The Stepmother

Aug 14, 1996

2h 0m

★ 8.0

She was never his partner. She is his wife.

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions

The Stepmother Trailers

Cast

Mariel

Sharon Cuneta

Edward

Christopher de Leon

Sandra

Zsa Zsa Padilla

Fides

Nida Blanca

Ninay

Tita Muñoz

Irene

Eula Valdez

Rachel

Claudine Barretto

Ryan

Patrick Garcia

Liza

Camille Prats

Dodie

Rico Yan

Luchie

Teresa Loyzaga

Dan

Cris Villanueva

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