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Writer:
Bibeth Orteza (written by)
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Release Date:
11 February 1998 (Philippines) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
Selya is disappointed with Bobby who only wants sex but no real relationship nor marriage. So she leaves and decides to marry the gay Ramon who... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 4 nominations more
User Comments:
A melodramatic attempt to tackle a rather serious issue. more (1 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Rosanna Roces ... Selya
Ricky Davao ... Ramon
Gardo Versoza ... Bobby
Allan Paule ... Carding
Eva Darren ... Piling
Crispin Pineda ... Imo
Gigi Locsin ... Belen
Cednic Millado ... Abet
Macky Villalon ... Diday
John Nielsen Apilado ... Ramoncito
Renato Del Prado ... Ambo
Virgie Lopez ... Diding
Manny Mendoza ... Wife Beater
Loraine Torrado ... Battered Wife
Cyrill Torrado ... Sisay
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Man in Her Life
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Runtime:
Germany:96 min | Philippines:96 min
Country:
Philippines
Language:
Filipino | Tagalog
Color:
Color
Certification:
Philippines:R-18
Filming Locations:
Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Luzon, Philippines more
Company:
Reyna Films more

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A melodramatic attempt to tackle a rather serious issue., 1 December 1999
Author: (alert) from Manila, Philippines

The Man in Her Life was supposed to be shown way back 1997, but it became a hot property at the censors that's why it was released a year after. It received good critical and box-office reception in our country, primarily because of Ricky Davao's award-worthy performance as the problem-plagued hero. Erstwhile sexy star Rosanna Roces proved that her attempts to make "serious movies" like this aren't no fluke; her Selya is believable. Even Ryan Cayabyab's musical score is touching. The only problem is the script, which doesn't have continuity. The story has problems in identifying Selya's true persona as to her relationships between Bobby and Ramon. The dialogue doesn't come out realistic. Most of all, the subject matter was treated in a melodramatic way that will turn off most moviegoers who want a more frank view of homosexuality. At any rate, the film is still watchable.

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