Una Kang Naging Akin (film)
Una Kang Naging Akin (lit. 'You Were Mine First') is a 1991 Philippine neo noir crime drama film directed by Laurice Guillen and written by Helen Meriz and Orlando Nadres.
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Directed by | Laurice Guillen |
Screenplay by | Orlando R. Nadres |
Story by | Helen Meriz |
Produced by | Vic del Rosario Jr. |
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Cinematography | Eduardo F. Jacinto |
Edited by | Efren Jarlego |
Music by | Willy Cruz |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Plot
The story starts with Nicolas Adriano (Gabby Concepcion) and Vanessa Yumol (Dawn Zulueta), Manila’s couple of the century. Before their wedding, tragedy strikes when the chopper that Nick is driving crashes and burns in the jungles of Palawan. Nick had forgotten who he is, and meets a beautiful artist named Diosa (Sharon Cuneta). Nick had an amnesia and completely forgets Vanessa. He had fallen in love with Diosa and married her. However, when Niick started regaining his memory, and had forgotten about Diosa after experiencing another accident.[1]
Cast
- Sharon Cuneta as Diosa Mallari
- Gabby Concepcion as Nick/Darwin
- Dawn Zulueta as Vanessa
- Charito Solis as Agnes
- Eddie Gutierrez as Dr. Mallari
- Michael de Mesa as Ely
- Armida Siguion-Reyna as Doña Margarita Soriano
Production
The film was produced by Viva films. The hit soundtrack “Kung Kailangan Mo Ako” was composed by Rey Valera and arranged by Willy Cruz.[1]
TV Adaptation
In 2008, the series was adapted by GMA Network as the tenth instalment of Sine Novela. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it starred Angelika Dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos, and Maxene Magalona.[2]
Awards and nominations
Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
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1992 | FAMAS Awards[3] | |||
Best Picture | Una Kang Naging Akin | Nominated | ||
Best Actress | Sharon Cuneta | Nominated | ||
Best Actor | Gabby Concepcion | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actress | Dawn Zulueta | Won | ||
Luna Awards[4] | ||||
Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) | Won | |||
Best Story Adaptation | Orlando Nadres | Won |
References
- "Una Kang Naging Akin". Filmweb.pl.
- Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (August 29, 2008). ""Una Kang Naging Akin" airs September 1 on GMA-7". PEP. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- "FAMAS Awards (1992)". IMDb. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- "FAP Awards (1992)". IMDb. Retrieved April 12, 2020.