Misis Mo, Misis Ko Explained

Misis Mo, Misis Ko
Director:Carlos Siguion-Reyna
Producer:
Music:Ryan Cayabyab
Cinematography:Manolo Abaya
Editing:Jess Navarro
Studio:Viva Films
Distributor:Viva Films
Runtime:115 minutes
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino

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.

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

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YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryRecipientResultRef(s)
1989Catholic Mass Media AwardsBest ScreenplayMisis Mo, Misis Ko[4]
Best ActorRicky Davao
Edu Manzano
Gawad Urian AwardsBest PictureMisis Mo, Misis Ko[5]
Best DirectorCarlos Siguion-Reyna
Best ScreenplayBibeth Orteza
Best ActorRicky Davao
Best ActressJackie Lou Blanco
Best Supporting ActressJaclyn Jose
Best CinematographyManolo Abaya
Best Production DesignLeo Abaya and Charlie Arceo
Best MusicRyan Cayabyab
Best EditingJesus "Jess" Navarro
Best SoundRolly Ruta

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Nicanor Tiongson . Nicanor Tiongson . CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art . Philippine Film . 1st . 1994 . Cultural Center of the Philippines. VIII . Manila . 198. 971-8546-31-6 .
  2. Web site: Armida Siguion-Reyna: Film Actor, Producer, Industry Leader | Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP) . www.manunuri.com . 28 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110624000729/http://www.manunuri.com/armida_siguion_reyna_film_actor_producer_industry_leader . 24 June 2011 . dead.
  3. News: Her kind of man. Meg. Mendoza. 3 January 1989. Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. 15. 3 June 2024.
  4. News: CMMA finalists for film, radio bared. 16 February 1989. 16. Manila Standard. 3 June 2024.
  5. News: MANUNURI lists nominees film for 1988 Urian Awards. 28 March 1989. 26. Manila Standard. 12 September 2024.