Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin!

2021 philippine comedy film directed by Easy Ferrer

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Easy Ferrer
Daisy Cayanan

Story byEasy FerrerProduced by

Melai Entuna
Carlo L. Katigbak
Kara U. Kintanar
Enrico C. Santos

Starring

Jolina Magdangal
Melai Cantiveros
Karla Estrada

CinematographyJeyow EvangelistaEdited byChrisel Galeno-DesuasidoMusic byTim Marquez

Production
companies

ABS-CBN Film Productions^[1]
Keep Filming

Distributed by

Star Cinema
CineXpress
iWantTFC

Release date

May 28, 2021 (2021-05-28)

CountryPhilippinesLanguageFilipino

Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin! is a 2021 Philippine comedy fantasy film directed by Easy Ferrer.^[2] It stars Jolina Magdangal, Karla Estrada, Melai Cantiveros, Manuel Chua, Jason Francisco and Thou Reyes.^[3]

Cast

Jolina Magdangal as Jolene
Karla Estrada as Karlene
Melai Cantiveros as Mylene
Manuel Chua as JB
Jason Francisco as Clark
Thou Reyes as Kimberly
JhaiHo as Keng
Mitoy Yonting as Luke
Miko Gallardo as Jeremiah
Juliana Parizcova Segovia as Pipay
Pia Moran as Amanda
Eris Aragoza as Banchong
Francis Mata as Lolo
Johannes Rissler as Nectar
Sunshine Teodoro as Jolene's Mom
Gabo Adeva as Beyo / Albularyo
Jervi Li as KaladKaren Davila
Dean Airo Salvador Dancel as Wally
Marvin Agustin as Wally (voice)
Loi Villarama as Board Member Head
Cheryl Cabanos as Luke's Mistress
Melai Entuna as Wally's Fiancée
Leilani Kate Yalung as Jeremiah's New Girlfriend
Rica Castaño as News Reporter / Wedding Guest
Yuan Isles as Salon Hair Stylist / Talkshow Staff and Crew

Production

Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin! was directed by Easy Ferrer under ABS-CBN Film Productions (Star Cinema) and Keep Filming. The film features three friends who had their bodies swapped. The film's protagonists were portrayed by Jolina Magdangal, Melai Cantiveros, Karla Estrada, who in real life are long-time friends. The three co-hosts in Magandang Buhay, where they affectionally call each other "momshies".^[4] Production of the film occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant that certain health protocols and restrictions had to be observed.^[5]

Release

The film was released in the Philippines via streaming in KTX.ph and iWantTFC on May 28, 2021.^[6]

Reception

LionhearTV gave the film a 3 out of 5 rating and wrote:

True to its publicity, the Momshies’ launching film is akin to most MMFF family-comedy films’ chaotic humor and convoluted scripts. Nevertheless, Momshies, Ang Soul Mo’y Akin, is not a terrible film.^[7]

References

^ "Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin - Star Cinema".
^ "Momshies! Ang soul mo'y akin! (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes.
^ "FAMILY COMEDY FILM 'MOMSHIES! ANG SOUL MO'Y AKIN' PREMIERES WORLDWIDE ON MAY 28". May 24, 2021.
^ Cruz, Marinel (May 13, 2021). "Momshies Jolina, Karla, and Melai's secret to their long-lasting friendship". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
^ Lajot, Niel Anthony (June 9, 2021). "Momshies share filming challenges". The Freeman (in English and Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
^ "Momshies! Ang soul mo'y akin! - ktx". KTX.ph. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
^ "REVIEW: Momshies' launching film 'Ang Soul Mo'y Akin' is Lovely Mess!".