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Miss Granny (2018 film)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox film
| name = Miss Granny
| image = Miss_Granny_2018_poster.jpg
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| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Joyce E. Bernal
| producer = Vic del Rosario Jr.
| screenplay = Jinky Laurel
| based_on =
| starring =
| music = Len Calvo
| cinematography = Rody Lacap
| editing =
| studio =
| distributor = CJ Entertainment
Viva Films
| released =
| runtime = 114 minutes
| country = Philippines
| language = Filipino
| budget =
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'Miss Granny' is a 2018 Filipino musical comedy-drama film based on the South Korean film of the same name. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Sarah Geronimo, James Reid, Xian Lim, and Nova Villa. It was released by Viva Films on August 22, 2018, and was nominated for three FAMAS Awards including "Best Actress" for Sarah Geronimo and "Best Original Song" for 'Isa Pang Araw'. It was the second most talked about Filipino film of 2018 on Twitter, 'The Hows of Us'. Geronimo received "Best Actress" trophy at the 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies, whilst Villa received the "Movie Supporting Actress of the Year" award at the 50th GMMSF Entertainment Box Office Awards. The film is currently available for streaming on Netflix in the Philippines.
Plot
The story revolves around Fely Malabao (Nova Villa), a widow who works in a carinderia along with her close friend Bert (Boboy Garovillo), who grew up working for Fely since he was a young boy. Fely is constantly teased by Lulu (Marissa Delgado) for her closeness to Bert. Fely tends to berate her daughter-in-law Angie (Lotlot De Leon) for many things, including Angie's sinigang. Despite her treatment of Angie, she cares deeply for her son Ramoncito (Nonie Buencamino) and for her grandchildren, Jeboy (James Reid) and Hana (Ataska Mercado).
One day, Angie collapses due to stress, which she blames on her mother-in-law. The doctor then recommends that they keep Angie's environment stress-free, to which Ramon suggests that Fely, Angie's stress trigger, should stay in a nursing home. Fely overhears the family's discussion and becomes upset, but then is invited by Jeboy to lunch. As she leaves to meet him, she comes across the Forever Young Photo Studio and meets a photographer (Jojit Lorenzo) who offers to take a free portrait photo of her. Afterwards, as she alights on a bus, Fely scolds three passengers for being too noisy. During the argument, Fely is horrified when she catches her reflection in one of the passengers sunglasses and sees that she has somehow transformed into her younger self (Sarah Geronimo). Fely then poses as Audrey de Leon while she stays at an apartment owned by Bert. Eventually, she becomes involved in her grandson's band as their lead singer, inadvertently changing their focus from metal to romantic ballads.
Audrey sings a song during one of the band's performances, telling the story of her past. She lost her husband, a Navy sailor, when he died during his service, and moved to Manila to make a living for her son Ramoncito. At one point, Ramoncito becomes so ill that he is close to death, but is saved by a stranger who helps them through their tough time. During one of the band's performances, Fely, posing as Audrey, is approached by a musical talent scout named Lorenz (Xian Lim) in her own carinderia, offering a chance for the band to launch in the mainstream.
Fely's identity is discovered by Bert after he discovers the dentures he gave to her as a present among Audrey's possessions, while looking for Fely with Ramoncito. After Lulu dies, Audrey is confronted with their mortality as elderly people. After she gets a minor cut on her foot before a recording session, Bert sees her youthful skin return to its wrinkled state, a sign that she is reverting into her present age. Bert treats her cut, but is confronted by Bert's daughter Minnie (Kim Molina), who forces Audrey to leave the apartment, mistakenly assuming that she is romantically involved with her father. She stays at Lorenz's place, where they bond over retro music. Jeboy becomes upset over Lorenz's closeness to Audrey, and she realizes that he might be romantically interested in her. She rebuffs him, as Jeboy has no idea that Audrey is his grandmother.
During the Summerslam Concert, Lorenz tells the band that they must perform without Jeboy, as he was hit by a car on his way to the venue and is currently in critical condition. Audrey initially refuses, but she finally performs to keep Jeboy's band in the lineup. At the hospital with Bert and Ramoncito, who has finally found out about her identity, Fely decides to donate blood for Jeboy, despite Bert warning her that the effects could be irreversible. Ramoncito gives her the choice to leave and live the life that she wanted, on the condition that she tries to make a better life for herself than the one she had with him and his absent father. Fely tearfully tells him that she will always choose the life she had lived as his mother, and they hug. After this, Fely donates her blood for her grandson, and transforms back to her normal, elderly self.
