The Stepmother

1996

2h 0m

7.0(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

The loving and nurturing Mariel marries Edward after his first wife abandons him and their three children. Mariel strives to win the acceptance and affection of her new stepchildren, even as she tries to define her role in the family.

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Cast & Crew

27 members

Acting

Sharon Cuneta

Mariel

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Christopher de Leon

Edward

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Zsa Zsa Padilla

Sandra

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Nida Blanca

Fides

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Tita Muñoz

Ninay

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Eula Valdez

Irene

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Claudine Barretto

Rachel

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Patrick Garcia

Ryan

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Camille Prats

Liza

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Rico Yan

Dodie

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Teresa Loyzaga

Luchie

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Cris Villanueva

Dan

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Koko Trinidad

Lolo

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Vangie Labalan

Manang

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Cheng Avellana

Lenlen

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Joseph Olfindo

Father Ben

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Shielu Bharwani

Kathy

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Engie Allarey

Carla

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Froilan Sales

Andy

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Carl Ravanes

Mikey

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Gammy Viray

Mariel's Boss

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Lilia Cuntapay

Fides' maid

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Tata Melendez

Joey's wife

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Erick C. Salud

Rachels' friend

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Mae Cruz-Alviar

Rachels' friend

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Jerry Sacdalan

Edward's uncle

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Monette G. Quioge

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The Stepmother

The Stepmother

Overview

Links & Resources

Production Companies

Videos & Trailers

Cast & Crew

Sharon Cuneta

Christopher de Leon

Zsa Zsa Padilla

Nida Blanca

Tita Muñoz

Eula Valdez

Claudine Barretto

Patrick Garcia

Camille Prats

Rico Yan

Teresa Loyzaga

Cris Villanueva

Koko Trinidad

Vangie Labalan

Cheng Avellana

Joseph Olfindo

Shielu Bharwani

Engie Allarey

Froilan Sales

Carl Ravanes

Gammy Viray

Lilia Cuntapay

Tata Melendez

Erick C. Salud

Mae Cruz-Alviar

Jerry Sacdalan

Monette G. Quioge

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Loca juventud