Ang Tanging Ina
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Ang Tanging Ina is a 2003 Filipino comedy film
, starring Ai-Ai de las Alas
. The movie was the highest grossing locally produced Philippine film ever made, until it was surpassed by Sukob
in 2006. It currently ranks no. 6 after You Changed My Life
(2009), Sukob
(2006), its sequel Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat
(2008–2009), Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
(2006–2007) and A Very Special Love
(2008). Incidentally, all of these movies were produced or co-produced by Star Cinema
.
The film is followed by a television series of the same name and three sequels entitled Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat, Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) and Enteng Ng Ina Mo
.
) is completely clueless on how to be an income provider and a homemaker at the same time given her dwindling finances of her household. As she desperately hides from her children her efforts to make all ends meet, her children grow resentful of her as she becomes a part of their own problems, but it seems that her best is never good enough. Funnily yet, Ina rallies her cause with all the courage she can muster- to be the best mother she knows how.
), who she considers "the man of her dreams". They both had 4 children, but Tony dies shortly after outbalancing from a stool. After finding a replacement father for her children, she meets Alfredo (Tonton Gutierrez
), and they had 4 other children. Alfredo dies after falling from an overpass, and Ina meets Kiko (Jestoni Alarcon
), and they had other 4 children. On their wedding day, Kiko gets electrocuted and Ina decides to stop finding another man.
One morning, Ina wakes up, finding her children Juan (Agustin), Tudis (Valdez), Tri (Aquino), Por (Evangelista), Pip (Uytingco), Six (Acueza), Seven (Magdayao), Cate (Dalrymple), Shammy (Manio), Ten-Ten (Kadooka), Connie and Sweet either troubled, problematic, panicking, fighting, or confused. Later on, she finds out that her family was losing much money, and tried to pursue several jobs, from construction working to illegal DVD selling, just to make ends meet. Por reminds her mother of her début
party. One morning, Juan pleads his mother to let him find a job. Ina agrees, but finds out Juan's chores at home were very confusing. Ina then finds a job from her ex-driver Bruno, who she finds out was gay. Bruno tells her of a stripping club where she will earn PHP 2,000 a night. Meanwhile, Juan meets his high school girlfriend Jenny (Abad) working at an amusement park
, where he decides to apply. Tudis quits her job and tries to pursue her desired job, painting. Tri tries to impress his girlfriend Gretchen (Panganiban) and her parents (Amador & Ochoa) with his intelligence. Por tries to convince her crush Jeffrey (Prats) to be her escort in her début. Pip, who was secretly gay, watches his crush Nhel (Jallorina) do his exercise routine. Six invites his mother to a mass treat. Seven was assigned to lead a program about
"Bakit Natatangi Ang Aking Ina (Why My Mother Is Very Special)" while Shammy tries to protect his reputation from his classmate, Nhel's brother, because he is not yet circumcised
. Pip prevents them from fighting and when Nhel arrives, accidentally mentions Shammy being uncircumcised. This causes Shammy to hate Pip.
Things go crazy as Ina causes much problems towards her kids. She prevents Juan from marrying Jenny. Tudis refuses to help her in job-seeking. She exposes herself being a stripper to Tri, Gretchen, & Gretchen's parents. This causes Tri and Gretchen to break-up. She unsuccessfully fulfills Por's million-peso début and also learns that Pip was gay. Then she ruins Six' "mass treat" after thinking it was a "trick or treat" event. Seven hasn't told her of the program yet because she doesn't want to be humiliated. Cate reveals that Ten-Ten is deaf and Shammy has high fever
after having himself circumcised to an illegal doctor. Lastly, Ten-Ten is lost. She goes to the hospital where Shammy is confined while still in her stripping dress, which causes taxi driver Eddie (Padilla) to fall in love with her. During their family meeting, she expresses her feelings that she is not working several jobs because it's her obligation, but is because she loves her kids. Because of her complicated speech, Juan decides to run away with Jenny. Rowena (Domingo) comforts her problematic best friend while Ina is thinking of how to solve everything.
