Madrasta is a 1996 Filipino

Filipino language

This move has drawn much criticism from other regional groups.In 1987, a new constitution introduced many provisions for the language.Article XIV, Section 6, omits any mention of Tagalog as the basis for Filipino, and states that:...

 movie directed by Olivia Lamasan starring Megastar

Megastar

-Celebrities:* Megastar, a particularly notable superstar* MegaStar, nickname of Indian Telugu film actor Chiranjeevi...

 Sharon Cuneta

Sharon Cuneta

Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....

 and 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...

. The family drama clinched for the Megastar a Grandslam Best Actress honor, garnering best actress recognition from all major award-giving bodies in the Philippines

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...

, while its strong showing at the box-office conferred to Sharon

Sharon Cuneta

Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....

, another Box-Office Queen award. The Star Cinema

Star Cinema

ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...

 produced drama was Sharon's first movie outside her home studio of more than twenty years, Viva Films. Madrasta had its Asian TV screening via the movie channel Cinemax

Cinemax

Cinemax, sometimes abbreviated as simply "Max", is a collection of premium television networks that broadcasts primarily feature films, along with softcore erotica, original action series, documentaries and special behind-the-scenes features. Cinemax is operated by Home Box Office, Inc., a...

.

Synopsis

The loving and nurturing Mariel (Sharon Cuneta

Sharon Cuneta

Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....

) marries Edward (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...

) after his first wife abandons him and took responsibility as a mother to his three children (Claudine Barretto

Claudine Barretto

Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...

, Patrick Garcia

Patrick Garcia

Patrick Garcia is a Filipino actor, best known for his role as Ryan in the acclaimed Philippine movie, Madrasta and Nathanael Cordero in the TV series "Darating ang Umaga".-Early life:...

 and Camille Prats

Camille Prats

Camille Prats is a Filipina actress. Her full name is Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats. After her pregnancy, she came back on her Home Network GMA-7 to play Lily Cervantes in the drama series Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?...

). 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 and 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
  Sharon Cuneta
  Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....
  
  - Mariel
• 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...
  
  - Edward
• Zsa Zsa Padilla
  Zsa Zsa Padilla
  Zsa Zsa Padilla is a Filipina singer and actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actresses.-Biography:Padilla was born as Esperanza Padilla in 1964, the daughter of actor and sportsman Carlos “Sonny” Padilla, Jr. who served as the referee in the Ali-Frazier world heavyweight boxing...
  
  - Sandra
• Nida Blanca
  Nida Blanca
  Dorothy Acueza Jones, popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. She starred in over 163 movies and 14 television shows and received over 16 awards for movies and six awards for television during her 50-year film career...
  
  - Fides
• Tita Muñoz
  Tita Muñoz
  Tita Muñoz was a Filipina actress.Born Maria Theresa Sanchez Muñoz, Muñoz started her career in radio in the 1950s. She moved to Sampaguita Pictures were she played mostly character roles. She received two FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Nominations, for Lilet and Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara...
  
  - Ninay
• Eula Valdez
  Eula Valdez
  María Julia Amorsolo "Eula" Valdez is a Filipina actress, best-known for her role in 1980's blockbuster Bagets 1 and 2 and also by playing "Amor Powers" in Pangako sa ’Yo and "Selina Matias" in the remake of Mula Sa Puso....
  
  - Irene
• Claudine Barretto
  Claudine Barretto
  Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...
  
  - Rachel
• Patrick Garcia
  Patrick Garcia
  Patrick Garcia is a Filipino actor, best known for his role as Ryan in the acclaimed Philippine movie, Madrasta and Nathanael Cordero in the TV series "Darating ang Umaga".-Early life:...
  
  - Ryan
• Camille Prats
  Camille Prats
  Camille Prats is a Filipina actress. Her full name is Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats. After her pregnancy, she came back on her Home Network GMA-7 to play Lily Cervantes in the drama series Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?...
  
  - Liza
• Rico Yan
  Rico Yan
  Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan was a Filipino matinee idol, model and actor. He was under an exclusive contract in the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Network. Rico Yan was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He graduated from De La Salle University-Manila. Yan finish a degree in...
  
