MANO PO 5: Gua Ai Di (I Love You)

2h 2min | Comedy, Drama |

Philippines 

Synopsis
A culinary romance set in Binondo, where Chinese traditions are still very much observed, Mano Po 5: Gua Ay Di is a touching story of how a young Chinese woman fights for the man she loves. She is doomed by strict family traditions to only wed someone of pure Chinese descent. But Charity finds love where she was not supposed to find it... at least according to her cold-hearted mother. Despite being met with resistance by her traditional Chinese family, most especially her mother, Charity continues her relationship with Nathan. Nathan, on the other hand, proves himself and his love to her by making an effort to learn about her background, culture and language resulting into various mishaps, sometimes comical and other times just plain disastrous. Charity finds solace in the kitchen, her cooking interwoven with the story of her ill-fated romance. Will true love prevail in the end? And will she be able to come up with the perfect recipe for love?
Director:

Joel Lamangan

Writer:

Lily Y. Monteverde
Andrew Paredes (screenplay)
Dode Cruz (screenplay)
Abi Parayno (screenplay)

Producer:

Lily Y. Monteverde (executive producer)
Roselle Y. Monteverde
Manny Valera (supervising producer)
Helen Villamar (associate producer)

Cinematographer:

Charlie Peralta

Music/Composer:

Von De Guzman

Editorial Department:

Marya Ignacio
Chrisel Galeno-Desuasido (associate editor / junior editor)
Ian Hontanosas (associate editor: ignite media)
Leoby Marquez (digital colorist) Lia Martinez (colorist)
Noel Vincent P. Miguel (junior editor) Karlgene Piga (junior editor)
Julius Irvin Ramirez (digital colorist)
Edwin Atilano Salvador (assistant editor: ignite media)
John Anthony L. Wong (senior offline editor)
Conrado Zaguirre Jr. (junior editor)

Production Design/Art Department:

Edgar Martin Littaua (production designer)
Cecille Baun (prosthetics)
Oscar Jimenez (make-up artist)
Rolando Victoria (make-up artist)
Jens Peter Gaw (associate production designer)
Aimee Paycana (poster design and layout)
Mc Richard Motel (sets & props)
Ezekiel Racho (sets & props)
Obet Robles (sets & props)
Dennis Saklolo (sets & props)
Sid Santos (graphic artist)
Gary Garil (wardrobe master)

Production Management:

Raul Caro
Marc Ambat (opticolors general manager)
Rex Pereira (regal unit head)
Nonoy Mart (legman / schedule master)
Luz Veras (production accountant)
Caroline De Leon (production accountant)

Sound Department:

Ditoy Aguila
Homer Alvarez (loader)
Henry Cabrales (assistant foley artist)
Rudy Cabrales (lead foley artist)
Paul Fabregas (foley engineer)
Rey Garcia (sound designer)
Rommel Lacunsay (boom man)
Carmen Serafin (dubbing supervisor)
Rod Soliven (soundman)
Karl Tria-Tirona (ADR engineer)
Junel Valencia (sound designer)
Homer Alvarez (clapper)

Camera and Lighting Department:

Oscar Moreno (assistant camera)
Rex Pereira (assistant camera)
Fernando Quinet (dolly operator)
Chiqui Soriano (gaffer)
Rene Zulueta (additional electrician)
Edward Bon (video assist operator)
Edward de la Cuesta (poster photographer)
Jun Hispano (electrician)

Post-production:

Joel Aguilar (vfx artists)(Digital Dodge)
Anna Marie Llagas (vfx artists)(Digital Dodge)
Joseph Baena (vfx artists)(Digital Dodge)
Queenie Bricia (vfx artists)(Digital Dodge)
Diana Competente (vfx artists)(Digital Dodge)
Gaspar Mangarin (vfx artists)(Digital Dodge)
Eden Mabana (vfx artists)(Digital Dodge)
Dodge Ledesma (vfx artists)(Digital Dodge)
Ewen Jalimao (vfx artists)(Digital Dodge)
Madeline Igmas (vfx artists)(Digital Dodge)
Maria Zepherine Dumaran (vfx artists)(Digital Dodge)
Jauhn Dablo (vfx artists)(Digital Dodge)
Michael Rayanon (lead)(vfx artists)(Ignite Media)
Edrie Myrick Ocampo (supervisor)(vfx artists)(Ignite Media)
Jason Cauman (vfx artists)(Ignite Media)
Rodolfo Fernando Jr. (vfx artists)(Ignite Media)
Gene Gallardo (vfx artists)(Ignite Media)
Ryan Ham Grimarez (vfx artists)(Ignite Media)
Aseneth Miquiabas (vfx artists)(Ignite Media)
Aleks Castañeda (post-production supervisor: ignite media)
John David Hukom (post-production producer: ignite media