After quitting her job, she takes a bus ride. She sees a suicide bomber in front her, causing everyone to panic. She saved many lives, but ends up injured from the accident(the bus explosion was used in the film as an archive footage from the 1999 film Mula Sa Puso). Her family went to the hospital and mourned at who they thought was their mother, only to find out that she arrived in a wheelchair behind them a few short moments later. After her family goes to the hospital, she eventually fixes everything: she permits Juan, who came back, to date Jenny, but not marry her; she convinces Tudis to get her job back; she convinces Gretchen to get back with Tri; she accepts Pip being gay; Six forgives her; Seven finishes her program; she forgives Shammy from disobeying her; Shammy gets cured; she finds Ten-Ten at a local church (but was unsuccessful to cure his deafness); and Por experiences her début after all. After Eddie takes a picture of Ina's family, the fireworks in his back ignites, sending him to the sky. The film ends with the family astonished with Eddie, and Ina saying that she married Eddie, but they can't make a child anymore, because of the fireworks accident.
In the end credits, the family is shown teaching Ten-Ten sign language
, so he can communicate with the family.
Uncredited:
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
, starring Ai-Ai de las Alas
Ai-Ai de las Alas
Martina Aileen de las Alas, popularly known as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino comedienne and film actress. She has three children, two with ex-husband singer-actor Miguel Vera.She is dubbed as Philippines Comedy Queen.-Personal life:...
. The movie was the highest grossing locally produced Philippine film ever made, until it was surpassed by Sukob
Sukob
Sukob is a 2006 Star Cinema film starring Kris Aquino and Claudine Barretto. The movie was directed by Chito Rono who Kris worked with in the 2004 hit horror film Feng Shui...
in 2006. It currently ranks no. 6 after You Changed My Life
You Changed My Life
You Changed My Life is a 2009 Filipino film starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. It is the sequel to the 2008 movie A Very Special Love, starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. Filming started in November 2008, and it was released February 25, 2009 by Star Cinema and VIVA Films. It...
(2009), Sukob
Sukob
Sukob is a 2006 Star Cinema film starring Kris Aquino and Claudine Barretto. The movie was directed by Chito Rono who Kris worked with in the 2004 hit horror film Feng Shui...
(2006), its sequel Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat
Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat is the sequel of Ang Tanging Ina . It was released on December 25, 2008 as Star Cinema's official entry to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival...
(2008–2009), Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo is a Philipino romantic comedy film. It was produced by Star Cinema, and is the official entry of Star Cinema for the 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival. It stars real-life couple, Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo.The film had a two-week gross of P139.9 million, becoming the...
(2006–2007) and A Very Special Love
A Very Special Love
A Very Special Love is a 2008 romantic-comedy film from Star Cinema and Viva Films, featuring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. This movie directed by Cathy Garcia Molina received an “A” rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board....
(2008). Incidentally, all of these movies were produced or co-produced by Star Cinema
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
.
The film is followed by a television series of the same name and three sequels entitled Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat, Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) and Enteng Ng Ina Mo
Enteng Ng Ina Mo
Enteng Ng Ina Mo is an upcoming 2011 Filipino fantasy comedy film starring Vic Sotto and Ai Ai delas Alas. It is a joint production by Star Cinema, M-Zet TV Productions, APT Entertainment Production and Octo Arts Films and is a cross-over to the Ang Tanging Ina and Enteng Kabisote series...
.
Plot
With three dead husbands and twelve children to take care of, what is the modern day working mother supposed to do? Ina Montecillo (Ai-Ai de las AlasAi-Ai de las Alas
Martina Aileen de las Alas, popularly known as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino comedienne and film actress. She has three children, two with ex-husband singer-actor Miguel Vera.She is dubbed as Philippines Comedy Queen.-Personal life:...
) is completely clueless on how to be an income provider and a homemaker at the same time given her dwindling finances of her household. As she desperately hides from her children her efforts to make all ends meet, her children grow resentful of her as she becomes a part of their own problems, but it seems that her best is never good enough. Funnily yet, Ina rallies her cause with all the courage she can muster- to be the best mother she knows how.
