Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
Encyclopedia
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love is the sixth installment in the Mano Po film franchise, following Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
in 2006. Produced by Regal Entertainment, Mano Po 6 marks the first appearance of the Sharon Cuneta
in a Regal movie. Co-starring with Sharon
are: Zsa Zsa Padilla
(in her third Mano Po role), Christopher De Leon
, Boots Anson-Roa (fourth appearance in the Mano Po series), Dennis Trillo
(in another Mano Po appearance, last seen in Mano Po III: My Love
), former ABS-CBN
talent and GMA
actress Heart Evangelista
, and Ciara Sotto
. Joel Lamangan
, who had last worked with Sharon in Walang Kapalit, was at the helm, in his fifth Mano Po directorial job.
The movie which was a 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival
entry had its theater run from 25 December 2009 to January 2010.
The couple strike out on their own, starting a small business from scratch as they raise a family of their own. . But, as Alfonso’s parents predicted, a string of misfortunes hounds the marriage. The business they put up enjoys only a brief period of prosperity before it goes bankrupt. And just when they are slowly recovering from their financial woes, fire breaks out in their residence, wiping out everything they own. But the worst is yet to come. By this time, the couple already have four children, namely Carol, the eldest, followed by Stephanie, Audrey and Walden. But the kids would not enjoy the company of their father for long. Unexpectedly, Alfonso dies of a massive stroke.
A widow at a young age, Melinda along with her children is compelled to live with her in-laws who maltreat her. One day, Melinda, along with eldest child Carol, returns to the house of her in-laws from a visit to her mother. Melinda is shocked to find out that she is no longer welcome. She is driven away after a failed attempt to take Carol away from her.
Little Stephanie, Audrey and Walden are left behind in the house of the in-laws. Melinda’s efforts to take custody of them come to naught as her in-laws manage to hide the children from her. Melinda goes through hell in her attempts to take back her children. But Melinda’s determination is no match to the power of her in-laws.
Short of giving up, Melinda vows to someday take back her children as she channels her efforts to succeed financially, while continually monitoring the condition of her three children from afar.
Growing up away from her mother, Stephanie learns to hate Melinda, thanks to the constant brainwashing of aunt Olive who finds pleasure in demonizing Melinda.
Melinda experiences a good turn of fortune in the years that follow. She becomes one of the most wealthy and powerful women in the business community. At about this time, the fortunes of her once powerful in-laws are on the decline.
But Stephanie, now a young adult who’s already taking over the businesses of her aunt Olive and grandparents, is about to get married to a shady character, the dashingly handsome Daniel Chan.
Melinda is now ready to revive her claim on her three children, but years of separation make it seem impossible for her to win back their love. But the news of Stephanie’s marriage to Daniel Chan alarms Melinda, forcing the powerful widow to act, thus putting her on a collision course with Olive and the in-laws.
This time, Melinda is determined to succeed in having back her grown-up children. And this time, events transpire to make Melinda prove to her estranged children how much she really loves them. (information from http://www.regalmultimedia.net/manopo6/)
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di is a 2006 Filipino film starring Filipino actors Angel Locsin as Charity and Richard Gutierrez as Nathan. Nathan is a veterinarian with playboy tendencies who falls in love with Charity, a full blood Chinese who always follows tradition...
in 2006. Produced by Regal Entertainment, Mano Po 6 marks the first appearance of the 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....
in a Regal movie. Co-starring with Sharon
Sharon
Sharon can be a female name which can be spelled with one "r" or two . It also refers to several places in the world.It derives from a Israelite place name meaning "forest" in Hebrew, referring to a fertile plain near the coast of Israel. This gives its name to a type of flowering shrub, the rose...
are: 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...
(in her third Mano Po role), 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...
, Boots Anson-Roa (fourth appearance in the Mano Po series), Dennis Trillo
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
(in another Mano Po appearance, last seen in Mano Po III: My Love
Mano Po III: My Love
Mano Po III: My Love is the third installment of the Mano Po Anthology, following the success of Mano Po and Mano Po 2: My Home. Produced by Regal Entertainment through MAQ Productions, Mano Po III stars Vilma Santos in the leading role.-Synopsis:...
), former ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
talent and GMA
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
actress Heart Evangelista
Heart 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:...
, and Ciara Sotto
Ciara Sotto
Ciara Anna Gamboa Sotto-Oconer is a Filipina actress and singer.-Personal life:She is the youngest daughter of actress Helen Gamboa and actor and senator Tito Sotto. She is first cousins with Sharon Cuneta and first niece with KC Concepcion. She is also cousins with Danica and Oyo Boy Sotto...
. 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...
, who had last worked with Sharon in Walang Kapalit, was at the helm, in his fifth Mano Po directorial job.
The movie which was a 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival
2009 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 35th Metro Manila Film Festival–Philippines is a film festival in the Philippines that started on December 25, 2009 and will end on January 7, 2010...
entry had its theater run from 25 December 2009 to January 2010.
