Muling Umawit ang Puso

Muling Umawit ang Puso (English: The Heart Sings Again) is a 1995 Philippine drama film directed by Joel Lamangan from a story and screenplay written by Ricky Lee. The film stars Nora Aunor, Donna Cruz, and Ian de Leon.

Muling Umawit ang Puso
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Directed by	Joel Lamangan
Written by	Ricky Lee
Produced by	William C. Leary
Starring	Nora Aunor Donna Cruz Ian de Leon
Cinematography	Ricardo Jacinto
Edited by	Jess Navarro
Music by	Vehnee Saturno
Production company	Viva Films
Distributed by	Viva Films
Release date	25 December 1995 (1995-12-25)
Running time	130 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Produced and distributed by Viva Films, the film was theatrically released on 25 December 1995, as one of the entries at the 21st Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won the most awards including Best Picture.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]}

Plot

In 1978, Loida Verrano was a well-known singer-actress whose fans around the entire country admired her. However, her life took a downturn when she found her lover, Tony Gallardo, committed infidelity with another woman and witnessed her pregnant sister trampled to death by a stampede of fans. Now devastated, Loida retired from the entertainment world while Tony, her ex-lover, became a lawmaker and married Glenda Andrada and Diosdado Rivera became a full-fledged director. For Diosdado, he hoped that Loida would come back and create a film with her.

Seventeen years later, Loida became the owner of a woodcarving business and currently serves as the guardian of her nephew, Vincent. One day, Vincent introduces his girlfriend, Noemi Salazar, whose mother is a big fan of Loida.

At the awarding ceremony, Loida received a special award that she dedicated to Miguel and Diosdado. Then, she and Noemi performed a duet together, with Vincent and Noemi's mother watching them.

Cast

• Nora Aunor as Loida Verrano, a singer-actress
• Donna Cruz as Noemi Salazar, Vincent's girlfriend
• Ian De Leon as Vincent, Loida's nephew and the son of Loida's only sister
• Ricky Davao as Cong. Tony Gallardo
• Albert Martinez as Miguel Sanchez
• Rita Avila as Glenda Andrada
• Michael De Mesa as Diosdado Rivera, an aspiring director who wanted to cast Loida in the project she promised to be part of
• Suzette Ranillo as Lani
• Jennifer Sevilla as Karla
• Mandy Ochoa as Michael
• Luz Valdez as Gracia
• Lucita Soriano as Mameng
• Jim Pebangco as Badong
• Rolando Tinio as Dindo
• Tony Mabesa as Sen. Labrador
• Marie Barbacui as Esper

Production

Following the success of The Flor Contemplacion Story, the film was announced in July 1995 with Nora Aunor, Donna Cruz, and Ian de Leon as part of the cast. Bing Loyzaga was initially cast in the film, but backed out due to scheduling conflicts and was replaced by Rita Avila.^[7][8]

Reception

Critical reception

The film received dominantly positive reviews. Noel Vera praised the story's strong beginning and climax but dismissed its ending as a "letdown" from combining the subplots into one. He also praised the performances of the stars.^[9] Isah Red of the Manila Standard considers the film an honest one. He praised Lamangan for inserting "truth and honesty" into the story as if he's "capturing reality" in the film. He praised the performances of the stars, including Aunor, for giving "cinematic truth to her character".^[10]

Accolades

Year	Group	Category	Nominee	Result	Ref.
1995	Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Picture	Muling Umawit ang Puso	Won	[11]
		Best Director	Joel Lamangan	Won
		Best Actress	Nora Aunor	Won
		Best Supporting Actress	Donna Cruz	Won
		Best Supporting Actor	Albert Martinez	Won
		Best Art Production		Won
		Best Screenplay	Ricky Lee	Won
		Best Story	Ricky Lee	Won
		Best Music		Won
		Best Theme Song	Muling Umawit ang Puso	Won
		Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards	Muling Umawit ang Puso	Won
1996	FAMAS Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards	Best Supporting Actress	Donna Cruz	Nominated
	Gawad Urian Awards (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino)	Best Supporting Actor	Albert MArtinez	Nominated
		Best Supporting Actress	Jeniffer Sevilla	Nominated
		Best Music	Vehnee Saturno	Nominated
	Young Critics Circle	Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role	Nora Aunor	Nominated

References

1. Vera, Noel (2005). Critic After Dark: A Review of Philippine Cinema. BigO Books. pp. 193–194. ISBN 9789810531850. Retrieved March 21, 2023 – via Google Books.
2. Kamote, Kalabasa (February 14, 2014). "Filipino Movies with Titles that Include the Word "Puso" (Heart): 1994 to 1996". Pinoy Pop Culture. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
3. Japitana, Norma (December 6, 1995). "Who's Got The Curves". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 31. Retrieved March 21, 2023 – via Google News.
4. Red, Isah (December 7, 1995). "Time Runs Out on Nora". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 32. Retrieved March 21, 2023 – via Google News.
5. Japitana, Norma (December 9, 1995). "Getting to Know Rommel". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 30. Retrieved March 21, 2023 – via Google News.
6. Red, Isah (December 14, 1995). "Eric Quizon to Direct Road Movie in US". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 40. Retrieved March 21, 2023 – via Google News.
7. Red, Isah (July 25, 1995). "Gloria Diaz is Hoping for an Annulment". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 22. Retrieved March 21, 2023 – via Google News.
8. Red, Isah (August 11, 1995). "Poor Little Rich Girl". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 22. Retrieved March 21, 2023 – via Google News.
9. Vera, Noel (December 30, 1995). "Superstar". Big-O-Zine. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
10. Red, Isah (December 21, 1995). "Lamangan Restructures the Melodrama". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 32. Retrieved March 21, 2023 – via Google News.
11. "Nora, Richard Bag Top MMFF Awards". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 29, 1995. p. 31. Retrieved March 21, 2023 – via Google News.

External links

• Muling Umawit ang Puso at IMDb