Synopsis
Ina Montecillo (de las Alas) meets Tony (Edu ManzanoEdu Manzano
-Television:*Unang Hirit *Family Feud: The Showdown Edition *Asar Talo Lahat Panalo! *Pilipinas Game Ka na Ba? *1 Vs...
), who she considers "the man of her dreams". They both had 4 children, but Tony dies shortly after outbalancing from a stool. After finding a replacement father for her children, she meets Alfredo (Tonton Gutierrez
Tonton Gutierrez
Tonton Gutierrez is a Filipino film actor.-Early life:Tonton Gutierrez was born to Eddie Gutierrez and his first wife, actress Liza Lorena. He is the half-brother of Ramon Christopher, with second wife and actress Pilita Corrales...
), and they had 4 other children. Alfredo dies after falling from an overpass, and Ina meets Kiko (Jestoni Alarcon
Jestoni Alarcon
Jesus Antonio Pineda Alarcon , better known by his stage name Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was once a Antipolo City Councilor & the vice governor of Rizal Province.-Filmography:...
), and they had other 4 children. On their wedding day, Kiko gets electrocuted and Ina decides to stop finding another man.
One morning, Ina wakes up, finding her children Juan (Agustin), Tudis (Valdez), Tri (Aquino), Por (Evangelista), Pip (Uytingco), Six (Acueza), Seven (Magdayao), Cate (Dalrymple), Shammy (Manio), Ten-Ten (Kadooka), Connie and Sweet either troubled, problematic, panicking, fighting, or confused. Later on, she finds out that her family was losing much money, and tried to pursue several jobs, from construction working to illegal DVD selling, just to make ends meet. Por reminds her mother of her début
Debutante
A débutante is a young lady from an aristocratic or upper class family who has reached the age of maturity, and as a new adult, is introduced to society at a formal "début" presentation. It should not be confused with a Debs...
party. One morning, Juan pleads his mother to let him find a job. Ina agrees, but finds out Juan's chores at home were very confusing. Ina then finds a job from her ex-driver Bruno, who she finds out was gay. Bruno tells her of a stripping club where she will earn PHP 2,000 a night. Meanwhile, Juan meets his high school girlfriend Jenny (Abad) working at an amusement park
Amusement park
thumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
, where he decides to apply. Tudis quits her job and tries to pursue her desired job, painting. Tri tries to impress his girlfriend Gretchen (Panganiban) and her parents (Amador & Ochoa) with his intelligence. Por tries to convince her crush Jeffrey (Prats) to be her escort in her début. Pip, who was secretly gay, watches his crush Nhel (Jallorina) do his exercise routine. Six invites his mother to a mass treat. Seven was assigned to lead a program about
"Bakit Natatangi Ang Aking Ina (Why My Mother Is Very Special)" while Shammy tries to protect his reputation from his classmate, Nhel's brother, because he is not yet circumcised
Circumcision
Male circumcision is the surgical removal of some or all of the foreskin from the penis. The word "circumcision" comes from Latin and ....
. Pip prevents them from fighting and when Nhel arrives, accidentally mentions Shammy being uncircumcised. This causes Shammy to hate Pip.
Things go crazy as Ina causes much problems towards her kids. She prevents Juan from marrying Jenny. Tudis refuses to help her in job-seeking. She exposes herself being a stripper to Tri, Gretchen, & Gretchen's parents. This causes Tri and Gretchen to break-up. She unsuccessfully fulfills Por's million-peso début and also learns that Pip was gay. Then she ruins Six' "mass treat" after thinking it was a "trick or treat" event. Seven hasn't told her of the program yet because she doesn't want to be humiliated. Cate reveals that Ten-Ten is deaf and Shammy has high fever
Fever
Fever is a common medical sign characterized by an elevation of temperature above the normal range of due to an increase in the body temperature regulatory set-point. This increase in set-point triggers increased muscle tone and shivering.As a person's temperature increases, there is, in...
after having himself circumcised to an illegal doctor. Lastly, Ten-Ten is lost. She goes to the hospital where Shammy is confined while still in her stripping dress, which causes taxi driver Eddie (Padilla) to fall in love with her. During their family meeting, she expresses her feelings that she is not working several jobs because it's her obligation, but is because she loves her kids. Because of her complicated speech, Juan decides to run away with Jenny. Rowena (Domingo) comforts her problematic best friend while Ina is thinking of how to solve everything.
