Desperadas
Encyclopedia
Desperadas is a Philippine film which is an official entry to the 33rd Metro Manila Festival
starring Ruffa Gutierrez
, Rufa Mae Quinto
, Iza Calzado
, and Marian Rivera
.
will join the casts as a "lost sister" of the four.
2007 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 33rd Annual 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival ran from December 25, 2007 to January 5, 2008.-Films in competition:There are two batches of films in competition, the first batch were shown from December 25, while the second batch will be shown on January 1, 2008.-First batch:* Bahay Kubo* Enteng...
starring Ruffa Gutierrez
Ruffa Gutiérrez
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, Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2...
, Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...
, and Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
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Plot
The story is about four beautiful half-sisters - Patricia, Stephanie, Isabella, and Courtney - who have problems in their personal life.Main Cast
- Ruffa GutierrezRuffa Gutiérrez-External links:**...
as Isabella - The oldest sister and the high living amongst the four. She is a single momSingle parentSingle parent is a term that is mostly used to suggest that one parent has most of the day to day responsibilities in the raising of the child or children, which would categorize them as the dominant caregiver...
. She is courted by an underwear model, Vito. But behind that richness she is suffering lots of problem in her financial problem due for not paying her taxes and other expenses. - Rufa Mae QuintoRufa Mae QuintoRufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2...
as Patricia - The second sister and the most funny amongst them. She is a sexologist who writes books. She is married to Dave. Her problem is everytime people reads her books,it destroys a relationship between the couple that's why everybody wants to stop her business. She is a control freakControl freakIn psychology-related slang, control freak is a derogatory term for a person who attempts to dictate how everything around them is done — "a control freak. Scared to let us have differences"...
and finds out a shocking thing about her husband. - Iza CalzadoIza CalzadoIza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...
as Stephanie - The third sister and the most intelligent amongst the four. She is a lawyer. She is married to Richard. Since she is married, she has a big problem for not having a baby. She is secretly courting by Isabella's lawyer. - Marian RiveraMarian RiveraMarian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
as Courtney - The youngest sister and the most fashionable amongst the four. She is a designer of underwears. She is engaged to Patrick who became a Born again. She have a problem for Patrick for not letting her to do a sexual intercourse with him. She have a cystCystA cyst is a closed sac, having a distinct membrane and division on the nearby tissue. It may contain air, fluids, or semi-solid material. A collection of pus is called an abscess, not a cyst. Once formed, a cyst could go away on its own or may have to be removed through surgery.- Locations :* Acne...
beside her right breast and she is worrying about it.
Supporting Cast
- Nova VillaNova Villa-TV shows:*Sugo Mga Kapatid as Mommy Gabby *Futbolilits as Lola Ester Cortes * Nita Negrita as Nana Ima *My Driver Sweet Lover as Aling White *Luv Crazy as Various...
as Margot / Narrator - Patricia, Stephanie, Isabella and Courtney's mother. - Jay-RJay-RGaudencio Sillona III , who performs under the mononym Jay R, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, record producer and model. In 2003, he released his debut album, Gameface, under Universal Records...
as Vito - An underwear model who works for Courtney. He likes Isabela, but can't get her to commit. - TJ TrinidadTJ TrinidadTJ Trinidad is a Filipino actor.Trinidad studied at the Colegio de San Agustin and at De La Salle University where he took up Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Marketing Management.In 2007 Trinidad was appeared in the music video I KNow single by Yasmien Kurdi.Trinidad appeared in...
as Richard - A doctor and Stephanie's husband. - Will DevaughnWill DevaughnWilliam "Will" Devaughn Stumpf is a popular Filipino commercial model and actor. He entered the Pinoy Big Brother house, during its Celebrity Edition 2, and became the fourth big placer of that season. He arrived in the Philippines in 2004 without knowing a single word of Tagalog...
as Patrick - A basketball rookie and Courtney's husband. - Wendell RamosWendell RamosWendell Xavier Ramos, known as Wendell Ramos is a Filipino actor and model who is currently signed to Associated Broadcasting Company.-Biography and career:...
as Dave - Patricia's husband who turns gay because of so much pressure by Patricia. - Ryan EigenmannRyan EigenmannRyan Jonathan Villa Eigenmann is a Filipino actor known for his villain roles. He often plays as a bad guy in the shows.-Early life:Ryan Eigenmann was born on October 3, 1978. He is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddie Mesa and actress...
as James - Isabella's lawyer who is courting Stephanie. - Luis AlandyLuis AlandyAdrian Louis Alandy , better known as Luis Alandy is a Filipino actor and model. Alandy started his career as a model. He first appeared in a print magazine and was soon discovered to do acting...
as Mandy - Patricia's gay friend who secretly dated by his husband Dave, who is also a gay. - Sophia BaarsSophia BaarsSophia Marie Tecson Baars, better known as Sophia Baars, is a half Filipino-Danish child actress. She first appeared on a TV commercial when she was 5 years old. Later, she auditioned in Star Circle Quest where she was one of the top 5 finalist and started to work in ABS-CBN in 2007...
as Alexis - Isabella's Daughter. - Peter - Patricia and Dave's Son.
Reception
The movie opened at December 25, 2007. It made ₱12 million in opening day, and ₱67.5 million overall.Sequel
Regal Matriarch, Mother Lily Monteverde said in her interview that there is a sequel on Desperadas. According to PEP.ph, Ogie AlcasidOgie Alcasid
Herminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:...
will join the casts as a "lost sister" of the four.
Awards
- Most Gender Sensitive Film (MMFF Special Award2007 Metro Manila Film FestivalThe 33rd Annual 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival ran from December 25, 2007 to January 5, 2008.-Films in competition:There are two batches of films in competition, the first batch were shown from December 25, while the second batch will be shown on January 1, 2008.-First batch:* Bahay Kubo* Enteng...
) - Best Make-Up (MMFF Award2007 Metro Manila Film FestivalThe 33rd Annual 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival ran from December 25, 2007 to January 5, 2008.-Films in competition:There are two batches of films in competition, the first batch were shown from December 25, while the second batch will be shown on January 1, 2008.-First batch:* Bahay Kubo* Enteng...
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