Desperadas is a 2007 Filipino romantic comedy film written by Roy Iglesias, directed by Joel Lamangan, and starring Marian Rivera, Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto and Iza Calzado.[1][2] The film was followed by the sequel Desperadas 2 in 2008 and produced by Regal Films and distributed by GMA Pictures.[3]
| Desperadas (aka: Desperadas: All They Need Is Love) | |
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| Directed by | Joel C. Lamangan |
| Written by | Roy Iglesias |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Charlie Peralta |
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
| Music by | Jesse Lucas |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | GMA Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Plot
editFour siblings from different men are living on a compound. They have different stories and problems to face. The eldest daughter (Iza Calzado) tries to spice up her marriage with her workaholic husband. The second daughter (Ruffa Gutierrez) is a spendthrift woman, and a single mother who struggles with dating. The third daughter (Rufa Mae Quinto) is a professional sexual and clinical psychologist obsessed who suspects that her husband is gay. The youngest (Marian Rivera) is a childish and wild woman, engaged in her conservative boyfriend who came from a religious family.
Cast
edit- Ruffa Gutierrez as Isabella Verona
- Rufa Mae Quinto as Dr. Patricia Llanes-Quinto, PhD
- Iza Calzado as Atty. Stephanie Ocampo-Arribe
- Marian Rivera as Courtney Vallarda-Reyes
- Wendell Ramos as Dave Quinto
- Jay R as Vito
- TJ Trinidad as Dr. Richard Arribe
- Luis Alandy as Mandy
- Ryan Eigenmann as Atty. James LaMadrid
- Will Devaughn as Patrick Reyes
- Nova Villa as Margot Solis de Llanes Ocampo Verona Vallarda Manalo
- Gina Alajar as Patrick's mother
- Tirso Cruz III as Patrick's father
- Charlie Davao as Courtney's father
- Ambet Nabus as Alexis' class adviser
Recognition
editThis section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (January 2016) |
Awards and nominations
edit- 2007, won Festival Prize for 'Best Make-Up Artist' at Metro Manila Film Festival
- 2007, won 'Gender Sensitive Award' at Metro Manila Film Festival
References
edit- ^ Calderon, Ricky L. (December 28, 2007). "Marian Rivera is Today's Hottest Star". Philippine Star. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- ^ Dy, Philbert Ortiz (January 2, 2008). "Movie Review for 'Desperadas', No Sympathy". Click The City. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (December 7, 2008). "Ogie: I enjoy being a girl". Philippine Star. Retrieved January 23, 2016.