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{{short description|1993 romantic drama by Jose Javier Reyes}}
{{short description|1993 romantic drama by Jose Javier Reyes}}
{{about|the 1993 film|the 2007 TV series of the same title|May Minamahal (TV series)}}
{{about|the 1993 film|the 2007 TV series of the same title|May Minamahal (TV series)}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = May Minamahal
| name = May Minamahal
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| producer = {{plainlist|
| producer = {{plainlist|
*[[Charo Santos-Concio]]
*[[Charo Santos-Concio]]
*[[Lily Monteverde]]
*[[Lily Monteverde|Lily Y. Monteverde]]
*Simon C. Ongpin
*Simon C. Ongpin
}}
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| editing = George Jarlego
| editing = George Jarlego
| studio = {{ubl
| studio = [[Star Cinema]]
|[[Star Cinema]]
|[[Regal Entertainment|Regal Films]]
}}
| distributor = Star Cinema
| distributor = Star Cinema
| released = {{Film date|1993|12|25|<small>Philippines</small>|1996|09|15|<small>Japan</small>|2018|02|21|<small>Restored 4K version</small>}}
| released = {{Film date|1993|12|25|<small>Philippines</small>|1996|09|15|<small>Japan</small>|2018|02|21|<small>Restored 4K version</small>}}
| runtime = 118 minutes
| runtime = 118 minutes
| country = [[Philippines]]
| country = [[Philippines]]
| language = [[Filipino language|Filipino]]<br>[[English language|English]]
| language = Filipino
}}
}}
'''''May Minamahal''''' (English: 'Loving Someone') is a 1993 Filipino romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by [[Jose Javier Reyes]]. It was the first romantic drama film produced by [[Star Cinema]], and its third film overall.<ref>{{cite news|title='May Minamahal': Just a simple love story|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=R5UVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3woEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3955%2C897360|access-date=May 6, 2021|work=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Kamahalan Publishing Corp.|date=December 6, 1993|page=21}}</ref> Its rough translation in [[English language|English]] is ''"Loving Someone"''.<ref>[http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-05-31&sec=3&aid=19858 Aga, Aiko `bubuhayin' nina Anne at Oyo] ([[Tagalog language|Tagalog]])</ref> This is the first film where Aga Muhlach and Aiko Melendez were first paired up in a lead role.
'''''May Minamahal''''' (English: 'Loving Someone') is a 1993 Filipino romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by [[Jose Javier Reyes]]. It is the first romantic drama film produced by [[Star Cinema]], and its third film overall.<ref>{{cite news|title='May Minamahal': Just a simple love story|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=R5UVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3woEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3955%2C897360|access-date=May 6, 2021|newspaper=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Kamahalan Publishing Corp.|date=December 6, 1993|page=21}}</ref> Starring [[Aga Muhlach]] and [[Aiko Melendez]] in their first film together in leading roles, the film revolves around the romance between a young man who is the only son of an all-female family and a young girl who is the only daughter of an all-male family. It also stars [[Boots Anson-Roa]], [[Ronaldo Valdez]], [[Claudine Barretto]], [[Agot Isidro]], [[Nikka Valencia]], [[John Estrada]], Aljon Jimenez, and [[Ogie Diaz]].


Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released on December 25, 1993, as one of the entries for the 19th Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won nine awards out of 19 nominations including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Screenplay. The film became a box office hit and received acclaim from critics and various award-giving organizations.
The film was co-produced by [[Regal Films]] and also re-released on home video releases by Regal Home Video in 1994 and 2002, internationally. In 2007, it was adapted into a [[May Minamahal (TV series)|television series of the same name]] by [[ABS-CBN Corporation|ABS-CBN]] as the third installment of ''Sineserye Presents''.


In 2018, the film was digitally restored and remastered in [[4K resolution|4K high definition]] by ABS-CBN Film Restoration and L'Immagine Ritrovata.<ref name="XRX">{{cite web|date=February 19, 2018|title=MAY MINAMAHAL REELive the Classics Premiere Night|url=https://web.facebook.com/pg/filmrestorationabscbn/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1293690950774613&ref=page_internal|access-date=December 13, 2019|website=Facebook}}</ref> It was released on February 21, 2018 on cinema and December 1, 2019 on free-to-air television through the ''Restored Classics'' banner of [[ABS-CBN|ABS-CBN's]] Sunday late-night special presentation block ''Sunday's Best''.
In 2007, it was adapted into a [[May Minamahal (TV series)|television series of the same name]] by [[ABS-CBN]] as the third installment of ''Sineserye Presents''. In 2018, the film was digitally restored and remastered in [[4K resolution|4K high definition]] by ABS-CBN Film Restoration and L'Immagine Ritrovata.<ref name="XRX">{{cite web|date=February 19, 2018|title=MAY MINAMAHAL REELive the Classics Premiere Night|url=https://web.facebook.com/pg/filmrestorationabscbn/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1293690950774613&ref=page_internal|access-date=December 13, 2019|website=Facebook}}</ref> It was released on February 21, 2018, on cinema and December 1, 2019, on free-to-air television through the ''Restored Classics'' banner of [[ABS-CBN|ABS-CBN's]] Sunday late-night special presentation block ''Sunday's Best''.


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
''May Minamahal'' tells the story of a romance between Carlitos Tagle, the only son of an all-female family, and Monica Fernandez, the only daughter of an all-male family as they faced many challenges during their relationship like the rift between Carlitos and his family for a girl, an argument regarding disapproval of Monica's influence over Carlitos by his family, and the responsibilities and obligations of Carlitos from both home and work where he has no allotted time for himself. The film highlights the romantic relationship faced with numerous problems to solve.
''May Minamahal'' tells the story of a romance between Carlitos Tagle, the only son of an all-female family, and Monica Fernandez, the only daughter of an all-male family as they faced many challenges during their relationships like the rift between Carlitos and his family for a girl, an argument regarding disapproval of Monica's influence over Carlitos by his family, and the responsibilities and obligations of Carlitos from both home and work where he has no allotted time for himself. The film highlights the romantic relationship faced with numerous problems to solve.