After quitting her job, she takes a bus ride. She sees a suicide bomber in front her, causing everyone to panic. She saved many lives, but ends up injured from the accident(the bus explosion was used in the film as an archive footage from the 1999 film Mula Sa Puso). Her family went to the hospital and mourned at who they thought was their mother, only to find out that she arrived in a wheelchair behind them a few short moments later. After her family goes to the hospital, she eventually fixes everything: she permits Juan, who came back, to date Jenny, but not marry her; she convinces Tudis to get her job back; she convinces Gretchen to get back with Tri; she accepts Pip being gay; Six forgives her; Seven finishes her program; she forgives Shammy from disobeying her; Shammy gets cured; she finds Ten-Ten at a local church (but was unsuccessful to cure his deafness); and Por experiences her début after all. After Eddie takes a picture of Ina's family, the fireworks in his back ignites, sending him to the sky. The film ends with the family astonished with Eddie, and Ina saying that she married Eddie, but they can't make a child anymore, because of the fireworks accident.
In the end credits, the family is shown teaching Ten-Ten sign language
Sign language
A sign language is a language which, instead of acoustically conveyed sound patterns, uses visually transmitted sign patterns to convey meaning—simultaneously combining hand shapes, orientation and movement of the hands, arms or body, and facial expressions to fluidly express a speaker's...
, so he can communicate with the family.
Cast
- Ina Montecillo (Ai-Ai de las AlasAi-Ai de las AlasMartina Aileen de las Alas, popularly known as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino comedienne and film actress. She has three children, two with ex-husband singer-actor Miguel Vera.She is dubbed as Philippines Comedy Queen.-Personal life:...
): Ina is the wife of Alfredo, Tony, Kiko, and Eddie, and is Juan, Tudis, Tri, Por, Pip, Six, Seven, Cate, Shammy, Ten-ten, Connie & Sweet's mother. She is Rowena's best friend. She loves her children very much, and will do anything to fulfill their desires. She has worked as a construction worker, illegal DVD seller, vendor, stripper, and other jobs you can think of. She later becomes the savior of several passengers in a bus explosion. In the end, she solves all the problems of her children, and her children becomes proud of her once more. She also marries Eddie, but they can't have another child because of Eddie being involved in a fireworks accident.
- Rowena (Eugene DomingoEugene DomingoEugene Domingo is a Filipina theater, movie and television actress. She is the only actress in the Philippine entertainment history to have participated in six films produced by eight different Filipino production companies...
): Rowena is Ina's best friend. She is very supportive towards her, and will do anything to make Ina happy.
- Juan Montecillo (Marvin AgustinMarvin AgustínMarvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...
): Juan is Ina's first child. He has graduated college, and is the helper of the family. When Juan reveals to his mother he has proposed to Jenny, Ina scolds him, and he pleads Jenny to join him in escaping their families. In the end, Ina forgives him, and he and Jenny continued their relationship. Years later, they migrated in New ZealandNew ZealandNew Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
for a new life.
- Getrudis "Tudis" Montecillo (Nikki ValdezNikki Valdez-Early life:Tagged as Best Friend na kikay nang Bidang-babae Nikki Valdez is currently known for and she is a certified homegrown talent of ABS-CBN since she started and has resumed her career after just getting married to her Canadian hubby and having a baby she is back to give fun to viewers and...
): Tudis is Ina's second child. She has graduated college, and was the only one in the family who was working. She then decides to quit her job, and pursues her desire to become an artist. In the end, she takes her job back, and is contented to be one of the helpers of her family. Years later, she migrates to CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
where she meets the man of her life.
- Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo (Carlo AquinoCarlo AquinoCarlo Aquino is a Filipino actor and a lead singer with the band Kollide. Formerly an exclusive contract star of ABS-CBN Star Magic, he now appears in some shows on the GMA Network. He played the role of Oscar in the remake series Sinasamba Kita which aired on GMA...
