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Misis Mo, Misis Ko

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Misis Mo, Misis Ko
Directed byCarlos Siguion-Reyna
Written byBibeth Orteza
Script consultantAmado Lacuesta Jr.
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyManolo Abaya
Edited byJess Navarro
Music byRyan Cayabyab
Production
company
Viva Films
Distributed byViva Films
Release date
  • 10 February 1988 (1988-02-10)
Running time
115 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Misis Mo, Misis Ko (English: Your Wife, My Wife[1]) is a 1988 Philippine melodrama film directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna in his feature film directorial debut from a story and screenplay written by his wife Bibeth Orteza, with Amado Lacuesta Jr. as script consultant.[2] Starring Edu Manzano, Dina Bonnevie, Jackie Lou Blanco, and Ricky Davao, the film revolves around the infidelities of two married couples.

Co-produced by Armida Siguion-Reyna, she tested producing a film with Viva Films, under the helm of its founder and executive producer Vic del Rosario.[2] The film was theatrically released on 10 February 1988 to critical and box office success. Armida's successful attempt led to the establishment of Reyna Films, with their first film released three years later.[2]

Synopsis

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The marriages of the two married couples, the Martinezes and the Villanuevas, are at the point of erosion when one of the spouses is committing adultery. With this, they decided to exchange partners with Amado being partnered with Cynthia while Rafael being partnered with Rebecca.

Cast

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Reception

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Critical reception

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Mario Hernando, the resident reviewer of GMA Network's movie program Movie Magazine, listed Misis Mo, Misis Ko as one of the six best Filipino films of the year 1988.[3]

Accolades

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Year Award-Giving Body Category Recipient Result Ref(s)
1989 Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Screenplay Misis Mo, Misis Ko Nominated [4]
Best Actor Ricky Davao Nominated
Edu Manzano Nominated
Gawad Urian Awards Best Picture Misis Mo, Misis Ko Nominated [5]
Best Director Carlos Siguion-Reyna Nominated
Best Screenplay Bibeth Orteza Nominated
Best Actor Ricky Davao Nominated
Best Actress Jackie Lou Blanco Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Jaclyn Jose Nominated
Best Cinematography Manolo Abaya Nominated
Best Production Design Leo Abaya and Charlie Arceo Nominated
Best Music Ryan Cayabyab Won
Best Editing Jesus "Jess" Navarro Nominated
Best Sound Rolly Ruta Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Nicanor Tiongson, ed. (1994). "Philippine Film". CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. Vol. VIII (1st ed.). Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines. p. 198. ISBN 971-8546-31-6.
  2. ^ a b c "Armida Siguion-Reyna: Film Actor, Producer, Industry Leader | Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP)". www.manunuri.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  3. ^ Mendoza, Meg (3 January 1989). "Her kind of man". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 15. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  4. ^ "CMMA finalists for film, radio bared". Manila Standard. 16 February 1989. p. 16. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  5. ^ "MANUNURI lists nominees film for 1988 Urian Awards". Manila Standard. 28 March 1989. p. 26. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
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