AKO LEGAL WIFE: MANO PO 4?!

Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife
2h | Comedy, Drama |

Philippines

Synopsis
Elton Chiong (Jay Manalo) is a businessman having three wives. Chona (Zsa Zsa Padilla), a pure Chinese is his legal wife having three children, Hamilton (John Prats) who is a homosexual, Hibiscus (Julianne Lee) and Anthurium (Ella Guevara); Patty (Cherry Pie Picache), who is a Chinese with having a Visayan accent. She gives good luck to Elton, with their only son Nixon (JC De Vera); and Gloria (Rufa Mae Quinto), a Filipino is Elton's mistress.
Director:

Joel Lamangan

Writer:

Roy Iglesias
Lily Y. Monteverde

Producer:

Lily Y. Monteverde (executive producer)
Roselle Y. Monteverde (producer)
Manny Valera (supervising producer)
Lea A. Calmerin (line producer)

Cinematographer:

Rolly Manuel

Music/Composer:

Vincent De Jesus

Editorial Department:

Marya Ignacio

Production Design/Art Department:

Edgar Martin Littaua (production designer)
Jens Peter Gaw (associate production designer)
Janjan Aman (propsman)
Jeffrey Claudio (propsman)
Simeon Guanizo (propsman)
Delfin Saclolo (propsman)
George Bantolino (hair stylist)
Jerome Chang (hair and make-up)
Christian M. (hair and make-up)
Arnel Pitaldo (hair and make-up)
Michael De Jesus (wardrobe master)
Aimee Paycana (layout artist)

Production Management:

Raul Caro (production manager)
Danilo Nazareth (assistant production manager)

Grace Monteverde (executive manager)
Jynett Monteverde (executive manager)
Kyna Jimenea (production secretary)
Helen Villamar (production secretary)
Luz Veras (production accountant)

Sound Department:

Albert Michael Idioma (sound supervisor)
Rod Soliven (sound man)
Ronald Bon (boom man)
Charlie Micu (clapper/loader)

Dubbing
Ferdie Nicandro (dubbing supervisor)
Lucy Quinto (dubbing supervisor)
Carmen Serafin (dubbing supervisor/dubber)
Greg Tan
Elizabeth Ty Chua
Angelica C. Abella
Julius Alfonso
Peter Chua
Christopher Cruz
Franciesca Cruz
James J. Naluz
Arnold Nicolas
Rosana Nicolas
Jubilee Ong

ADR / Foley Editing / Sound Effects
Aurel Claro Bilbao
Lamberto Casas Jr.
Ross Diaz
Arnel Francia
Nestor Icaro
Arnel M. Labayo
Ricardo Loresto Jr.
Andrew Milallos
Arnold Reodica
Addiss Tabong
Alex Tomboc
Mac Vasquez

Camera and Lighting Department:

Rex Pereira (assistant camera)
Fernando Quinet (dolly operator)
Rusty Roy (camera lifter)
Edward Bon (video assist operator)
Rex Cleofas (grip)
Jay Decoso (grip)
Jojo Delpo (grip)
Saldy Roy (grip)
Robert Macabante (electrician)
Rodolfo Esplago (cableman)
Teofilo Galigao (generator operator)
Ryan Pablo (hmi operator)
Ryan Padayhag (hmi operator)
Rene Zulueta (hmi operator)

Post-production:

Edna M. Pacardo (post-production in-charge)
Ma. Tatiana Escarcha (post-production producer)
Stephanie Locsin (post-production producer)
Rachel Mañalac (post-production producer)
Annabel W. Magalona (assistant film editor)
Sol Quindoyos (assistant film editor)
Mikael Angelo Pestaño (assistant avid editor)
Lissa Banaag (associate avid editor)
Marc Capat (technical operations engineer)
Frank Chico (technical operations engineer)
Roland Rodriguez (technical operations engineer)
Nar Umali (technical operations engineer)
Eric Del Rosario (technical operations engineer)
Ely Carangian (telecine operator)
Roberto Q. Nicolas (telecine operator)
Jun H. De Guzman (dailies editor)
Jun Enriquez (laboratory negative processing supervisor)
Elmer Buencamino (film specialist)

