Misis Mo, Misis Ko

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Misis Mo, Misis Ko
Directed byCarlos Siguion-Reyna
Written byBibeth Orteza
Script consultantAmado Lacuesta Jr.
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyManolo Abaya
Edited byJess Navarro
Music by Ryan Cayabyab
Production
company
Viva Films
Distributed by Viva Films
Release date
  • 10 February 1988 (1988-02-10)
Running time
115 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Misis Mo, Misis Ko (English: Your Wife, My Wife [1] ) is a 1988 Philippine melodrama film directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna in his feature film directorial debut from a story and screenplay written by his wife Bibeth Orteza, with Amado Lacuesta Jr. as script consultant. [2] Starring Edu Manzano, Dina Bonnevie, Jackie Lou Blanco, and Ricky Davao, the film revolves around the infidelities of two married couples.

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Co-produced by Armida Siguion-Reyna, she tested producing a film with Viva Films, under the helm of its founder and executive producer Vic del Rosario. [2] The film was theatrically released on 10 February 1988 to critical and box office success. Armida's successful attempt led to the establishment of Reyna Films, with their first film released three years later. [2]

Synopsis

The marriages of the two married couples, the Martinezes and the Villanuevas, are at the point of erosion when one of the spouses is committing adultery. With this, they decided to exchange partners with Amado being partnered with Cynthia while Rafael being partnered with Rebecca.

Cast

Reception

Critical reception

Mario Hernando, the resident reviewer of GMA Network's movie program Movie Magazine, listed Misis Mo, Misis Ko as one of the six best Filipino films of the year 1988. [3]

Accolades

YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryRecipientResultRef(s)
1989Catholic Mass Media AwardsBest ScreenplayMisis Mo, Misis KoNominated [4]
Best ActorRicky DavaoNominated
Edu ManzanoNominated
Gawad Urian Awards Best PictureMisis Mo, Misis KoNominated [5]
Best DirectorCarlos Siguion-ReynaNominated
Best ScreenplayBibeth OrtezaNominated
Best ActorRicky DavaoNominated
Best ActressJackie Lou BlancoNominated
Best Supporting ActressJaclyn JoseNominated
Best CinematographyManolo AbayaNominated
Best Production DesignLeo Abaya and Charlie ArceoNominated
Best MusicRyan CayabyabWon
Best EditingJesus "Jess" NavarroNominated
Best SoundRolly RutaNominated

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