Movies and TvShows featuring "evil-stepmother" theme.
Brazil Avenue follows the story of a young woman, Rita, who is left orphaned and seeks revenge on her evil stepmother. Along the way, she uncovers a mysterious past, gets involved in a love triangle, and navigates the complexities of life in Rio de Janeiro.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys is a TV show that follows the adventures of the mythical hero Hercules as he battles various mythical creatures and evil forces in ancient Greece. With his immense strength and bravery, Hercules goes on a quest to protect the innocent and bring justice to the world.
Maging Akin Ka Lamang or Till You Are Mine is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. This was the sixth installment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released in 1987. It was aired worldwide on GMA Life TV. The original movie, directed by the legendary director Lino Brocka, had four nominations and gave Lorna Tolentino another acting award for her role as Rosita Monteverde. For the remake, GMA writers wanted the series to be fit for TV: They extended the storyline by adding new elements that were never seen in the original movie and also added characters to make the story more meaningful. They agreed with VIVA Films that they will retain the original elements of the movie. Katrina Halili was the personal choice of Lorna Tolentino to reprise the latter's movie role as Rosita in the series. Due to Jennylyn Mercados pregnancy, she and boyfriend Patrick Garcia decided to drop out of the cast. Nadine Samonte and Polo Ravales were chosen as their replacement.
"Sparkling Girls" centers around three young and beautiful, hard-working housekeepers who reach stardom instantly when an online video clip of them singing, surprisingly becomes a hit. Their success provokes the wrath of a glamorously gaudy and outspoken famous singer who will do anything to ruin the girls' friendship and career. With humor, romance, over the top characters, and bright, glittery stage performances set to catchy tunes, "Sparkling Girls" delivers all of the expected delights and shows that dreams really do come true.
In "Twinkling Watermelon," a boy named [main character name] lives a double life as both a model student and a band member. One day, he mysteriously time-slips and finds himself in the past, where he meets his 18-year-old father. Together, they form a deep bond and build friendships with others. This heartwarming story explores the challenges of maintaining two identities and the power of connection across generations.
The Legend of the Blue Sea is a Korean drama that follows the story of a mermaid who is in search of her lost love from the Joseon era. She ends up meeting a genius scam artist who is the spitting image of her past lover. Together, they navigate through hidden identities, con artists, and star-crossed lovers, all while unraveling the mysteries of the blue sea.
Stairway to Heaven is a Philippine drama adapted from a Korean drama with the same name; directed by Joyce E. Bernal and developed by Dode Cruz, their third team-up after the highly successful MariMar and Dyesebel. The series premiered on September 14 and ended on December 11, 2009 in the Philippines via GMA Network, starring Dingdong Dantes and Rhian Ramos reprising the ill-fated lovers Cholo and Jodi - originally portrayed by Kwon Sang Woo and Choi Ji Woo - with TJ Trinidad and Glaiza de Castro. It was aired internationally with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV. The series also aired internationally in Malaysia and Vietnam. It will now air on Hawaii's KIKU Television. The TV series also initially re-airs currently via cable channel Fox Filipino channel currently during its first quarter of 2012.
After the death of her father, young Ella is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. But her life takes a positive turn when she encounters a dashing stranger.
Potol, a singing prodigy, lives in a village with her mother, uncle and aunt. However, after her mother's death, she sets out to search for her father, whose identity she does not know.
The story of the enchanted realm named "Encantadia" and the four kingdoms of Lireo, Sapiro, Adamya and Hathoria revolves around the four children of the Queen of Lireo, Mine-a, and the rivalry for the power of four gemstones.
Cinderella, mistreated by her stepmother, dreams of a better life. With the help of her friends, she attends the Royal Ball and meets the prince, but must flee before midnight when everything turns back to normal. The prince sets out to find the girl who fits the glass slipper and eventually marries Cinderella.
Snowdrop is a TV show set in the 1980s that revolves around espionage, love-at-first-sight, and political intrigue. It follows the story of a student who falls in love with a mysterious young woman, not knowing that she is a spy. As their love blossoms, they become entangled in a dangerous web of secrets and betrayal. With the backdrop of a presidential election and student activism, the show explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the price of freedom.
Fleabag is a dark comedy that follows the life of a young woman, known only as Fleabag, as she deals with grief, guilt, and her own dysfunctional family. With her sharp wit and direct address to the camera, she navigates through a series of failed relationships, a struggling business, and the complexities of modern life in London.
Magkaribal is a Philippine suspense drama about love, fashion, and family which began on June 28, 2010 on ABS-CBN. The show was launched as part of the half-term show line-up by ABS-CBN as a part of its celebration for the 60th Anniversary of Philippine Soap Opera. The series is the story of two women in the fashion world who discover they are sisters.
Stairway to Heaven is a heart-wrenching romance that tells the story of a blind girl and a chaebol heir who fall in love against all odds. Their love is tested by amnesia, betrayal, and the cruelty of fate. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles and find happiness together?
Snow White, a princess, is exiled by her evil stepmother and forced to become a scullery maid. She is saved by seven dwarfs who take her in. The Evil Queen, jealous of Snow White's beauty, plots to kill her with a poisoned apple. Snow White falls into a coma, but is awakened by true love's kiss from a prince. They live happily ever after.
A live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy.
Maria is an orphan girl who suffers from her stepmother's wickedness. She then decides to escape in search of the fringes of the sea and takes a long walk through Brazilian folk tales. On his journey, he meets several fantastic characters.
Lu Jinnian and Qiao Anhao spanning 13 years where they first got to know each other in school, but later parted ways due to misunderstandings. Now, Jinnian is the unapproachable king of the entertainment business while Anhao is a rookie in the same business. Fate lets Jinnian and Anhao meet again and Anhao ends up becoming his fake wife.