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== Plot ==
With the death of Ronald who suffered a heart attack while preparing for their family picnic, Carlitos, the only son, was informed by his aunt Gloria that he is now the family patriarch. He then consoles his mother Becky, and siblings from his passing. As the man of the house, he takes care of all the responsibilities, particularly the finances and properties. On the following day at the company, when Carlitos is invited by his workmates to eat lunch at the cafeteria, he meets Monica but she gets offended when he stares and teases her.

Back at home, the whole Tagle family gathered to discuss their finances and assets including the vehicles, and decided to sell their family van despite the complaints from Mandy. Soon after, Carlitos begins a short conversation with Monica, who is working on her assignments. Later, Carlitos became pressured by the problems involving the criticisms from his sister Trina and her boyfriend on the van being sold at a smaller price and his verbal confrontation with his younger sister Mandy for going home late from her boyfriend. Becky reminds her son that as long as he is the patriarch, she is still his mother.


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At the supermarket, Carlitos and Monica meet again, with the former inviting her to eat merienda. Monica agrees to join where they will eat and exchange stories, particularly sports and movies. At night, Carlitos returns home from Monica's car and promises to call her later on the telephone. As Monica returns home, she is scolded by her older brother Bombit due to her use of his car and she handles the cooking for dinner instead. A few moments later, Carlitos and Monica resume their exchanging stories via telephone, with the former being witnessed by his sisters. On the following sunny day, the whole Tagle family is bonded together and Carlitos assures his mother that he will take care of all their family obligations.
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==Plot==
The film begins with the whole Tagle family preparing for a family picnic in Tagaytay but some moments later, a tragedy ensued when the family patriarch Ronald suffered a heart attack and died. After the funeral, they were condoled by their friends and family relatives for the death of Ronald and Carlitos, the only son of the family, is now the patriarch of the family as told by their aunt Gloria when she comforted her sister Becky from the loss of her husband. Days after the funeral, Carlitos was joined by his workmates to eat lunch at the office's cafeteria and starts meeting with the cafeteria's part-time worker Monica, who was initially offended by Carlitos' staring at her and she teased him, marking the beginning of a friendship. Back at home, Carlitos and his sisters Trina, Mandy, and Pinky are gathered together discussing their finances and assets including the vehicles. Since Trina usually drives the family car due to her busy commitments at the advertising, the family decided to sell their family van despite the complaints from Mandy. Soon after, Carlitos began exchanging a short conversation with Monica, who was actually a college student and her father agreed to work at her aunt. Later, Carlitos became pressured from the problems involving the van being sold at a deficit price and his altercation with his younger sister Mandy for going home late from her boyfriend, leading to his mother Becky resolving the issues.


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To see Monica, Carlitos pays a visit to her household and he meets her family consisting of her father Cenon, older brothers Bombit and Jun, and cousin Didoy. He, along with Monica's whole family, began bonding together while eating lunch. On the night of their first date, Carlitos and Monica are at the fancy restaurant but they go to the delicious carinderia that serves delicious mami noodles instead as insisted by the latter. After a few days, his mother and three sisters began noticing Carlitos' new lifestyle including the use of cologne, suspecting that he has a girlfriend. At the family reunion of their relatives returning from overseas, Carlitos introduces Monica to his family. A few meetings later, Monica seriously asked Carlitos if he wanted to be her boyfriend and he agreed, and the two became a couple.
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At the supermarket, while Carlitos is buying groceries, Monica shows up since she doesn't have classes on Monday, prompting Carlitos to invite her for a merienda after that. Monica agrees to join. Later at the fast-food restaurant, they eat and exchange stories together, particularly topics that they are in common with like sports and movies. At night, Carlitos returns home from Monica's car and promises to call her later on the telephone. As Monica returns home, she was scolded by her older brother Bombit due to her use of his car and she handles the cooking for dinner instead. A few moments later, Carlitos and Monica began exchanging stories on the telephone. The former being witnessed by his sisters while the latter being distracted from the loud rock music from Bombit, as warned by her other older brother Jun. On the following sunny day, the whole Tagle family is bonding together. Carlitos promised his mother that he would take care of all the obligations that their family had.


As days pass, the relations between Carlitos and his family go sour when he begins focusing on Monica and office work rather than on the obligations that their family needs to pay as well as time for bonding. While Carlitos and Monica spent their time in San Pablo, Becky was sent to the hospital but he almost made an argument with his sister Mandy about his time with his girlfriend. After several missed calls, Monica becomes disappointed and when Carlitos shows up, the two begin a heated argument between each other.
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To see Monica, Carlitos began paying a visit to her household and he meets her family consisted of her father Cenon, older brothers Bombit and Jun, and cousin Didoy. He, along with Monica's whole family, began bonding together while eating lunch. On the night of their first date, Carlitos and Monica are at the fancy restaurant but they went to the delicious carinderia that serves delicious mami noodles instead as insisted by the latter. After a few days, his mother and three sisters began noticing Carlitos' new lifestyle including the use of cologne, suspecting that he has a girlfriend.


