Hiram na Mukha (film)
Encyclopedia
Hiram na Mukha is a 1992
Filipino
film directed by Joel Lamangan
. In 2007 it was made into TV drama series
.
Dr. Hugo (Christopher de Leon
) worships the ground his fiancée Alicia (Nanette Medved) walks on, only because he feels that Alicia's face is his greatest creation. Originally a monstrous carnival freak attraction, Dr. Hugo has transformed her into a beautiful and glamorous woman. However, Alicia learns that beauty is not everything its cracked up to be, she finds it difficult to discern if people like her for herself or only associate with her because she is rich and beautiful. She yearns for her former self—the ugly Carissa, because then she was sure that people who liked her did so based on who she was and not what she looked like. One such person was her former neighbour and lover, Mendez (Cesar Montano
).
But all is not what it seems when it is revealed that Mendez is actually Dr. Hugo's grandson and that he and Alicia has once again rekindled their old relationship. Eventually the lovers, conceive a scheme to bilk the great doctor out of his fortune. The plan called for Alicia to wed Dr. Hugo and convince him to transfer his properties under her name. After which, Mendez would then murder his grandfather and then the lovers will live happily ever after. That is, if the good doctor does not have a plan of his own and might even prove to be a more diabolical plan than their own.
before it was translated in the big screen. Pablo Gomez
was the creator and writer of the story. However, all the rights were already transferred to Viva Films
.
as Alicia/Carissa. It was the second installment of Sineserye Presents
.
1992 in film
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Filipino
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
film directed by Joel Lamangan
Joel Lamangan
Joel Lamangan is a Filipino film director, television director and actor. He rose to fame in the early 1990s as an auteur dramatic filmmaker. His award-winning films includes Sidhi, Deathrow, Hubog, Aishte Imasu 1941, Blue Moon and Mano Po.On August 19, 2008, Lamangan directed his first indie movie...
. In 2007 it was made into TV drama series
Hiram na Mukha (TV series)
"Hiram na Mukha" is a Filipino television series based on the 1992 film of the same name. It was the second installment of the Sineserye Presents on the television station, ABS-CBN.-Komiks Origin:...
.
Plot
Famous plastic surgeonPlastic surgery
Plastic surgery is a medical specialty concerned with the correction or restoration of form and function. Though cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is the best-known kind of plastic surgery, most plastic surgery is not cosmetic: plastic surgery includes many types of reconstructive surgery, hand...
Dr. Hugo (Christopher de Leon
Christopher De Leon
-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...
) worships the ground his fiancée Alicia (Nanette Medved) walks on, only because he feels that Alicia's face is his greatest creation. Originally a monstrous carnival freak attraction, Dr. Hugo has transformed her into a beautiful and glamorous woman. However, Alicia learns that beauty is not everything its cracked up to be, she finds it difficult to discern if people like her for herself or only associate with her because she is rich and beautiful. She yearns for her former self—the ugly Carissa, because then she was sure that people who liked her did so based on who she was and not what she looked like. One such person was her former neighbour and lover, Mendez (Cesar Montano
César Montano
Cesar Manhilot, known by his screen name Cesar Montano, is a multi-awarded Filipino actor and film director.He started in show business as a stuntman. He played roles in numerous B movies...
).
But all is not what it seems when it is revealed that Mendez is actually Dr. Hugo's grandson and that he and Alicia has once again rekindled their old relationship. Eventually the lovers, conceive a scheme to bilk the great doctor out of his fortune. The plan called for Alicia to wed Dr. Hugo and convince him to transfer his properties under her name. After which, Mendez would then murder his grandfather and then the lovers will live happily ever after. That is, if the good doctor does not have a plan of his own and might even prove to be a more diabolical plan than their own.
Cast
- Nannette Medved as Alicia / Carissa
- Cesar MontanoCésar MontanoCesar Manhilot, known by his screen name Cesar Montano, is a multi-awarded Filipino actor and film director.He started in show business as a stuntman. He played roles in numerous B movies...
as Mendez - Christopher de LeonChristopher De Leon-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...
as Dr. Hugo - Maritoni FernandezMaritoni FernandezMaritoni Fernandez is a Filipina character actress, model and entrepreneur.She is the daughter of an English father, Antony Moynihan, 3rd Baron Moynihan, and a Filipina mother. She is niece to Colin Moynihan, the current Baron Moynihan and head of the British Olympic Committee...
- Caridad Sanchez
- Cherry Pie PicacheCherry Pie PicacheCherry Pie Castro Picache is a Filipina actress and screenwriter who has starred T.V. and films and has worked as a model for modelling Palmolive, Camay, and Eskinol.Picache attended St. Mary's College in Mo...
- Dante RiveroDante RiveroDante Rivero is a FAMAS award-winning and Gawad Urian Award-nominated Filipino film and television actor.-Television :-Movies:*2002 Bro.....
- Rosemarie Gil
- Daria Ramirez
Komiks Origin
Hiram na Mukha was first serialized in KomiksKomiks
Comics in the Philippines were partially inspired by American mainstream comic strips and comic books during the early 20th century, particularly after World War II, the medium became widespread and popular throughout the country, though its popularity has subsided somewhat with the advent of...
before it was translated in the big screen. Pablo Gomez
Pablo Gómez
Pablo Gómez is a classical guitarist from Mexico, specializing in contemporary music. He studied with Magnus Andersson in Stockholm, Sweden. He teaches at the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura. He has given the premieres of various contemporary works.-Recordings: -External links:*...
was the creator and writer of the story. However, all the rights were already transferred to Viva Films
VIVA Films
Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
.
TV series
In 2007, Hiram na Mukha was remade into a TV series starring Heart EvangelistaHeart Evangelista
Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco , better known by her screen name Heart Evangelista, is a Chinese-Filipino actress, TV show host, singer, VJ, and an endorser.-Biography:...
as Alicia/Carissa. It was the second installment of Sineserye Presents
Sineserye Presents
Sineserye Presents is a primetime show broadcast by ABS-CBN. It literally means a film serialized to a TV series which is the show's concept.-Origins:...
.