Misis Mo, Misis Ko
| Misis Mo, Misis Ko | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Carlos Siguion-Reyna |
| Written by | Bibeth Orteza |
| Script consultant | Amado Lacuesta Jr. |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Manolo Abaya |
| Edited by | Jess Navarro |
| Music by | Ryan Cayabyab |
Production company | Viva Films |
| Distributed by | Viva Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Misis Mo, Misis Ko (English: Your Wife, My Wife[1]) is a 1988 Philippine melodrama film directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna in his feature film directorial debut from a story and screenplay written by his wife Bibeth Orteza, with Amado Lacuesta Jr. as script consultant.[2] Starring Edu Manzano, Dina Bonnevie, Jackie Lou Blanco, and Ricky Davao, the film revolves around the infidelities of two married couples.
Co-produced by Armida Siguion-Reyna, she tested producing a film with Viva Films, under the helm of its founder and executive producer Vic del Rosario.[2] The film was theatrically released on 10 February 1988 to critical and box office success. Armida's successful attempt led to the establishment of Reyna Films, with their first film released three years later.[2]
Synopsis
[edit]The marriages of the two married couples, the Martinezes and the Villanuevas, are at the point of erosion when one of the spouses is committing adultery. With this, they decided to exchange partners with Amado being partnered with Cynthia while Rafael being partnered with Rebecca.
Cast
[edit]- Edu Manzano as Amado Martinez
- Dina Bonnevie as Rebecca Martinez
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Cynthia Villanueva
- Ricky Davao as Rafael Villanueva
- Jaclyn Jose as Vida
- Ali Sotto as Kelly
- Rez Cortez as Gary
- Joji Isla as Albert
Reception
[edit]Critical reception
[edit]Mario Hernando, the resident reviewer of GMA Network's movie program Movie Magazine, listed Misis Mo, Misis Ko as one of the six best Filipino films of the year 1988.[3]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Screenplay | Misis Mo, Misis Ko | Nominated | [4] |
| Best Actor | Ricky Davao | Nominated | |||
| Edu Manzano | Nominated | ||||
| Gawad Urian Awards | Best Picture | Misis Mo, Misis Ko | Nominated | [5] | |
| Best Director | Carlos Siguion-Reyna | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Bibeth Orteza | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Ricky Davao | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Jackie Lou Blanco | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Jaclyn Jose | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Manolo Abaya | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Leo Abaya and Charlie Arceo | Nominated | |||
| Best Music | Ryan Cayabyab | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Jesus "Jess" Navarro | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound | Rolly Ruta | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Nicanor Tiongson, ed. (1994). "Philippine Film". CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. Vol. VIII (1st ed.). Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines. p. 198. ISBN 971-8546-31-6.
- ^ a b c "Armida Siguion-Reyna: Film Actor, Producer, Industry Leader | Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP)". www.manunuri.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ Mendoza, Meg (3 January 1989). "Her kind of man". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 15. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "CMMA finalists for film, radio bared". Manila Standard. 16 February 1989. p. 16. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "MANUNURI lists nominees film for 1988 Urian Awards". Manila Standard. 28 March 1989. p. 26. Retrieved 12 September 2024.