Unmarry (stylized in all caps) is a 2025 Philippine drama film directed by Jeffrey Jeturian from a screenplay written by Chris Martinez and Therese Cayaba. Starring Angelica Panganiban and Zanjoe Marudo, the film revolves around a couple who separately process the dissolution of their marriage through annulment.[2][3]
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| Directed by | Jeffrey Jeturian |
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| Produced by | Patricia Y. Sumagui |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kara Moreno |
| Edited by | Benjo Ferrer |
| Music by | Len Calvo |
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| Distributed by | Quantum Films |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱57 million[1] |
Produced by Quantum Films and Cineko Films, the film was theatrically released on December 25, 2025, as one of the official entries at the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival.
Cast
edit- Main cast
- Angelica Panganiban as Celine
- Zanjoe Marudo as Ivan
- Supporting cast
- Kathryn Bernardo
- Eugene Domingo as Atty. Jacqueline Lambridas
- Tom Rodriguez as Stephen
- Solenn Heussaff as Maya
- Zac Sinag as Elio
- Donna Cariaga as Janice
- Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino as Celine's mother
- KaladKaren
- Adrienne Vergara
- Bryan Sy
- Johnny Revilla
- Raquel Villavicencio
- Mari Kaimo
- Angel Aquino
- Nico Antonio as Atty. Willie
- Alejandra Cortez as Chloe
- Britney Romero
Production
editUnmarry was directed by Jeffrey Jeturian and was written by Chris Martinez and Therese Cayaba. The film was a co-production of Quantum Films at Cineko Films.[4]
The story for the film was first conceptualized in 2022 and took three years to be finished. It is based on the experience of Josabeth Alonso, a lawyer by profession and one of the executive producers of the film, on handling annulment cases since the late 1980s.[5]
Release
editUnmarry was released on December 25 in cinemas in the Philippines as one of the official eight entries of the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival.[5]
Accolades
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival | December 27, 2025 | Best Picture | Unmarry | 2nd | [6] |
| Best Director | Jeffrey Jeturian | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Zanjoe Marudo | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Angelica Panganiban | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Zack Sibug | Nominated | |||
| Tom Rodriguez | Won | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress | Eugene Domingo | Nominated | |||
| Solenn Heussaff | Nominated | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Chris Martinez, Therese Cayaba | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Kara Moreno | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Benjo Ferrer | Won | |||
| Best Sound | Lamberto Casas Jr., Alex Tomboc | Nominated | |||
| Best Musical Score | Len Calvo | Nominated | |||
| Best Float | Unmarry | Won[a] | |||
| Most Gender-Sensitivity Award | Unmarry | Nominated | |||
| Best Breakthrough Performance | Zack Sibug | Won |
Notes
edit- ↑ Tied with Manila's Finest.
References
edit- ↑ "Star Cinema dominated the top 3 of the top 10 films of 2025". Philippine Box Office. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ↑ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (July 29, 2025). "After four years, Angelica Panganiban set to return to film with 'UnMarry'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Angelica Panganiban, balik-pelikula makalipas ang apat na taon" [Angelica Panganiban, makes a comeback in film after four years]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. July 28, 2025. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ Santiago, Erwin (October 10, 2025). "MMFF 2025: Will-Bianca-Dustin movie makes it to Final 4". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- 1 2 "Will, Dustin, at Klarisse naka-score ng tigdadalawang entries sa MMFF 2025" [Will, Dustin, and Klarisse scored two entries each at the MMFF 2025]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. October 11, 2025. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ Requintina, Robert (December 27, 2025). "2025 Metro Manila Film Festival: List of winners at Gabi ng Parangal". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 28, 2025.