Maging Sino Ka Man (film)

Maging Sino Ka Man
Directed by	Eddie Rodriguez
Written by	Emmanuel H. Borlaza Eddie Rodriguez
Produced by	Vic R. del Rosario Jr. William C. Leary
Starring	Sharon Cuneta Robin Padilla
Cinematography	Sergio Lobo
Edited by	Ike Jarlego Jr.
Music by	Jimmy Fabregas
Production company	Viva Films
Distributed by	Viva Films
Release date	February 14, 1991 (1991-02-14)
Running time	124 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino
Box office	₱150 million

Maging Sino Ka Man (lit. Be Who You Are) is a 1991 Filipino romantic comedy action film written and directed by Eddie Rodriguez, with Emmanuel H. Borlaza as the co-writer. Starring Robin Padilla and Sharon Cuneta, the film tells the story of love between a Robin Hood-like thug and a famous singer who goes into hiding because of her evil stepfather. It also stars Dennis Padilla, Vina Morales, Edu Manzano, Rosemarie Gil, and Romy Rivera.

Produced and released by Viva Films on February 14, 1991 (Valentine's Day), the film became a commercial success where its box office earnings reached ₱150 million throughout its theatrical run ^[1] and its production led to an actual romantic relationship between the two leads. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

Plot

Famous singer Monique (Sharon Cuneta) escapes her home after her mother is in disbelief that her stepfather tried to assault her. She goes into hiding by altering her looks and assumes the name Digna. She starts to live in a shelter for women and works various odd jobs. With her past coming back to haunt her again, Monique's fate is altered with a chance encounter with Carding (Robin Padilla), a petty thief who looks after six orphaned children.

Cast

Sharon Cuneta portrays Monique Romero

Robin Padilla portrays Carding Ermita

Vina Morales as Loleng

• Sharon Cuneta as Monique Romero/Digna
• Robin Padilla as Carding Ermita
• Edu Manzano as Gilbert
• Vina Morales as Loleng
• Rosemarie Gil as Beatrice Romero
• Romy Rivera as Osmundo
• Suzanne Gonzales as Cleo
• Dennis Padilla as Libag
• Ali Sotto as Tala
• Rez Cortez as Alex the hitman
• Zandro Zamora as Capt. Antonio Cristobal
• Carmi Matic as Hika
• Orestes Ojeda as Ben
• Manjo del Mundo as Nick
• Joey Padilla as Joey
• Jun Hidalgo as Jun
• Dick Israel as Pando
• Malou de Guzman as Letty
• Christopher Roxas as Tambok
• Val Iglesias as Pick Pocket Rival

Television remake

In July 2023, a TV adaptation remake was announced by GMA Network, with Barbie Forteza and David Licauco confirmed as playing the leads. ^[7]

References

1. Daza, Jullie Y. (March 5, 1991). "Godfathers and lesser gangsters". Manila Standard . Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 11. Retrieved April 25, 2021. The history that the movie ads talk about is the size of the hit: how, so far, the movie has bested ' Pido Dida I ' and 'Starzan,' [...] and outgrossed ' Kahit Kaunting Pagtingin,' in which Sharon was paired with [...] Fernando Poe Jr.
2. Francisco, Bernie V. (October 24, 2016). "Robin Padilla reveals Maging Sino Ka Man was his 'real love story' with Sharon Cuneta". PEP. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
3. Abanilla, Clarizel (December 12, 2017). "Sharon reveals why she and 'great love' Robin didn't get married". Inquirer . Retrieved January 8, 2020.
4. "Sharon recalls breakup with Robin". ABS-CBN News. July 30, 2012. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
5. Villano, Alexa (February 15, 2018). "TIMELINE: The men in Sharon Cuneta's life". Rappler . Retrieved January 8, 2020.
6. Dizon, Irish Christiane (December 8, 2017). "Sharon reveals why she and 'great love' Robin didn't get married". PhilStar Global . Retrieved January 8, 2020.
7. Tunac, Hermes Joy (July 3, 2023). "David Licauco, Barbie Forteza to star on 'Maging Sino Ka Man' remake". GMA Integrated News . Retrieved May 12, 2024.

External links

• Maging sino ka man at IMDb