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.[1][2] The film was followed by the sequel Desperadas 2 in 2008 and produced by Regal Films and distributed by GMA Pictures.[3]
| Desperadas (aka: Desperadas: All They Need Is Love)  | |
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| Directed by | Joel C. Lamangan | 
| Written by | Roy Iglesias | 
| Produced by | 
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Charlie Peralta | 
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio | 
| Music by | Jesse Lucas | 
Production company  | |
| Distributed by | GMA Films | 
Release date  | 
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Running time  | 112 minutes | 
| Country | Philippines | 
| Language | Filipino | 
Plot
    
Four siblings from different men are living on a compound. They have different stories and problems to face. The eldest daughter (Iza Calzado) tries to spice up her marriage with her workaholic husband. The second daughter (Ruffa Gutierrez) is a spendthrift woman, and a single mother who struggles with dating. The third daughter (Rufa Mae Quinto) is a professional sexual and clinical psychologist obsessed who suspects that her husband is gay. The youngest (Marian Rivera) is a childish and wild woman, engaged in her conservative boyfriend who came 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
 - Jay R as Vito
 - TJ Trinidad as Dr. Richard Arribe
 - Luis Alandy as Mandy
 - Ryan Eigenmann as Atty. James LaMadrid
 - Will Devaughn as Patrick Reyes
 - Nova Villa as Margot Solis de Llanes Ocampo Verona Vallarda Manalo
 - Gina Alajar as Patrick's mother
 - Tirso Cruz III as Patrick's father
 - Charlie Davao as Courtney's father
 - 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
 
References
    
- Calderon, Ricky L. (December 28, 2007). "Marian Rivera is Today's Hottest Star". Philippine Star. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
 - Dy, Philbert Ortiz (January 2, 2008). "Movie Review for 'Desperadas', No Sympathy". Click The City. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
 - Lo, Ricky (December 7, 2008). "Ogie: I enjoy being a girl". Philippine Star. Retrieved January 23, 2016.