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]

The Third Party
Theatrical movie poster
Directed byJason Paul Laxamana
Produced by
Screenplay by
  • Charlene Sawit-Esguerra!
  • Patrick John Valencia
Story byEnrico C. Santos
Starring
Music byJessie Lasaten
CinematographyDexter Dela Peña
Edited byNoah Tonga
Production
company
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release date
  • October 12, 2016 (2016-10-12)
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
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 portrays Andi Medina
Sam Milby Portrays, Max Labrador

Supporting Cast

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
19th Gawad PASADO Awards
PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor
Won
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies
Movie Actor of the Year
Nominated

See also

References

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