| My Lady Boss | |
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| Directed by | Jade Castro[1] |
| Screenplay by | Aloy Adlawan |
| Story by | Annette Gozon-Abrogar |
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| Cinematography | Jay Abello |
| Edited by | Vanessa de Leon |
| Music by | Pearlsha Abubakar |
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Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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| Budget | ₱40 million |
| Box office | ₱80.4 million[2] |
My Lady Boss is a Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Jade Castro, and starring Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera. It is produced by GMA Pictures together with Regal Films. The film was supposed to have premiered on April 8, 2013, but after a series of postponed showings, it was released nationwide on July 3, 2013.[3][4]
Plot
Zach (Gutierrez) is a rich boy forced to find and keep a job after a major blunder in a company he set up. He ends up working for Evelyn, whom he discovers to be the boss from hell. In the long run, he sees her for who and what she really is. Meanwhile, Evelyn (Rivera) is an uptight and tough Brand Manager who hires an assistant Brand Manager. When she finds herself dumped by her boyfriend, Evelyn seeks comfort in Zach, her assistant who shows a different side of him. As they get to know each other more and as their encounters become more intimate, they begin to ask themselves if what they feel for each other is for real. The problem is romance between boss and subordinate in a company is not allowed. Things get complicated when an office romance develops between the unlikely pair.[5][6][7]
Cast
- Marian Rivera[8] as Evelyn "EVL" Vallejo Lontoc
- Richard Gutierrez[8] as Zach Rhys Strella
- Rocco Nacino[8] as Henry "HPE" Posadas Enrile
- Tom Rodriguez[8] as Timothy "Tim" Espalto
- Sandy Andolong[8] as Myrna Lontoc
- Sef Cadayona[8] as Nonoy
- Ronaldo Valdez[8] as Carlos Strella
- Matet De Leon[8] as Ruby
- Jace Flores[8] as Leo
- Ruru Madrid[8] as Elvin Lontoc
- Betong Sumaya[8] as Sponky
- Dion Ignacio[8] as Eugene Lontoc
- Kathleen Hermosa[8] as Edna Lontoc
- Patricia Ysmael[8] as Aya
- Jackielou Blanco[8] as Diana
- Pinky Amador[8] as Liza
- Regine Tolentino[8] as Lydia
- Andrea Torres[8] as Ana Soriano-Espalto
- Mikey Bustos[8] as Norman
- Chloe McCully[8] as Chancy
- Benjie Paras[8] as Rammy
- Victor Aliwalas[8] as Jay
- Gerard Pizzaras[8] as Andres
- Petra Mahalimuyak[8] as Kai
- Maricel Laxa[8] as Lorna "LOV" Ongpauco-Villega
Background and development
The film was first announced by the lead actress, Marian Rivera on December 3, 2012, during an interview with Philippine Entertainment Portal.[9] It is going to be the second film which stars Rivera and actor Richard Gutierrez together following the My Best Friend's Girlfriend produced by the same film outfit in 2008.[10][5] On a set visit by Samantha Portillo of GMA Network, Gutierrez states that "..after 5 years, finally, we get to do a movie", while Rivera says that her working relationship with Richard is better than ever.[5] On an interview on The Philippine Star, Gutierrez talked about the film saying "..It's entertaining and light. It feels good doing a movie of this type again. I was looking forward to this movie after Seduction. We enjoy doing the movie. Although the acting is serious, it is lighter."[11] He further added that the film, though still a romantic-comedy, is more mature than BFGF(My Besftriend's Girlfriend).[11]
Originally, it is slated for February 13, 2013, film date but was pushed back because of scheduling issues. According to an article published by "Filipinas in Showbiz", the film is very much alike with Hollywood film, The Proposal(2009) produced by Mandeville Films.[12] An assumption which proved to be inaccurate because the story of My Lady Boss is not similar to the Proposal, other than the leading actress is the boss of the leading actor. The Proposal is a film about a Canadian lady Executive working in the United States who is forced to pretend to be engaged to her American assistant so that she will not be deported back to Canada. My Lady Boss, on the other hand is about a failed young businessman who is forced to seek employment to get back to the good graces of his disappointed rich grandfather. In January 2013, two short teasers were shown on television, but it was removed on-air after its playdate pushback. The full trailer was first released on the #PPSummerShake episode of Sunday variety show, Party Pilipinas. The theme song for the movie is a new rendition by Aicelle Santos and Gian Magdangal to "I'll Never Go" originally sung by Nexxus.[13] An acoustic version by Rita Iringan and a band version by Kristofer Martin will also be used on the film.[13][14]
Filming
The film is set on various locations in the Philippines, with majority of sets in Fairlane, West Fairview, Quezon City.[15]
Release and box office status
The film was originally slated for a February 14, 2013, release date but it was postponed to April 10, 2013, because production failed to finish shooting the movie on time. But GMA Films moved it again because it would conflict with several Hollywood Summer Blockbuster releases. The movie was finally shown on July 3, 2013.
The film grossed P19.45 million after its two weeks of showing.
References
- ↑ Jarloc, Glaiza (March 21, 2013). "Richard Gutierrez, Marian Rivera topbill 'My Lady Boss'". SunStar. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
- ↑ "My Lady Boss". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Advisory from GMA Films about 'My Lady Boss' screening". GMA Network. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
- ↑ Miralles, Nitz (April 20, 2013). "Pelikula nina AiAi at Marian isasali na lang sa 2013 MMFF". Philippine Star. Retrieved April 26, 2013.
- 1 2 3 Portillo, Samantha. "Richard Gutierrez, Marian Rivera reunite in 'My Lady Boss'". GMA Network. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
- ↑ Portillo, Samantha. "Richard Gutierrez, delighted to play Zach in My Lady Boss". GMA Network. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
- ↑ Red, Isah. "Richard, Marian together again in 'My Lady Boss'". Manila Standard Today. Archived from the original on September 2, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 "Meet the cast of 'My Lady Boss'". GMA Network. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
- ↑ "Marian Rivera to venture into film production in 2013". GMA Network / News. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
- ↑ Guanio, Pia. "Marian Rivera at Richard Gutierrez, balik-tambalan sa pelikulang 'My Lady Boss'". 24 Oras: Chika Minute. GMA Network. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
- 1 2 Donato, Jerry (February 11, 2013). "How Richard will win his lady boss' heart". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
- ↑ "First Look Of 'My Lady Boss' Marian & Richard V-Day Movie". Retrieved January 13, 2013.
- 1 2 Red, Isah (March 15, 2013). "Aicelle, Magdangal sing My Lady Boss theme song". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ↑ "Aicelle Santos and Gian Magdangal sing My Lady Boss's official theme song". PEP.ph via GMA Network. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ↑ Mendoza, Abby. "Richard Gutierrez is reunited with Marian Rivera for the romantic comedy My Lady Boss. The movie earned 1.5M on its first weeks of showing, a good try for GMA Films to at least reach Million unlike previously released movies produced". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 5, 2013.