The Stepmother
Madrasta
“She was never his partner. She is his wife.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Madrasta Official Trailer | Sharon Cuneta | 'Madrasta'Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-23
Top Cast
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Sharon Cuneta
Mariel
Christopher de Leon
Edward
Zsa Zsa Padilla
Sandra
Nida Blanca
Fides
Tita Muñoz
Ninay
Eula Valdez
Irene
Claudine Barretto
Rachel
Patrick Garcia
Ryan
Camille Prats
Liza
Rico Yan
Dodie
Teresa Loyzaga
Luchie
Cris Villanueva
Dan
Koko Trinidad
Lolo
Vangie Labalan
Manang
Cheng Avellana
Lenlen
Joseph Olfindo
Father Ben
Shielu Bharwani
Kathy
Engie Allarey
Carla
Release History & Theatrical Window
Restored Version / Cine Adarna, UP Diliman
Festival / Special Debut
January 18, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivia M. Lamasan
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivia M. Lamasan, Ricky Lee
- Original Score
- Willy Cruz
- Original Title
- Madrasta
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog, English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivia M. Lamasan
Olivia M. Lamasan, Ricky Lee
Willy Cruz
Joe Batac
Dave Hukom
Charo Santos, Malou N. Santos
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Batac
Director of Photography
Olivia M. Lamasan
Screenplay
Ricky Lee
Screenplay
Olivia M. Lamasan
Director
Jayjay Medina
Production Design
Dave Hukom
Editor
Malou N. Santos
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stepmother
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stepmother about?
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.
Who directed The Stepmother?
The Stepmother was directed by Olivia M. Lamasan.
Who stars in The Stepmother?
The principal cast of The Stepmother includes Sharon Cuneta, Christopher de Leon, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Nida Blanca, Tita Muñoz.
When was The Stepmother released and how long is it?
The Stepmother was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stepmother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stepmother was composed by Willy Cruz.