ₱170 million on its two-week run.[8]
Local Awards
| Year | Award Giving Body | Recipient(s) | Award | Result |
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2017 | 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
- ^ Sallan, Edwin P. (14 August 2016). "Dingdong Dantes teases possible MMFF return". News5. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/movies/the-unmarried-wife/latest-news/the-unmarried-wife-reaches-its-p170-million-mark[bare URL]