Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?
1990 Filipino film
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Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? (English: Andrea, How Is It Like to Be a Mother?) is a 1990 Filipino film directed by Gil M. Portes and co-written by Ricky Lee. The film stars Nora Aunor in the title role.
| Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? | |
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Official poster | |
| Directed by | Gil M. Portes |
| Screenplay by | Ricardo Lee |
| Story by | Gil M. Portes |
| Produced by | Mely Nicandro |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ely Cruz |
| Edited by | Edgardo Vinarao |
| Music by | Mon Faustino |
Production company | MRN Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
An official entry to the 16th Metro Manila Film Festival, the film was theatrically released on December 25, 1990.[1]
The film won for Aunor all the Best Actress Awards given by the five annual award-giving bodies in the Philippines at that time. The film was also awarded Best Picture by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, the Young Critics Circle, and the PMPC Star Awards for Movies.[2]
Plot
Andrea, whose is now about to give birth, decided to go to Manila to escape being chased by the military, along with her husband Momoy. In Manila, she lived with her friend Joyce.[3]
Cast
- Nora Aunor as Andrea
- Gina Alajar as Joyce
- Lloyd Samartino as Emil
- Dan Alvaro as Donato
- Perla Bautista as Mrs. Abad
- Juan Rodrigo as Momoy
- RR Herrera as Gabriel/Raymond
- Melissa Mendez as Emma
- Susan Africa as Jacklyn
- Ernie Zarate as Tomas
- Malou de Guzman as activist teacher
- Lani Lizarda as activist teacher
- Grace Amilbangsa as missionary 1
- Joyce Bernal as missionary 2
- Al-Rasheed as Nato
- Bunny del Rosario as midwife
- Joel David as human rights lawyer
- Raul Regalado as interrogator 1
- Eros Lapena as interrogator 2
- Crisaldo Pablo as Rebel
- Edel Acenas as Pol
- Precy Tabuena as Lucia
- Ernesto Arguelles as Pedro
Awards
| Year | Group | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Metro Manila Film Festival[4] | Best Picture | Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? | Won |
| Best Director | Gil Portes | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Gina Alajar | Won | ||
| Best Editing | Boy Vinario | Won | ||
| Best Story | Ricky Lee and Gil Portes | Won | ||
| Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee and Gil Portes | Won | ||
| Best Original Song | Mon Faustino | Won | ||
| Best Music | Mon Faustino | Won | ||
| Best Studio Sound Recording | Rolly Ruta | Won | ||
| Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards | Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? | Won | ||
| 1991 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards | Best Picture | Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? | Won |
| Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won | ||
| Best Editing | Edgardo Vinarao | Won | ||
| Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee | Won | ||
| Best Story | Ricky Lee | Won | ||
| Best Director | Gil Portes | Nominated | ||
| Gawad Urian Awards (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino) | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won | |
| Best Picture | Edgardo Vinarao | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Gina Alajar | Nominated | ||
| Best Music | Mon Faustino | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee | Nominated | ||
| Film Academy of the Philippines (Luna Awards) | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Gina Alajar | Won | ||
| Best Editing | Edgardo Vinarao | Won | ||
| Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee | Won | ||
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies (Philippine Movie Press Club) | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won | |
| Movie of the Year | Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? | Won | ||
| Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Nora Aunor | Won | |
| Best Picture | Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? | Won | ||
| Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee | Won |