| Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? | |
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| Directed by | Danny Zialcita |
| Screenplay by |
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| Story by | Tom D. Adrales (as Tom D. Adrales) |
| Produced by | Ramon Salvador |
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| Cinematography | Felizardo Bailen |
| Edited by | Ike Jarlego Jr. |
| Music by | George Canseco |
Production company | Viva Films |
| Distributed by | Viva Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? (lit. 'How Often Is Sometimes?') is a 1982 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Danny Zialcita and co-written by Zialcita and Tom D. Adrales. It stars Vilma Santos, Hilda Koronel and Dindo Fernando. Released by Viva Films on November 25, 1982, it was a box office success, and was the highest-grossing film of the year. Critic Justino Dormiendo gave the film a positive review, praising Zialcita's direction and the entire cast's performances. It won six FAMAS Awards, including Best Screenplay (Zialcita and Adrales), Best Story (Adrales), and Best Musical Score (George Canseco).
Plot
They are two women in love with one man. One is the wife, the other is the mistress. And between them, the man whose love and time they share. But even the most discreet of affairs can be laid open, and the most submissive of wives can lose her patience. Vilma Santos, Hilda Koronel and Dindo Fernando lend their thespic talents to this moving tale of love, betrayal and retribution.
Cast
- Vilma Santos as Lily
- Hilda Koronel as Elsa
- Dindo Fernando as Louie
- Suzanne Gonzales as Nina
- Alvin Enriquez as Alvin (as Joseph Alvin Enriquez)
- Angie Ferro as Abortionist
- Odette Khan as Alvin's Teacher
- Mario Escudero as Fencing Instructor
- Ven Medina as Priest
- Gloria Romero as Elsa's Mother
- Josephine Estrada as Diana
- Ronaldo Valdez as Eric
- Tommy Abuel as Dr. Eufemio
- Anna Gonzales as Gynaecologist
- Delia Razon as Obstetrician
- Chanda Romero as Charley
Release
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan was released on November 25, 1982, and was a box-office success, becoming the highest-grossing film of the year.[1]
Critical response
Justino Dormiendo, writing for Jingle Extra Hot!, gave the film a positive review, praising the entire cast for their performances as well as director Danny Zialcita for finding a fresh angle to a cliché love triangle storyline. He gave high acclaim to Vilma Santos' performance as the mistress Lily, stating that "[b]ecause her role has more substance and because [she] seemed to have perfected the agony of the other woman, her performance overshadowed Hilda Koronel's", while Dindo Fernando was "effective" in his performance as Louie. However, Dormiendo criticized the costume design for being overly conspicuous and distracting.[2]
Accolades
| Group | Category | Name | Result |
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| FAMAS Awards[3] | Best Screenplay | Danny Zialcita, Tom D. Adrales | Won |
| Best Story | Tom D. Adrales | Won | |
| Best Editing | Ike Jarlego Jr. | Won | |
| Best Musical Score | George Canseco | Won | |
| Best Song | "Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan" by George Canseco | Won | |
| Best Sound | Vic Macamay | Won | |
| FAP Awards[3] | Best Sound | Vic Macamay | Won |
References
- ↑ Mendoza, Ronaldo (January 27, 1983). "The men of Palabra de Honor". Jingle Extra Hot Magazine.
...[I]t is no wonder that Gaano was acclaimed as the biggest top-grosser of 1982.
- ↑ Dormiendo, Justino (November 1982). "Bagong porma sa lumang pormula" [New form for an old formula]. Jingle Extra Hot! (in Filipino).
Dahil mas malaman ang kanyang papel at tila naperfect na ni Vilma Santos ang agony ng other woman, mas nangingibabaw ang kanyang performance kay Hilda Koronel.
- 1 2 CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art: Volume VIII - Philippine Film. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 1994. p. 336. ISBN 971-8546-23-5. Retrieved March 17, 2023.