No Other Woman is a 2011 Filipino romantic drama thriller film directed by Ruel S. Bayani and starring Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay, and Cristine Reyes.
The film is notable for breaking box office records in the Philippines. It was the third highest grossing Filipino film of all time of 2011 having grossed P278 million;No Other Woman box-office gross via Box Office Mojo it was also the highest-grossing Filipino film until it was dethroned by the 2012 Metro Manila Film Fest entry Sisterakas. The film was also screened in select cities internationally.
This was Curtis' fourth movie after Wag Kang Lilingon (2006), Ang Cute ng Ina Mo! (2007), When Love Begins (2008) and Babe, I Love You (2010).
Plot Furniture supplier Ram (Derek Ramsay) is happily married to Charmaine (Cristine Reyes). One day, he lands a big client, a new luxury resort, but needs the help of Kara (Anne Curtis), the daughter of the resort's owner, to finalize the deal. Kara's help comes with a price because she wants Ram to be her lover. Before long, Kara seduces Ram though she knows he is married. When Charmaine learns of the affair, she seeks to win back her husband's waning attention.
Cast and characters
Anne Curtis as Kara Zalderiaga Derek Ramsay as Ram Escaler Cristine Reyes as Charmaine Dela Costa-Escaler Tirso Cruz III as Fernando Zalderiaga Carmi Martin as Babygirl Dela Costa John Arcilla as Mario Dela Costa Marlann Flores as Violet Dela Costa Johnny Revilla as Jaime Escaler Matt Evans as Jake Escaler Melvin Lee as Ito Dela Cruz Niña Dolino as Marian Ricci Chan as Raymond Ron Morales as Victor Kitkat as Mimi Kat Alano as Michelle Peter Serrano as Sales Team Staff Fred Payawan as Sales Team Staff
Release No Other Woman'''s grand premiere was supposed to be held on September 27, 2011, one day before the release date. However, it was cancelled because of Typhoon Pedring, which affected parts of Luzon. This cancellation was announced by Anne Curtis in her show Showtime on the morning of the supposed premiere date.
No Other Woman was released nationwide on September 28, 2011. It was also screened in selected cities around the world, including Chicago, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.No Other Woman Global Screenings via ABS-CBN Global Movies
The film was given an R-13 rating by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.
In March of 2019, the film was available on Netflix USA streaming.
Box office Despite Typhoon Pedring affecting Luzon in the Philippines, the film opened with a P15 million gross on its first day. The movie earned P100 million in its first five days.No Other Woman grosses P100 million in 5 days, according to Star Cinema via PEP.phPhilippines Box Office September 28–October 2, 2011 via Box Office Mojo In two weeks of showing, it has been declared as the highest grossing Filipino film of all time with an approximate P278 Million gross income, breaking the box office record set by the 2009 film, You Changed My Life, which grossed P225 million.No Other Woman grosses P210 million; overtakes box-office gross of You Changed My Life via PEP.phNo Other Woman breaks box office records via ABS-CBNNews.com
Due to the movie's good performance at the box office, its cast and crew received monetary rewards from the production studios.'No Other Woman' lead stars, director receive bonus via Manila Bulletin
On October 26, 2011, the box office records set by No Other Woman was surpassed by The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin, another movie produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films. The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin opened with a P200 million gross on its first week.PEP EXCLUSIVE Vice Ganda on Praybeyt Benjamin's earnings of P200 million in eight days: "Alam kong maghi-hit ang movie, pero hindi ganung kalala!" via PEP.ph and has a current gross of P331.6 million.Praybeyt Benjamin last weekend gross via Box Office MojoNo Other Woman currently holds the record as the eighth highest-grossing Filipino film of all time.
Critical reception Though regarded as one of the memorable romance-drama movies for Filipinos, the film received mixed reviews from local film critics. Critics criticized the weak ending of the story line which is strong especially at the middle part but praised the film for memorable one-liners and the values in the movie.No Other Woman'' was graded "A" by the Cinema Evaluation Board of the Philippines.‘No Other Woman’ gets an ‘A’ grade via Philippine Daily Inquirer
The film received mixed reviews from local film critics. Aaron Lozada of Philippine Star praised the film's casting, direction, and scoring.Movie Review: No Other Woman via Philippine Star Abby Mendoza of PEP.ph praised the movie for handling a sensitive matter fairly. via PEP.ph Philbert Dy of ClickTheCity.com criticized the movie for its uneven story, adding that the ending is "truly ugly."Camp over Complexity via ClickTheCity.com Jessica Zafra of Interaksyon.com commented that the characters are stereotypical.Jessica Zafra: This is what you want? Really?? via Interaksyon.com
Accolades Awards and nominations Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result201228th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie of the YearNo Other Woman Movie Actress of the Year (Best Actress) for (Anne Curtis) Movie Actor of the Year (Best Actor) for (Derek Ramsay) Best Original Screenplay of the Year (Kriz Gazmen and Jay Fernando) Movie Cinematographer of the Year (Charlie Peralta) Movie Editor of the Year (Vito Cajili) Movie Musical Scorer of the Year (Raul Mitra) Movie Sound Engineer of the Year (Ditoy Aguilar) 14th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADOng Aktres (Anne Curtis) PinakaPASADOng Dulang Pampelikula (Kriz Gazmen and Jay Fernando) 2012 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards"Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title" . Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-20.Box-Office KingDerek Ramsay Box-Office Queens Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes 201260th FAMAS Awards Best Direction for (Ruel S. Bayani) No Other Woman Best Actress for (Anne Curtis) Best Actress for (Cristine Reyes) Best Actor for (Derek Ramsay) Best Supporting Actor for (Tirso Cruz III) Best Supporting Actor for (Carmi Martin) Best Screenplay (Kriz Gazmen and Jay Fernando) Best Cinematography (Charlie Peralta) 30th Luna Awards Best Picture Best Direction (Ruel S. Bayani) Best Actor for (Derek Ramsay) Best Screenplay (Kriz Gazmen and Jay Fernando) Best Cinematography (Charlie Peralta) Beat Editing (Vito Cajili) Best Musical Score (Raul Mitra)
References
External links
Star Cinema Multiply Website