Bridal Shower (2004)

Director:

Jeffrey Jeturian

Writers:

Chris Martinez (story), Armando Lao (screenplay)

Stars:

Dina Bonnevie, Cherry Pie Picache, Francine Prieto

5 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dina Bonnevie	...	Tates
Cherry Pie Picache	...	Katie
Francine Prieto	...	Sonia
Christian Vasquez	...	Mickey
Douglas Robinson	...	Bryan
J.R. Valentin	...	Juancho (as Juancho Valentino)
Alfred Vargas	...	Joebert
Pinky Marquez	...	Emily
Rodel Velayo	...	Bingo
Gina Pareño	...	Lourdes
Boots Anson-Roa	...	Doña Vergie
Lester Llansang	...	Tonton
Angel Jacob	...	Melissa
Gerald Lauron	...	Melissa's BF (as Gerard Lauron)
Jacob Dionisio	...	Bogie

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

overweight | playing footsie | female bare foot | erotica | gay | 

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Genres:

Drama | Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

Philippines

Language:

Filipino Tagalog English

Release Date:

1 January 2004 (Philippines)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Seiko Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color (Fujicolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original stars were supposedly Rosanna Roces, Rufa Mae Quinto and Diana Zubiri. When Rosanna Roces turned down the major role due to her supposed pregnancy, the role went to Dina Bonnevie. The casting was then overhauled with 'Cherrie Pie Picache' replacing Rufa Mae Quinto, and Francine Prieto replacing Diana Zubiri.

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Connections

Featured in 30th Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines 2004 Awards Night (2004)

User Reviews

humorous

The film is very humorous and nice. The contents are somewhat sexual. The movie, though it is overall not disturbing, is not suitable for the younger members of the audience and the easily disturbed. The movie is about three friends who each have different problems to cope with. The movie stars Alfred Vargas, Dina Bonnievie, Cherry Pie Picache, Francine Prieto, Rodel Velayo, Juancho Valentino, Douglas Robinson, and Christian Vasquez. The movie is directed by the young Jeffrey Jeturian, and the movie was first snubbed by the jurors of the Manila Film Festival, but it was shown successively in several countries, especially Singapore. the film was also shown in Italy, and several other European countries. Alfred Vargas is said to have made waves during his visit to Italy. The success of the movie has led to many other projects by the young director.