The Unmarried Wife

The Unmarried Wife
Official movie poster
Directed byMaryo J. de los Reyes
Written byVanessa R. Valdez
Story byKeiko Aquino
Produced byElma S. Medua
Starring
CinematographyJun Gonzales
Edited byTara Illenberger
Music byJesse Lucas
Production
company
Distributed byABS-CBN Film Productions
Release date
  • November 16, 2016 (2016-11-16)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Box office
  • ₱17 million (Opening day)
  • ₱246.3 million (Three-week run)[1]

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]

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
Supporting cast
Guest cast
  • Joan Palisoc as Camille
  • Jace Flores as Frank
  • Joaquin Manansala as Jax
  • Anne Feo

Release

The film was released on November 16, 2016, in Philippine cinemas nationwide, earning ₱17 million on its first day of showing.[6] On its 6th day, the film breached the ₱100 million mark[7][8] while it reached ₱170 million on its two-week run.[9] It was shown in 200 cinemas nationwide.[9]

Reception

Accolades

Year Award Giving Body Recipient(s) Award Result
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

References

  1. ↑ "LOOK: "The Unmarried Wife" earns over ₱240 million worldwide". LionhearTV. 2016-12-08. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  2. 1 2 "Dingdong Dantes thrilled to work with Star Cinema again". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  3. ↑ Moldes, Netchai (5 June 2016). "SNEAKPEEK: 'The Unmarried Wife' first shooting day". Star Cinema. Archived from the original on November 17, 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  4. ↑ Sallan, Edwin P. (14 August 2016). "Dingdong Dantes teases possible MMFF return". News5. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  5. ↑ "Dingdong, Angelica to reunite in new Star Cinema film". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  6. ↑ "Angelica emotional after "Unmarried Wife" makes P17M on first day". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  7. ↑ "In the Loop: "The Unmarried Wife" earns millions in box office sales". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  8. ↑ ""The Unmarried Wife" earns P100 million in 6 days". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  9. 1 2 "Angelica emotional after 'Unmarried Wife' makes P17M on first day". ABS-CBN News. 2016-11-17. Archived from the original on 2021-06-13. Retrieved 2024-05-25.


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