Hiram na Mukha (film)

This article is about the 1992 film. For the 2007 TV series of the same title, see Hiram na Mukha (TV series).
Hiram na Mukha
Home video sleeve
Directed byJoel C. Lamangan
Screenplay by
  • Ronaldo C. Carballo
  • Amado Lacuesta
Story byPablo S. Gomez
Based onHiram na Mukha
by Pablo S. Gomez
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyCharlie Peralta
Edited byGeorge Jarlego
Music byVehnee Saturno
Production
company
Release date
  • July 15, 1992 (1992-07-15)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Hiram na Mukha (transl. The Borrowed Face) is a 1992 Filipino drama film directed by Joel Lamangan from a screenplay written by Ronaldo C. Carballo and Amado Lacuesta, based on the komiks story of the same name written by Pablo S. Gomez.[1] The film stars Nanette Medved,[2] Christopher de Leon, and Cesar Montano in his first ever starring role in a Viva Films production.[3]

In 2007, the film was remade into a television drama series of the same name by ABS-CBN as the second installment of Sineserye Presents and starred Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann, and TJ Trinidad.[4][5]

Plot

Carissa (Nanette Medved), who lives with her mother Timotea (Daria Ramirez) and grandmother Emma (Caridad Sanchez), is often a subject of ridicule in their community particularly their Kapitana (Lorli Villanueva) and her daughter Shirley (Cherry Pie Picache) because of the mother and daughter's appearances. Some say they are causing bad luck and are called "witches". This makes Carissa hurt so badly because of poverty and her face. However, they had a kind neighbor named Mendez (Cesar Montano), who came from a wealthy family and was searching for his godfather, Dr. Hugo Roldan (Christopher De Leon), a famous plastic surgeon who was researching creating a perfect and beautiful woman.

Cast of characters

Komiks origin

Hiram na Mukha was first serialized in komiks before being adapted into a film. Pablo S. Gomez was the creator and writer of the story. However, all the rights were transferred to Viva Films.

Music

Ella Mae Saison performed the movie's theme song, "Hiram na Sandali".

Reception

Accolades

Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Young Critics Circle
Best Achievement in Sound and Aural Orchestration Vehnee Saturno (musical director)
Vic Macamay (sound engineer) 		Won [6]
Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design Charlie Peralta (cinematographer)
Benjie De Guzman (production designer) 		Nominated
Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role Nanette Medved Nominated

See also

References

  1. ^ "Top 10 Beast-to-Beauty Transformation Movies". Spot.ph. August 24, 2010. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  2. ^ Godinez, Bong (February 23, 2010). "PEP: No more showbiz for ex-Darna Nanette Medved". GMA News Online. PEP. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  3. ^ "Cesar, magpapasabog ng bomba". Philippine Star Ngayon. May 22, 2001. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  4. ^ Glorioso, Bot (May 5, 2007). "Straight from the Heart". PhilStar Global. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  5. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (April 23, 2007). "Heart Evangelista turns down kissing scenes in "Hiram na Mukha"". PEP. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  6. ^ "Young critics choose cinema's best". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. January 13, 1993. p. 20. Retrieved November 30, 2024.


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