Assistant/Associate Director:

Jose Abdel Langit
Julius Alfonso

Production Company:

Regal Films
Regal Multimedia

Cast:

Richard Gutierrez
Angel Locsin
Lorna Tolentino
Christian Bautista
Gina Alajar
Boots Anson-Roa
Tirso Cruz III
Tony Mabesa
Ketchup Eusebio
AJ Dee
Joyce So
Michelle Madrigal
Jim Pebanco
Ethel Booba
Jaclyn Jose
Lorenzo Mara
Ella Guevara
Aria Clemente
Enzo Sison
Irma Adlawan
Dolly Anne Carvajal
Menggie Cobarrubias
Jun Lalin
Ambet Nabus
Louie Santos
Harvey Diez
Steven Kho
Denver Chua
Paolo Jose

Additional Crew:

Fernando T. Tago (engineer)(Ignite Media)
Tommy Gumayagay (engineer)(Ignite Media)
Sid Santos (graphic artist)
Dante Javier (stunt director)
Lester Pimentel (Chinese martial arts director)
Sammy Erupang (HMI operator)
Robert Macabante (HMI operator)
Ryan Padayhag (HMI operator)
J.R. Quinones (HMI operator)
Freddie Samonte (HMI operator)
Jimmy Callanga (driver)
Edwin de Jesus (driver)
Teofilo Galigao (driver)
Mario Martinez (driver)
Ma. Concepcion Bautista (web designer)(Regal)
Hanzel Vie Calma (publicity and promotions)
Noel 'Chino' Sarenas (publicity and promotions)
Ma. Esperanza Lim (publicity and promotions)
Jamie Hipe (publicity and promotions)
Archie Cauilan (crew)
Rex Cleofas (crew)
Abner De Luna (crew)
Chris Sabila (crew)
Jimmy Chavez (booking staff)
Ernesto Decena (booking staff)
Nancy Jubac (booking staff)
Siony Sipin (booking staff)
Ofelia Merto (booking staff)
Ligaya Tan (booking staff)
Paul Daza (head publicist)
Gay Ace Domingo (head publicist)
Melody Tolentino (head)(marketing)
Bambi De Garriz (marketing)
Naomi Prochina (marketing)
Jerwin D. Espiritu (project coordinator)
Ace Fernandez (utility)
Reynaldo Marinay Jr. (utility)
Teresita Lim (beijing opera consultant)
Grace Monteverde (executive manager)
Jynett Monteverde (executive manager)
Gemma Ocampo (caterer)
Willa Paglicawan (finance)
Anna Lynn Tan (finance)
Jeffrey Teo (executive director)(Regal Multimedia)
Elizabeth Ty Chua (chinese dialogue coach)
Janice Kong Unson (chinese dialogue coach)
Salvador Alfaro (positive machine operator: Opticolors) Armanio (color timer))
Maan Leynes (project coordinator)
Freddie Pagnamitan (printer operator: Opticolors)
Lucille Perez (film recording)
Ferdinand Santos (printer operator: Opticolors)
George Toralba (technical operations manager: Opticolors)
Allan Ulaso (positive machine operator: Opticolors)
Marivic Manguiat (traffic coordinator: Opticolors)

Alternative Title:
Year: 2006
Genre: Comedy
Drama
Country:

Philippines 

Language:

Mandarin
Tagalog

Locations:
Subtitle:
Awards, Recognition, & Participation:

Best Cinematography - Charlie Peralta
Metro Manila Film Festival (2006)

Best Musical Score - Von De Guzman
Metro Manila Film Festival (2006)

Best Production Design - Edgar Martin Littaua
Metro Manila Film Festival (2006)

Best Sound Recording - Ditoy Aguila
Metro Manila Film Festival (2006)


Nomination - Metro Manila Film Festival (2006)
Best Float Award 


Nomination - Star Awards for Movies (2007) 
New Movie Actor of the Year - Christian Bautista


Metro Manila Film Festival 2002

Total Running Time: 2h 2min
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio:
Sound Mix:
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18 October 2019, Friday