The Third Party
| The Third Party | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical movie poster | |
| Directed by | Jason Paul Laxamana |
| Written by |
|
| Story by | Enrico C. Santos |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Dexter Dela Peña |
| Edited by | Noah Tonga |
| Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
Release date | October 12, 2016 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog |
| Box office | ₱110 million (as of November 2, 2016)[1] |
The Third Party is a 2016 Filipino romantic comedy drama film starring Angel Locsin, Sam Milby and Zanjoe Marudo. It is directed by Jason Paul Laxamana from a screenplay written by Charlene Sawit-Esguerra and Patrick John Valencia.[2][3]
The film was produced by ABS-CBN Film Productions and was theatrically released in Philippine cinemas on October 12, 2016, by Star Cinema.
The film marks Angel Locsin's second movie this year after Everything About Her, and serves a reunion for her and Zanjoe Marudo who both starred in the 2012 film One More Try; both films were also released by Star Cinema.[4]
Premise
The story revolves between exes Andi, an events manager who aspires to be a fashion designer (portrayed by Angel) and Max, a cosmetic surgeon (portrayed by Sam) who both find ways to make their relation intact after a breakup. But later on, Max found a new love unto a gay oncologist for children, Christian portrayed by Zanjoe. The film also tackles friendship and how a person gets to know more about himself.[5][6]
Cast
Main cast
- Angel Locsin as Andi Medina
- Sam Milby as Max Labrador
- Zanjoe Marudo as Christian Pilar
Supporting Cast
- Al Tantay
- Alma Moreno as Juliet
- Cherry Pie Picache as Carina Medina
- Beauty Gonzalez
- Matet de Leon as Lila
- Maris Racal
- Carla Martinez
- Katrina Legaspi as Badet
- Chun Sa Jung
- Odette Khan[7] as Tessie
Release
The Third Party was theatrically released in the Philippines on October 12, 2016, by Star Cinema.[1]
Reception
Box office
The film has grossed ₱10 million on its first day.[1] the film is successful nationwide and worldwide, despite on its genre. Film successfully gave the best shot for LGBT community. The Third Party breached 100 Million mark on its 3rd week of showing. A Film joined the Top films that breached 100 Million. It Expects more viewers on its 4th Blockbuster Week
Music
Baby, I Love Your Way by Morissette Amon and Harana (originally by Peter Frampton) was released as the official soundtrack for the movie.[8]
See also
- My Neighbor's Wife
- No Other Woman
- The Mistress
- A Secret Affair
- The Bride and the Lover
- Trophy Wife
- Love Me Tomorrow
- One More Try (film)
- The Mistress
References
- ^ a b c "'The Third Party' earns P10M on opening day". ABS-CBN Corporation. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/15/16/look-angel-reunites-with-zanjoe-sam-in-new-movie
- ^ http://www.netizenspatrol.com/2016/07/15/new-movie-the-third-party-starring-sam-milby-zanjoe-marudo-and-angel-locsin/
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/24068/angel-locsin-to-reunite-with-sam-milby-and-zanjoe-marudo-in-emthe-third-partyem
- ^ http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/20/16/why-angel-zanjoe-sam-are-excited-about-the-third-party
- ^ http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/latest-news/2016/07/15/14-things-you-should-know-about-the-new-zanjoe-angel-sam-movie
- ^ https://moviesinthephilippines.com/2016/09/23/star-cinema-releases-teaser-trailer-of-the-third-party/
- ^ http://opm-tambayan.blogspot.sg/2016/09/baby-i-love-your-way-morissette-and.html