Desperadas (Philippine film)
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Desperadas ("The Desperate") is a Philippine film which is an official entry to the 33rd Metro Manila Film Festival and it was showing on January 1, 2008.
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[edit] Plot
The story is about four beautiful half-sisters - Isabela, Courtney, Stephanie and Patricia - who have problems in their personal life. Isabela has issues with commitment, Stephanie is having problems with her husband Richard, Courtney's boyfriend Patrick becomes a Born again Christian and Patricia publishes her new sex book much to the dismay of her husband who's having trouble with their relationship as a couple.
[edit] Characters
- Isabela - The eldest of the Sisters, she is a single mom to Alexis. Isabela is courted by an underwear model, Vito. She is also rich and high living.
- Stephanie - She is married to Richard (a doctor) and is having problems with giving birth to a baby. She is being courted by Isabela's lawyer.She studied in UP.
- Patricia - A sexologist who writes books. She is a control freak and finds out a shocking thing about her husband. Patricia is always funny and keeps the sisters together.
- Courtney - Engaged to basketball rookie Patrick. She is only understood by her dog, Chi-chi. Courtney loves wearing wigs and she is an underwear designer.
- Vito - An underwear model who works for Courtney. He likes Isabela, but can't get her to commit.
- Richard - A doctor and Stephanie's Husband.
- Patrick - A basketball rookie and Courtney's husband.
- Dave - Patricia's husband who turns gay because of so much pressure by Patricia.
- James - Isabela's Lawyer who is courting Stephanie.He studied in Ateneo
- Alexis - Isabela's Daughter.
- Peter - Patricia and Dave's Son.
[edit] Cast
- Ruffa Gutierrez as Isabela
- Iza Calzado as Stephanie
- Rufa Mae Quinto as Patricia
- Marian Rivera as Courtney
- Jay R as Vito
- TJ Trinidad as Richard
- Will Devaughn as Patrick
- Wendell Ramos as Dave
- Sophia Baars as Alexis
- Nova Villa as Narrator
- Tirso Cruz III
- Carmi Martin
- Ryan Eigenmann as James
- Luis Alandy as Brandy
[edit] Reception
The movie opened at January 1,2008. It made Php 12 Million in opening day, and Php 50 Million overall.
[edit] Sequel
Regal Matriarch, Mother Lily Monteverde said in her interview that there is a sequel on Desperadas.
[edit] Awards
- Most Gender Sensitive Film (MMFF Special Award)
- Best Make-Up (MMFF)

