The Unmarried Wife
2016 romantic drama film by Maryo J. Delos Reyes
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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 almost two years later) 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]
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| Directed by | Maryo J. de los Reyes |
| Written by | Vanessa R. Valdez |
| Story by | Keiko Aquino |
| Produced by | Elma S. Medua |
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| Cinematography | Jun Gonzales |
| Edited by | Tara Illenberger |
| Music by | Jesse Lucas |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | ABS-CBN Film Productions |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
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Produced and distributed by ABS-CBN Film Productions, the film was theatrically released in the Philippines on November 16, 2016, with limited screenings in the United States and Canada. It marks the reunion of Panganiban and Dantes (which is his fourth film for the film studio) after their box-office success with One More Try (2012), which co-starred with Angel Locsin and Zanjoe Marudo.[5]
Synopsis
Anne, a successful brand manager, files for an annulment from Geoff, her unfaithful husband who has cheated on her repeatedly. Anne meets Bryan, a carefree man who is also separated from his wife. After her initial hesitation, Anne warms up and begins a relationship with Bryan despite still being legally married to her husband. Rediscovering her new life, Anne is torn between her unresolved feelings towards her husband and her new lover.
Cast
- 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
Reception
Accolades
| 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 | ||
