Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo

Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo

Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo theatrical movie poster
Directed by Tony Cruz
Produced by Regal Films
Written by Tony Fajardo, Roger Fuentebella, Tony Cruz
Starring
Production
company
Regal Films
Distributed by Regal Films
Release dates
  • October 2, 1990
Country Philippines
Language

Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo (English: Pido Dida: Let's Do It Together) is a 1990 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Tony Cruz and starring Rene Requiestas and Kris Aquino. The film, produced and distributed by Regal Films premiered in the Philippines on October 2, 1990.[1][2]

Synopsis

Pido (Rene Requiestas) and Dida (Kris Aquino) grew up together in an orphanage believing they are siblings. Soon after a family adopts both of them, they leave the house due to abuse. They later reach a shanty town and found themselves living within the area with Nanay Bachoy (Vangie Labalan). During this time, their real families are already looking for them. The moment that their parents found them and they discover that they are not related, their feelings for each other get stronger. They are now separated from each other, however, with Pido working as a street vendor and Dida living in a mansion. Despite their differences, they still choose to love each other and they get married in the end.

Full cast and characters

Main cast

Supporting cast

Production

The names of the characters "Pido" and "Dida" were derived by 7 Up's cartoon character Fido Dido.[4]

Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo was the first film of Kris Aquino, who played the character Dida. During this time, she was only 19 years old and her mother, Corazon Aquino, was then President of the Philippines. Besides her being young, her mother particularly disliked her in a comedy film.[5] Despite her mother being against Aquino entering the entertainment business, she still pursued it.[6]

The first leading man for Aquino, Rene Requiestas, was hand-picked during the time that he was one of the top actors in the Philippines. Due to his comic timing and mannerisms, he was already breaking box-office records in the films he starred in.[7]

Promotion

One time while the film was being promoted in GMA Supershow, Aquino fell off the stage. Although the cameraman changed his focus right away towards the host of the show, German Moreno, who apologized, the fall became a trending topic. Aquino's image even appeared in news headlines.[8]

Reception

Box office

The film received positive critical reception and was considered a success in the box office. In fact, the film broke all box-office records in the Philippines.[9] The film's box office performance earned both Requiestas and Aquino the titles "Box Office King and Queen" by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Citation.[10][11]

As for Aquino, her first film's success and recognition paved way for more film and television opportunities.[12] Her comic role landed her the award over other performers' dramatic roles.[13][11]

Critical response

Despite its commercial success, the film received negative reviews from the critics, particularly noting that Aquino "has no talent".[6] Cory Aquino was not happy with the critics' focus towards her daughter's acting.[5] In response, Kris Aquino considered this film to be her starting point in her career and stated: "I think that everyone, regardless of who or what you are, should be given the chance to fulfill his or her own dream..."[6] In addition, the critics mentioned Aquino's superficial and glamorous life, which she rebutted as she was involved in charitable works and the like.[6][14]

Sequel

Due to its box-office success, Pido Dida... Sabay Tayo was followed by two more sequel films, entitled Pido Dida: Kasal Na and Pido Dida: May Kambal Na.[15]

Awards

Year Award-Giving Body Category Recipient Result
1991 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Box-Office Queen Kris Aquino[10] Won
Box-Office King Rene Requiestas[16] Won

References

  1. ↑ Cruz, Tony (dir.) (October 2, 1990). Pido Dida... Sabay Tayo (Motion picture). Regal Films.
  2. ↑ "Pido Dida Movie Details". New York Times. Retrieved 2014-12-16.
  3. ↑ "Director Anthony Taylor Dies At 71". Yahoo PH. Retrieved 2014-12-16.
  4. ↑ "Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo (1990): Trivia". Internet Movie Database. 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Navarro, Nelson (2 July 1999). "The Best Medicine". Manila Standard. p. 15. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Aquino kin seeks fandom". Deseret News. 3 October 1990. p. 2A. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  7. ↑ "Rene Requiestas lives again on Maalaala". The Philippine Star. 22 January 2004. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  8. ↑ "SPOT.ph's Top 10 Showbiz Slip-Ups". spot.ph. 27 April 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  9. ↑ Cuartero, Nestor (7 December 2013). "Bimby & Ryza, Pido & Dida". Tempo. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Kris Aquino: Awards and Recognitions". Film Academy of the Philippines. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Yu, Doreen G. (12 February 2012). "Oh Kris!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  12. ↑ "Kris Aquino: 'Now I'm credible as an actress'". Star Cinema. 8 January 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  13. ↑ "ABS-CBN'S New Sitcom Goes on Second Episode". Manila Bulletin. 15 September 1999. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  14. ↑ "Kris Finds New Kissing Partner". Manila Bulletin. 19 July 2003. Retrieved 16 December 2014. (subscription required)
  15. ↑ Film Desk Young Critics Circle (2008). 10 taóng sine. University of Michigan. ISBN 9789718140260.
  16. ↑ Lo, Ricardo (1990). The Fookien Times Philippines Yearbook. Fookien Times.

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