After Jeboy's recovery, Fely and her family watch her grandson's concert with Hana as the band's new vocalist. Later, Fely is approached by a mysterious man on a motorcycle (Sam Concepcion), who is revealed to be Bert after he reverted into his younger self with the help of the Forever Young Photo Studio. He gives her a bouquet of flowers, and Fely and Bert ride off.
Cast
*Sarah Geronimo as Audrey de Leon / young Fely
**Nova Villa as Feliza "Fely" de Leon-Malabao
*Xian Lim as Lorenz Milleza
*James Reid as Jeboy "Jebs" Malabao
*Nonie Buencamino as Ramoncito D. Malabao
*Lotlot de Leon as Angie Malabao
*Boboy Garovillo as Bert
**Sam Concepcion as young Bert
*Kim Molina as Minnie
*Ataska Mercado as Hannah Malabao
*Danita Paner as Phoebe
*Marissa Delgado as Lulu Nemenso
*Kedebon Colim as Eric
*Pio Balbuena as Tim
*Angeli Bayani as Olivia
*Mara Lopez as Mia
*Jojit Lorenzo as the photographer at Forever Young Photo Studio
*Arvic Tan as Fely's late husband
Soundtrack
Reception
The film set the record for the highest single day gross for a local movie released in 2018, gaining twenty million pesos on its fifth day of screening. While on its sixth day, the film gained another twenty million pesos. In less than ten days, the film reached the mark. Domestic gross reached on its third week.
Awards and nominations
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! Year !! Award !! Category !! Recipient !! Result !! Ref.
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| rowspan="3" | 2018
| rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | RAWR Awards
| Best Actress ||Sarah Geronimo|| || rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" |
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| Movie ng Taon (Movie of the Year) || 'Miss Granny' ||
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|style="text-align:center;"| 2nd Gawad Lasallianeta || Most Outstanding Filipino Film || 'Miss Granny' || ||
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| rowspan="21" | 2019
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | Inside Showbiz Awards
| Best Movie Actress || Sarah Geronimo || || rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" |
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| Best Film || 'Miss Granny' ||
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| Best Movie Director ||Joyce Bernal||
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| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | 3rd GEMS Awards
| Best Mainstream Film || 'Miss Granny' || || rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | https://web.facebook.com/henry.magahis/posts/10211226220285008?__xts__[0]=68.ARDcyZvT_DTWPamonTqI9xlPmEGTEk86E_pBcbY5KvrjhtH9WiirAv3iPOxJFRmu8FDO81LBFTTyiy3v8H1hr7QTYYZX85AWxzXPCkmQYwtcm7DsptC9508lCeTw9hmBRjtUo7E6Mk4Y_7flbjaQ8ByehAQ9TebYw0U0V3IW904S8m1QqHtRGQ5WffHWNfjlpjmN9p3uS3uSmUCO_DQIpn7XdfwmGkmMYd4oFZPZX45Aq8fquHh88WSvjKJxOlB9tMCDrZrkL_7klXCykresSs5KaOINtizol1Wi80Rhr4iIJ2-reAszgjRsP-x0CS1sE2Zx_ZlsAR8-ZBBofUV8ZZU&__tn__=C-R
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| Best Actress || Sarah Geronimo ||
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| Best Supporting Actress ||Nova Villa||
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| Best Mainstream Film Director|| Joyce Bernal ||
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| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | 67th FAMAS Awards
| Best Actress
| Sarah Geronimo
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| Best Song
| "Isa Pang Araw"
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| Best Adapted Screenplay
| Jinky Laurel
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| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
| Movie Actress of the Year
| Sarah Geronimo
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| Movie Supporting Actress of the Year
| Nova Villa
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| Movie Musical Scorer of the Year
| Len Calvo
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|style="text-align:center;"| 42nd Gawad Urian
| Best Supporting Actress
| rowspan="2" | Nova Villa
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|style="text-align:center;"| 50th Box Office Entertainment Awards
| Movie Supporting Actress of the Year
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| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | 3rd Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards for Movies
| Best Actress
| Sarah Geronimo
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| Best Supporting Actress
| Nova Villa
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| Best Visual Effects
| 'Miss Granny'
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| Best Original Theme Song
| rowspan="3" | "Isa Pang Araw"
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| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | 32nd Awit Awards
| Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist || || rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" |
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| Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play ||
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References
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