Mano Po III: My Love

Mano Po III: My Love is the third installment of the Mano Po Anthology, following the success of Mano Po and Mano Po 2: My Home. Produced by Regal Entertainment through MAQ Productions, Mano Po III stars Vilma Santos in the leading role. Synopsis Anti-crime crusader Lilia Chiong Yang seems to have everything a woman could want and need: a husband who pampers her; children whom any parent would be proud of; and the respect & admiration of the most powerful people in the land. But just as Lilia prepares for her 25th wedding anniversary celebration, a chance encounter in Thailand with her first love Michael throws Lilia's life into chaos. So begins the resumption of a relationship that threatens to unravel the delicate threads connecting Lilia to the other people in her life.    Storyline Anti-crime crusader Lilia Chiong Yang seems to have everything a woman could want and need: a husband who pampers her; children whom any parent would be proud of; and the respect & admiration of the most powerful people in the land. But just as Lilia prepares for her 25th wedding anniversary celebration, a chance encounter in Thailand with her first love Michael throws Lilia's life into chaos. So begins the resumption of a relationship that threatens to unravel the delicate threads connecting Lilia to the other people in her life.   Written by regalfilms    Cast Vilma Santos as Lilia Christopher de Leon as Michael Jay Manalo as Paul Patrick Garcia as Stephen Angelica Panganiban as Lilia (Manila 1970s) Carlo Aquino as Michael (Manila 1970s) John Prats as Paul (Manila 1970s) Angel Locsin as Eliza Sheryl Cruz as Bernadette Karylle as Judith Dennis Trillo as Sigmond Jean Garcia as Freida Eddie Garcia as Melencio Boots Anson-Roa as Maria Trivia On 27 September 2004, Regal Films staged a moon cake festival to launch the movie in time with the contract signing of all the stars for this movie. Kris Aquino, who starred in two earlier Mano Po series, was initially offered to play in the movie. Due to her hectic schedule, her role was later offered to Judy Ann Santos. But since Santos was shooting the TV series Krystala, the role later went to Sheryl Cruz, who made a comeback with this film. Jay Manalo is the only actor to have starred in all the Mano Po series. Supported by Globe, Philam Life, Dunkin Donut, Dream, Love Radio, Kissa, Yes FM, and imanila. Got B rating from Cinema Evaluation Board (Philippines). Soundtracks "Pagbigyan Ang Puso" Composed by Ito Rapadas Sung by Karylle and Jerome John Hughes Universal Records, Inc.