Hiram na Mukha (film)

This article is about the 1992 film. For the 2007 TV series of the same title, see Hiram na Mukha (TV series).

Hiram na Mukha (transl. The Borrowed Face) is a 1992 Filipino drama film directed by Joel Lamangan from a screenplay written by Ronaldo C. Carballo and Amado Lacuesta, based on the komiks story of the same name written by Pablo S. Gomez.^[1] The film stars Nanette Medved,^[2] Christopher de Leon, and Cesar Montano in his first ever starring role in a Viva Films production.^[3]

Hiram na Mukha
Home video sleeve
Directed by	Joel C. Lamangan
Screenplay by	Ronaldo C. Carballo Amado Lacuesta
Story by	Pablo S. Gomez
Based on	Hiram na Mukha by Pablo S. Gomez
Produced by	Vic R. del Rosario Jr. William C. Leary
Starring	Nanette Medved Christopher de Leon Cesar Montano
Cinematography	Charlie Peralta
Edited by	George Jarlego
Music by	Vehnee Saturno
Production company	Viva Films
Release date	July 15, 1992 (1992-07-15)
Running time	108 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

In 2007, the film was remade into a television drama series of the same name by ABS-CBN as the second installment of Sineserye Presents and starred Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann, and TJ Trinidad.^[4][5]

Plot

Carissa (Nanette Medved), who lives with her mother Timotea (Daria Ramirez) and grandmother Emma (Caridad Sanchez), is often a subject of ridicule in their community particularly their Kapitana (Lorli Villanueva) and her daughter Shirley (Cherry Pie Picache) because of the mother and daughter's appearances. Some say they are causing bad luck and are called "witches". This makes Carissa hurt so badly because of poverty and her face. However, they had a kind neighbor named Mendez (Cesar Montano), who came from a wealthy family and was searching for his godfather, Dr. Hugo Roldan (Christopher De Leon), a famous plastic surgeon who was researching creating a perfect and beautiful woman.

Cast of characters

• Nanette Medved as Carissa / Alicia
• Christopher de Leon as Dr. Hugo Roldan
• Cesar Montano as Mendez
• Maritoni Fernandez as Morita
• Daria Ramirez as Timotea
• Dante Rivero as Kardo
• Caridad Sanchez as Lola Emma
• Cherry Pie Picache as Shirley
• Rosemarie Gil as Tita Rose
• Lucita Soriano as Aling Azon
• Lorli Villanueva as Kapitana
• Romeo Rivera as Miguel
• Celso Ad Castillo as Recruiter
• Orestes Ojeda as Dr. Ruben Victorino
• Melissa Mendez as Margot Victorino

Komiks origin

Hiram na Mukha was first serialized in komiks before being adapted into a film. Pablo S. Gomez was the creator and writer of the story. However, all the rights were transferred to Viva Films.

Music

Ella Mae Saison performed the movie's theme song, "Hiram na Sandali".

Reception

Accolades

Award	Category	Nominee(s)	Result	Ref.
Young Critics Circle
	Best Achievement in Sound and Aural Orchestration	Vehnee Saturno (musical director) Vic Macamay (sound engineer)	Won	[6]
	Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design	Charlie Peralta (cinematographer) Benjie De Guzman (production designer)	Nominated
	Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role	Nanette Medved	Nominated

See also

• Hiram na Mukha (TV series)