Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya

Ang Lalaki sa buhay ni Selya
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Directed by	Carlos Siguion-Reyna
Produced by	Armida Siguion-Reyna; Charo Santos-Concio; Malou N. Santos;
Written by	Bibeth Orteza
Starring	Rosanna Roces; Ricky Davao; Gardo Versoza;
Music by	Ryan Cayabyab
Cinematography	Yam Laranas
Edited by	Manet A. Dayrit
Production; company	Reyna Films; Star Cinema;
Distributed by	Star Cinema
Release date	February 11, 1998;
Running time	96 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Ang Lalaki Sa Buhay Ni Selya (English Title: "The Man in Selya's Life") is a controversial 1998 Filipino film about a woman who confronts her own prejudice among the community of intolerant and homophobic gossipers when she chooses between two men.

Synopsis

The story revolves around Selya (Rosanna Roces), a schoolteacher. She wants more commitment from Bobby (Gardo Versoza), with whom she has a sexual relationship, but Bobby refuses to give her what she wants and he leaves her. Selya runs away and ends up in a little town where she meets Piling (Eva Darren), who is also a schoolteacher, and Dave (Ricky Davao), a closeted gay man. The townspeople are homophobic, and she begins to hear vicious criticisms and unbridled gossip as she embarks on a relationship with Dave. Selya realizes that things won't end well as Dave does not want a sexual relationship with her, and she walks out on Dave even as he proposes to her. Selya goes back to Bobby, only to regret her decision when he gets her pregnant and still doesn't change. Selya then decides to return to Dave and raise her child with him. Eventually, she becomes happy with her decision to live in a civil union with Dave, though their relationship remains platonic, and Selya realizes her worth as a woman. In the end, as Bobby tries to take her and their child away from Dave, Selya confronts her own irony, daringly exhibiting her strength of character as she conquers her physical desires and chooses the more emotionally rewarding bond.

Cast

Rosanna Roces as Selya
Ricky Davao as Dave
Gardo Versoza as Bobby
Allan Paule as Carding
Eva Darren as Piling
Crispin Pineda as Imo
Gigi Locsin as Belen
Cednic Millado as Abet
Macky Villalon as Diday
John Nielsen Apilado as Ramoncito
Renato del Prado as Ambo
Virgie Lopez as Diding

Awards

Year	Film Festival/Award	Award	Category/Recipient
1998	Berlin International Film Festival	Teddy	Jury Award
1998	Newport Beach Int'l Film Festival	Best Asian Film Award
1998	Turin International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival	Special Jury Award	Feature Competition

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References

External links

Ang Lalaki sa buhay ni Selya on IMDb

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