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Soltera (film)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox film
| name = Soltera
| image = SolteraMovieRestored.jpg
| caption = Restored movie poster
| director = Jerry Lopez Sineneng
| producer =
| screenplay =
| story = Jun Lana
| starring =
| music = Jessie Lasaten
| cinematography = Joe Batac
| editing = Marya Ignacio
| studio = Star Cinema
| released =
| runtime =
| country = Philippines
| language = Filipino
}}
'Soltera' is a 1999 Filipino film produced by Star Cinema, starring Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo and Ms. Maricel Soriano. The film was directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng. Barretto and Ocampo reunited since 'Mula sa Puso' (both two-year run drama series and movie version released in February).
Plot
Sandra (Maricel Soriano) is a wedding planner whose sisters Lorraine (Rita Avila), Bessie (Maila Gumila) are now married. On the wedding day of her sister Cathy (Julia Clarete), she met a young real estate agent Eric Robles (Diether Ocampo). With the help of her gay friend Jojo (Raymond Bagatsing), the two started a budding relationship despite their age gap and live-in. However, Sandra's family are not-so agree with Eric because he is too young for Sandra. Eric then became close to Sandra's employee Lisa (Claudine Barretto). When Sandra decided to go to the United States, Eric confessed that he loves Lisa, but Lisa rejects Eric's love because it's not right. When Sandra came back, she loved Eric more, but she would find out about Eric and Lisa's relationship. This cause Lisa to resign from her job and Eric to be kicked-out. Sandra then confessed to Jojo that she is pregnant, but became depressed because she was left by Eric. Eric returned and asked forgiveness to Sandra, which she accepted. Sandra also told Eric that he will not deprive her child to him and she said that she can be happy alone.
Cast
*Maricel Soriano as Sandra Valdez
*Diether Ocampo as Enrico "Eric" Robles
*Claudine Barretto as Liza
*Raymond Bagatsing as Jojo Morales
*Nida Blanca as Sandra's mother
*Rita Avila as Lorraine
*Maila Gumila as Bessie
*Julia Clarete as Cathy
*Ino Sevilla as Cathy's husband
*Alicia Alonzo as Liza's mother
*Miguel dela Rosa as Edwin
*Don Laurel as Abdon
*Donnie Fernandez as Ruel
*Mel Kimura as Mel
*Edu Manzano as Arthur
*Cedric Nicomedes as Mark
*Albert Zialcita as Ninong Louie
Soundtracks
* Hindi Ko Kaya
* Composed and written by Jake Nicdao
* Performed by Geneva Cruz
* Courtersy of Universal Records
* I Think I'm in Love
* Composed by Cecille Azarcon
* Performer by Kuh Ledesma
Awards and Recognition
The movie was nominated for Best picture while Soriano was nominated for Best Actress at the 18th FAP Awards.
References
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