Richard Francia (digital recording / visual effects supervisor)
Arnold Argarin (digital scanning)
James Ecito (digital scanning)
Musselli Loise O. Cruz (digital scanning)
Andrew Jayson Coo (digital recording / opticals)
Melvin Doctolero (digital recording / opticals)
Iris Canda (opticals)
Juliet Coo (opticals)
Tiqui Del Rosario (opticals)
Josel Dela Cruz (opticals)
Ana Espino (opticals)
Karen Lim (opticals)
Noel B. Lim (opticals)
Teena Llorente-Lim (opticals)
Mary Vivien Madelo (opticals)
Katrina Tambag (opticals)

Iris Canda (compositor)
Andrew Jayson Coo (compositors)
Juliet Coo (compositor)
Tiqui Del Rosario (compositor)
Josel Dela Cruz (compositor)
Melvin Doctolero (compositor)
Ana Espino (compositor)
Karen Lim (compositor)
Noel B. Lim (compositor)
Teena Llorete (compositor)
Mary Vivien Madelo (compositor)
Katrina Tambag (compositor)

Assistant/Associate Director:

Julius Alfonso (assistant director)
Jose Abdel Langit (assistant director)

Production Company:

Regal Films

Cast:

Zsa Zsa Padilla (as Chona Chong)
Cherry Pie Picache (as Patty)
Rufa Mae Quinto (as Gloria)
Jay Manalo (as Elton Chong)
John Prats (as Hamilton)
JC de Vera (as Nixon)
Bianca King (as Trixia)
Julia Lee (as Hibiscus)
Ella Guevara (as Anthurium)
Giselle Sanchez (as Aya)
Pinky Amador (as Elvie)
Jenine Desiderio (as Lounge Singer)
Marissa Sanchez (as Nancy)
Harvey Diez (as Benito)
J.R. Valentin (as Alex)
Miguel Garcia (as James)
Samuel Chandler (as Mike)
Elizabeth Ty Chua (as Elton's Parent)
Peter Chua (as Elton's Parent)
Tess Villamar (as Chona's Parent)
Bonifacio Yao (as Chona's Parent)
Menggie Cobarrubias (as Edmond)
Mon Confiado (as Condo Sales Agent)
Jon Romano (as Investigator)
Jessette Prospero (as Dr. Eliazan)
Sean Gutierrez (as Drake)
Sammy Tan (as Mr. Sy)
Julia Lopez (as Lingerie Sales Agent)
Renee Summer (as Sexy Woman at Concert)
Robert Williams (as Doctor)
Mary Ann Habon (as Jewelry Shop Attendant)
Weng Rabanera (as Cellphone Attendant)
Angelo Guevara (as Hunk Inside CR)
William Porter (as Gloria's Date at Concert)
Edwin Andanar (as Band Member)
Simon Cruz (as Band Member)
Armin Crosa (as Band Member)
James Pajarillaga (as Band Member)
Austin Alcantara (as Actor at Premiere)
Rodrigo Co Jr. (as Actor at Premiere)
Michael Dolor (as Actor at Premiere)
Jeremiah Jamboy (as Actor at Premiere)
Reinman Lucien (as Actor at Premiere)
Jonry Mendoza (as Actor at Premiere)
Juancho Ongkeiko (as Actor at Premiere)
Ally Reyes (as Actor at Premiere)
Elex Roces (as Actor at Premiere)
Patrick Sanggalang (as Actor at Premiere)
Madelyn Arcilla (as Elton's Other Woman)
Vionalyn Dela Cruz (as Elton's Other Woman)
Jubilee Ong (as Elton's Other Woman)
Mimi Pena (as Elton's Other Woman)
Nikki Pena (as Elton's Other Woman)
Anne Pistranos (as Elton's Other Woman)
Kaye Ramos (as Elton's Other Woman)

