# Madrasta (film)

Madrasta (lit. 'Stepmother') is a 1996 Philippine family drama film written and directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, with Ricky Lee serving as the co-writer. Starring Sharon Cuneta and Christopher de Leon, the film revolves around a woman who struggles with her life as the stepmother of her husband's children from his first wife. The film clinched Cuneta a Grandslam Best Actress honor, recognized her as Best Actress from all major award-giving bodies in the Philippines, while its strong showing at the box-office conferred to Cuneta, another Box-Office Queen award.
Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, it was theatrically released on August 14, 1996, and it is Cuneta's first film outside her home studio, Viva Films. During its initial release, the film was a box office success where it became the highest-grossing film produced by the film studio at the time. In May 1998, it received an Asian television screening through an international movie channel, Cinemax. The film has been digitally remastered and restored by ABS-CBN Film Archives and Central Digital Lab.
The film is streaming online on YouTube.

## Plot

The loving and nurturing Mariel (Sharon Cuneta) marries Edward (Christopher de Leon) after his first wife abandons him and took responsibility as a mother to his three children (Claudine Barretto, Patrick Garcia and Camille Prats). Mariel strives to win the acceptance and affection of her new stepchildren. Even as she tries to define her role in the family she is still just a stepmother no matter what. She must learn how to cope and be a part of their lives. Directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, this provocative film explores issues of love, trust, and what it means to be a family.

## Cast

* Sharon Cuneta as Mariel Chavez
* Christopher de Leon as Edward Chavez
* Zsa Zsa Padilla as Sandra
* Nida Blanca as Fides
* Tita Muñoz as Ninay Chavez
* Eula Valdez as Irene
* Claudine Barretto as Rachel Chavez
* Patrick Garcia as Ryan Chavez
* Camille Prats as Liza Chavez
* Rico Yan as Dodie
* Teresa Loyzaga as Luchie
* Cris Villanueva as Dan
* Koko Trinidad as Lolo
* Vangie Labalan as Manang
* Cheng Avellana as Lenlen
* Mai Guevarra as a classmate of Liza

## Reception
### Accolades

| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 1997 | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Sharon Cuneta | Won |
| 1997 | FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actor | Patrick Garcia | Won |
| 1997 | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Christopher De Leon | Nominated |
| 1997 | FAMAS Awards | Best Director | Olivia M. Lamasan | Nominated |
| 1997 | FAMAS Awards | Best Editing | Edgardo Vinarao & Rudy Hukom | Nominated |
| 1997 | FAMAS Awards | Best Movie Theme Song | "Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin?" by Willy Cruz | Nominated |
| 1997 | FAMAS Awards | Best Picture | Madrasta | Nominated |
| 1997 | FAMAS Awards | Best Screenplay | Ricardo Lee & Olivia M. Lamasan | Nominated |
| 1997 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Zsa Zsa Padilla | Nominated |
| 1997 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Koko Trinidad | Nominated |
| 1997 | Film Academy of the Philippines Awards (FAP Awards) | Best Actress | Sharon Cuneta | Won |
| 1997 | Film Academy of the Philippines Awards (FAP Awards) | Best Actor | Christopher de Leon | Nominated |
| 1997 | Film Academy of the Philippines Awards (FAP Awards) | Best Director | Olivia M. Lamasan | Nominated |
| 1997 | Film Academy of the Philippines Awards (FAP Awards) | Best Editing | Edgardo Vinarao & Rudy Hukom | Nominated |
| 1997 | Film Academy of the Philippines Awards (FAP Awards) | Best Musical Score | | Nominated |
| 1997 | Film Academy of the Philippines Awards (FAP Awards) | Best Original Song | "Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin?" by Willy Cruz | Won |
| 1997 | Film Academy of the Philippines Awards (FAP Awards) | Best Picture | Madrasta | Nominated |
| 1997 | Film Academy of the Philippines Awards (FAP Awards) | Best Screenplay | Ricardo Lee & Olivia M. Lamasan | Nominated |
| 1997 | Film Academy of the Philippines Awards (FAP Awards) | Best Supporting Actor | Patrick Garcia | Nominated |
| 1997 | Film Academy of the Philippines Awards (FAP Awards) | Best Supporting Actress | Zsa Zsa Padilla | Nominated |
| 1997 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actress | Sharon Cuneta tied with Nora Aunor for "Bakit May Kahapon Pa? (1996)" | Won |
| 1997 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor | Christopher De Leon | Nominated |
| 1997 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Direction | Olivia M. Lamasan | Nominated |
| 1997 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Editing | Edgardo Vinarao and John David Hukom | Nominated |
| 1997 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Picture | Madrasta | Won |
| 1997 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Screenplay | Ricardo Lee and Olivia Lamasan | Nominated |
| 1997 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year | Christopher de Leon | Won |
| 1997 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | Sharon Cuneta | Won |
| 1997 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Director of the Year | Olivia M. Lamasan | Won |
| 1997 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Theme Song of the Year | "Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin?" by Willy Cruz | Nominated |
| 1997 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie of the Year | Madrasta | Nominated |
| 1997 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Screenplay | Ricardo Lee and Olivia Lamasan | Nominated |
| 1997 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Musical Scorer of the Year | | Nominated |
| 1997 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | Patrick Garcia | Nominated |
| 1997 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Zsa Zsa Padilla | Nominated |