Soltera (film)

Soltera is a 1999 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng from a screenplay he co-written with Jun Lana, who solely wrote the original story. The film stars Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo and Maricel Soriano. Barretto and Ocampo reunited since Mula sa Puso (both two-year run drama series and movie version released in February).

Soltera
Restored movie poster
Directed by	Jerry Lopez Sineneng[1]
Screenplay by	Jun Lana Jerry Lopez Sineneng
Story by	Jun Lana[1]
Produced by	Charo Santos-Concio Malou N. Santos
Starring	Maricel Soriano Claudine Barretto Diether Ocampo[2]
Cinematography	Joe Batac
Edited by	Marya Ignacio
Music by	Jessie Lasaten
Production company	Star Cinema
Distributed by	Star Cinema
Release date	July 28, 1999 (1999-07-28)
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

The film, produced and distributed by Star Cinema, was released theatrically on July 28, 1999.

Plot

Sandra (Maricel Soriano) is a wedding planner^[3] whose sisters Lorraine (Rita Avila), Bessie (Maila Gumila) are now married. On the wedding day of her sister Cathy (Julia Clarete), she met a young real estate agent Eric Robles (Diether Ocampo).^[3] With the help of her gay friend Jojo (Raymond Bagatsing), the two started a budding relationship despite their age gap and live-in. However, Sandra's family does not agree with Eric because he is too young for Sandra. Eric then became close to Sandra's employee Lisa (Claudine Barretto).^[3] When Sandra decided to go to the United States, Eric confessed that he loves Lisa, but Lisa rejects Eric's love because it's not right. When Sandra came back, she loved Eric more, but she would find out about Eric and Lisa's relationship. This causes Lisa to resign from her job and Eric to be kicked out. Sandra then confessed to Jojo that she is pregnant, but became depressed because she was left by Eric. Eric returned and asked for forgiveness to Sandra, which she accepted. Sandra also told Eric that he would not deprive her child to him and she said that she could be happy alone.

Cast

• Maricel Soriano as Sandra Valdez
• Diether Ocampo as Enrico "Eric" Robles
• Claudine Barretto as Liza
• Raymond Bagatsing as Jojo Morales
• Nida Blanca† as Sandra's mother
• Rita Avila as Lorraine
• Maila Gumila as Bessie
• Julia Clarete as Cathy
• Ino Sevilla as Cathy's husband
• Alicia Alonzo as Liza's mother
• Miguel dela Rosa as Edwin
• Don Laurel as Abdon
• Donnie Fernandez as Ruel
• Mel Kimura as Mel
• Edu Manzano as Arthur
• Cedric Nicomedes as Mark
• Albert Zialcita as Ninong Louie
• Marlon Alvaro as Gab "Bully" office mate

Soundtracks

"Hindi Ko Kaya"
Composed and written by Jake Nicdao
Performed by Geneva Cruz
Courtersy of Universal Records

"I Think I'm in Love"
Composed by Cecille Azarcon
Performer by Kuh Ledesma

Awards and recognition

The movie was nominated for Best picture while Soriano was nominated for Best Actress at the [8th FAP Awards.^[4]

Spoofs / Parodies

• In YouTube channel of Star Magic the late comedian Chokoleit spoofs Maricel Soriano and Diether Ocampo was reprising his role in iconic slap scene.^[5]
• While Soriano guesting in morning talk show Magandang Buhay on February 2019, She slaps Melai Cantiveros as Ocampo's character.^[6]