In the end, Carlitos and Monica were finally married with their respective families being present to witness their ceremony.
In the end, Carlitos and Monica were finally married with their respective families being present to witness their ceremony.
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! Character !! Actor
! Character !! Actor
|-
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| Carlitos Tagle || [[Aga Muhlach]]<br>Aaron Muhlach (11 y/o)<br>[[Isko Moreno]] (15 y/o)
| Carlitos Tagle || [[Aga Muhlach]]<br>Rex Agoncillo (8 y/o)<br>Aaron Muhlach (11 y/o)<br>[[Isko Moreno]] (15 y/o)
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | The only son of Ronald and Becky. After his father's death, he became the patriarch of the family and he handles the responsibilities that his late father left behind. He met Monica at the company's cafeteria where she was a part-time worker and their meeting would turn into a romantic relationship. He is 24 years old.
| colspan="2" | The only son of Ronald and Becky. After his father's death, he became the patriarch of the family and he handled the responsibilities that his late father left behind. He met Monica at the company's cafeteria and their meeting would turn into a romantic relationship. He is 24 years old and works at the bank's financial department.
|-
|-
| Monica Fernandez || [[Aiko Melendez]]
| Monica Fernandez || [[Aiko Melendez]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | The only daughter of Cenon and his unnamed deceased wife. She is a college student and a part-time worker at the cafeteria ran by her aunt. At the same time, she met Carlitos whom their friendship will turn into a romance. She is 20 years old and classified a [[tsundere]].
| colspan="2" | The only daughter of Cenon and his unnamed deceased wife. She is a college student and a part-time worker at the cafeteria run by her aunt. At the same time, she meets Carlitos and their friendship turns into a romance. She is 20 years old and classified as a [[tsundere]].
|-
|-
| Rebecca "Becky" Tagle || [[Boots Anson-Roa]]
| Rebecca "Becky" Tagle || [[Boots Anson-Roa]]
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| Ronald Tagle || [[Ramil Rodriguez]]
| Ronald Tagle || [[Ramil Rodriguez]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | Becky's husband and a loving father to Carlitos and his three sisters. He died of a heart attack while planning for a picnic. His only son succeeds as the patriarch where he would handle all the obligations he had left.
| colspan="2" | Becky's husband and a loving father to Carlitos and his three sisters. He died of a heart attack while planning for a trip to Tagaytay. His only son assumes the role of the patriarch where he would handle all the responsibilities and obligations he had left.
|-
|-
|Cenon Fernandez || [[Ronaldo Valdez]]
|Cenon Fernandez || [[Ronaldo Valdez]]
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| colspan="2" | Monica and her brothers' loving widowed father. He owns a lot of jeepneys and works as a jeepney driver and mechanic.
| colspan="2" | Monica and her brothers' loving widowed father. He owns a lot of jeepneys and works as a jeepney driver and mechanic.
|-
|-
| Trina Tagle || [[Agot Isidro]]
| Trina Tagle || [[Agot Isidro]]<br>Myla De Jesus (18 y/o)
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | The first of Carlitos' three sisters and she is the eldest. She works at the advertising agency and usually goes home at late night.
| colspan="2" | The first of Carlitos' three sisters and she is the eldest. She works at an advertising agency and usually goes home at late night.
|-
|-
| Leo || Aljon Jimenez
| Leo || Aljon Jimenez
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| Bombit Fernandez || [[John Estrada]]
| Bombit Fernandez || [[John Estrada]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | The first of Monica's two rowdy older brothers. He is a black-belter in judo.
| colspan="2" | The first of Monica's two rowdy older brothers. He is a black belter in judo.
|-
|-
| Ines || [[Liza Lorena]]
| Ines || [[Liza Lorena]]
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| colspan="2" | The first of Becky's two closest sisters. She is a businesswoman.
| colspan="2" | The first of Becky's two closest sisters. She is a businesswoman.
|-
|-
| Pinky Tagle || [[Claudine Barretto]]
| Pinky Tagle || [[Claudine Barretto]]<br>Patricia Ann Roque (3 y/o)
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | The second of Carlitos' three sisters and she is the youngest. She is very close to her brother ever since their father passed away.
| colspan="2" | The second of Carlitos' three sisters and she is the youngest. She is very close to her brother ever since their father passed away.
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| Gloria || [[Marita Zobel]]
| Gloria || [[Marita Zobel]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | The aunt of Carlitos and his sisters and Becky's sister.
| colspan="2" | The aunt of Carlitos and his sisters and Becky's sister. She is the husband of Felix.
|-
|-
| Jun Fernandez || Bimbo Bautista
| Jun Fernandez || Bimbo Bautista
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | The last of Monica's two rowdy older brothers. He is a varsity player of the basketball and baseball teams.
| colspan="2" | The last of Monica's two rowdy older brothers. He is a varsity player on both basketball and baseball teams.
|-
|-
| Mandy Tagle || [[Nikka Valencia]]
| Mandy Tagle || [[Nikka Valencia]]<br>Michelle Suzara (9 y/o)<br>Maria Lourdes Araneta (10 y/o)
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | The last of Carlitos' three sisters and she is the younger. She is usually made arguments with her brother.
| colspan="2" | The last of Carlitos' three sisters and she is the younger. She usually made arguments with her brother.
|-
|-
| Didoy || [[Ogie Diaz]]
| Didoy || [[Ogie Diaz]]
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=== Also starring ===
=== Also starring ===
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* George Lim as Tito Momoy
* Alma Lerma as Geronilla (in TV series is Yvette)
* Ernie Zarate as Tito Felix, one of the uncles of Carlitos and his sisters and Gloria's husband
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* George Lim as Tito Momoy
* Teri Baylosis as Tito Manolo, one of the uncles of Carlitos and his sisters
* Fina Peralejo as Kristine
* Fina Peralejo as Sandra, one of Carlitos and his workmates' co-workers
* Angie Roy as Atty. Caroline Pedrosa, the lawyer of the Tagle family
* Alma Lerma as Manang Belen, one of the Tagle family's house helpers
* Paolo Zobel as Sammy
* Melvin Viceral as Spanky
* Leilani Terrobias as Susan, a co-worker of Carlitos and his workmates
* Ed Murillo as Mr. Capili, the man who is negotiating the price of buying the van from Carlitos


