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The Gifted
The Gifted
	Theatrical movie poster
Directed by	Chris Martinez
Written by	Chris Martinez
Produced by	Vic del Rosario Jr.; Raam Punjabi;
Starring	Anne Curtis; Cristine Reyes; Sam Milby;
Cinematography	Gary Gardoce
Edited by	Vanessa de Leon
Music by	Teresa Barrozo
Production; companies	Viva Films; MVP Entertainment;
Distributed by	Viva Films
Release date	September 3, 2014;
Running time	121 minutes
Country	Philippines
Languages	Filipino; English;
Box office	₱110 million (estimated)

The Gifted is a 2014 Filipino comedy revenge-romance film written and directed by Chris Martinez. The Gifted was produced by Viva Films and MVP Entertainment. The film stars Anne Curtis, Sam Milby, and Cristine Reyes. It was released September 3, 2014.^[1]^[2]^[3]

The Film was nominated at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies for the "Movie of the Year" category. Anne Curtis, who played one of the lead roles was also nominated for the "Movie Actress of the Year" category.

Plot

Marco Yuzon attends a book signing event for his new book, The Gifted. He begins by reading a few chapters.

Zoe Tuazon, a rich, multiracial, overweight, aggressive, and intelligent girl, goes to a school for an entrance exam with the unattractive Aica Tabayoyong and their parents. Despite their high intelligence, they are not admitted to the school. Instead, they are enrolled in a more prestigious school.

Zoe ruins her reputation by questioning the story of creation and discussing the big bang theory during religion class. The next day, Aica soils herself during a music lesson, ruining her name. The two outcasts become close friends and cause trouble at school by poisoning students and a teacher and setting a booby trap for the religion teacher, instilling fear in the entire school.

In high school, Zoe and Aica compete for valedictory honors. Zoe's mother urges her to find Aica's weakness. A new student, Mark Ferrer, arrives, and Aica falls for him. Zoe convinces Mark to pretend to love Aica in exchange for doing his homework and helping him cheat. Despite not being attracted to Aica, Mark dates her, and their arrangement continues.

After high school, Aica majors in Mathematics at the Ateneo de Manila University while Zoe goes to Princeton to study neuroscience. Both girls graduate with summa cum laude honors at their universities.

Before returning to the Philippines, Zoe and Aica undergo extensive plastic surgery to become more attractive. They both start modeling careers and become rivals again. Zoe encounters Mark, who has graduated from a U.S. university. Still angry with Aica, Zoe plots revenge by showing everyone an animated video of Aica soiling her pants in grade school.

Aica follows Zoe to her house, where a booby trap almost kills her. After several failed attempts to kill Aica, Zoe gives up when Aica nearly drowns her. They make up, but Zoe reveals it was an act and points a gun at Aica. Aica runs into Mark, who shields her from the gunshot, wounding his face. Mark is hospitalized, and Aica asks Zoe to apologize. Initially, Zoe shows no remorse, but seeing a picture of wounded Mark, she realizes her mistake. Aica and Mark marry on the day Zoe plans to leave the country. Zoe sets a trap in their hotel room, leading to a picture of young Zoe and Aica. Zoe leaves a letter apologizing for her actions, marking the end of Marco's book.

After a book signing, Marco Yuzon is confronted by Aica, who slams his book on his windshield. Zoe, who is with her, also looks the same as in their youth, having never received cosmetic surgery. Aica and Zoe, whose real names are Mica and Joey, reveal they were Marco's classmates in elementary and high school. Marco, envious and bitter for always placing third behind them, depicted false events in his book, casting himself as the victim and the girls as troublemakers. Mica and Joey, knowing the truth, demand Marco sign their book with his blood and then beat him up.

Cast

Cristine Reyes portrays Aica Tabayoyong / Micah

Main cast

Anne Curtis as Zelda Olezia Eloize "Zoe" Gomez Tuazon / Joey
Cristine Reyes as Aica Tabayoyong / Micah
Sam Milby as Mark Ferrer / Marco Yuzon

Supporting cast

Candy Pangilinan as Aica/Micah's Mother
Dominic Ochoa as Aica/Micah's Father
Arlene Muhlach as Zoe/Joey's mother
Ricky Rivero as Zoe/Joey's Father
Isay Alvarez
Yam Concepcion
Ana Abad Santos as Ms. Moral
Kalila Aguilos
Rubi Rubi
Racquel Villavicencio as Sister Angeline

Guest cast

Alliya Fatima dela Riva as young Aica Tabayoyong / Micah
Kevin Remo as young Mark Ferrer / Marco Yuzon
Abby Bautista as young Zoe Tuazon / Joey
Ashley "Petra Mahalimuyak" Rivera
Shehyee Ongkiko as Batchmate
Irish Den Lanting
Van Dyke Atienza as Taho vendor

Awards and nominations

Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref
31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Movie of the Year	The Gifted	Nominated	^[4]
31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Movie Actress of the Year	Anne Curtis	Nominated	^[5]

References

^ "Coming soon: 'Annekapal' concert series; Latest Philippine Headlines, Breaking News, Video, Analysis, Features". ABS-CBN News. February 19, 2014. Retrieved December 22, 2011.
^ "Cristine speaks up about Rayver's new rumored romance". ABS-CBN Corporation News. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
^ "Cristine Reyes Talks About Derek Ramsay Breakup & Nine Hot Love Scenes With Gabby Concepcion". Retrieved November 18, 2013.
^ Jimenez, Joyce. "Check out the nominees of the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
^ "Star Awards for Movies 2015: Nora, Cherie, Eugene, Aiko, Anne, Toni, Jennylyn for Best Actress". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 17, 2021.

External links

The Gifted at IMDb

Cut Censorship

In YouTube Channel of VIVA Films, the farting scene of Aica in Auditorium was removed due to censorship and Profanities. The curse word of Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes was not yet added an censored beep sound effect due to Copyrighted.