Desperadas
Desperadas is a 2007 Filipino romantic comedy film written by Roy Iglesias, directed by Joel Lamangan, and starring Marian Rivera, Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto and Iza Calzado. The film was followed by the sequel Desperadas 2 in 2008 and produced by Regal Films and distributed by GMA Pictures.
Plot
Four siblings from different men are living on a compound. They have different stories and problems to face.The eldest daughter tries to spice up her marriage with her workaholic husband.
The second daughter is a spendthrift woman, and a single mother who struggles with dating.
The third daughter is a professional sexual and clinical psychologist obsessed who suspects that her husband is gay.
The youngest is a childish and wild woman, engaged to a conservative boyfriend from a religious family.
Cast
- Ruffa Gutierrez as Isabella Verona
- Rufa Mae Quinto as Dr. Patricia Llanes-Quinto, PhD
- Iza Calzado as Atty. Stephanie Ocampo-Arribe
- Marian Rivera as Courtney Vallarda-Reyes
- Wendell Ramos as Dave Quinto
- JayR as Vito
- TJ Trinidad as Dr. Richard Arribe
- Will Devaughn as Patrick Reyes
- Luis Alandy as Mandy
- Ryan Eigenmann as Atty. James LaMadrid
- Nova Villa as Margot Solis de Llanes Ocampo Verona Vallarda Manalo
- Gina Alajar as Patrick's mother
- Tirso Cruz III as Patrick's father
- Menggie Cobarrubias as TV host
- Lyn Tamayo as TV host
- Malouh Crisologo as Patricia's assailant
- Cecile Magcamit as Patricia's maid
- Nilda Aquino as Isabella's maid
- Beng Lopez as Stephanie's maid
- Charlie Davao as Courtney's father
- Emil Sandoval as Patricia's father
- Ernie Zarate as Stephanie's father
- Bon Vibar as Isabella's father
- Racquel Villavicencio as complainant
- Isah Red as Courtney's designer
- Ambet Nabus as Alexis' class adviser
Recognition
Awards and nominations
- 2007, won Festival Prize for 'Best Make-Up Artist' at Metro Manila Film Festival
- 2007, won 'Gender Sensitive Award' at Metro Manila Film Festival