== Production and development ==
== Production and development ==
''May Minamahal'' began its development in early 1993 when Star Cinema, the film's producer and distributor, began its existence as a joint venture between ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and Regal Films on May 8, 1993.<ref name="Amane">{{cite web|url=https://metro.style/culture/spotlight/may-minamahal-captured-a-rare-time-in-pinoy-movies/8444|title="May Minamahal" Captured a Rare Time in Pinoy Movies: "Parang Naglalaro Lang Tayo No’n." |publisher=METRO |date=February 18, 2018 |access-date=May 5, 2021 |author=Domingo, Gay Ace}}</ref>{{efn|group="note"|Through official information, ''[[Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo|Adan Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo]]'', also in 1993, was first produced by Regal Films and distributed by Star Cinema; making it as their first film of the company.}}
''May Minamahal'' began its development in early 1993 when Star Cinema, the film's producer and distributor, began its existence as a joint venture between ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and Regal Films on May 8, 1993.<ref name="Amane">{{cite web|url=https://metro.style/culture/spotlight/may-minamahal-captured-a-rare-time-in-pinoy-movies/8444|title="May Minamahal" Captured a Rare Time in Pinoy Movies: "Parang Naglalaro Lang Tayo No'n." |publisher=METRO |date=February 18, 2018 |access-date=May 5, 2021 |last=Domingo|first=Gay Ace|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101015514/https://metro.style/culture/spotlight/may-minamahal-captured-a-rare-time-in-pinoy-movies/8444|archive-date=November 1, 2020}}</ref>{{efn|group="note"|Through official information, ''[[Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo|Adan Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo]]'', also in 1993, was first produced by Regal Films and distributed by Star Cinema; making it as their first film of the company.}}


===Casting===
===Casting===
{{efn|She turned 18 years old at the time of the film's release.}}<ref name="Amane"/><ref name="Kou Minamoto">{{cite news|title=Aga, Aiko play happy couple in 'Minamahal'|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19931228&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=June 13, 2021|work=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Kamahalan Publishing Corp.|date=December 28, 1993|page=19}}</ref>
Aga Muhlach and Aiko Melendez previously appeared in the 1992 film, ''Sinungaling Mong Puso'', before they were cast in the film.<ref name="Kou Minamoto">{{cite news|title=Aga, Aiko play happy couple in 'Minamahal'|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19931228&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=June 13, 2021|newspaper=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Kamahalan Publishing Corp.|date=December 28, 1993|page=19}}</ref> Muhlach previously worked with writer-director Jose Javier Reyes through the 1992 MMFF entry ''[[Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal]]'', where the latter served as the director and the former as one of the film's three lead stars, alongside Ariel Rivera and Lea Salonga.<ref name="Satone Shichimiya">{{cite news|title=Is Joey Javier Reyes a Metrofest baby?|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19931223&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=April 21, 2022|newspaper=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Kamahalan Publishing Corp.|date=December 23, 1993|page=21}}</ref>


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''May Minamahal'' is also the first Star Cinema project for Agot Isidro, Nikka Valencia, Boots Anson-Roa (it served as her comeback film after living overseas), and Claudine Barretto as well as the two cast members of ABS-CBN's then-youth variety show ''[[Ang TV]]'': Fina Peralejo and Lailani Terrobias.<ref name="Satone Shichimiya"/><ref name="Amane"/> Then-newcomer [[Isko Moreno]], who began his prominence in the entertainment landscape in 1993, was cast as the high school-aged Carlitos and it served as his major break, alongside his hosting performances at GMA Network's variety show ''[[That's Entertainment (Philippine TV program)|That's Entertainment]]''.<ref name="Akane Aoi">{{cite web|url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/the-scene/people-parties/7-things-to-know-about-isko-moreno |author=Tatler Philippines|publisher=Tatler Asia|title=Isko Moreno: 7 Things To Know About The Manila Mayor|date=September 22, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501215732/https://www.tatlerasia.com/the-scene/people-parties/7-things-to-know-about-isko-moreno|archive-date=May 1, 2022}}</ref>
The said film is also the first Star Cinema project for Agot Isidro, Nikka Valencia, Boots Anson-Roa, and Claudine Barretto.


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===Filming===
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Then-newcomer [[Isko Moreno]], who began his prominence at the entertainment landscape in 1993, was cast as the high school-aged Carlitos and it served as his major break, alongside his hosting performances at GMA Network's variety show ''[[That's Entertainment (Philippine TV program)|That's Entertainment]]''.<ref name="Akane Aoi">{{cite web|url=https://ph.asiatatler.com/society/5-things-to-know-about-manila-mayor-isko-moreno|title=Isko Moreno: 5 Things To Know About The Manila Mayor |publisher=Tatler Philippines|date=July 6, 2021 |access-date=July 11, 2021}}</ref>
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Few of the film's personnel and resources were from Regal Films as well as the filming unit itself. The film was shot around Metro Manila, particularly in the city of San Juan where they filmed scenes that set in the household of Monica and her family.<ref name="Amane"/>

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===Filming staff and crew===
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Few of the film's personnel and resources were from Regal Films as well as the filming unit itself.<ref name="Amane"/>