  - Dodie
• Teresa Loyzaga- Luchie
• Cris Villanueva- Dan
• Koko Trinidad- Lolo
• Vangie Labalan- Manang
• Cheng Avellana - Lenlen

FAMAS (1997)

* Best Actress
Sharon Cuneta

Sharon Cuneta

Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....

* Best Child Actor
Patrick Garcia

Patrick Garcia

Patrick Garcia is a Filipino actor, best known for his role as Ryan in the acclaimed Philippine movie, Madrasta and Nathanael Cordero in the TV series "Darating ang Umaga".-Early life:...

* Best Actor
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...

 (Nominated)

* Best Director
Olivia M. Lamasan (Nominated)

* Best Editing
Edgardo Vinarao (Nominated)
Rudy Hukom (Nominated)

* Best Movie Theme Song
Willy Cruz (Nominated)
For the song "Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin?".

* Best Picture (Nominated)

* Best Screenplay
Ricardo Lee (Nominated)
Olivia M. Lamasan (Nominated)

* Best Supporting Actress
Zsa Zsa Padilla

Zsa Zsa Padilla

Zsa Zsa Padilla is a Filipina singer and actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actresses.-Biography:Padilla was born as Esperanza Padilla in 1964, the daughter of actor and sportsman Carlos “Sonny” Padilla, Jr. who served as the referee in the Ali-Frazier world heavyweight boxing...

  (Nominated)

* Best Supporting Actor
Koko Trinidad  (Nominated)

FAP Awards (1997)

* Best Actress
Sharon Cuneta

Sharon Cuneta

Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....

* Best Actor
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...

 (Nominated)

* Best Director
Olivia M. Lamasan (Nominated)

* Best Editing
Edgardo Vinarao  (Nominated)
Rudy Hukom  (Nominated)

* Best Musical Score
unknown (Nominated)

* Best Original Song
Willy Cruz  (Nominated)
For the song "Madrasta".

* Best Picture

* Best Screenplay
Ricardo Lee  (Nominated)
Olivia M. Lamasan (Nominated)

* Best Supporting Actor
Patrick Garcia

Patrick Garcia

Patrick Garcia is a Filipino actor, best known for his role as Ryan in the acclaimed Philippine movie, Madrasta and Nathanael Cordero in the TV series "Darating ang Umaga".-Early life:...

  (Nominated)

* Best Supporting Actress
Zsa Zsa Padilla

Zsa Zsa Padilla

Zsa Zsa Padilla is a Filipina singer and actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actresses.-Biography:Padilla was born as Esperanza Padilla in 1964, the daughter of actor and sportsman Carlos “Sonny” Padilla, Jr. who served as the referee in the Ali-Frazier world heavyweight boxing...

  (Nominated)

Gawad Urian (1997)

* Best Actress
Sharon Cuneta
Tied with Nora Aunor for Bakit may kahapon pa? (1996).

* Best Actor
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...

  (Nominated)

* Best Direction
Olivia M. Lamasan (Nominated)

* Best Editing
Edgardo Vinarao (Nominated)
John David Hukom (Nominated)

* Best Picture

* Best Screenplay
Ricardo Lee  (Nominated)
Olivia M. Lamasan (Nominated)

Star Awards for Movies (1997)

* Actor of the Year
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...

*Actress of the Year
Sharon Cuneta

Sharon Cuneta

Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....

* Director of the Year
Olivia M. Lamasan (Nominated)

* Movie Theme Song of the Year
Willy Cruz  (Nominated)
For the song "Madrasta".

* Movie of the Year (Nominated)

* Musical Scorer of the Year
unknown (Nominated)

* Supporting Actor of the Year
Patrick Garcia

Patrick Garcia

Patrick Garcia is a Filipino actor, best known for his role as Ryan in the acclaimed Philippine movie, Madrasta and Nathanael Cordero in the TV series "Darating ang Umaga".-Early life:...

  (Nominated)

* Supporting Actress of the Year
Zsa Zsa Padilla

Zsa Zsa Padilla

Zsa Zsa Padilla is a Filipina singer and actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actresses.-Biography:Padilla was born as Esperanza Padilla in 1964, the daughter of actor and sportsman Carlos “Sonny” Padilla, Jr. who served as the referee in the Ali-Frazier world heavyweight boxing...

(Nominated)