Working Girls (2010 film)
| Working Girls | |
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| Directed by | Jose Javier Reyes |
| Written by | Jose Javier Reyes Amado Lacuesta |
| Produced by | Vic del Rosario (Viva Films) Veronique del Rosario-Corpus (Viva Films) Jose Mari Abacan (GMA Films) Executive Producers: Vic del Rosario (Viva Films) Atty. Annette Gozon-Abrogar (GMA Films) Tony Gloria (Unitel Pictures) |
| Starring | Eugene Domingo Ruffa Gutierrez Iza Calzado Jennylyn Mercado Cristine Reyes Eula Valdez Bianca King |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Viva Films GMA Films Unitel Pictures |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Languages | Tagalog English |
| Box office | 94,000,000 |
Working Girls is a 2010 Filipino comedy film remake starring Eugene Domingo, Jennylyn Mercado, Iza Calzado, Cristine Reyes, Bianca King, Eula Valdez and Ruffa Gutierrez. Directed by Jose Javier Reyes, from a screenplay by Amado Lacuesta, it was produced by GMA Films, Viva Films, and Unitel Pictures and released to cinemas on April 21, 2010 in the Philippines.[1][2]
Plot
They are everyday women who all live in a world where men rule business and women rule the office. In this comedy hit of the summer, the story begins with Paula, (Eugene Domingo) the daughter-in-law of Nimfa (Gina Pareno). She is the queen of fake designer bags. She gets high earnings from her living and uses them to put her children through private school, something that her irresponsible and unemployed husband cannot provide. Then there is a single mom, Ada (Jennylyn Mercado), a young woman who is a call center agent by night and a student by day, working hard to provide for her young son. In the process, she neglects her son and puts additional strain on her relationship with her mother, Sabel (Rio Locsin). Ada is also close friends with Tobz (Carlo Aquino) who is currently having issues with his girlfriend, Wendy (Cristine Reyes) also a busy woman who does not give him time nor pleasure and whose long life goal is to become an actress. While pursuing this, she meets Rodney (Rafael Rosell), who is also an attorney to celebrity plastic surgeon, Dr. Cleo Carillo. One of her clients/friends, Marilou (Ruffa Gutierrez), a beauty queen turned CEO upon the death of her husband, is also having problems with Amanda Dela Vega, her husband's daughter from another woman, and her own daughter, Dara Dela Vega (Bianca King). Dara is a Berkeley graduate who is eager to prove herself at her new job in a television show; she is struggling to manager her issues from home and her issues from her boss, Suzanne (Carmi Martin), Marilou's best friend. Another story follows Theresa (Iza Calzado), a nurse for Dr. Carillo's husband and who is content with her work but struggles to deal with her broken heart.
In the end, Paula, after a brief love affair with her temporary driver (Ricky Davao) decides to continue being a loud-mouthed and responsible wife. Ada finally decides to love Tabz while Wendy is left brokenhearted when Rodney leaves. Dara shows her wits and talent as she uncovers the truth about a protestor Dolorosa "Rose" Bonefacio (Maria Isabel Lopez), a women's rights activist. Marilou also finds some information on Amanda's schemes against the company. Lastly, there is Theresa, who finally forgives her ex-suitor and Emily.
This story reflects the challenges of everyday woman, involving family, love, money and the community. The story is based on the hit Viva Films Comedy 26 years ago and is the sequel to Ishmael Bernal's Blockbuster top grosser in the 80's.
Cast
Main cast
- Eugene Domingo as Paula Cajanding
- Ruffa Gutierrez as Marilou Cobarrubias
- Iza Calzado as Theresa "Tere" Villanueva
- Jennylyn Mercado as Ada Rosales
- Cristine Reyes as Wendy Casuga
- Bianca King as Dara Dela Vega
- Eula Valdez as Dra. Cleo Carillo
Supporting cast
- Gina Pareño as Nimfa Cajanding
- Maria Isabel Lopez as Dolorosa "Rose" Bonifacio
- Mylene Dizon as Connie Valderamma
- Carmi Martin as Suzanne Galang Cavendish
- Rio Locsin as Sabel Rosales
- Jef Gaitan as Sara
- Katya Santos as Amy
- Ricky Davao as Nelson Obleta
- Rafael Rosell as Atty. Rodney Camacho
- Jao Mapa as Leon Arnaldo
- Carlo Aquino as Tobs
- Kirby De Jesus as Jaime Dela Vega
- Antonio Aquitania as Bobby Cajanding
- Andrea del Rosario as Rachel
- Joey Paras
- Ina Feleo as Raissa Arnaldo
- Empress Schuck as Sylvia
- Cherie Gil as Amanda Dela Vega
- Manuel Chua as Albert Cetascoso
- Antonette Garcia as Lita
- LJ Moreno as Dra. Maya Fernandez
- Jake Cuenca as Jason
Guest cast
- Liza Lorena as Ynes
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Maura Abesamis
- Dante Rivero as Ronald Casuga