Cast of Characters
- Sharon CunetaSharon CunetaSharon 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....
as Melinda Tan Uy-Main Protagonist in the film centers on her life and relationship with these characters Opposing and also close to her. - Zsa Zsa PadillaZsa Zsa PadillaZsa 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...
as Olivia "Olive" Uy - Heart EvangelistaHeart EvangelistaLove 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 Stephanie Uy - 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 Alfonso Uy - Dennis TrilloDennis TrilloAbelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
as Daniel Chan/John Michael Sia - Ciara SottoCiara SottoCiara Anna Gamboa Sotto-Oconer is a Filipina actress and singer.-Personal life:She is the youngest daughter of actress Helen Gamboa and actor and senator Tito Sotto. She is first cousins with Sharon Cuneta and first niece with KC Concepcion. She is also cousins with Danica and Oyo Boy Sotto...
as Carol Uy - Nicole UysiusengNicole UysiusengNicole Kim Uysiuseng , is an actress, model, and was the third runner-up of the reality television show Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus. She is currently a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic...
as Audrey Uy - John Manalo as Walden Uy
- Kris AquinoKris AquinoKristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino , commonly known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipino television and movie personality who gained prominence from her talk shows, game shows, and numerous endorsements. Known as the Queen of All Media and Philippines' Queen of Talk, she is the youngest daughter of...
as Vivienne - Zoren LegaspiZoren LegaspiZoren Legaspi is a Filipino actor and television director.-Biography and Career:Zoren comes from a family of Filipino celebrities. His father, Lito Legaspi, and brothers, Kier and Brandon, are all respectable actors. His spouse, Carmina Villaroel, is also a popular movie and television actress...
as Albert - 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 Gino - Niña JoseNiña JoseMary Clare "Niña" Jose is a young actress, student, and 11th placer Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition. She is currently a contract actress on ABS-CBN.She has appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines magazine.-Television:-Movies:...
as Erika - Boots Anson-RoaBoots Anson-RoaMaria Elisa Cristobal-Anson or Boots Anson-Roa is an award-winning actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer.-Early life:She was born on January 30, 1945...
as Tan Jin Feng - Ricky DavaoRicky DavaoRicardo Manuel Caballes Davao , better known as Ricky Davao, is a Filipino actor. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou Blanco. He is the younger brother of Bing Davao and the son of Charlie Davao.-Television:...
as Atty. Del Rosario - JC de VeraJC de VeraJohn Carlo de Vera, better known by his screen name J.C. de Vera , is a Filipino actor and model.-Biography and career:...
as Young Alfonso Uy - Glaiza de CastroGlaiza de CastroGlaiza Galura de Castro , better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress and singer...
as Young Melinda Tan Uy - Eda NolanEda NolanEda Nolan is a Filipina Actress.She is best known for her role as Junniper, the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcom Let's Go and Go Kada Go....
as Young Tan Jin Feng
Plot
Melinda Uy is a billionaire widow whose life is a rags-to-riches story. The daughter of a Chinese immigrant and a Filipino small businessman, Melinda had been a victim of discrimination in the local Chinese community, being only half-Chinese. Melinda was only in her late teens when she got married to Alfonso Uy, the scion of the wealthy Uy clan. But Alfonso’s parents frown upon the marriage, believing that it is cursed. Disappointed with Alfonso’s choice of wife, they disinherit him.The couple strike out on their own, starting a small business from scratch as they raise a family of their own. . But, as Alfonso’s parents predicted, a string of misfortunes hounds the marriage. The business they put up enjoys only a brief period of prosperity before it goes bankrupt. And just when they are slowly recovering from their financial woes, fire breaks out in their residence, wiping out everything they own. But the worst is yet to come. By this time, the couple already have four children, namely Carol, the eldest, followed by Stephanie, Audrey and Walden. But the kids would not enjoy the company of their father for long. Unexpectedly, Alfonso dies of a massive stroke.
A widow at a young age, Melinda along with her children is compelled to live with her in-laws who maltreat her. One day, Melinda, along with eldest child Carol, returns to the house of her in-laws from a visit to her mother. Melinda is shocked to find out that she is no longer welcome. She is driven away after a failed attempt to take Carol away from her.
Little Stephanie, Audrey and Walden are left behind in the house of the in-laws. Melinda’s efforts to take custody of them come to naught as her in-laws manage to hide the children from her. Melinda goes through hell in her attempts to take back her children. But Melinda’s determination is no match to the power of her in-laws.
Short of giving up, Melinda vows to someday take back her children as she channels her efforts to succeed financially, while continually monitoring the condition of her three children from afar.
Growing up away from her mother, Stephanie learns to hate Melinda, thanks to the constant brainwashing of aunt Olive who finds pleasure in demonizing Melinda.
Melinda experiences a good turn of fortune in the years that follow. She becomes one of the most wealthy and powerful women in the business community. At about this time, the fortunes of her once powerful in-laws are on the decline.
But Stephanie, now a young adult who’s already taking over the businesses of her aunt Olive and grandparents, is about to get married to a shady character, the dashingly handsome Daniel Chan.
Melinda is now ready to revive her claim on her three children, but years of separation make it seem impossible for her to win back their love. But the news of Stephanie’s marriage to Daniel Chan alarms Melinda, forcing the powerful widow to act, thus putting her on a collision course with Olive and the in-laws.
This time, Melinda is determined to succeed in having back her grown-up children. And this time, events transpire to make Melinda prove to her estranged children how much she really loves them. (information from http://www.regalmultimedia.net/manopo6/)
35th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards
- Best Festival Actress - Sharon CunetaSharon CunetaSharon 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 Festival Supporting Actress - Heart EvangelistaHeart EvangelistaLove 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:...
- Best Festival Screenplay - Roy Iglesias
- Best Festival Director - Joel LamanganJoel LamanganJoel 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...
- Best Festival Musical Score - Von de Guzman
- Gatpuno Villegas Cultural Award
- Most Gender Sensitive Film Award