Four Sisters and a Wedding
| Four Sisters and A Wedding | |
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| Directed by | Cathy Garcia-Molina |
| Written by | Vanessa Valdez |
| Screenplay by | Jose Javier Reyes[a] |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Noel Teehankee |
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
| Music by | Raul Mitra |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Budget | ₱20 Million (estimated) |
| Box office | ₱145 million[1] |
Four Sisters and a Wedding is a 2013 Filipino family comedy-drama film written by Vanessa Valdez and directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina based on an original screenplay written and developed by Jose Javier Reyes. The film features Star Cinema's most prominent young actresses: Toni Gonzaga, Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin and Shaina Magdayao, as the four sisters attempting to stop the wedding of their younger brother played by Enchong Dee. Actress Angelica Panganiban was originally part of the main cast but was pulled out and replaced by Shaina Magdayao.
The film is part of Star Cinema's 20th anniversary presentation in collaboration with Rebisco on its 50th anniversary. Four Sisters and a Wedding was released in the Philippines on June 26, 2013, and internationally on July 5, 2013.[2]
Plot
[edit] | This article's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. (October 2018) |
When CJ, the youngest Salazar sibling, announces his wedding, his sister Gabbie convinces their other sisters to come home as requested by their mother Grace. Teddie, the eldest, is a laid-off teacher now working as a waitress in Madrid. Bobbie, the second sister, is a corporate communications manager in New York living with her boyfriend Tristan and his daughter Trixie. The third sister, Alex, is an assistant film director struggling with her job and her relationship with Bobbie's ex, Chad. Gabbie is a teacher who takes care of their mother. Bobbie faces pressure from Tristan to marry despite having a difficult relationship with Trixie. Teddie, unable to afford a plane ticket, convinces her colleague Frodo to return to Manila with her, pretending to be a couple.
When the family reunites, the sisters express their concerns about CJ's abrupt decision to marry, offending him and prompting apologies. CJ accepts but asks them to behave when meeting his fiancée, Princess Bayag, and her family. At the Bayags' villa, Princess's parents ask CJ to sign a prenuptial agreement. Appalled, the sisters plan to stop the wedding. Bobbie suggests CJ is marrying out of desperation, and Teddie asks their housekeeper, Toti Marie, to introduce CJ to other girls, leading to a failed boys' night out. The next day, Tristan tells Bobbie to decide on their marriage by the time he returns from overseas.
Teddie and Frodo visit a Bayags' spa with an obscene tagline, suspecting anomalies. Teddie asks Frodo to use their services, and when he moans during the massage, she calls the police. They discover the "happy ending" refers to happy thoughts after a massage. Jeanette threatens to investigate the Salazars. CJ confronts his sisters about the incident, assuring them the wedding will proceed. Bobbie confronts Teddie, leading to an argument. Later, Bobbie sees Chad flirting with another woman while buying condoms. The next morning, Bobbie tells Alex, but they end up fighting.
The Bayags visit the Salazars to show the wedding gowns, which the Salazars dislike. Honey Boy suggests playing charades to decide the gowns. During the game, the Bayags hint that Teddie is a maid, prompting Grace to make them leave. Confronted by Grace, Teddie admits she was laid off during the recession and vents her emotions. Bobbie reveals her lifelong hurt and loneliness to Grace, leading Trixie to sympathize with her.
The next day, Alex and Bobbie reconcile, and Alex breaks up with Chad. Later, CJ informs his family of Princess's grandfather's death, prompting the two families to reconcile and apologize. Due to a superstition prohibiting weddings within a year of a family member's death, CJ and Princess's wedding is canceled. To avoid wasting the preparations and expenses, Bobbie marries Tristan instead, with the Salazars wearing the Bayags' gowns.
