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Giving twice the love: 5 movies that highlight single mothers’ strength

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<p>A single mother&#x27;s selflessness is not like any other. That&#x27;s why on Mother&#x27;s Day, we shine the spotlight on these immensely <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/5/7/5-fierce-female-roles-played-by-celebrity-moms-1148" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">strong women</a>!</p><p>To honor these real-life superheroes who play the roles of mom and dad and more in their children’s lives, we&#x27;re paying tribute to all the mommas that light up both homes and the big screen in these five <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Star Cinema</a> movies! </p><div> </div><div><strong>Lily in ‘Wanted: Perfect Father’</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Not to be fooled by the movie’s title, indeed “Wanted: Perfect Father” is a Dolphy-led movie that delivers the signature antics of the Comedy King. But underneath all the punchlines is the hardworking mother Lily, played by Dawn Zulueta, who balances being a career woman with being a mom to her two kids, Mica (Sarah Jane Abad) and Timmy (Tom Taus). </p><div> </div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lIRxaPgZXOU?si=zG5kGLnDZPJxLbDQ" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>Louela in ‘May Nagmamahal Sa Iyo’</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>After giving her son up for adoption for a shot at a better life, the impoverished Louela (Lorna Tolentino) works as a nanny abroad. Longing to reunite with her son, Louela returns home and embarks on a tireless search with the help of her policeman-friend Nestor (Ariel Rivera). Louela’s motherly instincts heighten when she meets an orphan humming the same lullaby she used to sing for her son.  </p><div> </div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HQBYQnoO9C8?si=PgvvdlUDxx8QSUgM" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>Ina in ‘Ang Tanging Ina’</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Who could forget this iconic Star Cine-mom! After her three marriages wind up with each of her husbands tragically passing away, Ina Montecillo (Ai Ai delas Alas) is left to raise her twelve children all on her own. Despite the rather comedic setbacks that come her way, the determined Ina jumps into quick gigs and odd jobs to support her huge family.  </p><div> </div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bom8TWgN9O0?si=jNaMM2CZfjMXsa1a" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>Martee in ‘Paano Kita Iibigin’</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Single mother Martee’s (Regine Velasquez) been through it all — struggling to pay rent and being fired from her call center job. Presented with a chance to take a breather, Martee and her son Liam (Quintin Alianza), who has asthma, accept a friend’s gift of an all-expenses paid trip to a Zambales resort. This sets the stage for Martee to meet Lance (Piolo Pascual), the hot-headed man who drove her toward the outburst that got her terminated from work. </p><div> </div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eTHXn9gL_lY?si=93Ngt2f-OcfnXPvy" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>Patty in ‘Unexpectedly Yours’</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>It’s been Patty (Sharon Cuneta) and her daughter Yanni (Julia Barretto) for as long as they can remember. That is, until Patty’s high school crush Cocoy (Robin Padilla) makes an unexpected comeback into her life. Struggling to maintain open communication with the angsty Yanni and keeping up with the younger set in her media job, Patty juggles all that she could and more while a romance brews between her and Cocoy. </p><div> </div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ld3mDVDFhBA?si=53BI_nzdIulDfsO4" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><p>Watch these FULL MOVIES for FREE and more titles perfect for Mother’s Day on Star Cinema’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ABSstarcinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">official YouTube channel</a>! </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GMhnGTtyABk?si=wU9SpkzIERqnsFJ6" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hy7EvUap23c?si=YlMiZJo1bJ5V8_wC" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED STORIES:</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/5/7/5-fierce-female-roles-played-by-celebrity-moms-1148" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 fierce female roles played by celebrity moms!</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/starcinema/articles-news/from-josie-to-sarah-to-joy-a-mother-a-wife-and-a-daughter-as-ofws-23659" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">From Josie to Sarah to Joy: A mother, a wife, and a daughter as OFWs</a></div>

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Giving twice the love: 5 movies that highlight single mothers’ strength

Mika Geronimo

Published May 08, 2025 04:11 PM PHT

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Updated May 08, 2025 04:22 PM PHT

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