''The Third Party'' is a 2016

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film starring

Angel Locsin Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades ...

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and

Zanjoe Marudo Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (born July 23, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1'' (2006). Since then he has starred in the TV series' ''Lovers in P ...

. It is directed by Jason Paul Laxamana from a screenplay written by Charlene Sawit-Esguerra and Patrick John Valencia. The film was produced by

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and was theatrically released in Philippine cinemas on October 12, 2016, by

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. The film marks Angel Locsin's second movie this year after ''

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'', and serves a reunion for her and Zanjoe Marudo who both starred in the 2012 film '' One More Try''; both films were also released by Star Cinema.

Premise

The story revolves between exes Andi, an events manager who aspires to be a

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(portrayed by

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) and Max, a

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(portrayed by Sam) who both find ways to keep their relation intact after a breakup. But later on, Max finds new love with a gay

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, Christian (portrayed by Zanjoe). Andi gets pregnant by Íñigo (portrayed by Paolo Paraiso) who abandons her, and the trio (Andi, Max, and Christian) forms a family. The film also tackles friendship and how a person gets to know more about himself.

Cast

Main cast

as Andi Medina *

as Max Labrador *

as Christian Pilar

Supporting Cast

* Maris Racal as Joan *

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as Mr. Labrador *

Alma Moreno Venesa Moreno Lacsamana (born; May 25, 1959), professionally known as Alma Moreno, is a Filipina actress and politician. Early life Moreno was born in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur to her parents Frank Lacsamana, from Pampanga, and Jean Moreno. Acting ...

as Juliet *

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as Carina Medina *

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as Erica *

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as Lila *

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as Patient *Carla Martinez as Mrs. Labrador *Katrina Legaspi as Badet *Chun Sa Jung as Laurie *Paolo Paraiso as Iñigo *Alora Sasam as Charlene *Odette Khan as Tessie

Release

''The Third Party'' was theatrically released in the Philippines on October 12, 2016, by

Music

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and

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(originally by

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) was released as the official soundtrack for the movie.

Reception

Box office

The film grossed ₱10 million on its first day. The film has been successful nationwide and worldwide, despite its genre, giving a boost to the LGBT community. The Third Party reached the 100 Million mark in its 3rd week of showing, joining other successful films that reached 100 Million. As of April 2019, the movie is available in the United States and elsewhere on

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Awards

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Third Party, The Philippine romantic drama films Philippine LGBT-related films 2016 films Star Cinema films 2016 romantic drama films 2010s Tagalog-language films Gay-related films 2016 LGBT-related films LGBT-related romantic drama films