Philippines / Mar 16, 2015 / Restored Version / Cine Adarna, UP Diliman
She was never his partner. She is his wife.
2h 0min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
The loving and nurturing Mariel marries Edward after his first wife abandons him and their three children. Mariel strives to win the acceptance and affection of her new stepchildren, even as she tries to define her role in the family.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Patrick Garcia | Ryan |
| Camille Prats | Liza |
| Rico Yan | Dodie |
| Teresa Loyzaga | Luchie |
| Cris Villanueva | Dan |
| Koko Trinidad | Lolo |
| Vangie Labalan | Manang |
| Cheng Avellana | Lenlen |
| Joseph Olfindo | Father Ben |
| Shielu Bharwani | Kathy |
| Engie Allarey | Carla |
| Froilan Sales | Andy |
| Carl Ravanes | Mikey |
| Gammy Viray | Mariel's Boss |
| Lilia Cuntapay | Fides' maid |
| Tata Melendez | Joey's wife |
| Erick C. Salud | Rachels' friend |
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| Mae Cruz-Alviar | Rachels' friend |
| Jerry Sacdalan | Edward's uncle |
| Monette G. Quioge | Account Exec. |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Madrasta |
| Original language | TL |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Philippines |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions |
| Release date | 14 agosto 1996 |
| Executive producer | Charo Santos |
| Production | Trina N. Dayrit, Malou N. Santos |
| Writer | Olivia M. Lamasan, Ricardo Lee |
| Editing | Dave Hukom, Edgardo Vinarao |
| Cinematography | Joe Batac |
| Assistant directors | Cathy Garcia-Sampana, Olivia M. Lamasan |
| Camera operators | Joe Batac |
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| Additional photography | Joe Batac |
| Production design | Jayjay Medina |
| Art direction | Jayjay Medina |
| Set decoration | Jayjay Medina |
| Music | Willy Cruz, Arnold Reodica |
| Sound | Willy Cruz, Arnold Reodica |
| Costume design | Fanny Serrano |
| Makeup | Fanny Serrano |
| Hairstyling | Fanny Serrano |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Philippines / Aug 14, 1996 / G
Digital
Canada / Jan 18, 2026 / Restored Version / YouTube
France / Jan 18, 2026 / Restored Version / YouTube
Germany / Jan 18, 2026 / Restored Version / YouTube
Indonesia / Jan 18, 2026 / Restored Version / YouTube
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Japan / Jan 18, 2026 / Restored Version / YouTube
Philippines / Jan 18, 2026 / Restored Version / YouTube
South Korea / Jan 18, 2026 / Restored Version / YouTube
Spain / Jan 18, 2026 / Restored Version / YouTube
United Kingdom / Jan 18, 2026 / Restored Version / YouTube
United States / Jan 18, 2026 / Restored Version / YouTube
TV
Philippines / May 07, 2017 / PG / ABS-CBN / Restored Version
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