Additional Crew:

Dante Javier (stunt director)
Bong Franco (stunt)
Jubilee Ong (language coach: Philippine Hokkien/Fookien)
Zaldy Olazo (unit driver)
Boyet Banaag (second driver)
Tanya Alda (traffic coordinator)
Hazel De Leon (traffic coordinator)
Ida Arcaina (publicity and promotions)
Brendalyn Ramirez (publicity and promotions)
Uriah Dypuekeng (systems administrator)
Ernesto Decena (booking staff)
Ofelia Merto (booking staff)
Nancy Jubac (booking staff)
Siony Sipin (booking staff)
Ligaya Tan (booking staff)
Joey Celorico (caretaker)
Roberto Querdo (caretaker)
Nick Masangya (caretaker)
Bong Domingo (utility)
Bobot Santos (utility)
Juan Nalumen (utility)
Roy Tabao (utility)

Acknowledgements
J.J. Alano
Mel Antipado
Eduardo Aquino
George Bantolino
Arleen C. Bautista
Vicky Belo
Chin Chin Bona
Royce Cabunag
Manny Calayan
Pie Calayan
Jerome Chang
Jesh Chulani
Howard G. Co
Al De Veyra
Gerardo Esteban
Jaime Jose Fernandez
Bong Flores
Ismaira M. Hadvirasol
Palawan R. Hadvirasol
Carmen T. Lazaro
Jojo Liamzon
Joy Lim
Christian M.
Mitchell S. Martel
Louie C. Migne
Dennis Nakpil
Elvie Pineda
Arnel Pitaldo
Aileen S. Quien
Rouchelle
Uly Selicio
Carlotta S. Soller
Dina Spalder
Henry Sy
Steve A. Tamayo
Emelda Tang
Edward Teng
Renell A. Tiburcio
Frank M. Ungria Jr.
Manilyn Vival
Jefferson Wong

Alternative Title: Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife
Year: 2005
Genre: Comedy
Drama
Country:

Philippines

Language:

English, Tagalog, Mandarin, Philippine Hokkien/Fookien

Locations:
Subtitle:
Awards, Recognition, & Participation:

Best Actress - Zsa Zsa Padilla
Metro Manila Film Festival (2005)

Best Supporting Actress - Cherry Pie Picache 
Metro Manila Film Festival (2005)

Best Actress - Zsa Zsa Padilla
FAP Awards (2006)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) - Zsa Zsa Padilla
Golden Screen Awards (2006)

Nominations - 54th FAMAS Awards (2006)
Best Picture - Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4?!
Best Actress - Zsa Zsa Padilla
Best Actress - Rufa Mae Quinto
Best Supporting Actor - John Prats
Best Supporting Actress - Cherry Pie Picache
Best Child Actress - Ella Guevara
Best Director - Joel Lamangan
Best Story - Roy Iglesias
Best Editing - Manet A. Dayrit
Best Art Direction - Edgar Martin Littaua
Best Musical Score - Vincent De Jesus
Best Sound - Roadrunner Network
Best Visual Effects - Roadrunner Network

Nominations - FAP Awards (2006)
Best Cinematography - Rolly Manuel
Best Editing - Marya Ignacio
Best Musical Score - Vincent De Jesus

Nominations - Golden Screen Awards (2006)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) - Jay Manalo
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) - Cherry Pie Picache
Best Original Screenplay - Roy Iglesias

Nominations - Star Awards for Movies (2006)
Movie of the Year - Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4?!
Movie Director of the Year - Joel Lamangan
Movie Actress of the Year - Zsa Zsa Padilla
Movie Supporting Actress of the Year - Rufa Mae Quinto
Movie Supporting Actress of the Year - Cherry Pie Picache
New Movie Actor of the Year - JC de Vera

Total Running Time: 2h
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio:
Sound Mix:
General Carrier Specific Carrier Form Completeness
Optical DVD Feature Complete
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18 October 2019, Friday