The Stepmother
7.3
“She was never his partner. She is his wife.”
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.
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Sharon Cuneta
Mariel
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Christopher de Leon
Edward
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Zsa Zsa Padilla
Sandra
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Fides
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Ninay
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Irene
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Claudine Barretto
Rachel
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Ryan
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Liza
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Dodie
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Teresa Loyzaga
Luchie
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Olivia M. Lamasan Director · Ricky Lee Screenplay Joe Batac Cinematographer
United States release January 18, 2026 · Produced in Philippines · Languages English, Tagalog
Production
Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions
Production
Philippines
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Languages
Original title
Madrasta
Original language
Tagalog
Spoken on screen
English · Tagalog
Release dates
Philippines · August 14, 1996
Premiere
Philippines · August 14, 1996
Theatrical
United States · January 18, 2026
Digital · Restored Version / YouTube
Canada
January 18, 2026 · Digital · Restored Version / YouTube
France
January 18, 2026 · Digital · Restored Version / YouTube
Germany
January 18, 2026 · Digital · Restored Version / YouTube
Indonesia
January 18, 2026 · Digital · Restored Version / YouTube
Japan
January 18, 2026 · Digital · Restored Version / YouTube
Philippines
March 16, 2015 · Premiere · Restored Version / Cine Adarna, UP Diliman
May 7, 2017 · TV · ABS-CBN / Restored Version
January 18, 2026 · Digital · Restored Version / YouTube
South Korea
January 18, 2026 · Digital · Restored Version / YouTube
Spain
January 18, 2026 · Digital · Restored Version / YouTube
United Kingdom
January 18, 2026 · Digital · Restored Version / YouTube
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