No Other Woman

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No Other Woman
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Theatrical movie poster
Directed byRuel Santos Bayani
Screenplay by
  • Kris G. Gazmen
  • Jay Fernando
Story by
  • Keiko A. Aquino
  • Jay Fernando
  • Kris G. Gazmen
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyCharlie S. Peralta
Edited byVito Cajili
Music byRaul Mitra
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Star Cinema
  • Viva Films
Release date
  • September 28, 2011 (2011-09-28)
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English
Box office₱278,418,883.00 [1] (US$5.5 million)

No Other Woman is a 2011 Filipino romantic drama film starring Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay, and Cristine Reyes.

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The film is notable for breaking box office records in the Philippines. It currently holds the title of third highest grossing Filipino film of all time of 2011 having grossed P278 million [2] but was dethroned by the 2012 Metro Manila Film Fest entry, Sisterakas . The film was also screened in select cities internationally.

Synopsis

Furniture supplier Ram (Derek Ramsay) is happily married to Charmaine (Cristine Reyes). One day, he lands a big client, a new luxury resort, but needs the help of Kara (Anne Curtis), the daughter of the resort's owner, to finalize the deal. Kara's help comes with a price because she wants Ram to be her lover. Before long, Kara seduces Ram though she knows he is married. When Charmaine learns of the affair, she seeks to win back her husband's waning attention.

Cast and characters

Derek Ramsay at the KC Concepcion Live Concert Press Conference, November 2010.jpg
Derek Ramsay, portrays, Ram Escaler
Cristine Reyes by Jopet Sy (2), November 2011.jpg
Cristine Reyes portrays Charmaine Dela Costa-Escaler.

Release

Distribution

No Other Woman's grand premiere was supposed to be held on September 27, 2011, one day before the release date. However, it was cancelled because of Typhoon Pedring, which affected parts of Luzon. This cancellation was announced by Anne Curtis in her show Showtime on the morning of the supposed premiere date.

No Other Woman was released nationwide on September 28, 2011. It was also screened in selected cities around the world, including Chicago, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. [3]

The movie was given an R-13 rating by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.

In March of 2019, the film was available on Netflix USA streaming. [4]

Box Office

Despite Typhoon Pedring affecting Luzon in the Philippines, the film opened with a P15 million gross on its first day. The movie earned P100 million in its first five days. [5] [6] In two weeks of showing, it has been declared as the highest grossing Filipino film of all time with an approximate P278 Million gross income, breaking the box office record set by the 2009 film, You Changed My Life , which grossed P225 million. [7] [8]

Due to the movie's good performance at the box office, its cast and crew received monetary rewards from the production studios. [9]

On October 26, 2011, the box office records set by No Other Woman was surpassed by The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin , another movie produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films. The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin opened with a P200 million gross on its first week. [10] and has a current gross of P331.6 million. [11]

No Other Woman currently holds the record as the eighth highest-grossing Filipino film of all time.

Critical reception

Though regarded as one of the memorable romance-drama movies for Filipinos, the film received mixed reviews from local film critics. Critics criticized the weak ending of the story line which is strong especially at the middle part but praised the film for memorable one-liners and the values in the movie.

No Other Woman was graded "A" by the Cinema Evaluation Board of the Philippines. [12]

The film received mixed reviews from local film critics. Aaron Lozada of Philippine Star praised the film's casting, direction, and scoring. [13] Abby Mendoza of PEP.ph praised the movie for handling a sensitive matter fairly. [14] Philbert Dy of ClickTheCity.com criticized the movie for its uneven story, adding that the ending is "truly ugly." [15] Jessica Zafra of Interaksyon.com commented that the characters are stereotypical. [16]

Accolades

Awards and nominations

YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryWorkResult
2012 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie of the YearNo Other WomanNominated
Movie Actress of the Year (Best Actress) for (Anne Curtis)Nominated
Movie Actor of the Year (Best Actor) for (Derek Ramsay)Nominated
Best Original Screenplay of the Year (Kriz Gazmen)Nominated
Movie Cinematographer of the Year (Charlie Peralta)Nominated
Movie Editor of the Year (Vito Cajili)Nominated
Movie Musical Scorer of the Year (Raul Mitra)Nominated
Movie Sound Engineer of the Year (Ditoy Aguilar)Nominated
14th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADOng Aktres (Anne Curtis)Won
PinakaPASADOng Dulang Pampelikula (Kriz Gazmen)Won
2012 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards [17] Box-Office King Derek Ramsay Won
Box-Office Queens Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes Won
2012 60th FAMAS Awards Best Direction for (Ruel S. Bayani)No Other WomanNominated
Best Actress for (Anne Curtis)Won
Best Actress for (Cristine Reyes)Nominated
Best Actor for (Derek Ramsay)Nominated
Best Supporting Actor for (Tirso Cruz III)Nominated
Best Supporting Actor for (Carmi Martin)Nominated
Best Screenplay (Kriz Gazmen)Nominated
Best Cinematography (Charlie Peralta)Nominated
30th Luna Awards Best PictureNominated
Best Direction

(Ruel S. Bayani)

Nominated
Best Actor for (Derek Ramsay)Nominated
Best Screenplay (Kriz Gazmen)Nominated
Best Cinematography (Charlie Peralta)Nominated
Beat Editing (Vito Cajili)Nominated
Best Musical Score (Raul Mitra)Won

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