Working Girls is a 2010 Filipino comedy film remake directed by Jose Javier Reyes. The film stars Eugene Domingo, Jennylyn Mercado, Iza Calzado, Cristine Reyes, Bianca King, Eula Valdez and Ruffa Gutierrez.[2][3]
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Directed by | Jose Javier Reyes |
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Cinematography | Rodolfo Y. Aves Jr. |
Edited by | Claire Villareal |
Music by | Jesse Lucas |
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Distributed by | Viva Films |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
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Box office | ₱33.2 million[1] |
Plot
editThey are everyday women who all live in a world where men rule business and women rule the office. In this comedy hit of the summer, the story begins with Paula, (Eugene Domingo) the daughter-in-law of Nimfa (Gina Pareño). She is the queen of fake designer bags. She gets high earnings from her living and uses them to put her children through private school, something that her irresponsible and unemployed husband cannot provide. Then there is a single mom, Ada (Jennylyn Mercado), a young woman who is a call center agent by night and a student by day, working hard to provide for her young son. In the process, she neglects her son and puts additional strain on her relationship with her mother, Sabel (Rio Locsin). Ada is also close friends with Tobz (Carlo Aquino) who is currently having issues with his girlfriend, Wendy (Cristine Reyes) also a busy woman who does not give him time nor pleasure and whose long life goal is to become an actress. While pursuing this, she meets Rodney (Rafael Rosell), who is also an attorney to celebrity plastic surgeon, Dr. Cleo Carillo. One of her clients/friends, Marilou (Ruffa Gutierrez), a beauty queen turned CEO upon the death of her husband, is also having problems with Amanda Dela Vega, her husband's daughter from another woman, and her own daughter, Dara Dela Vega (Bianca King). Dara is a Berkeley graduate who is eager to prove herself at her new job in a television show; she is struggling to manager her issues from home and her issues from her boss, Suzanne (Carmi Martin), Marilou's best friend. Another story follows Theresa (Iza Calzado), a nurse for Dr. Carillo's husband and who is content with her work but struggles to deal with her broken heart.
In the end, Paula, after a brief love affair with her temporary driver (Ricky Davao) decides to continue being a loud-mouthed and responsible wife. Ada finally decides to love Tabz while Wendy is left brokenhearted when Rodney leaves. Dara shows her wits and talent as she uncovers the truth about a protester Dolorosa "Rose" Bonefacio (Maria Isabel Lopez), a women's rights activist. Marilou also finds some information on Amanda's schemes against the company. Lastly, there is Theresa, who finally forgives her ex-suitor and Emily.
This story reflects the challenges of everyday woman, involving family, love, money and the community. The story is based on the hit Viva Films Comedy 26 years ago and is the sequel to Ishmael Bernal's Blockbuster top grosser in the '80s.
Cast
editMain cast
edit- Eugene Domingo as Paula Cajanding
- Ruffa Gutierrez as Marilou Cobarrubias
- Iza Calzado as Theresa "Tere" Villanueva
- Jennylyn Mercado as Ada Rosales
- Cristine Reyes as Wendy Casuga
- Bianca King as Dara Dela Vega
- Eula Valdez as Dra. Cleo Carillo
Supporting cast
edit- Gina Pareño as Nimfa Cajanding
- Maria Isabel Lopez as Dolorosa "Rose" Bonifacio
- Mylene Dizon as Connie Valderamma
- Carmi Martin as Suzanne Galang Cavendish
- Rio Locsin as Sabel Rosales
- Jef Gaitan as Sara
- Katya Santos as Amy
- Ricky Davao as Nelson Obleta
- Rafael Rosell as Atty. Rodney Camacho
- Jao Mapa as Leon Arnaldo
- Carlo Aquino as Tobs
- Kirby De Jesus as Jaime Dela Vega
- Antonio Aquitania as Bobby Cajanding
- Andrea del Rosario as Rachel
- Joey Paras
- Matthew Mendoza
- Ina Feleo as Raissa Arnaldo
- Empress Schuck as Sylvia
- Cherie Gil as Amanda Dela Vega
- Manuel Chua as Albert Cetascoso
- Antonette Garcia as Lita
- LJ Moreno as Dra. Maya Fernandez
- Jake Cuenca as Jason
Guest cast
edit- Liza Lorena as Ynes
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Maura Abesamis
- Dante Rivero as Ronald Casuga
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Philippine Box Office For 2010". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^ "Meet the working girls 2010". The Philippine STAR.[dead link]
- ^ "Working Girls sequel pays homage to original". Archived from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved February 12, 2022.