Maging Sino Ka Man | |
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Directed by | Eddie Rodriguez |
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Produced by | Vic del Rosario Jr. |
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Cinematography | Sergio Lobo |
Edited by | Ike Jarlego Jr. |
Music by | Jimmy Fabregas |
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Distributed by | Viva Films |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
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Maging Sino Ka Man is a 1991 Filipino romantic comedy action film co-written and directed by Eddie Rodriguez and starring Robin Padilla and Sharon Cuneta.
Produced and released by Viva Films on February 14, 1991 (Valentine's Day), the film became a commercial success where its box office reached ₱150 million throughout its theatrical run[1] and its production led to an actual romantic relationship between the two leads.[2][3][4][5][6]
Plot
Famous singer Monique (Sharon Cuneta) escapes her home after her mother is in disbelief that her stepfather tried to assault her. She goes into hiding by altering her looks and assumes the name, Digna. She goes living in a shelter for women and works various odd jobs. With her past coming back to haunt her again, Monique's fate is altered with a chance encounter with Carding (Robin Padilla), a small, petty thief who looks after six orphaned children.
Cast
- Sharon Cuneta as Monique Romero/Digna
- Robin Padilla as Carding Ermita
- Edu Manzano as Gilbert
- Vina Morales as Loleng
- Rosemarie Gil as Beatrice Romero
- Romy Rivera as Osmundo
- Suzanne Gonzales as Cleo
- Dennis Padilla as Libag
- Ali Sotto as Tala
- Rez Cortez as Alex the hitman
- Zandro Zamora as Capt. Antonio Cristobal
- Carmi Matic as Hika
- Orestes Ojeda as Ben
- Manjo del Mundo as Nick
- Joey Padilla as Joey
- Jun Hidalgo as Jun
- Dick Israel as Pando
- Malou de Guzman as Letty
- Christopher Roxas as Tambok
- Val Iglesias as Pick Pocket Rival
Television remake
In July 2023, a TV adaptation remake was announced by GMA Network, with Barbie Forteza and David Licauco confirmed playing the leads.[7]
References
- ↑ Daza, Jullie Y. (March 5, 1991). "Godfathers and lesser gangsters". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 11. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
The history that the movie ads talk about is the size of the hit: how, so far, the movie has bested 'Pido Dida I' and 'Starzan,' [...] and outgrossed 'Kahit Kaunting Pagtingin,' in which Sharon was paired with [...] Fernando Poe Jr.
- ↑ Francisco, Bernie V. (October 24, 2016). "Robin Padilla reveals Maging Sino Ka Man was his 'real love story' with Sharon Cuneta". PEP. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ↑ Abanilla, Clarizel (December 12, 2017). "Sharon reveals why she and 'great love' Robin didn't get married". Inquirer. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ↑ "Sharon recalls breakup with Robin". ABS-CBN News. July 30, 2012. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ↑ Villano, Alexa (February 15, 2018). "TIMELINE: The men in Sharon Cuneta's life". Rappler. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ↑ Dizon, Irish Christiane (December 8, 2017). "Sharon reveals why she and 'great love' Robin didn't get married". PhilStar Global. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ↑ "David Licauco, Barbie Forteza to star on 'Maging Sino Ka Man' remake". GMA news.
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