Kasal is a 2018 Filipino romance drama film directed by Ruel S. Bayani from a screenplay written by Patrick John R. Valencia, based on a story written by Kriz G. Gazmen. Starring Bea Alonzo, Derek Ramsay and Paulo Avelino,[1] the film revolves around a public school teacher, Lia Marquez, who, when deciding to marry Cebu’s most eligible bachelor and mayoral candidate, Philip Cordero, is thrust into working with her ex-boyfriend Wado dela Costa when he comes back into her life.[2]
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| Directed by | Ruel S. Bayani |
| Screenplay by | Patrick John R. Valencia |
| Story by | Kriz G. Gazmen |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Mycko David |
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
| Music by | Raul Mitra |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
Release date |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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| Box office | ₱170 million (worldwide) |
Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, as an offering for its 25th founding anniversary, the film was theatrically released on May 16, 2018, and served as Derek Ramsay's comeback project to the film studio.[3]
Cast
edit- Main cast
- Bea Alonzo as Lia Marquez
- Paulo Avelino as Philip Cordero
- Derek Ramsay as Wado Dela Costa
- Supporting cast
- Kylie Verzosa as Eunice Valdez
- Christopher de Leon as Mayor Ernesto Cordero
- Cherie Gil as Helen
- Ricky Davao as Paul
- Celeste Legaspi as Choleng
- Ces Quesada as Sally
- Vin Abrenica as Arvin
- Cris Villonco as Michelle
- Cai Cortez as Kaye
- JC Alcantara as Michael
- John Lapus as Anton
- Bobby Andrews as Alfie
- Eva Darren as Lola Rowena
- Barbie Imperial as Clara
- Guest cast
- RK Bagatsing as Michelle's fianće
- Mark Manicad as Michelle's Assistant
- Victor Silayan as Mr. Ramos' Associate
Music
editThe song "Tagpuan", performed by Moira Dela Torre, served as the film's theme song.
Reception
editBox office results
editOn its opening day in cinemas nationwide, the film earned ₱10 million, and thirteen days since its general release, its box office reached approximately ₱100 million.[4]
Aside from its domestic box office results, a report from The New York Times showed that the film entered the Top 20 in the United States box office over the weekend of May 2018 and it earned $329,153 (converted to ₱17.3 million, based on May 2018 exchange rate) from 57 theaters.[5]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | 21st Gawad Pasado Awards | Best Picture | Kasal | Won[a] | [6] |
| Best Director | Ruel S. Bayani | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Paulo Avelino | Won[b] | |||
| Best Actress | Bea Alonzo | Won[c] | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Derek Ramsay | Nominated | |||
| Ricky Davao | Won[d] | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress | Cris Villonco | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Mycko David | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Marya Ignacio | Nominated | |||
| Best Story | Kriz G. Gazmen | Won[e] | |||
| Best Musical Score | Cesar Francis Concio | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Winston Acuyong | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound | Allen Roy Santos and Ericson Jordan | Nominated | |||
| 3rd Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards (The EDDYS) | Best Supporting Actor | Ricky Davao | Nominated | [7] |
Notes
edit- ^ Tied with Rainbow's Sunset, Bomba, Aria, and Kuya Wes.
- ^ Tied with Allen Dizon, Ogie Alcasid, and Eddie Garcia.
- ^ Tied with Gloria Romero and Ai-Ai delas Alas.
- ^ Tied with Tony Mabesa and Joel Lamangan.
- ^ Tied with Ralston Jover and Dennis Evangelista (Bomba), Louie Ignacio (School Service), and Ferdinand Lapuz, Joel Lamangan, and Enrique Ramos (Rainbow's Sunset).
References
edit- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (October 23, 2017). "Bea Alonzo reunites with two former leading men for upcoming movie". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Del Valle, Precious (May 15, 2018). "Bea Alonzo, Paulo Avelino, Derek Ramsay on marriage and settling down". Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Derek on working in ABS-CBN again: 'Time heals everything'". ABS-CBN News. April 17, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ "Bea's 'Kasal' reaches P100M in box office". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. May 28, 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "LOOK: Bea's 'Kasal' ranks among top 20 in US box office". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. June 4, 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Navarro, Mell T. (March 21, 2019). "21st Gawad Pasado winners revealed; Vilma, Jaclyn, Allen enter Hall of Fame". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ PEP Troika (May 19, 2019). "Eddys 2019 nominees para sa Best Supporting Actor/Actress, Best Picture, inihayag na". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
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