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''Sisterakas'' is a 2012 Filipino
comedy Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. Origins Comedy originated in ancient Greec ...
parody film A parody film or spoof film is a subgenre of comedy film that lampoons other film genres or films as pastiches, works created by imitation of the style of many different films reassembled together. Although the subgenre is often overlooked by cri ...
produced by
Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc., trade name, doing business as Star Cinema and also known as ABS-CBN Films (since 2018), is a Philippines, Philippine film studio, film, television production company, production and distribution (marketing), di ...
and
Viva Films Viva Films, Inc. (also known as Viva Films, stylized as VIVA Films) is a Philippine film production and distribution company owned by Viva Communications. It was founded in 1981 by Vic del Rosario Jr. and his sister Tess Cruz. Viva Films is o ...
and selected as one of the eight official entries to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film was directed by
Wenn V. Deramas Edwin Villanes Deramas (September 15, 1966 – February 29, 2016), more commonly known as Direk Wenn or Wenn V. Deramas, was a Filipino film and TV director and screenwriter. Education Deramas was a graduate of University of Santo Tomas with ...
and stars an ensemble cast including
Ai-Ai delas Alas Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. Referred to as the "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent, she is best known for her role as ...
,
Vice Ganda Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), known professionally as Vice Ganda (), is a Filipino comedian, actor, host, singer and television personality. He is considered one of the most successful entertainers in Philippine show business ...
and
Kris Aquino Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (; born February 14, 1971) is a Filipino retired television presenter, actress, talent manager and film producer. She notably appeared as Princess Intan in the acclaimed '' Crazy Rich Asians'' and is a rec ...
, alongside
Kathryn Bernardo Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress, portraying young versions of lead characters in series such as '' It Might Be You'' (2003) and '' Endless Love'' (2010). She ...
,
Daniel Padilla Daniel John Elago Ford (born April 26, 1995), known professionally as Daniel Padilla, is a Filipino actor and singer. He is a recipient of multiple accolades across television, film, and music, including the FAMAS Award for Best Actor and PMP ...
,
Tirso Cruz III Tirso Silvano Cruz III (; born April 1, 1952) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and singer. He was the Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines after one year and seven months for personal reasons. Regarded as a "matinee ido ...
, Epi Quizon,
DJ Durano Thaddeus Cabiluna Durano Jr. (born August 17, 1974), known professionally as DJ Durano, is a Filipino actor, television personality, singer, recording artist, and politician. His career in entertainment started as part of '' That's Entertainm ...
,
Gloria Diaz Maria Gloria Aspillera Diaz (; born April 5, 1951) is a Filipino actress, model and beauty queen who won Miss Universe 1969, becoming the first Filipino to hold the Miss Universe title. Early life and family Diaz is one of the twelve children ...
and
Xyriel Manabat Xyriel Anne Bustamante Manabat (; born January 27, 2004) is a Filipino actress. She began her acting career as a child actress after finishing third runner-up in the talent search program '' Star Circle Kid Quest: Search for the Kiddie Idol''. ...
in their supporting roles. The film was released nationwide in theaters on December 25, 2012. The film broke box-office records in the Philippines upon its nationwide release in theaters. It is one of the highest grossing Filipino film of all time domestically.


