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My Kontrabida Girl
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Wikipedia article
'My Kontrabida Girl' ('My Antagonist Girl' or 'My Villain Girl') is a 2012 Filipino romantic comedy film written and directed by Jade Castro. It stars Rhian Ramos, Aljur Abrenica, Bea Binene and Jake Vargas.[http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/9886/rhian-ramos-to-be-paired-with-aljur-abrenica-in-my-kontrabida-girl Rhian Ramos to be paired with Aljur Abrenica in My Kontrabida Girl] via PEP.ph This movie was produced by GMA Pictures.
The film's story centers on the life of a famous soap opera antagonist and her funny and heart-warming quest in finding her one true love.
Plot
Isabel Reyes (Rhian Ramos) is an infamous soap opera villain in the country. Everyone simply loathes Isabel which makes her the most condemned personality in the world of television.
But by some weird twist of fate, Isabels life turns upside down when she encounters a near-death accident. The wicked antagonist experiences a sudden change of heart and being the top kontrabida of her soap opera, Isabel couldnt just deliver her heartlessness and cruelty in front of the camera. Her over-the-top villainous persona disappears and she finds herself powerless to kick and slap the lead star.
Isabels show hits a major ratings slump and the network advises her to take a break from work with hopes of reigniting her passion. To solve her dilemma, Isabel seeks the help of the biggest kontrabida icon in the country, no less than Ms. Bella Flores. She finds her on YouTube and says that for Isabel to get herself back, she needs to find the person who hurt her the most. And that person for Isabel is Chris Bernal (Aljur Abrenica).
Armed with pure wits and sheer determination, Isabel sets off to meet Chris who is still living in the same town where she left him many years back when she was a child. As they navigate their way through romance and heartbreak, will it further sabotage Isabels career and their chances for a relationship?
As they rediscover their past, Isabel begins to see Chris in a new light and she unexpectedly finds herself falling in love all over again with the very same guy who broke her heart. Will they ever get the right timing to be together? Will the Kontrabida girl find the perfect and genuine love she has been wishing for in the arms of Chris?[http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2012-03-01/7610/Rhian-Ramos-and-Aljur-Abrenica-topbill-GMA-Films-Romantic-Comedy-My-Kontrabida-Girl#list Rhian Ramos and Aljur Abrenica topbill GMA Films Romantic-Comedy My Kontrabida Girl] via GMANetwork.com
Cast characters
Main cast
* Rhian Ramos as Isabel Reyes* Aljur Abrenica as Chris Bernal
* Bea Binene as Joyce Bernal
* Jake Vargas as Poy
Supporting cast
* Chariz Solomon as Charity* Gwen Zamora as Herself
* Bela Padilla as Evelyn
* Enzo Pineda as Enzo
* Ken Chan as JC
* Kevin Santos as Kevin
* Sef Cadayona as Dex
* Odette Khan as Aunt Marot
* Sabina Santiago
Special participation
* Jeanie Rose L. Tolin* Bianca Umali
* Julie Anne San Jose
* Bella Flores
* Celia Rodriguez
* Gladys Reyes
* Louise delos Reyes
* Lolit Solis
* Tiya Pusit
* Jason Abalos
* Jessa Mae T. Tejada
* Nardelyn C. Aguilar
Theme song
* The movie theme song "Ang Aking Puso" (My Heart) is composed by Janno Gibbs (and also included to his album "ORIG" under GMA Records) and sung by tween stars Julie Anne San Jose and Derrick Monasterio.[http://www.pep.ph/guide/music/9876/julie-anne-san-jose-signs-exclusive-contract-with-gma-records Julie Anne San Jose signs exclusive contract with GMA Records] via PEP.ph
Release
Local release
The film was released in Philippine theaters nationwide on March 14, 2012 and had a total of 3 weeks of screen time in these theaters.International release
The lead stars, Rhian Ramos and Aljur Abrenica, in their appearance in a Philippine Independence Day celebration in San Diego, CA, hinted that the movie might be screened internationally, making it the 2nd Filipino film to be commercially released in cinemas abroad, following GMA Films' The Road, although no confirmations have been made by the management of GMA Network nor its distribution partner, Freestyle Releasing.Critical response
The Cinema Evaluation Board gave 'My Kontrabida Girl' a grade of B.[http://new.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/786441/rakista-at-composer-sabay-namatay Rakista at composer sabay namatay!] via Pilipino Star Ngayon It received mixed to negative reviews from local movie critics. Rito Asilo of Philippine Daily Inquirer mentions the movie's flaws but admits audiences can "have a hearty laugh."[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/33715/erich-rhian-starrers-yield-mixed-results Erich, Rhian starrers yield mixed results] via Philippine Daily Inquirer Abby Mendoza of Philippine Entertainment Portal commented that My Kontrabida Girl is a better comedy than it is a romantic film but its really confused when it comes to another scenes.[http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/9970/-pep-review--rhian-ramos-is-the-sassy-and-spunky--kontrabida-girl- PEP REVIEW: Rhian Ramos is the sassy and spunky Kontrabida Girl] via PEP.phBox office
According to Box Office Mojo, 'My Kontrabida Girl's opening week gross amounted to P6.7 million nationwide.[https://boxofficemojo.com/intl/philippines/?yr=2012&wk=11¤cy=local&p=.htm Box Office: My Kontrabida Girl March 14-18] via Box Office Mojo At the end of its third week, the movie's total gross amounted to US$743,991 nationwide.References
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