===Music===
===Music===
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*Post-Production Facilities: Regal Films Inc.
*Post-Production Facilities: Regal Films Inc.
*Post-Production Coordinators: Mo-Dean Riggs, Edna Pacardo, Alie Sajorda, and Nora Reyes
*Post-Production Coordinators: Mo-Dean Riggs, Edna Pacardo, Alie Sajorda, and Nora Reyes
*Color Processing: LVN Pictures
*Color Processing: [[LVN Pictures]]
*Stills: Roper's Studio
*Stills: Roper's Studio
*Title Design: Cinemagic Inc.
*Title Design: Cinemagic Inc.
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== Release ==
== Release ==
=== Theatrical===
The film was released by Star Cinema on December 25, 1993, as one of the entries for the [[1993 Metro Manila Film Festival]]. This was Aga Muhlach's last Metro Manila Film Festival participation, before he made his comeback in 2019 through [[Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019 Philippine film)|the Philippine adaptation of ''Miracle in Cell No. 7'']] by Viva Films.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/354995/aga-muhlach-in-touch-with-original-miracle-star-ryu-seung-ryong|title=Aga Muhlach in touch with original ‘Miracle’ star Ryu Seung-ryong|date=December 14, 2019 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |access-date=May 31, 2021|author=Policarpio, Alan}}</ref>
Star Cinema theatrically released the film on December 25, 1993, as one of the entries for the [[1993 Metro Manila Film Festival|19th Metro Manila Film Festival]]. It was first opened to 42 movie theaters in the whole Metro Manila region and its neighboring provinces.<ref>{{cite news|title=GRAND OPENING TODAY!|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19931225&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=April 21, 2022|newspaper=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Kamahalan Publishing Corp.|date=December 25, 1993|page=19}}</ref> This was Aga Muhlach's last Metro Manila Film Festival participation before he made his comeback in 2019 through [[Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019 Philippine film)|the Philippine adaptation of ''Miracle in Cell No. 7'']], which is produced and distributed by Viva Films.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/354995/aga-muhlach-in-touch-with-original-miracle-star-ryu-seung-ryong|title=Aga Muhlach in touch with original 'Miracle' star Ryu Seung-ryong|date=December 14, 2019 |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |access-date=May 31, 2021|last=Policarpio|first=Alan}}</ref>


''May Minamahal'' was also premiered in Japan on September 15, 1996 as part of the 1996 Fukuoka International Film Festival with Japanese and English subtitles. The film's Japanese title is {{nihongo|'''''Crazy About You'''''|あなたに夢中で|Anatanimuchū de|lead=yes}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2018/09/27/the-philippine-film-industry-a-star-after-100-years/|title=The Philippine film industry a star after 100 years|date=September 27, 2018 |website=[[Business Mirror]] |access-date=December 13, 2019 |author=Valiente, Tito Genova}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cinela.com/schedule/1112philippineshtml/1112philippines.htm|title=マリルー・ディアス＝アバヤ監督とフィリピン映画|date=November 1, 2003 |website=Cinela |access-date=December 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.focus-on-asia.com/archives/1996-6th/|title=Focus on Asia Archives: 1996 (6th)|website=Fukuoka International Film Festival |access-date=13 June 2021}}</ref> It was re-released again for exhibition on March 5, 1997.
''May Minamahal'' was also premiered in Japan on September 15, 1996, as part of the 6th Fukuoka International Film Festival, screened with Japanese and English subtitles. The film's Japanese title is {{nihongo|'''''Crazy About You'''''|あなたに夢中で|Anatanimuchū de|lead=yes}}.<ref name=Sumire>{{cite web |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2018/09/27/the-philippine-film-industry-a-star-after-100-years/|title=The Philippine film industry a star after 100 years|date=September 27, 2018 |website=[[Business Mirror]] |access-date=April 21, 2022 |last=Valiente|first=Tito Genova|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421150433/https://businessmirror.com.ph/2018/09/27/the-philippine-film-industry-a-star-after-100-years/|archive-date=April 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cinela.com/schedule/1112philippineshtml/1112philippines.htm|title=マリルー・ディアス＝アバヤ監督とフィリピン映画|date=November 1, 2003 |website=Cinela |access-date=December 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.focus-on-asia.com/archives/1996-6th/|title=Focus on Asia Archives: 1996 (6th)|website=Fukuoka International Film Festival |access-date=June 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180218050714/https://www.focus-on-asia.com/archives/1996-6th/|archive-date=February 18, 2018}}</ref> It was re-released again for exhibition on March 5, 1997, as part of the showing of Filipino films sponsored by [[The Japan Foundation]] in Tokyo.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jpf.go.jp/j/project/culture/archive/domestic/movie/kouza7.html|title=国内上映事業 アジア映画講座7 フィリピン映画百花繚乱！|trans-title=Domestic Screening Business: Asian Film Course 7 - Filipino Movies Random Hundred Flowers!|website=[[The Japan Foundation]] |access-date=November 13, 2021|language=Japanese|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113144839/https://www.jpf.go.jp/j/project/culture/archive/domestic/movie/kouza7.html|archive-date=November 13, 2021}}</ref>

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=== Home media ===
''May Minamahal'' was released on home video releases by Regal Home Video in Philippine markets in 1994 and overseas markets in 2002.


