Ang Darling Kong Aswang (lit. "My Aswang Darling"), also known as Ang Darling Kong Asawa, is a 2009 Filipino comedy horror film starring Vic Sotto and Cristine Reyes.[2] It was a remake of the 1975 film Ang Darling ko'y Aswang.[citation needed]
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| Directed by | Tony Y. Reyes |
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| Cinematography | Lito 'Itok' Mempin |
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| Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱89.6 million[1] (Official 2009 MMFF run) ₱99 million (Official Domestic run) |
Plot
editVictor (Vic Sotto) is a single father who falls in love with Elisa (Cristine Reyes) who turns out to be an Aswang. But even so, Victor loved Elisa so much that he accepted who she is and even live with her as his second wife.
But the problem comes when the leader of the Aswang clan (Jean Garcia) finds out that Elisa and her mother (Agot Isidro) are not eating humans anymore. She sends out other Aswangs to hunt down Elisa and her mother, and also for Victor and his family.
Victor then will face the leader of the Aswang clan to save his beloved Elisa.
Cast
edit- Vic Sotto as Victor Lagman
- Cristine Reyes as Eliza Santos
- Jean Garcia as Barang
- Agot Isidro as Ida
- Dante Rivero as Do
- Denise Laurel as Beta
- Jackie Rice as Alpha
- Empress Schuck as Keka
- Richie D'Horsie as Tom
- Rafael Rosell as Joaquin
- Mika Dela Cruz as Angel Lagman
- Barbie Forteza as Aileen Lagman
- Wally Bayola as Jerry
- Joonee Gamboa as Father Anton
- Luz Fernandez as Simang
- Gian Sotto as Gino
- Sam Y.G. as Mr. Singh
- Jenny Miller as Mrs. Singh
- Allan K. as Pasiyonista
- Shalala as Shalala
- Petite as Pasiyonista 1
- Tita Swarding as Gay in the bible study
- Joey de Leon as Mang Pekweng or Mang Pek (an Albularyo)
- Mosang as Bebang
- Oyo Sotto as Policeman/Dj Midnight
- Jacky Woo as Cameraman
- Pia Guanio as Aip
- Rufa Mi as Applicant
- Nonong de Andres aka Bangkay as Banong
- Jeremiah Sird as Tambaloslos
Awards and nominations
edit| Award Giving Body | Award | Recipient | Result |
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| 35th Metro Manila Film Festival[3] | 3rd Best Festival Picture | Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Won |
| Best Director | Tony Y. Reyes | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Vic Sotto | Nominated | |
| Best Actress | Cristine Reyes | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Agot Isidro | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Bibeth Orteza and Anna Karenina Ramos | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Lito Mempin | Nominated | |
| Best Sound Recording | Mike Idioma | Won | |
| 7th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Visual Effects (Imaginary Friends) | Nominated |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ang Panday is the official top grosser of the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
- ^ "'Ang Darling Kong Aswang'". Manila Bulletin. December 26, 2009. Archived from the original on December 30, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
- ^ Jeffrey Osoc (December 30, 2009). "35th Metro Manila Film Fest winners unveiled". Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Archived from the original on April 15, 2010. Retrieved March 25, 2013.