Kasal is a 2018 Filipino romance drama film directed by Ruel S. Bayani and written by Patrick John R. Valencia from a story concept developed by Kriz G. Gazmen. Starring Bea Alonzo, Derek Ramsay and Paulo Avelino, the film revolves around a public school teacher, Lia Marquez, who, when deciding to marry Cebu’s most eligible bachelor and mayoral candidate, Philip Cordero, is thrust into working with her ex-boyfriend Wado dela Costa when he comes back into her life.
Produced and distributed by ABS-CBN Film Productions, as an offering for its 25th founding anniversary, the film was theatrically released on May 16, 2018, and served as Derek Ramsay's comeback project to the film studio.
Synopsis Lia, a humble school teacher, is engaged to marry her fiancé Philip, a city's mayoral candidate. The couple's relationship faces turmoil and challenges when Lia meets her ex-boyfriend Wado, an engineer who reignites unresolved feelings and reveals dark secrets.
Cast Main cast Bea Alonzo as Lia Marquez: A school teacher Paulo Avelino as Philip Cordero: Lia's fiancé Derek Ramsay as Wado Dela Costa: Lia's ex-boyfriend
Supporting cast Kylie Verzosa as Eunice Valdez Christopher de Leon as Mayor Ernesto Cordero: Philip's father Cherie Gil as Helen Ricky Davao as Paul Celeste Legaspi as Choleng Ces Quesada as Sally Vin Abrenica as Arvin Cris Villonco as Michelle Cai Cortez as Kaye JC Alcantara as Michael John Lapus as Anton Bobby Andrews as Alfie Eva Darren as Lola Rowena Barbie Imperial as Clara
Guest cast RK Bagatsing as Michelle's fianće Mark Manicad as Michelle's Assistant Victor Silayan as Mr. Ramos' Associate
Music The song "Tagpuan", performed by Moira Dela Torre, served as the film's theme song.
Reception Box office On its opening day in cinemas nationwide, the film earned ₱10 million, and after thirteen days since its general release, its box office reached approximately ₱100 million.
Aside from its domestic box office results, a report from The New York Times showed that the film entered the Top 20 in the United States box office over the weekend of May 2018, and it earned $329,153 (converted to ₱17.3 million, based on the May 2018 exchange rate) from 57 theaters.
Accolades + Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result 2019 21st Gawad Pasado Awards Best Picture Kasal Best Director Ruel S. Bayani Best Actor Paulo Avelino Best Actress Bea Alonzo Best Supporting Actor Derek Ramsay Ricky Davao Best Supporting Actress Cris Villonco Best Cinematography Mycko David Best Editing Marya Ignacio Best Story Kriz G. Gazmen Best Musical Score Cesar Francis Concio Best Production Design Winston Acuyong Best Sound Allen Roy Santos and Ericson Jordan 3rd Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards (The EDDYS) Best Supporting Actor Ricky Davao
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