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Madrasta
The poster of the restored version of the film, designed by Justin Besana
Directed by	Olivia M. Lamasan
Screenplay by	Ricky Lee Olivia M. Lamasan
Produced by	Malou N. Santos
Starring	Sharon Cuneta Christopher de Leon Zsa Zsa Padilla
Cinematography	Joe Batac
Edited by	David G. Hukom
Music by	Willy Cruz
Production company	Star Cinema
Distributed by	Star Cinema
Release date	August 14, 1996 (1996-08-14)
Running time	120 minutes
Country	Philippines
Languages	Filipino English
Box office	₱70 million (₱220 million in 2022 Philippine peso)

Madrasta (lit. 'Stepmother') is a 1996 Philippine family drama film written and directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, with Ricky Lee serving as the co-writer. Starring Sharon Cuneta and Christopher de Leon, the film revolves around a woman who struggles with her life as the stepmother of her husband's children from his first wife. The film clinched Cuneta a Grandslam Best Actress honor, recognized her as Best Actress from all major award-giving bodies in the Philippines, while its strong showing at the box-office conferred to Cuneta, another Box-Office Queen award.

Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, it was theatrically released on August 14, 1996, and it is Cuneta's first film outside her home studio, Viva Films. During its initial release, the film was a box office success where it became the highest-grossing film produced by the film studio at the time. In May 1998, it received an Asian television screening through an international movie channel, Cinemax. The film has been digitally remastered and restored by ABS-CBN Film Archives and Central Digital Lab.

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Plot

The loving and nurturing Mariel (Sharon Cuneta) marries Edward (Christopher de Leon) after his first wife abandons him and took responsibility as a mother to his three children (Claudine Barretto, Patrick Garcia and Camille Prats). Mariel strives to win the acceptance and affection of her new stepchildren. Even as she tries to define her role in the family she is still just a stepmother no matter what. She must learn how to cope and be a part of their lives. Directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, this provocative film explores issues of love, trust, and what it means to be a family.

Cast

• Sharon Cuneta as Mariel Chavez
• Christopher de Leon as Edward Chavez
• Zsa Zsa Padilla as Sandra
• Nida Blanca as Fides
• Tita Muñoz as Ninay Chavez
• Eula Valdez as Irene
• Claudine Barretto as Rachel Chavez
• Patrick Garcia as Ryan Chavez
• Camille Prats as Liza Chavez
• Rico Yan as Dodie
• Teresa Loyzaga as Luchie
• Cris Villanueva as Dan
• Koko Trinidad as Lolo
• Vangie Labalan as Manang
• Cheng Avellana as Lenlen
• Mai Guevarra as a classmate of Liza

Reception

Accolades

References

1. ^ Red, Isah V. (September 8, 1996). "Watch Out for Dapulis". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 32B. Retrieved July 13, 2023. was the company's top grosser so far and Cuneta's biggest hit since the thermonuclear flop The Lillian Velez Story.
2. "#BetYouDidntKnow: Sharon Cuneta, the Mega-'Madrasta'". Star Cinema. April 8, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
3. San Juan, Ratziel (January 14, 2020). "WATCH: Sharon Cuneta explains why she's postponing showbiz retirement". PhilStar Global. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
4. "10 Memorable Movie Lines from Megastar Sharon Cuneta". PEP. March 11, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
5. Sandoval, Zinnia A. (March 26, 1998). "Cable ready". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 20. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
6. Apple TV, Streaming (August 14, 1996). "Madrasta on Apple TV". Apple TV.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
7. "Madrasta: Synopsis". Star Cinema. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
8. "Awards for 1997 FAMAS AWARDS". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
9. "Awards for 1997 FAP Awards". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved April 11, 2016.

External links

• Official website
• Madrasta at IMDb
• Full Movie on Star Cinema

• 1996 films
• 1996 drama films
• Star Cinema films
• Filipino-language films
• Philippine drama films
• Films directed by Olivia Lamasan
• Films produced by Charo Santos-Concio
• Films with screenplays by Ricky Lee
• Films with screenplays by Olivia Lamasan
• Films scored by Willy Cruz
• Films about remarriage