The Third Party
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]
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| Directed by | Jason Paul Laxamana |
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| Story by | Enrico C. Santos |
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| Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
| Cinematography | Dexter Dela Peña |
| Edited by | Noah Tonga |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱110 million (as of November 2, 2016) (Worldwide)[1] |
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 keep their relation intact after a breakup. But later on, Max finds new love with a gay Pediatrician, Christian (portrayed by Zanjoe). Andi gets pregnant (by Iñigo, portrayed by Paolo Paraiso, who abandons her) and the trio (Andi, Max, and Christian) forms a family. 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
- Maris Racal as Joan
- Al Tantay as Mr. Labrador
- Alma Moreno as Juliet
- Cherry Pie Picache as Carina Medina
- Beauty Gonzalez as Erica
- Matet de Leon as Lila
- Kitkat as Patient
- Carla Martinez as Mrs. Labrador
- Katrina Legaspi as Badet
- Chun Sa Jung as Laurie
- Paolo Paraiso as Iñigo
- Alora Sasam as Charlene
- Odette Khan[7] as Tessie
Release
The Third Party was theatrically released in the Philippines on October 12, 2016, by Star Cinema.[1]
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]
Reception
Box office
The film grossed ₱10 million on its first day.[1] The film has been successful nationwide and worldwide, despite its genre, giving a boost to the LGBT community. The Third Party reached the 100 Million mark in its 3rd week of showing, joining other successful films that reached 100 Million.
As of April 2019, the movie is available in the United States and elsewhere on Netflix.
Awards
| Award Giving Body | Recipient | Award | Result |
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| 19th Gawad PASADO Awards | PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor |
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| 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year |
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See also
References
- "'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