Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina!
| Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina! | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Julius Ruslin Alfonso |
| Written by | Jonison Fontanos |
| Starring | |
Production company | CreaZion Studios |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina! (lit. 'Stepmother: The Gay Mother!') is a Philippine family comedy film written by Jonison Fontanos and directed Julius Alfonso. It stars Roderick Paulate, Tonton Gutierrez, Carmi Martin, Elmo Magalona, Awra Briguela and Celia Rodriguez. This is Roderick Paulate’s first film following a career hiatus.[1][2]
Synopsis
The film follows Victor “Beki” Labrador, a flamboyant ex-lover who suddenly reenters his former flame’s life and home after inheriting half of his estate. Hilarity and heartache ensue as Beki navigates life with the family he once left behind.
Cast
- Roderick Paulate as Victor “Becky” Labrador / Becky Love[3][4]
- Elmo Magalona as Nicolai V. Santillanes
- Tonton Gutierrez as Enrique Santillanes[5]
- Arkin Magalona as Andrew V. Santillanes
- Celia Rodriguez as Doña Evita Santillanes, Enrique's mother
- Carmi Martin as Melancio Antonio / May Anne[6]
- Awra Briguela as Young Melancio Antonio
- Sunshine Teodoro
- Debbie Garcia as Emengard[7]
- Odette Khan as Badette
- Emmanuel Dela Cruz
- Mel Kimura
- Joel Saracho as Anton Labrador, Becky's Father
- Ruby Ruiz as Ernesta Labrador, Becky's Mother
Marketing
The film's last shooting day was posted in a social media on March 12, 2021.[8]
The film's trailer was released in YouTube on July 30, 2025, and gaining 6.35 million views and hitting #11 on YouTube’s Top 30 Trailers in the Philippines.[9]
Music
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bekiful (Are You Yourself)" | Roderick Paulate | ||
| 2. | "Mr. Dreamboy" | Snaffu Rigor | Sheryl Cruz | 3:24 |
| 3. | "My Love Will See You Through" | Nonoy Tan | Marco Sison | 4:22 |
| 4. | "Mother Figure" | Roderick Paulate | ||
| 5. | "The Fate of Mudrasta" |
Release
The film is supposed to be part of 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival but didn't make it to the final selection.[11] T-Rex Entertainment planned to release the film in 2023 but didn't happen due to Paulate's graft charges after his term as a government official,[12] On July 30, 2025, CreaZion Studios posted in their social media the trailer of the film together with the cast and release date and was released on August 20, 2025.[13]
Reception
Fred Hawson of News.ABS-CBN.com gave the film a rating of 5 over 10 and wrote; The comic chemistry between Paulate and Martin, developed back in the 1980s during their variety show Tonight with Dick and Carmi, was as strong as ever. The transition from Briguela to Martin was so radically different, that casting decision was comedy genius.[14]
Alwin Ignacio of Daily Tribune said about the film; The overall vibe was not only congenial, but communal. Familiarity did not breed contempt at that appointed time.[15]
References
- ^ "Roderick Paulate's Big Comedy Comeback at Mudrasta MediaCon". wazzup.ph. August 8, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Austria, Josh (August 6, 2025). "Icon Roderick Paulate Makes His Comedy Comeback at Mudrasta MediaCon". Village Pipol. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Requintina, Robert (August 9, 2025). "Why Roderick Paulate turned down other gay roles". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Nardo, Jun. "Roderick, 'di na komportable sa tukaan!" [Roderick isn't comfortable anymore in kissing scene]. Pang Masa. The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Troika, Pep (August 8, 2025). "Tonton Gutierrez, favorite "leading man" ni Roderick Paulate". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ "Carmi Martin, umaming nagkaroon ng gay boyfriend". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 4, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ "Debbie Garcia, naka-move on sa isyu nila ni Barbie Imperial". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ "'MUDRASTA' nag last shooting day na!". B617 Management. March 12, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Fernando, Jefferson (August 7, 2025). "Roderick Paulate returns to big screen in 'Mudrasta'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ "MUDRASTA tracklist out NOW!". Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ^ Troika, Pep (September 27, 2021). "Metro Manila Film Festival to push through this 2021". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Bonifacio, Julie E. (March 9, 2023). "Roderick Paulate's Mudrasta Held Up? Producer Speaks Up". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Bonoan, Reggee. "'Mudrasta' ni Roderick Paulate kwelang twist nga ba ng 'Madrasta' ni Sharon Cuneta?". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Hawson, Fred (August 23, 2025). "Movie review: 'Mudrasta' revives classic Roderick Paulate comedy". News.ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ^ Ignacio, Alwin (August 20, 2025). "'Mudrasta': Too close to home". Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 31, 2025.