): Tri is Ina's third child. He is a smart student in his college, and was dating Gretchen. But when Gretchen's parents figured out his mother was a stripper, Gretchen breaks up with him. This spoils him, and decides to absent school days. In the end, Ina fixes their relationship, and he and Gretchen get back together. He also decides to continue his studies.
- Portia "Por" Montecillo (Heart EvangelistaHeart EvangelistaLove Marie Payawal Ongpauco , better known by her screen name Heart Evangelista, is a Chinese-Filipino actress, TV show host, singer, VJ, and an endorser.-Biography:...
): Por is Ina's fourth child. She has a sassy personality along with a girly flair to her nature, and also has a crush on Jeffrey. She was the one giving her mother the heaviest problem of all, for she desires the "perfect début". In the end, she had her début, with her family and friends invited. She also decides to break up with Jeffrey years later, before migrating to DubaiDubaiDubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
as a missionary.
- Tirso "Pip" Montecillo (Alwyn UytingcoAlwyn UytingcoCipriano Alwyn Sumulong Uytingco III is a Filipino actor who is part of Star Magic, ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center...
): Pip is Ina's fifth child. He is secretly gayGayGay is a word that refers to a homosexual person, especially a homosexual male. For homosexual women the specific term is "lesbian"....
, and his family doesn't know it either. He is in love with Nhel. In the end, Ina accepts his personality, and he & Nhel begin dating.
- Sixto "Six" Montecillo (Marc Acueza): Six is Ina's sixth child. He is a smart student, and is fond of declamations and orations. When he invites his mother to a "mass treat", Ina misinterprets it as a "trick or treat" event, humiliating him. In the end, he forgives his mother. Years later, he migrates to United KingdomUnited KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
to work there as a nurse.
- Severina "Seven" Montecillo (Shaina MagdayaoShaina MagdayaoShaina García Magdayao , is a Filipina actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently under ABS-CBN Management and a member of Star Magic.-Career:...
): Seven is Ina's seventh child. She is also an intelligent student, and is very fond of essays and programs. But when she becomes the leader of a program with the theme "Bakit Natatangi Ang Aking Ina (Why My Mother Is Very Special)", she becomes afraid Ina will humiliate her. In the end, she finishes the program, and becomes proud of her mother once more.
- Catherine "Cate" Montecillo (Serena DalrympleSerena DalrympleSerena Gail Dalrymple is a Filipina actress who officially retired from show business in 2007, but returned to star in the 2008 film Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat...
): Cate is Ina's eighth child. She is a bit of a tomboy, and doesn't attend her school frequently. She causes some of the problems of her siblings such as Six's mass treat and Ten-Ten's disappearance.
- Samuel "Shammy" Montecillo (Jiro ManioJiro ManioJeriko Alumbres Manio is a Filipino actor at ABS-CBN. He started acting at a very young age and became the youngest multi-awarded actor of his generation....
): Shammy is Ina's ninth child. He was uncircumcised, disappointing him. He takes the chance to be circumcised by an illegal doctor for PHP 50. This causes him to have high feverFeverFever is a common medical sign characterized by an elevation of temperature above the normal range of due to an increase in the body temperature regulatory set-point. This increase in set-point triggers increased muscle tone and shivering.As a person's temperature increases, there is, in...
, another problem to the family. In the end, he says sorry to his mother for being impatient, and later was cured.
- Martin "Ten-Ten" Montecillo (Yuuki Kadooka): Ten-Ten is Ina's tenth child. He was revealed to be deaf by Cate, surprising his mother. He was also lost one morning, worrying his family. Later on, Ina finds him in the local church. Also in the end credits, his family teaches him the sign languageSign languageA sign language is a language which, instead of acoustically conveyed sound patterns, uses visually transmitted sign patterns to convey meaning—simultaneously combining hand shapes, orientation and movement of the hands, arms or body, and facial expressions to fluidly express a speaker's...
to communicate with them.
- Jenny (Kaye AbadKaye AbadKatherine Grace Cosme Abad , better known as Kaye Abad, is a Filipino-American actress. She is the sister of former child star, Sarah Jane Abad-Contreras, Kaye's sister Sarah Jane now married to a Kamikazee lead singer Jay Contreras.She is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic...