Cast
[edit]- Bea Alonzo as Bobbie Salazar
- Angel Locsin as Alex Salazar
- Toni Gonzaga as Teddie Salazar
- Shaina Magdayao as Gabbie Salazar
- Enchong Dee as CJ Salazar / Reb Reb
- Coney Reyes as Grace Salazar
- Sam Milby as Tristan Harris
- Angeline Quinto as Princess Bayag
- Carmi Martin as Jeanette Bayag
- Boboy Garovillo as Honey Boy Bayag
- Janus del Prado as Frodo
- Bernard Palanca as Chad
- Vangie Labalan as Manang
- Cecil Paz as Toti Marie
- Joy Viado as Sassa
- Samantha Faytaren as Trixie
- Mocha Uson as Mocha
Soundtrack
[edit]The film's soundtrack was Salamat, which was written by Christian Martinez, and performed by Richard Yap. The said song was also used in the celebration of Rebisco's (the film's sponsor) 50th anniversary.
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Outcome |
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| 2014 | 62nd FAMAS Awards[3] | Best Picture | Four Sisters and a Wedding | Nominated |
| Best Director | Cathy Garcia-Molina | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Bea Alonzo | Nominated | ||
| Toni Gonzaga | Nominated | |||
| Angel Locsin | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Coney Reyes | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Vanessa Valdez | Nominated | ||
| Best Story | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Editing | Marya Ignacio | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound | Raul Mitra | Nominated | ||
| Best Musical Score | Nominated | |||
| 16th Gawad PASADO Awards[4] | Best Supporting Actress | Toni Gonzaga | Won | |
| Bea Alonzo | Won | |||
| Angel Locsin | Won | |||
| Shaina Magdayao | Won | |||
| 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies[5] | Movie of the Year | Four Sisters and a Wedding | Nominated | |
| Movie Actress of the Year | Bea Alonzo | Nominated | ||
| Angel Locsin | Nominated | |||
| Movie Director of the Year | Cathy Garcia-Molina | Nominated | ||
| Movie Screenwriter of the Year | Vanessa R. Valdez | Nominated | ||
| Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Coney Reyes | Nominated | ||
| Movie Editor of the Year | Marya Ignacio | Nominated | ||
| Movie Cinematographer of the Year | Manuel Teehankee | Nominated | ||
| Movie Musical Scorer of the Year | Raul Mitra | Nominated | ||
| Movie Sound Engineer of the Year | Aurel Claro Bilbao | Nominated | ||
| Movie Production Designer of the Year | Winston Acuyong | Nominated | ||
| 11th Golden Screen Awards[6] | Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) | Four Sisters and a Wedding | Nominated | |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) | Angel Locsin | Nominated | ||
| Bea Alonzo | Nominated | |||
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) | Enchong Dee | Nominated | ||
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Musical or Comedy) | Coney Reyes | Nominated |
Prequel
[edit]On February 27, 2020, Star Cinema announced that the film will be getting a prequel entitled "Four Sisters Before the Wedding". The prequel will also be directed by Giselle Andres, an assistant director in the original film, however, Mae Cruz-Alviar replaced her instead, and it will be set during the Salazar siblings' teenage years. The prequel will star Charlie Dizon, Alexa Ilacad, Gillian Vicencio, and Belle Mariano as Teddie, Bobbie, Alex, and Gabbie, respectively. It will be produced by SCX, a new sub-brand under ABS-CBN Films, Star Cinema.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Philippines Box Office July 10–14, 2013".
- ^ Jarloc, Glaiza (June 2, 2013). "Family romcom to mark Star Cinema's 20th year". SunStar Manila. Archived from the original on June 27, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ MB Entertainment. "FAMAS 2014 nominees revealed". mb.com.ph. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
- ^ "Kapamilya stars are 'Pasado'!". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- ^ "'Ekstra,' 'On the Job' lead Star Awards nominees". ABS-CBN News. February 24, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, 11th Golden Screen Awards". Rappler.com. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ Matalog, Patricia (February 27, 2020). "'Four Sisters and a Wedding' prequel: Alexa, Charlie, Gillian, and Belle to topbill!". Star Cinema. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
Notes
[edit]- ^ Jose Javier Reyes wrote the original screenplay before being adapted by Vanessa Valdez.