Plot

Bernadette "Detty" Sabroso is the daughter of wealthy silk factory owners, Raphael and Kara Sabroso. Raphael also has an illegitimate son, Bernard, with his former maid, Maria Laurel. Raphael takes Maria and Bernard in when they have nowhere else to go. Unaware of their sibling relationship, Bernard and Detty become close friends due to their shared love for fashion. When Kara discovers Raphael's affair with Maria and learns that Bernard is his son, she confronts them, kicks them out, and accidentally paralyzes Maria by pushing her down the stairs. Bernard, receiving no assistance from the family or the maids, swears vengeance against the Sabrosos. Years later, Detty and Bernard, now known as Bernice, lead very different lives. Detty struggles financially after her tailor shop goes bankrupt and fights for custody of her children, Kathy and Cindy, from her ex-husband. Meanwhile, Bernice runs the successful fashion brand Ponytale and lives in luxury with his mother Maria and Angelo, the son of Bernice's former maid. Unaware of their sibling relationship, Detty applies for a job at Ponytale. Bernice, seeing an opportunity for revenge, hires her and assigns her absurd and embarrassing tasks. He also encourages Angelo to date and then break up with Kathy to hurt her. Despite the odd duties, Detty completes her tasks without complaint. As Bernice begins to doubt his vengeful plans, his mother advises him to continue. At the Run Away Fashion Show, Bernice confronts his rival, Roselle Hermosa, who owns the competing brand La Yondelle and is vying for a European partnership deal. La Yondelle's collection is revealed to be stolen from Ponytale, prompting Detty to quickly revise the fashion line. The revamped collection is successful, but Bernice, upset over the stolen designs, fails to thank Detty for saving the brand. Frustrated, Detty tries to resign, but Bernice persuades her to stay by raising her salary and increasing her work benefits. Roselle hires Brazilian Filipino model Marlon as her brand's endorser and asks Bernice's design partner James, who is a mole in Ponytale, to convince Detty to join La Yondelle. Detty helps Marlon with a flat tire and escorts him to a hotel where Bernice and Roselle argue over him. Marlon signs with Ponytale due to Detty's assistance, and they start showing interest in each other. At Bernice's house, Detty twists her ankle, and Marlon massages it, but Bernice misinterprets the situation and fires Marlon. Bernice and Maria confront Detty about their past, and Maria reenacts her fall to help Detty remember. Detty begs for forgiveness, but Bernice fires her. Detty tells Kathy that her boss is her brother. The siblings confront each other, and Bernice reveals he used Angelo, who developed feelings for Kathy, as part of his revenge. Angelo approaches Kathy at their school to explain that he went through with Bernice's plan because he owes him for taking him in and that he really loves her. Roselle and James convince Detty to join La Yondelle. Bernice confronts them, where he realizes that James was the mole, and despite negotiations from him, Detty decides to remain at La Yondelle. Bernice devises an elaborate plan to scare Roselle with two employees in a costume of ghostly flower girl (a parody of '' Sukob'') and Lotus Feet (a parody of ''
Feng Shui Feng shui ( or ), sometimes called Chinese geomancy, is a traditional form of geomancy that originated in ancient China and claims to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment. The term ''feng shui'' mean ...
''), which causes her to fall down a flight of stairs and fracture her foot, and the latter vows revenge against Ponytale, which is facing dwindling sales. Bernice's close friend Jessie advises him to get back Detty and forget about his revenge scheme if he wants Ponytale to emerge successful. After a failed attempt at reconciliation with his sister, Bernice tells his mother that he wants to stop his revenge scheme and that nothing good will come out of it. Roselle's father, Simon, wants Detty to replace Roselle. James persuades Roselle to eliminate Detty. Detty, Kathy, and Cindy are taken to an abandoned warehouse, with Bernice and Angelo in pursuit. Detty's family is ambushed by Roselle, James, and thugs, but Roselle has a change of heart and asks James to stop. James tries to kill Roselle to take over La Yondelle, but Bernice, arriving with Angelo and the police, intervenes and takes a bullet for Detty. At the hospital, the siblings reconcile. Bernice recovers after Roselle donates blood and makes amends. Angelo decides to pursue Kathy again. Detty becomes co-president at Ponytale, and she and Bernice team up with Roselle to create a new fashion line, "Sisterakas."


Cast


Main cast

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Ai-Ai delas Alas Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. Referred to as the "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent, she is best known for her role as ...
as Bernadette "Detty" Sabroso-Maningas *
Vice Ganda Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), known professionally as Vice Ganda (), is a Filipino comedian, actor, host, singer and television personality. He is considered one of the most successful entertainers in Philippine show business ...
as Bernardo "Totoy" Laurel Sabroso / Bernice Laurel *
Kris Aquino Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (; born February 14, 1971) is a Filipino retired television presenter, actress, talent manager and film producer. She notably appeared as Princess Intan in the acclaimed '' Crazy Rich Asians'' and is a rec ...
as Roxanne Celine "Roselle" Hermosa


