Four Sisters and a Wedding is a 2013 Filipino family comedy-drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and written by Vanessa Valdez from an original screenplay written and developed by Jose Javier Reyes. The film stars Toni Gonzaga, Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin, and Shaina Magdayao as the four sisters attempting to stop the wedding of their younger brother, played by Enchong Dee. It also features a supporting cast including Angeline Quinto, Carmi Martin, Boboy Garovillo, Janus del Prado, and Bernard Palanca.
Produced and distributed by ABS-CBN Film Productions for its 20th founding anniversary, in collaboration with Rebisco on its 50th anniversary, the film was theatrically released in the Philippines on June 26, 2013, and internationally on July 5.
Plot
When CJ, the youngest Salazar sibling, announces his wedding, his sister Gabbie convinces their other sisters to come home as requested by their mother, Grace. Teddie, the eldest, is a laid-off teacher now working as a waitress in Madrid. Bobbie, the second sister, is a corporate communications manager in New York living with her boyfriend Tristan and his daughter Trixie. The third sister, Alex, is an assistant film director struggling with her job and her relationship with Bobbie's ex-boyfriend Chad. Gabbie is a teacher who takes care of their mother. Bobbie faces pressure from Tristan to marry despite having a difficult relationship with Trixie. Teddie, unable to afford a plane ticket, convinces her colleague Frodo to return to Manila with her, pretending to be a couple.
When the family reunites, the sisters express their concerns about CJ's abrupt decision to marry, offending him and prompting apologies. CJ accepts but asks them to behave when meeting his fiancée, Princess Bayag, and her family. At the Bayags' villa, Princess's parents ask CJ to sign a prenuptial agreement. Appalled, the sisters plan to stop the wedding. Bobbie suggests CJ is marrying out of desperation, and Teddie asks their housekeeper, Toti Marie, to introduce CJ to other girls, leading to a failed boys' night out. The next day, Tristan tells Bobbie to decide on their marriage by the time he returns from overseas.
Teddie and Frodo visit a Bayags' spa with an obscene tagline, suspecting anomalies. Teddie asks Frodo to use their services, and when he moans during the massage, she calls the police. They discover the "happy ending" refers to happy thoughts after a massage. Jeanette threatens to investigate the Salazars. CJ confronts his sisters about the incident, assuring them the wedding will proceed. Bobbie confronts Teddie, leading to an argument. Later, Bobbie sees Chad flirting with another woman while buying condoms. The next morning, Bobbie tells Alex, but they end up fighting.
The Bayags visit the Salazars to show the wedding gowns, which the Salazars dislike. Honey Boy suggests playing charades to decide the gowns. During the game, the Bayags hint that Teddie is a maid, prompting Grace to make them leave. Confronted by Grace, Teddie admits she was laid off during the recession and vents her emotions. Bobbie reveals her lifelong hurt and loneliness to Grace, leading Trixie to sympathize with her.
The next day, Alex and Bobbie reconcile, and Alex breaks up with Chad. Later, CJ informs his family of Princess's grandfather's death, prompting the two families to reconcile and apologize. Due to a superstition, CJ and Princess's wedding is canceled. To avoid wasting the preparations and expenses, Bobbie marries Tristan instead, with the Salazars wearing the Bayags' gowns.
Cast Bea Alonzo as Roberta Olivia "Bobbie" Salazar Angel Locsin as Alexandra Camille "Alex" Salazar Toni Gonzaga as Theodora Grace "Teddie" Salazar Shaina Magdayao as Gabriella Sophia "Gabbie" Salazar Enchong Dee as Carlos Jose "CJ / Reb-Reb" Salazar Coney Reyes as Grace Salazar Sam Milby as Tristan Harris Angeline Quinto as Princess Antoinette May Bayag Carmi Martin as Jeanette Bayag Boboy Garovillo as Honey Boy Bayag Janus del Prado as Frodo Teodoro Bernard Palanca as Chad Quinto Vangie Labalan as Manang Bugayong Cecil Paz as Matutina Marie "Toti Marie / Tina Marie" Bugayong Joy Viado as Sassa Samantha Faytaren as Trixie Harris Mocha Uson as Mocha Juan Rodrigo as Carlo "Caloy" Salazar
Soundtrack The film's soundtrack was Salamat, which was written by Christian Martinez and performed by Richard Yap. The said song was also used in the celebration of Rebisco's (the film's sponsor) 50th anniversary.
Accolades Year Award Category Recipients and nominees Outcome201462nd FAMAS Awards Best Picture Four Sisters and a Wedding Best Director Cathy Garcia-Molina Best Actress Bea Alonzo Toni Gonzaga Angel Locsin Best Supporting Actress Coney Reyes Best ScreenplayVanessa Valdez Best Story Best Film Editing Marya Ignacio Best SoundRaul Mitra Best Musical Score 16th Gawad PASADO Awards Best Supporting Actress Toni Gonzaga Bea Alonzo Angel Locsin Shaina Magdayao 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie of the Year Four Sisters and a Wedding Movie Actress of the Year Bea Alonzo Angel Locsin Movie Director of the Year Cathy Garcia-Molina Movie Screenwriter of the Year Vanessa R. Valdez Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Coney Reyes Movie Editor of the Year Marya Ignacio Movie Cinematographer of the Year Manuel Teehankee Movie Musical Scorer of the Year Raul Mitra Movie Sound Engineer of the Year Aurel Claro Bilbao Movie Production Designer of the Year Winston Acuyong 11th Golden Screen Awards Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) Four Sisters and a Wedding Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) Angel Locsin Bea Alonzo Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) Enchong Dee Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Musical or Comedy) Coney Reyes
Prequel
On February 27, 2020, Star Cinema announced that the film would be getting a prequel entitled Four Sisters Before the Wedding. The prequel was directed by Giselle Andres, an assistant director in the original film; however, Mae Cruz-Alviar replaced her. Four Sisters Before the Wedding is set during the Salazar siblings' teenage years. The prequel stars Charlie Dizon, Alexa Ilacad, Gillian Vicencio, and Belle Mariano as Teddie, Bobbie, Alex, and Gabbie, respectively. It was produced by SCX, a sub-brand under ABS-CBN Films, Star Cinema.
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