''Desperadas'' is a 2007 Filipino romantic
comedy film
A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...
written by
Roy Iglesias
Roy C. Iglesias is a Filipino film writer and director. His most notable works include, among others, the 1976 film '' Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon?'', which was directed by National Artist of the Philippines, Eddie Romero, numerous entri ...
, directed by
Joel Lamangan
Joel Lamangan (born September 21, 1952) is a Filipino film director, television director and actor. His award-winning films includes '' The Flor Contemplacion Story'', ''Sidhi'', '' Deathrow'', ''Hubog'', '' Aishte Imasu 1941'', '' Blue Moon'' an ...
, and starring
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in '' MariMar'', ''Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', ''Darna'' and '' Te ...
,
Ruffa Gutierrez
Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez (born June 24, 1974) is a Filipino Model (person), model, beauty queen, host and actress. She was the 1992 Look of the Year - Philippines, Binibining Pilipinas World, Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and Second Run ...
,
Rufa Mae Quinto Rufa is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
* Rufa Mae Quinto (born 1978), Filipina actress, comedian, television host, and singer
*Rufa Mi
Maria Krista Aguilar (born April 8, 1988), known professionally as Rufa Mi, is a Filipina ...
and
Iza Calzado
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982), known professionally as Iza Calzado (), is a Filipino actress, television host, dancer and model. She is dubbed as the "''Goddess of Horror Films''" by local media for her acting prowes ...
.
The film was followed by the sequel ''
Desperadas 2
''Desperadas 2'' is a 2008 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Joel C. Lamangan and the sequel to ''Desperadas'' (2007). The film stars Ogie Alcasid, Marian Rivera, Ruffa Gutierrez, and Iza Calzado.
Plot
The four sisters from ''Despera ...
'' in 2008.
Plot
Four siblings from different men are living on a compound. They have different stories and problems to face.
The eldest daughter (
Iza Calzado
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982), known professionally as Iza Calzado (), is a Filipino actress, television host, dancer and model. She is dubbed as the "''Goddess of Horror Films''" by local media for her acting prowes ...
) tries to spice up her marriage with her workaholic husband.
The second daughter (
Ruffa Gutierrez
Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez (born June 24, 1974) is a Filipino Model (person), model, beauty queen, host and actress. She was the 1992 Look of the Year - Philippines, Binibining Pilipinas World, Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and Second Run ...
) is a spendthrift woman, and a single mother who struggles with dating.
The third daughter (
Rufa Mae Quinto Rufa is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
* Rufa Mae Quinto (born 1978), Filipina actress, comedian, television host, and singer
*Rufa Mi
Maria Krista Aguilar (born April 8, 1988), known professionally as Rufa Mi, is a Filipina ...
) is a professional sexual and clinical psychologist obsessed who suspects that her husband is gay.
The youngest (
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in '' MariMar'', ''Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', ''Darna'' and '' Te ...
) is a childish and wild woman, engaged in her conservative boyfriend who came from a religious family.
Cast
*
Ruffa Gutierrez
Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez (born June 24, 1974) is a Filipino Model (person), model, beauty queen, host and actress. She was the 1992 Look of the Year - Philippines, Binibining Pilipinas World, Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and Second Run ...
as Isabella Verona
*
Rufa Mae Quinto Rufa is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
* Rufa Mae Quinto (born 1978), Filipina actress, comedian, television host, and singer
*Rufa Mi
Maria Krista Aguilar (born April 8, 1988), known professionally as Rufa Mi, is a Filipina ...
as Dr. Patricia Llanes-Quinto, PhD
*
Iza Calzado
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982), known professionally as Iza Calzado (), is a Filipino actress, television host, dancer and model. She is dubbed as the "''Goddess of Horror Films''" by local media for her acting prowes ...
as Atty. Stephanie Ocampo-Arribe
*
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in '' MariMar'', ''Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', ''Darna'' and '' Te ...
as Courtney Vallarda-Reyes
*
Wendell Ramos
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Biography and early career
Ramos started his showbiz career in 1995 when he joined the cast of ''Bubble Gang' ...
as Dave Quinto
*
Jay-R
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Professional career
Reyes was the youngest player in the 2006 ...
as Vito
*
TJ Trinidad
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Filipino may refer to:
* Something from or related to the Philippines
** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official ...
as Dr. Richard Arribe
*
Luis Alandy
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Biography
Alandy completed an intensive course in comput ...
as Mandy
*
Ryan Eigenmann
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Early life
Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann was born on July 22, 1977. He is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddi ...
as Atty. James LaMadrid
*
Will Devaughn
William Devaughn Stumpf (born February 27, 1982) is a Filipino-American commercial model and actor.
Biography
He entered the Pinoy Big Brother house, during its Celebrity Edition 2, and became the fourth big placer of that season. He arrived in ...
as Patrick Reyes
*
Nova Villa
Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress and a veteran comedian.
With a career spanning more than 50 years, Villa is recognized as the original 'Goddess of Comedy' and one of the defi ...
as Margot Solis de Llanes Ocampo Verona Vallarda Manalo
*
Gina Alajar
Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film and television actress and television director.
Career
Since appearing as a child actress in the earl ...
as Patrick's mother
*
Tirso Cruz III
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as Patrick's father
*
Charlie Davao
Charles Wahib "Charlie" Valdez Davao (October 7, 1934 – August 8, 2010) was a Filipino actor known for roles in film and television.
Early life
Born Carlos Wahib Davao y Valdez in Iloilo City of a Filipino mestizo of Spanish and Arab descent ...
as Courtney's father
*
Ambet Nabus
Edilberto Rivera Nabus (; born February 12, 1967), professionally known as Ambet Nabus, is a Filipino radio anchor, comedian, film publicist, editor, video blogger and a part-time actor.
Education
Nabus graduated with BA Communication (Broad ...
as Alexis' class adviser
Recognition
Awards and nominations
* 2007, won Festival Prize for 'Best Make-Up Artist' at
Metro Manila Film Festival
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* 2007, won 'Gender Sensitive Award' at Metro Manila Film Festival
References
External links
''Desperadas''at the
Internet Movie Database
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* as
archived January 23, 2010
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2007 films
2007 romantic comedy-drama films
Regal Entertainment films
Filipino-language films
2000s Tagalog-language films
Philippine romantic comedy-drama films
2007 drama films
Films directed by Joel Lamangan