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Rosario is a 2010 Philippine period drama film directed by Albert Martinez.[1] The story was about Manuel V. Pangilinan's grandmother.[2] The film stars Jennylyn Mercado, Dennis Trillo, Isabel Oli, Sid Lucero, and Eula Valdez and with a special participation by Dolphy. It was an official entry to the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Rosario
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Alberto P. Martinez
Written by	Elmer Gatchalian Manny Pangilinan
Produced by	Bong Sta. Maria
Starring	Jennylyn Mercado Sid Lucero Dennis Trillo
Narrated by	Dolphy
Cinematography	Carlo Mendoza
Edited by	John Wong
Music by	Albert Chang
Production company	Cinemabuhay International
Distributed by	GMA Network
Release date	December 25, 2010 (2010-12-25) (MMFF)
Country	Philippines
Languages	Filipino Spanish

Plot

Rosario (Jennylyn Mercado), is a sophisticated Filipina flapper in the 1920s who has just arrived from New York City, and is spending her vacation in their hacienda. She is the mestiza daughter of Portuguese ship captain Don Enrique (Phillip Salvador) and Filipina Doña Adela (Eula Valdez),[3] Rosario was a passionate woman who lives according to her heart's desires. She was a woman ahead of her time.[4]

She meets and falls in love with Vicente Velez[3] (Yul Servo), an older man who manages the tobacco plantation owned by Rosario's family. When Rosario's father finds out about his daughter's scandalous affair, he sends Rosario to a convent.

She escapes, and elopes with Vicente to Manila where they raise a family. But Rosario's life of married bliss slowly crumbles when Vicente becomes ill with tuberculosis, and she is lured to committing adultery. Temptation and scandal still hound Rosario as she continues to defy the moral restrictions of her time.

Cast

Main cast

• Jennylyn Mercado as Rosario Pereira
• Dennis Trillo as Alberto Fernandez
• Yul Servo as Vicente Velez[3]
• Michael V. As Nanding
• Isabel Oli as Carmen
• Sid Lucero as Carding

Minor cast

• Dolphy as the elder Hesus
• Phillip Salvador as Don Enrique Pereira
• Eula Valdez as Doña Adela Pereira
• Ricky Davao as Miguel Delgado
• Empress Schuck as Soledad Velez
• Chanda Romero as Tenant
• Liza Lorena as Jesus' Wife

Cameo appearances

• Tonton Gutierrez as Party Guest
• Dino Imperial as Party Guest
• Jaime Fabregas as Party Guest
• Rita Avila as the Helper
• Ronaldo Valdez as the Priest
• Albert Martinez as the Ship Captain
• Ara Mina as the Doctor
• Precious Lara Quigaman as the Carnival Queen
• Bing Loyzaga as the Tenant
• Liezl Martinez as Mother Superior
• Desiree Del Valle as the Party Singer
• Jamie Rivera as the Zarzuela Singer
• Chinggoy Alonzo as the Tenant
• Manny Pangilinan as Himself

Reception

The film's cast received favorable reviews from both critics and audiences.[5][6]

Awards

Year	Award-Giving Body	Category	Recipient	Result
2010
	Metro Manila Film Festival[7]
		Second Best Picture	Rosario	Won
		Best Supporting Actor	Dolphy	Won
		Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards	Rosario	Won
		Best Cinematography	Carlo Mendoza	Won
		Best Editing	John Wong	Won
		Best Production Design	Joey Luna	Won
		Best Float	Rosario	Won
2011
	27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
		Movie of the Year	Rosario	Nominated
		Movie Actor of the Year	Yul Servo	Nominated
		Movie Director of the Year	Albert Martinez	Nominated
		Movie Supporting Actor of the Year	Sid Lucero	Nominated
		Movie Original Screenplay of the Year	Rosario	Nominated
		Movie Cinematographer of the Year	Carlo Mendoza	Nominated
		Movie Musical Scorer of the Year	Albert Chang	Nominated
		Movie Sound Engineer of the Year	Warren Santiago	Nominated
		Movie Production Designer of the Year	Joey Luna	Won
	29th Luna Awards
		Best Picture	Rosario	Nominated
		Best Actress	Jennylyn Mercado	Nominated
		Best Supporting Actor	Dennis Trillo	Nominated
		Best Supporting Actor	Sid Lucero	Nominated
		Best Supporting Actor	Dolphy	Nominated
		Best Supporting Actor	Yul Servo	Won
		Best Screenplay		Won
		Best Cinematography	Carlo Mendoza	Won
		Best Production Design	Joey Luna	Won
		Best Music	Albert Chang	Won
	59th FAMAS Awards
		Best Picture	Rosario	Nominated
		Best Actress	Jennylyn Mercado	Nominated
		Best Actor	Dennis Trillo	Nominated
		Best Supporting Actor	Sid Lucero	Nominated
		Best Director	Albert Martinez	Won
		Best Story		Nominated
		Best Screenplay		Nominated
		Best Cinematography	Carlo Mendoza	Won
		Best Editing		Nominated
		Best Sound	Warren Santiago	Nominated
		Best Musical Score	Albert Chang	Nominated
		Best Art Direction		Won
		Best Special Effects		Nominated
		Best Visual Effects		Nominated

References

External links

• Official website
• Rosario at IMDb

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