| Hiram na Mukha | |
| Director: | Joel C. Lamangan |
| Story: | Pablo S. Gomez |
| Studio: | Viva Films |
| Music: | Vehnee Saturno |
| Editing: | George Jarlego |
| Cinematography: | Charlie Peralta |
| Runtime: | 108 minutes |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
Hiram na Mukha is a 1992 Filipino drama film directed by Joel Lamangan from a screenplay written by Ronaldo C. Carballo and Amado Lacuesta, based on the komiks story of the same name written by Pablo S. Gomez.[1] The film stars Nanette Medved,[2] Christopher de Leon, and Cesar Montano in his first ever starring role in a Viva Films production.[3]
In 2007, the film was remade into a television drama series of the same name by ABS-CBN as the second installment of Sineserye Presents and starred Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann, and TJ Trinidad.[4] [5]
Carissa (Nanette Medved), who lives with her mother Timotea (Daria Ramirez) and grandmother Emma (Caridad Sanchez), is often a subject of ridicule in their community particularly their Kapitana (Lorli Villanueva) and her daughter Shirley (Cherry Pie Picache) because of the mother and daughter's appearances. Some say they are causing bad luck and are called "witches". This makes Carissa hurt so badly because of poverty and her face. However, they had a kind neighbor named Mendez (Cesar Montano), who came from a wealthy family and was searching for his godfather, Dr. Hugo Roldan (Christopher De Leon), a famous plastic surgeon who was researching creating a perfect and beautiful woman.
Hiram na Mukha was first serialized in komiks before being adapted into a film. Pablo S. Gomez was the creator and writer of the story. However, all the rights were transferred to Viva Films.
Ella Mae Saison performed the movie's theme song, "Hiram na Sandali".
| Young Critics Circle | |||
| Best Achievement in Sound and Aural Orchestration | Vehnee Saturno (musical director) Vic Macamay (sound engineer) | [6] | |
| Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design | Charlie Peralta (cinematographer) Benjie De Guzman (production designer) | ||
| Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Nanette Medved |