Supporting cast

*
Tirso Cruz III Tirso Silvano Cruz III (; born April 1, 1952) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and singer. He was the Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines after one year and seven months for personal reasons. Regarded as a "matinee ido ...
as Simon Hermosa *
Gloria Diaz Maria Gloria Aspillera Diaz (; born April 5, 1951) is a Filipino actress, model and beauty queen who won Miss Universe 1969, becoming the first Filipino to hold the Miss Universe title. Early life and family Diaz is one of the twelve children ...
as Maria Laurel *
DJ Durano Thaddeus Cabiluna Durano Jr. (born August 17, 1974), known professionally as DJ Durano, is a Filipino actor, television personality, singer, recording artist, and politician. His career in entertainment started as part of '' That's Entertainm ...
as James *
Kathryn Bernardo Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress, portraying young versions of lead characters in series such as '' It Might Be You'' (2003) and '' Endless Love'' (2010). She ...
as Katherine "Kathy" S. Maningas *
Daniel Padilla Daniel John Elago Ford (born April 26, 1995), known professionally as Daniel Padilla, is a Filipino actor and singer. He is a recipient of multiple accolades across television, film, and music, including the FAMAS Award for Best Actor and PMP ...
as Angelo "Gio" Samson *
Xyriel Manabat Xyriel Anne Bustamante Manabat (; born January 27, 2004) is a Filipino actress. She began her acting career as a child actress after finishing third runner-up in the talent search program '' Star Circle Kid Quest: Search for the Kiddie Idol''. ...
as Cindy S. Maningas *
Daniel Matsunaga Daniel Kenji Silva Matsunaga (born November 28, 1988) is a Brazilian former model, actor, professional footballer, host and businessman. He became known in the Philippines by appearing in ''Cosmopolitan Philippines''’ September 2009 "Cosmo Me ...
as Marlon * Wilma Doesnt as Jessie *
Thou Reyes Joseph Kollins Reyes (born March 28, 1985), known professionally as Thou Reyes, is a Filipino actor and model A model is an informative representation of an object, person, or system. The term originally denoted the plans of a building in la ...
as Tany * Tess Antonio as Leah *
Joey Paras Joseph Estrada Paras (February 7, 1978 – October 29, 2023), also known as Joey Paras, was a Filipino actor, filmmaker, singer, screenwriter, playwright, and television host. Paras was a multi-awarded stage and film actor; as well as a televi ...
† as Bonbon *
Joy Viado Teresita Joy de Leon Viado (April 10, 1959 – September 10, 2016) was a Filipino character actress, singer, and comedian known for playing Lola Paula in ''Luv U'', Bebot in ''Kokey @ Ako'', and Aling Gloria in '' Cinco''. Early life Teresita ...
† as Bing Cristobal * Tom Doromal as Angelo's school friend * Marnie Lapus as Mrs. Francisco


Special participation

*
Melai Cantiveros Melisa Bunayog Cantiveros-Francisco (; born April 6, 1988) is a Filipino comedian, television personality and actress. She rose to fame in 2009, after winning '' Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up''. In 2015, she won the first season of the Filipino ...
as Janet (Bernice's old assistant) * Maliksi Morales as young Bernardo "Totoy" Laurel Sabroso * Abby Bautista as young Bernadette Sabroso *
Epy Quizon Jeffrey Smith Quizon (born January 23, 1973), professionally known as Epy Quizon, is a Filipino actor, television host and the son of comedian Dolphy. Early life Born Jeffrey Smith Quizon on January 23, 1973. He is the youngest of four siblin ...
as Raphael Sabroso (father of Bernardo and Bernadette) *
Gardo Versoza Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Versoza, is a Filipino actor and comedian. Career According to George Vail Kabristante, a writer for ''The Manila Times'', Polintan's film career began in 1988, when h ...
as Mr. Maningas (Ex-husband of Bernadette) * Rubi Rubi as Kara Sabroso (mother of Bernadette) *
Beauty Gonzalez Christine Marie Luche "Beauty" Gonzalez-Crisologo (; born May 28, 1991) is a Filipina actress. Biography Beauty Gonzalez was born as Christine Marie Luche Gonzalez in Dumaguete to Carina Luche, a Spanish-Filipina who hails from Cebu and Ibar ...
as young Maria Laurel *
Christian Vasquez Christian Oliver B. Vazquez (born February 8, 1977) is a Filipino actor, model and a former housemate of ABS-CBN's '' Pinoy Big Brother: Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition''. During his stint at Pinoy Big Brother, he was one of the comed ...
as the Policeman *
Luis Manzano Luis Philippe Santos Manzano (; born April 21, 1981), also known by his nickname Lucky, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. He is the son of actors Edu Manzano and Vilma Santos. He is best known for as the presenter of several A ...
as the Waiter * Haynes Figueras as the Masseur * Maricor Cuerdo as Lotus Feet * Julius Ongga as the Flower Vase * Duanne Astrera as Paru-Parong Bukid * Ten Demapindan as Crazy Aquino