=== Digital restoration ===
=== Digital restoration ===
The film's restored version was premiered on February 21, 2018, at [[Power Plant Mall|Power Plant Mall - Cinema 1]] in Makati, Metro Manila. The premiere was attended by the film's writer-director Joey Javier Reyes; cast members Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo, Aiko Melendez, Aga Muhlach, Agot Isidro, Nikka Valencia, Ogie Diaz, Bimbo Bautista, and Malou Crisologo; line producer JoAnn Cabalda Bañaga; production assistant Gay Ace Domingo; and the family of producer Simon C. Ongpin.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/263393/aga-aiko-reunite-restored-rom-com|title=Aga, Aiko reunite for restored rom-com|date=February 26, 2018|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |access-date=December 13, 2019|author=San Diego Jr., Bayani}}</ref><ref name="Lemon Yamabuki">{{cite web |url=https://myx.abs-cbn.com/features/14129/myxclusive-may-minamahal-gets-digitally-restore|title=MYXCLUSIVE: "MAY MINAMAHAL" GETS DIGITALLY RESTORED! |website=[[Myx|MYX Philippines]] |author=Santos, Camille |date=February 21, 2018 |access-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213110423/https://myx.abs-cbn.com/features/14129/myxclusive-may-minamahal-gets-digitally-restore |archive-date=December 13, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>
The film's restored version was premiered on February 21, 2018, at [[Power Plant Mall|Power Plant Mall - Cinema 1]] in Makati, Metro Manila as part of the annual "Reelive the Classics" exhibition. The premiere was attended by the film's writer-director Joey Javier Reyes; cast members Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo, Aiko Melendez, Aga Muhlach, Agot Isidro, Nikka Valencia, Ogie Diaz, Bimbo Bautista, and Malou Crisologo; line producer JoAnn Cabalda Bañaga; production assistant Gay Ace Domingo; and the family of producer Simon C. Ongpin.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/263393/aga-aiko-reunite-restored-rom-com|title=Aga, Aiko reunite for restored rom-com|date=February 26, 2018|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |access-date=December 13, 2019|last=San Diego Jr.|first=Bayani|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109081556/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/263393/aga-aiko-reunite-restored-rom-com|archive-date=November 9, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Lemon Yamabuki">{{cite web |url=https://myx.abs-cbn.com/features/14129/myxclusive-may-minamahal-gets-digitally-restore|title=MYXCLUSIVE: "MAY MINAMAHAL" GETS DIGITALLY RESTORED! |website=[[Myx|MYX Philippines]] |last=Santos |first=Camille |date=February 21, 2018 |access-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213110423/https://myx.abs-cbn.com/features/14129/myxclusive-may-minamahal-gets-digitally-restore |archive-date=December 13, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>


==Reception==
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===Critical reception===
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Jullie Y. Daza, a columnist writing for ''[[Manila Standard]]'', described the film as a "fresh new moment in Philippine cinema" and gave praise towards its dialogue, performances of the cast (particularly Muhlach and Valdez), and the appeal to the movie-going audience.<ref>{{cite news|title='Minamahal' breaks new ground|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19931230&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=June 26, 2024|newspaper=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Kamahalan Publishing Corp.|date=December 30, 1993|page=11}}</ref>
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| March 5, 1997
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| February 20, 2018
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| December 1, 2019
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== TV series ==
===Legacy===
''May Minamahal'' is one of the Filipino films whose [[35 mm movie film|35mm film prints]] that are currently stored and preserved at the Fukuoka City Public Library Archives in [[Fukuoka City]], [[Fukuoka Prefecture]], Japan.<ref name=Sumire/>
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===Accolades===
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In 2007, ''May Minamahal'' was remade into a TV series by [[ABS-CBN Corporation|ABS-CBN]] and it is part of ''Sineserye Presents''. The lead characters were [[Anne Curtis]] and [[Oyo Boy Sotto]].

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Latest revision as of 07:49, 20 November 2024

This article is about the 1993 film. For the 2007 TV series of the same title, see May Minamahal (TV series).

May Minamahal
The poster of the restored version
Directed byJose Javier Reyes
Written byJose Javier Reyes
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography
  • Arnold Alvaro
  • Jun Pereira
Edited byGeorge Jarlego
Music byNonong Buencamino
Production
company
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release dates
  • December 25, 1993 (1993-12-25) (Philippines)
  • September 15, 1996 (1996-09-15) (Japan)
  • February 21, 2018 (2018-02-21) (Restored 4K version)
Running time
118 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

May Minamahal (English: 'Loving Someone') is a 1993 Filipino romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. It is the first romantic drama film produced by Star Cinema, and its third film overall.[1] Starring Aga Muhlach and Aiko Melendez in their first film together in leading roles, the film revolves around the romance between a young man who is the only son of an all-female family and a young girl who is the only daughter of an all-male family. It also stars Boots Anson-Roa, Ronaldo Valdez, Claudine Barretto, Agot Isidro, Nikka Valencia, John Estrada, Aljon Jimenez, and Ogie Diaz.

Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released on December 25, 1993, as one of the entries for the 19th Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won nine awards out of 19 nominations including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Screenplay. The film became a box office hit and received acclaim from critics and various award-giving organizations.

In 2007, it was adapted into a television series of the same name by ABS-CBN as the third installment of Sineserye Presents. In 2018, the film was digitally restored and remastered in 4K high definition by ABS-CBN Film Restoration and L'Immagine Ritrovata.[2] It was released on February 21, 2018, on cinema and December 1, 2019, on free-to-air television through the Restored Classics banner of ABS-CBN's Sunday late-night special presentation block Sunday's Best.

Synopsis

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May Minamahal tells the story of a romance between Carlitos Tagle, the only son of an all-female family, and Monica Fernandez, the only daughter of an all-male family as they faced many challenges during their relationships like the rift between Carlitos and his family for a girl, an argument regarding disapproval of Monica's influence over Carlitos by his family, and the responsibilities and obligations of Carlitos from both home and work where he has no allotted time for himself. The film highlights the romantic relationship faced with numerous problems to solve.

Plot

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With the death of Ronald who suffered a heart attack while preparing for their family picnic, Carlitos, the only son, was informed by his aunt Gloria that he is now the family patriarch. He then consoles his mother Becky, and siblings from his passing. As the man of the house, he takes care of all the responsibilities, particularly the finances and properties. On the following day at the company, when Carlitos is invited by his workmates to eat lunch at the cafeteria, he meets Monica but she gets offended when he stares and teases her.

Back at home, the whole Tagle family gathered to discuss their finances and assets including the vehicles, and decided to sell their family van despite the complaints from Mandy. Soon after, Carlitos begins a short conversation with Monica, who is working on her assignments. Later, Carlitos became pressured by the problems involving the criticisms from his sister Trina and her boyfriend on the van being sold at a smaller price and his verbal confrontation with his younger sister Mandy for going home late from her boyfriend. Becky reminds her son that as long as he is the patriarch, she is still his mother.

