Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story explained
| Masikip sa Dibdib |
| Director: | Bb. Joyce Bernal |
| Cinematography: | Niel Daza |
| Editing: | Renato de Leon |
| Studio: | Viva Films |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
Masikip sa Dibdib (English: '''Tight in the Chest''', also known as Boobita Rose... Masikip sa Dibdib) is a 2004 Filipino satirical comedy film, directed by Joyce E. Bernal.[1] The film was released to Philippine theaters on April 14, 2004. It stars Rufa Mae Quinto as the title character and in her second collaborative effort with Bernal since the 2001 film Booba.[1] [2] Quinto also served as producer together with Viva Films.[3] The film was released on video under the title Masikip sa Dibdib: Ang Tunay na Buhay ni Boobita Rose.
The film satirizes stereotypical Filipino melodramas where a resilient central character, usually living in poverty bears the problem of raising an otherwise ungrateful family. The film is also famous for featuring cameos of Filipino singers Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Lani Misalucha, Ely Buendia, Martin Nievera and many more lip-synching during the dramatic scenes for added comic relief.[4]
Plot
With the weight of an alcoholic née suicidal sister Brigitte (Sunshine Dizon), a womanizing addict for a brother Bogs (John Lapus), a hypochondriac for a mother Lupe (Gina Pareño), and a socially challenged lovelife Mark (Rudy Hatfield) hanging on her shoulders, Boobita Rose (Rufa Mae Quinto) breaks down by breaking into a song. However, she proves to be a tough cookie to crumble and gamely deals with her tribulations through a roller coaster ride of laugh and tears.
Cast
- Rufa Mae Quinto as Boobita Rose: A hardworking, physically gifted girl and breadwinner of a dysfunctional unappreciative family.[5]
- Antonio Aquitania as Randy
- Gina Pareño as Lupe: Boobita's mother who is a hypochondriac and self-pitying mess. Pareño is known for easily switching from drama to comedy when the situation calls for it.[5]
- John Lapus as Bogs: Boobita's drug-addicted womanizer brother who gets girls pregnant. He has love scenes with no less than three Viva Hot Babes, namely Andrea del Rosario, Ella V. and Gwen Garci. Lapus is a confirmed gay, but he said he got “turned on” with Ella V.[5]
- Sunshine Dizon as Brigitte: Boobita's alcoholic sister, a role Dizon said she never thought she’d play. She stated, "[The role is] So opposite of the real me that’s why it’s very challenging.”[5]
- Phytos Kyriacou as Boogie
- Tita Swarding as Lolo Benito: the family’s drunkard grandfather, a ‘straight’ role, contrary to Swarding's real gay self.[5]
- Rudy Hatfield as Mark
- Jannica Pareno as Mark's wife
- Kier Legaspi as Lupe's boyfriend
- Bernard Bonnin as Bogart: Lupe's husband who comes back to her only when he runs out of money. Otherwise, he’s with different women. Bonnin expressed “First time I’m doing this kind of comedy. I like it.”[5]
- Charlie Davao as Senator
- Chinggoy Alonso as Boss
- Raquel Montessa as Boss' wife
- Ralion Alonso as Boss' son
- Earl Ignacio as Teacher
- Lui Manansala as Principal
Singers
Cameo appearances
Soundtrack
Songs were released by VIVA Records.[6] Ogie Alcasid composed the main theme "Masikip sa Dibdib" which was sung by Quinto.
- "Masikip sa Dibdib" by Rufa Mae Quinto
- "Perfecto" by Rufa Mae Quinto
- "Bitin na Bitin" by Rufa Mae Quinto
Notes and References
- News: Joyce Bernal,Takilya Direk. The Philippine Star. April 11, 2004. April 18, 2011.
- News: What they did for love. The Philippine Star. Maridol Rañoa-Bismark. March 26, 2004. April 18, 2011.
- News: 'Masikip sa Dibdib,' a big box-office success. Manila Bulletin. April 24, 2004. April 18, 2011.
- Web site: Masikip Sa Dibdib: Ang Tunay Na Buhay Ni Boobita Rose - Philippines Tagalog DVD. commuto.com. April 18, 2011.
- News: 'Masikip sa Dibdib:' 'Un-typecasting' that works. Manila Bulletin. April 11, 2004. April 18, 2011.
- Web site: Masikip sa Dibdib OST. Napster. April 18, 2011.