): Jenny is Juan's college girlfriend. Eventually, they become co-workers at an amusement parkAmusement parkthumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
. Later on, Juan proposes to her, which she accepts. After Juan was scolded by his mother, they both escape their families and lived their own life. But after finding out Juan wasn't ready yet, they both decide to return to their respective homes. In the end, she and Juan continued their relationship. Years later, she and Juan migrated to New ZealandNew ZealandNew Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
for a new life.
- Gretchen (Angelica PanganibanAngelica PanganibanAngelica Panganiban is a Filipina film and television actress and comedian.-Early years:...
): Gretchen is Tri's high school girlfriend. She comes from a rich family, wherein her parents gives the best for her. After her parents find out Ina was a stripper, she decides to break up with him. Later on, Ina pleads to her to continue her relationship with Tri. In the end, she and Tri get back together.
- Jeffrey (John PratsJohn PratsJohn Paulo Quiambao Prats is a Filipino actor, comedian, dance icon, TV host, model and entrepreneur. He started as a child star in year 1992 and he's now on his 17th years in the entertainment industry. He is the older brother of actress and former child-star Camille Prats...
): Jeffrey is Por's high school crush. He also becomes Por's escort at her début. Years later, Por breaks up with him.In the second tanging ina, he became the boyfriend of Seven (shaina magdayao) at first Ina doesn't agree with their relationship but comes to understand it in the end.
- Eddie (Dennis Padilla): Eddie is a taxi driver whom Ina met when Shammy was in the hospital. He was in love at first sight with Ina. He was later involved in a fireworks accident, damaging his bottom. He marries Ina, but because of the accident, they can no longer have another child.
- Tony (Edu ManzanoEdu Manzano-Television:*Unang Hirit *Family Feud: The Showdown Edition *Asar Talo Lahat Panalo! *Pilipinas Game Ka na Ba? *1 Vs...
): Tony is Ina's first husband. He is Juan, Tudis, Tri & Por's father. During a gamble, Tony is blocked by spectators. He stands on a stool, trying to see the two fighting insects. He later outbalances, breaking his spinal cord & column.
- Alfredo (Tonton GutierrezTonton GutierrezTonton Gutierrez is a Filipino film actor.-Early life:Tonton Gutierrez was born to Eddie Gutierrez and his first wife, actress Liza Lorena. He is the half-brother of Ramon Christopher, with second wife and actress Pilita Corrales...
): Alfredo is Ina's second husband. He is Pip, Six, Seven & Cate's father. He had a fatal fall from an overpass, breaking his back.
- Kiko (Jestoni AlarconJestoni AlarconJesus Antonio Pineda Alarcon , better known by his stage name Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was once a Antipolo City Councilor & the vice governor of Rizal Province.-Filmography:...
): Kiko is Ina's third husband. He is Shammy, Ten-Ten, Connie & Sweet's father. During their weddingWeddingA wedding is the ceremony in which two people are united in marriage or a similar institution. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes...
day, the bell's ribbons were electrified accidentally. Thus, when he pulled the ribbon, he was killed shortly.
- Gretchen's Parents (Pinky AmadorPinky AmadorPinky Amador is an award winning Filipina actress, singer, commercial model and TV host.She was in the original London cast of the Cameron Mackintosh musical hit Miss Saigon.She is seen most on GMA Network....
) and (Mandy Ochoa): Gretchen's parents are well-behaved, and will give anything for their daughter. At first, they liked Tri, but when they saw Ina as a stripper in the club, they convinced their daughter to break-up with Tri.
Uncredited:
- Connie & Sweet Montecillo: Portrayed by twin baby girls, Connie & Sweet are minor characters in the film. They didn't cause too much distress to Ina, but are very frequent in crying. (Note: They are important characters for they are Ina's eleventh and twelfth child, and is a major character in the sequel Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat, wherein twins Bianca & Janelle Calma portrayed them.)