At the supermarket, Carlitos and Monica meet again, with the former inviting her to eat merienda. Monica agrees to join where they will eat and exchange stories, particularly sports and movies. At night, Carlitos returns home from Monica's car and promises to call her later on the telephone. As Monica returns home, she is scolded by her older brother Bombit due to her use of his car and she handles the cooking for dinner instead. A few moments later, Carlitos and Monica resume their exchanging stories via telephone, with the former being witnessed by his sisters. On the following sunny day, the whole Tagle family is bonded together and Carlitos assures his mother that he will take care of all their family obligations.

To see Monica, Carlitos pays a visit to her household and he meets her family consisting of her father Cenon, older brothers Bombit and Jun, and cousin Didoy. He, along with Monica's whole family, began bonding together while eating lunch. On the night of their first date, Carlitos and Monica are at the fancy restaurant but they go to the delicious carinderia that serves delicious mami noodles instead as insisted by the latter. After a few days, his mother and three sisters began noticing Carlitos' new lifestyle including the use of cologne, suspecting that he has a girlfriend. At the family reunion of their relatives returning from overseas, Carlitos introduces Monica to his family. A few meetings later, Monica seriously asked Carlitos if he wanted to be her boyfriend and he agreed, and the two became a couple.

As days pass, the relations between Carlitos and his family go sour when he begins focusing on Monica and office work rather than on the obligations that their family needs to pay as well as time for bonding. While Carlitos and Monica spent their time in San Pablo, Becky was sent to the hospital but he almost made an argument with his sister Mandy about his time with his girlfriend. After several missed calls, Monica becomes disappointed and when Carlitos shows up, the two begin a heated argument between each other.

In the end, Carlitos and Monica were finally married with their respective families being present to witness their ceremony.

Cast

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Character Actor
Carlitos Tagle Aga Muhlach
Rex Agoncillo (8 y/o)
Aaron Muhlach (11 y/o)
Isko Moreno (15 y/o)
The only son of Ronald and Becky. After his father's death, he became the patriarch of the family and he handled the responsibilities that his late father left behind. He met Monica at the company's cafeteria and their meeting would turn into a romantic relationship. He is 24 years old and works at the bank's financial department.
Monica Fernandez Aiko Melendez
The only daughter of Cenon and his unnamed deceased wife. She is a college student and a part-time worker at the cafeteria run by her aunt. At the same time, she meets Carlitos and their friendship turns into a romance. She is 20 years old and classified as a tsundere.
Rebecca "Becky" Tagle Boots Anson-Roa
Carlitos and his sisters' loving mother and Ronald's husband.
Ronald Tagle Ramil Rodriguez
Becky's husband and a loving father to Carlitos and his three sisters. He died of a heart attack while planning for a trip to Tagaytay. His only son assumes the role of the patriarch where he would handle all the responsibilities and obligations he had left.
Cenon Fernandez Ronaldo Valdez
Monica and her brothers' loving widowed father. He owns a lot of jeepneys and works as a jeepney driver and mechanic.
Trina Tagle Agot Isidro
Myla De Jesus (18 y/o)
The first of Carlitos' three sisters and she is the eldest. She works at an advertising agency and usually goes home at late night.
Leo Aljon Jimenez
One of Carlitos' workmates in the company.
Bombit Fernandez John Estrada
The first of Monica's two rowdy older brothers. He is a black belter in judo.
Ines Liza Lorena
The first of Becky's two closest sisters. She is a businesswoman.
Pinky Tagle Claudine Barretto
Patricia Ann Roque (3 y/o)
The second of Carlitos' three sisters and she is the youngest. She is very close to her brother ever since their father passed away.
Gloria Marita Zobel
The aunt of Carlitos and his sisters and Becky's sister. She is the husband of Felix.
Jun Fernandez Bimbo Bautista
The last of Monica's two rowdy older brothers. He is a varsity player on both basketball and baseball teams.
Mandy Tagle Nikka Valencia
Michelle Suzara (9 y/o)
Maria Lourdes Araneta (10 y/o)
The last of Carlitos' three sisters and she is the younger. She usually made arguments with her brother.
Didoy Ogie Diaz
The gay-mannered relative of the Fernandez family. He was constantly pranked and harassed by Bombit.
Ellen Gina Leviste
Carlitos' boss at the company.
Mrs. Teresing Malou Crisologo
Cenon's cousin sister and also the aunt of Monica and her two brothers.

Also starring

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  • George Lim as Tito Momoy
  • Ernie Zarate as Tito Felix, one of the uncles of Carlitos and his sisters and Gloria's husband
  • Teri Baylosis as Tito Manolo, one of the uncles of Carlitos and his sisters
  • Fina Peralejo as Sandra, one of Carlitos and his workmates' co-workers
  • Angie Roy as Atty. Caroline Pedrosa, the lawyer of the Tagle family
  • Alma Lerma as Manang Belen, one of the Tagle family's house helpers
  • Paolo Zobel as Sammy
  • Melvin Viceral as Spanky
  • Leilani Terrobias as Susan, a co-worker of Carlitos and his workmates
  • Ed Murillo as Mr. Capili, the man who is negotiating the price of buying the van from Carlitos

Production and development

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May Minamahal began its development in early 1993 when Star Cinema, the film's producer and distributor, began its existence as a joint venture between ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and Regal Films on May 8, 1993.[3][a]

Casting

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Aga Muhlach and Aiko Melendez previously appeared in the 1992 film, Sinungaling Mong Puso, before they were cast in the film.[4] Muhlach previously worked with writer-director Jose Javier Reyes through the 1992 MMFF entry Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal, where the latter served as the director and the former as one of the film's three lead stars, alongside Ariel Rivera and Lea Salonga.[5]

May Minamahal is also the first Star Cinema project for Agot Isidro, Nikka Valencia, Boots Anson-Roa (it served as her comeback film after living overseas), and Claudine Barretto as well as the two cast members of ABS-CBN's then-youth variety show Ang TV: Fina Peralejo and Lailani Terrobias.[5][3] Then-newcomer Isko Moreno, who began his prominence in the entertainment landscape in 1993, was cast as the high school-aged Carlitos and it served as his major break, alongside his hosting performances at GMA Network's variety show That's Entertainment.[6]

Filming

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Few of the film's personnel and resources were from Regal Films as well as the filming unit itself. The film was shot around Metro Manila, particularly in the city of San Juan where they filmed scenes that set in the household of Monica and her family.[3]

Music

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The film's theme song, May Minamahal, originally sung by Hajji Alejandro in 1977, was performed by Agot Isidro and composed by Willy Cruz.