Reception


Box office

In its second day, ''Sisterakas'' doubled its lead against its closest competitor, ''Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote, at Si Ako''. ''Sisterakas'' has turned a nationwide gross of P71.2 million at the close of screening of Metro Manila and provincial theaters. According to Kris Aquino's official Twitter account, she reported that ''Sisterakas'' grossed P207.3 million after its first seven days in theaters. In comparison, ''
The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin ''The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin'' (also known as ''Praybeyt Benjamin'') is a 2011 Filipino action comedy parody film directed by Wenn V. Deramas. It stars Vice Ganda in the title role, alongside Eddie Garcia, Nikki Valdez, Vandolph Quizon, D ...
'', the highest-grossing Philippine film at the time, grossed P200 million after eight days in theaters nationwide. At the closing of screening in nationwide theaters on January 2, ''Sisterakas'' had earned P265,765,433.26 in nine days. This was reported by Kris Aquino via her official Twitter account, saying she is very pleased for the positive reviews of the film. The nine-day earnings of the movie places itself at the top five all-time highest-grossing Philippine film of all time. According to Kris Aquino via her official Twitter account, she reported that ''Sisterakas'' grossed P283,467,640.89 in 10 days. It officially surpassed the record of then-second all-time highest-grossing Philippine of all time, ''
No Other Woman ''No Other Woman'' is a 2011 Filipino romantic drama thriller film directed by Ruel S. Bayani and starring Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay, and Cristine Reyes. The film is notable for breaking box office records in the Philippines. It was the third ...
'', which stars Anne Curtis. Also released by Star Cinema and Viva Films, ''No Other Woman'' has a total box-office take of P278.39 million, according to the data gathered from Box Office Mojo. ''Sisterakas'' now places itself on the second spot behind from ''The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin'' in the list of the Philippines' all-time box-office films. Also directed by Wenn V. Deramas and stars Vice Ganda, ''Praybeyt Benjamin'' earned P331.61 million after its local theatrical run, according from Box Office Mojo. Vice Ganda currently holds the distinction of starring in three of the five highest-grossing Filipino films of all time. After nearly eleven days in cinemas, ''Sisterakas'' turned in a nationwide gross of P300,263,229.84. This is confirmed by Kris Aquino's official Twitter account. It has since then the second film to breach P300 million of gross ticket sales after ''Praybeyt Benjamin'', which has total gross of P331.61 million after its local theatrical run. After almost 12 days in nationwide cinemas, ''Sisterakas'' closes the gap for all-time highest-grossing Philippine film. It has turned in a nationwide gross of P320,112,364.28 and is on set to dethrone ''Praybeyt Benjamin'' as the highest-grossing film of all-time. Starred by Vice Ganda and jointly produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films, ''Praybeyt Benjamin'' has made a grand total of P331.61 Million of gross ticket sales since its release in 2011.Sisterakas closes in on PH box-office record
ABS-CBN News.com Retrieved: January 4, 2012


Awards


References


External links

* {{MMFF 2012 films 2010s Tagalog-language films Films directed by Wenn V. Deramas Gay-related films LGBTQ-related comedy films Philippine parody films Star Cinema films Viva Films films