A woman scandalizes Manila and doesn't care what you think.
Sylvia, the beautiful middle-aged socialite whose string of lovers and public separation made her the center of Manila’s gossip mill.
Acting
Cherie Gil born to play women who terrify polite society.
Costume
Every outfit screams 'I have a driver and opinions.'
Direction
Elwood Perez lets melodrama breathe for almost three hours.
Director
Elwood Perez
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cherie Gil was only 17 when she played this 'middle-aged' socialite, proving she was always destined for dramatic roles beyond her years.
Released during the Marcos era, Sylvia's defiance of social norms carried extra weight in a society obsessed with proper appearances.
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