Production credits

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  • Writer and Director: Jose Javier Reyes
  • Producers: Charo Santos-Concio, Lily Y. Monteverde, Simon C. Ongpin
  • Studio Manager and Post-Production In-Charge (Regal Films): Warlito M. Teodoro
  • Line Producer: Joann Cabalda-Bañaga
  • Associate Producer: Grace Bersamin Beleno
  • Production Managers: Ed Castillo and Joel Apuyan
  • Music: Nonong Buencamino
  • Theme Song Composer: Willy Cruz
  • Theme Song Performer: Agot Isidro
  • Cinematography: Jun Pereira and Arnold Alvaro
  • Editor: George Jarlego
  • Sound Effects: Rodel Capule
  • Assistant Director: Crisanto Andrew Moreno
  • Production Designer: Benjie De Guzman
  • Dubbing Director: Lucy Quinto
  • Film Unit: Regal Films - Unit No. 3
  • Post-Production Facilities: Regal Films Inc.
  • Post-Production Coordinators: Mo-Dean Riggs, Edna Pacardo, Alie Sajorda, and Nora Reyes
  • Color Processing: LVN Pictures
  • Stills: Roper's Studio
  • Title Design: Cinemagic Inc.

Release

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Theatrical

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Star Cinema theatrically released the film on December 25, 1993, as one of the entries for the 19th Metro Manila Film Festival. It was first opened to 42 movie theaters in the whole Metro Manila region and its neighboring provinces.[7] This was Aga Muhlach's last Metro Manila Film Festival participation before he made his comeback in 2019 through the Philippine adaptation of Miracle in Cell No. 7, which is produced and distributed by Viva Films.[8]

May Minamahal was also premiered in Japan on September 15, 1996, as part of the 6th Fukuoka International Film Festival, screened with Japanese and English subtitles. The film's Japanese title is Crazy About You (Japanese: あなたに夢中で, Hepburn: Anatanimuchū de).[9][10][11] It was re-released again for exhibition on March 5, 1997, as part of the showing of Filipino films sponsored by The Japan Foundation in Tokyo.[12]

Home media

[edit]

May Minamahal was released on home video releases by Regal Home Video in Philippine markets in 1994 and overseas markets in 2002.

Digital restoration

[edit]

The film's restored version was premiered on February 21, 2018, at Power Plant Mall - Cinema 1 in Makati, Metro Manila as part of the annual "Reelive the Classics" exhibition. The premiere was attended by the film's writer-director Joey Javier Reyes; cast members Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo, Aiko Melendez, Aga Muhlach, Agot Isidro, Nikka Valencia, Ogie Diaz, Bimbo Bautista, and Malou Crisologo; line producer JoAnn Cabalda Bañaga; production assistant Gay Ace Domingo; and the family of producer Simon C. Ongpin.[13][14]

Reception

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Critical reception

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Jullie Y. Daza, a columnist writing for Manila Standard, described the film as a "fresh new moment in Philippine cinema" and gave praise towards its dialogue, performances of the cast (particularly Muhlach and Valdez), and the appeal to the movie-going audience.[15]

Legacy

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May Minamahal is one of the Filipino films whose 35mm film prints that are currently stored and preserved at the Fukuoka City Public Library Archives in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[9]

Accolades

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Year Award-Giving Body Category Recipient Result
1993 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Picture May Minamahal 2nd
Best Director Jose Javier Reyes Won
Best Actor Aga Muhlach Won
Best Supporting Actor Ronaldo Valdez Won
Best Art Direction Benjie de Guzman Won
Best Story Jose Javier Reyes Won
Best Screenplay Won
Best Float May Minamahal Won
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards May Minamahal Won
1994 Gawad Urian Awards Best Picture May Minamahal Nominated
Best Direction Jose Javier Reyes Nominated
Best Leading Actor Aga Muhlach Nominated
Best Music Dionisio "Nonong" Buencamino Nominated
Best Editor George Jarlego Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Ronaldo Valdez Won
1994 FAMAS Awards Best Picture May Minamahal Nominated
Best Story Jose Javier Reyes Won
Best Director Nominated
Best Leading Actor Aga Muhlach Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Ronaldo Valdez Won
Best Supporting Actress Boots Anson-Roa Nominated

Television adaptation

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Main article: May Minamahal (TV series)

In 2007, May Minamahal was remade into a TV series by ABS-CBN as the third installment for Sineserye Presents. The lead characters were played by Anne Curtis and Oyo Boy Sotto.

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ Through official information, Adan Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo, also in 1993, was first produced by Regal Films and distributed by Star Cinema; making it as their first film of the company.

Sources

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  1. ^ "'May Minamahal': Just a simple love story". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. December 6, 1993. p. 21. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  2. ^ "MAY MINAMAHAL REELive the Classics Premiere Night". Facebook. February 19, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Domingo, Gay Ace (February 18, 2018). ""May Minamahal" Captured a Rare Time in Pinoy Movies: "Parang Naglalaro Lang Tayo No'n."". METRO. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
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