Temptation Island (2011 film)
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Temptation Island is a 2011 Philippine comedy film produced and released by GMA Films
and Regal Films. The film is a remake of the 1980 film of the same name.
, Deborah Sun, Jennifer Cortez, Bambi Arambulo, and Azenith Briones. Initially, ABS-CBN
had the TV rights from Regal Films to remake the film into a TV series together with another 80s film, Underage. But Regal Films asked to take back the rights and the two companies compromised that ABS-CBN artist would be part of the remake.The initial cast were supposedly Marian Rivera
, Angelica Panganiban
, Lovi Poe
, Pokwang
, Carla Abellana
, Shaina Magdayao
, and Andi Eigenmann
. But Regal films decided to co-produce the film with GMA Films
, which is ABS-CBN's rival network's film studio GMA Network
, they then pulled out ABS-CBN artists of the film. In March 2011, the final cast was revealed and that the film will star Marian Rivera
, Heart Evangelista
, Solenn Heussaff
, and Lovi Poe
. The leading men completed the cast with Aljur Abrenica
, Tom Rodriguez
, and Mikael Daez
. Paulo Avelino
was initially one of the leading men, but later refused because of health reasons.
In April 2011, production started in Paoay, Ilocos Norte
.
, the film was able to garner 60 million in four weeks of showing.
GMA Films
GMA Network Films, Inc. is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines....
and Regal Films. The film is a remake of the 1980 film of the same name.
Production
In 2010, Regal Films decided to remake their 80s cult hit film Temptation Island that starred Dina BonnevieDina Bonnevie
Geraldine Schaer Bonnevie known as Dina Bonnevie is an actress in the Philippines.-Early Life and background:...
, Deborah Sun, Jennifer Cortez, Bambi Arambulo, and Azenith Briones. Initially, ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
had the TV rights from Regal Films to remake the film into a TV series together with another 80s film, Underage. But Regal Films asked to take back the rights and the two companies compromised that ABS-CBN artist would be part of the remake.The initial cast were supposedly Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
, Angelica Panganiban
Angelica Panganiban
Angelica Panganiban is a Filipina film and television actress and comedian.-Early years:...
, Lovi Poe
Lovi Poe
Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe, better known by her screen name Lovi Poe , is an award-winning Filipina actress and singer who is currently a contract star of GMA Network. She is the daughter of the legendary actor Fernando Poe, Jr...
, Pokwang
Pokwang
- Filmography :TelevisionFilms-External links:...
, Carla Abellana
Carla Abellana
Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana is a Filipina actress and commercial model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela, Rosalinda, aired in GMA Network.-Biography:...
, Shaina Magdayao
Shaina Magdayao
Shaina García Magdayao , is a Filipina actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently under ABS-CBN Management and a member of Star Magic.-Career:...
, and Andi Eigenmann
Andi Eigenmann
Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann, popularly known as Andi Eigenmann, is a Filipina actress and model. Eigenmann is currently a contract artist under ABS-CBN's Star Magic.-Biography:Eigenmann is of Kapampangan, American, German, and Spanish descent...
. But Regal films decided to co-produce the film with GMA Films
GMA Films
GMA Network Films, Inc. is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines....
, which is ABS-CBN's rival network's film studio GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
, they then pulled out ABS-CBN artists of the film. In March 2011, the final cast was revealed and that the film will star Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
, Heart Evangelista
Heart Evangelista
Love 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:...
, Solenn Heussaff
Solenn Heussaff
Solenn Marie Adea Heussaff is a French-Filipina VJ, actress, TV Host, model, singer, fashion designer, painter,, and professional make-up artist. She was one of the official castaways of Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown which aired from August 30 to December 3, 2010 on GMA Network...
, and Lovi Poe
Lovi Poe
Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe, better known by her screen name Lovi Poe , is an award-winning Filipina actress and singer who is currently a contract star of GMA Network. She is the daughter of the legendary actor Fernando Poe, Jr...
. The leading men completed the cast with Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.-Biography :...
, Tom Rodriguez
Tom Rodriguez
-Biography:Bartolome Alberto "Tom" Mott is an amateur musical composer and illustrator from Arizona. He is a native of Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines but migrated to the United States when he was 12 years old with his mom and dad, who is a US Navy serviceman....
, and Mikael Daez
Mikael Daez
Mikael Daez is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was chosen to play one of the lead roles in the Philippine historical drama, Amaya starring Marian Rivera.-Education:...
. Paulo Avelino
Paulo Avelino
Paulo Avelino is a Filipino actor, model and television host. Avelino began his acting career through the reality talent show StarStruck. Currently, Paulo Avelino is in a relationship with LJ Reyes. Last July 24, 2010, LJ gave birth to their son, Ethan Akio Reyes...
was initially one of the leading men, but later refused because of health reasons.
In April 2011, production started in Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Paoay is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 23,117 people in 4,567 households.-Barangays:Paoay is politically subdivided into 32 barangays.* Bacsil* Cabagoan...
.
Cast
- Marian RiveraMarian RiveraMarian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
as Cristina G. - Rufa Mae QuintoRufa Mae QuintoRufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2...
as Nympha - 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 Virginia P. - Lovi PoeLovi PoeLourdes Virginia Moran Poe, better known by her screen name Lovi Poe , is an award-winning Filipina actress and singer who is currently a contract star of GMA Network. She is the daughter of the legendary actor Fernando Poe, Jr...
as Serafina L. - Solenn HeussaffSolenn HeussaffSolenn Marie Adea Heussaff is a French-Filipina VJ, actress, TV Host, model, singer, fashion designer, painter,, and professional make-up artist. She was one of the official castaways of Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown which aired from August 30 to December 3, 2010 on GMA Network...
as Pura K. - John LapusJohn LapusJonathan Anthony Lapus is a Filipino actor, host and comedian.-Biography:...
as Joshua - Tom RodriguezTom Rodriguez-Biography:Bartolome Alberto "Tom" Mott is an amateur musical composer and illustrator from Arizona. He is a native of Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines but migrated to the United States when he was 12 years old with his mom and dad, who is a US Navy serviceman....
as Umberto - Mikael DaezMikael DaezMikael Daez is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was chosen to play one of the lead roles in the Philippine historical drama, Amaya starring Marian Rivera.-Education:...
as Ricardo - Aljur AbrenicaAljur AbrenicaAljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.-Biography :...
as Alfred - Dennis TrilloDennis TrilloAbelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
as Antonio
Reception
The film was well received by the film critics. According to Box Office MojoBox Office Mojo
Box Office Mojo is a website that tracks box office revenue in a systematic, algorithmic way. Brandon Gray started the site in 1999. In 2002, Gray partnered with Sean Saulsbury and they grew the site to nearly two million readers when, in July 2008, the company was purchased by Amazon.com through...
, the film was able to garner 60 million in four weeks of showing.