| Hiram na Mukha | |
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| Directed by | Joel C. Lamangan |
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| Story by | Pablo S. Gomez |
| Based on | Hiram na Mukha by Pablo S. Gomez |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Charlie Peralta |
| Edited by | George Jarlego |
| Music by | Vehnee Saturno |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Hiram na Mukha (Filipino: "The Borrowed Face") is a 1992 Filipino drama film directed by Joel Lamangan from a screenplay written by Ronaldo C. Carballo and Amado Lacuesta, based on the Komiks story of the same name written by Pablo S. Gomez.[1] The film stars Nanette Medved,[2] Christopher de Leon, and Cesar Montano in his first ever starring role in a Viva Films production.[3]
In 2007, the film was remade into a television drama series of the same name by ABS-CBN as the second installment of Sineserye Presents and starred Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann, and TJ Trinidad.[4][5]
Plot
[edit]Carissa (Nanette Medved), who lives with her mother Timotea (Daria Ramirez) and grandmother Emma (Caridad Sanchez), is often a subject of ridicule in their community particularly their Kapitana (Lorli Villanueva) and her daughter Shirley (Cherry Pie Picache) because of the mother and daughter's personal appearances. Some say they are causing bad luck and considered as witches. This makes Carissa hurt so badly because of poverty and her face. However, they had a kind neighbor Until she met Mendez (Cesar Montano), who came from a wealthy family and is searching for his godfather, Dr. Hugo Roldan (Christopher De Leon) a famous plastic surgeon who is on a research on creating a perfect and beautiful woman.
Cast of characters
[edit]- Nanette Medved as Carissa / Alicia
- Christopher de Leon as Dr. Hugo Roldan
- Cesar Montano as Mendez
- Maritoni Fernandez as Morita
- Daria Ramirez as Timotea
- Dante Rivero as Kardo
- Caridad Sanchez as Lola Emma
- Cherry Pie Picache as Shirley
- Rosemarie Gil as Tita Rose
- Lucita Soriano as Aling Azon
- Lorli Villanueva as Kapitana
- Romeo Rivera as Miguel
- Celso Ad Castillo as Recruiter
- Orestes Ojeda as Dr. Ruben Victorino
- Melissa Mendez as Margot Victorino
Komiks origin
[edit]Hiram na Mukha was first serialized in Komiks before becoming a film. Pablo S. Gomez was the creator and writer of the story. However, all the rights were transferred to Viva Films.
Music
[edit]Ella Mae Saison performed the movie's theme song, "Hiram na Sandali".
Reception
[edit]Accolades
[edit]| Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
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| Young Critics Circle[6] | |||
| Best Achievement in Sound and Aural Orchestration | Vehnee Saturno (musical director) and Vic Macamay (sound engineer) | Won | |
| Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design | Charlie Peralta (cinematographer) and Benjie De Guzman (production designer | Nominated | |
| Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Nanette Medved | Nominated |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Top 10 Beast-to-Beauty Transformation Movies". Spot.ph. August 24, 2010. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Godinez, Bong (February 23, 2010). "PEP: No more showbiz for ex-Darna Nanette Medved". GMA News Online. PEP. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "Cesar, magpapasabog ng bomba". Philippine Star Ngayon. May 22, 2001. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Glorioso, Bot (May 5, 2007). "Straight from the Heart". PhilStar Global. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (April 23, 2007). "Heart Evangelista turns down kissing scenes in "Hiram na Mukha"". PEP. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "Young Critics' Circle Awards (1994)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
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