Movie Sequels
- Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
- Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)
- Enteng Ng Ina MoEnteng Ng Ina MoEnteng Ng Ina Mo is an upcoming 2011 Filipino fantasy comedy film starring Vic Sotto and Ai Ai delas Alas. It is a joint production by Star Cinema, M-Zet TV Productions, APT Entertainment Production and Octo Arts Films and is a cross-over to the Ang Tanging Ina and Enteng Kabisote series...
Ang Tanging Ina (TV Series)
After the hit blockbuster movie also became the hit TV Sitcom (2003–05).- Ai-Ai de las AlasAi-Ai de las AlasMartina Aileen de las Alas, popularly known as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino comedienne and film actress. She has three children, two with ex-husband singer-actor Miguel Vera.She is dubbed as Philippines Comedy Queen.-Personal life:...
as Ina Montecillo - Marvin AgustinMarvin AgustínMarvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...
as Juan Montecillo - Nikki ValdezNikki Valdez-Early life:Tagged as Best Friend na kikay nang Bidang-babae Nikki Valdez is currently known for and she is a certified homegrown talent of ABS-CBN since she started and has resumed her career after just getting married to her Canadian hubby and having a baby she is back to give fun to viewers and...
as Getrudis "Tudis" Montecillo - Carlo AquinoCarlo AquinoCarlo Aquino is a Filipino actor and a lead singer with the band Kollide. Formerly an exclusive contract star of ABS-CBN Star Magic, he now appears in some shows on the GMA Network. He played the role of Oscar in the remake series Sinasamba Kita which aired on GMA...
as Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo - Heart EvangelistaHeart EvangelistaLove Marie Payawal Ongpauco , better known by her screen name Heart Evangelista, is a Chinese-Filipino actress, TV show host, singer, VJ, and an endorser.-Biography:...
as Portia "Por" Montecillo - Ketchup Eusebio as Tirso "Pip" Montecillo
- Marc Acueza as Sixto "Six" Montecillo
- Shaina MagdayaoShaina MagdayaoShaina García Magdayao , is a Filipina actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently under ABS-CBN Management and a member of Star Magic.-Career:...
as Severina "Seven" Montecillo - Serena DalrympleSerena DalrympleSerena Gail Dalrymple is a Filipina actress who officially retired from show business in 2007, but returned to star in the 2008 film Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat...
as Catherine "Cate" Montecillo - Jiro ManioJiro ManioJeriko Alumbres Manio is a Filipino actor at ABS-CBN. He started acting at a very young age and became the youngest multi-awarded actor of his generation....
as Samuel "Shammy" Montecillo - Yuuki Kadooki as Martin "Ten-ten" Montecillo
- Eugene DomingoEugene DomingoEugene Domingo is a Filipina theater, movie and television actress. She is the only actress in the Philippine entertainment history to have participated in six films produced by eight different Filipino production companies...
as "Rowena" - Dennis Padilla as "Eddie"
- Roderick PaulateRoderick PaulateRoderick Paulate is a Filipino actor, TV host, comedian and politician who is a councillor for Quezon City.-Child actor:Paulate started his career as a child actor. He received his first Best Child Actor award from the Manila Film Festival for the movie "Kasalanan Kaya" in 1968...
as "Goliath" - Ina's long-lost brother - Tuesday VargasTuesday VargasTuesday Vargas is a Filipina singer, actress, comedian and a residence judge in T.V 5 show Talentadong Pinoy. She is a notable alumni of Manila Science High School aside from Michael V...
as "Kring-Kring" - John EstradaJohn EstradaJohn Estrada is a Filipino movie and TV actor, starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and villain.He is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actors.-Life and career:...
as "Geronimo" - BentongBentongBentong is both a town and a district in Pahang, Malaysia. The district covers an area of 1,831 km². It is located 80 km northeast of Kuala Lumpur, just across the main range, Titiwangsa Mountains. The original main street going into Bentong town has been modified to a dual carriageway...
and Archie AlemaniaArchie Alemania-Early life:Alemania has appeared in several television commercials such as Chippy, San Miguel, Globe and Pop Cola. He is a talent of ABS-CBN and a member of Big Brother's Dance Group, Big Men Dance Group, and the Big Men Singers...
as Guest Stars