My Lady Boss Information

My Lady Boss is a Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Jade Castro, starring Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera. It is produced by GMA Films together with Regal Films. On April 8, 2013, after a series of postponed showings, it is released nationwide on July 3, 2013

Background and development

The film was first announced by the lead actress, Marian Rivera on December 3, 2012 during an interview with Philippine Entertainment Portal. It is going to be the second film which stars Rivera and actor Richard Gutierrez together following the My Best Friend's Girlfriend produced by the same film outfit in 2008. On a set visit by Samantha Portillo of GMA Network, Gutierrez states that "..after 5 years, finally, we get to do a movie", while Rivera says that her working relationship with Richard is better than ever. On an interview on The Philippine Star, Gutierrez talked about the film saying "..It's entertaining and light. It feels good doing a movie of this type again. I was looking forward to this movie after Seduction. We enjoy doing the movie. Although the acting is serious, it is lighter.". He further added that the film, though still a romantic-comedy, is more mature than BFGF(My Besftriend's Girlfriend).

Originally, it is slated for February 13, 2012 film date but was pushed back because of scheduling issues. According to an article published by "Filipinas in Showbiz", the film is very much alike with Hollywood film, The Proposal(2009) produced by Mandeville Films. On January 2013, two short teasers were shown on television, but it was removed on-air after its playdate pushback. The full trailer was first released on the #PPSummerShake episode of Sunday variety show, Party Pilipinas. The theme song for the movie is a new rendition by Aicelle Santos and Gian Magdangal to "I'll Never Go" originally sung by Nexxus. An acoustic version by Rita Iringan and a band version by Kristofer Martin will also be used on the film.

Filming

The film is set on various locations in the Philippines, with majority of sets in Fairlane, West Fairview, Quezon City.

Release And Box Office Status

The film was originally slated for a February 14, 2013 release date but it was postponed to March 29, 2013 of the same year because production failed to finish shooting the movie on time. After a few weeks, the opening of the movie was moved again to April 10, 2013, but GMA films moved it anew because it would conflict with Hollywood's major summer blockbuster hits, like G.I. Joe Retaliation, among others. The release date is now at July 3, 2013 The film is also planned to be released internationally, with GMA Film's international partners, Freestyle Releasing by 3rd Quarter 2013. According To Box Office Mojo as of July 14, 2013, My Lady Boss grossed P19,459,244.

Plot

Zach (Gutierrez), a rich boy forced to find and keep a job after a major blunder in a company he set up. He ends up working for ­Evelyn, whom he discover to be the boss from hell. In the long run, he sees her for who and what she really is. Meanwhile, Evelyn (Rivera), an uptight and tough Brand Manager who hires an assistant Brand Manager. When she finds herself dumped by her boyfriend, Evelyn seeks comfort in Zach, her assistant who shows a different side of him. As they get to know each other more and as their encounters become more intimate, they begin to ask themselves if what they feel for each other is for real. The problem is romance between boss and subordinate in a company is not allowed. Things get complicated when an office romance develops between the unlikely pair.

Cast

• Richard Gutierrez as Zach Rhys Strella
• Marian Rivera as Evelyn Vallejo
• Rocco Nacino as Henry Pozar Enrique
• Tom Rodriguez as Timothy "Tim"
• Sef Cadayona as Nonoy
• Chloe McCully as Chancy
• Ronaldo Valdez
• Matet De Leon as Ruby
• Jace Flores as Deyo
• Ruru Madrid
• Betong
• Maricel Laxa as Lorna Ongpauco-Villega/L.O.V
• Benjie Paras
• Sandy Andolong
• Dion Ignacio
• Kathleen Hermosa
• Jackielou Blanco as Diana
• Pinky Amador
• Mikey Bustos
• Regine Tolentino
• Victor Aliwalas
• Gerard Pizzaras
• Petra Mahalimuyak
• Bianca Umali as Zach's younger sister

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