Movies and TvShows featuring "ugly-duckling" theme.
Sara De Roose, a business economics graduate, passed with honours at the university but has trouble finding a job—until she comes across an assistant job in a Belgian fashion company, called "Présence".
Diva is a Philippine musical comedy-drama television series, developed by Don Michael Perez and directed by Dominic Zapata. The series premiered on March 1, 2010 on GMA Network, starring Regine Velasquez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Mark Anthony Fernandez, TJ Trinidad and Glaiza de Castro. It has several cameos from Ogie Alcasid, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera. It is aired internationally, with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV in which the show premiered on March 3, 2010.
Zhen Yuan Yuan is a plump girl who fell in love with her high school senior named Ruan Dong Shen but they were separated due to some misunderstanding. Many years later they were once again reunited in their adulthood. Now Yuan Yuan had slim down and became a fashion model with the stage name Eva while Dong Shen became a successful entrepreneur and chef. They began an incredibly miraculous journey of love together but.....it may not be as he planned.
After being dumped by his prom-queen girlfriend, high school jock Zack makes a bet that he can transform an ordinary girl, Laney, into the new prom queen. As Laney begins to transform, Zack finds himself falling for her. However, complications arise when his friend Dean tries to sabotage the bet.
A talented ballroom dancer rebels against the strict rules of competition and finds love along the way.
A tour guide in Greece finds herself in comedic and romantic situations while leading tourists on a trip. She deals with jealousy, loyalty, medical examinations, and workplace bullying, all while trying to make the tour group happy.
A teacher runs an ad in the newspaper to find a wife. Afraid of beautiful ladies, he weds an ugly woman. After a car accident, he meets a doctor who offers to reveal his wife's beauty.
The Ugly Duckling and Me! is an animated adventure comedy that follows the story of a ventriloquist dummy named Ratso who befriends an ugly duckling. Together, they embark on a journey to find the duckling's true identity and overcome various challenges. Along the way, they encounter a ghost train, a talking animal, and even a wedding. With themes of friendship, self-discovery, and acceptance, this heartwarming movie is sure to captivate audiences of all ages.
Chef's Special tells the story of Maxi, a top-notch chef in Spain who faces various challenges including a love triangle, homophobia, and the struggle to find his true calling.
In 'The Girl Most Likely to... (1973)', a woman named Miriam transforms from an ugly duckling to a vengeful and violent woman after a car accident leaves her disfigured. She undergoes plastic surgery and plots revenge against those who have wronged her, particularly the bullies from her college years. As she takes matters into her own hands, she becomes a vigilante, targeting individuals who have caused harm to others. Along the way, she also finds love and deals with the complexities of her own actions.
The Patsy follows the story of a young woman named Patricia Harrington, who is hopelessly in love with her crush, Tony Anderson. However, Tony only has eyes for Patricia's glamorous sister, Grace. Determined to win Tony's heart, Patricia enlists the help of Tony's friend, Billy, to transform herself into a sophisticated and desirable woman. Through a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings, Patricia learns valuable lessons about love and self-confidence.
Me, Natalie follows the story of a young woman named Natalie who feels invisible in her own life. She navigates the ups and downs of living in New York City, dealing with family relationships, societal pressure, and the search for self-confidence. Along the way, she discovers the true importance of self-acceptance and embracing her own uniqueness.
In Person is a screwball comedy that takes place in the 1930s. It revolves around a singer and actor who goes on vacation and gets involved in a series of comedic situations. There's deception, film-making, disguises, and even a farcical shotgun wedding.
Downhearted Duckling is a movie about a duckling who feels ugly and out of place. It goes on a journey to find self-acceptance and learns to embrace its uniqueness along the way.
Selling Innocence is a gripping drama about a teenage girl who turns to webcam modeling to escape her unpopular status at school. However, her newfound popularity comes at a price when a disturbing stalker begins to target her, putting her life in danger. This thought-provoking film explores the theme of child exploitation and the dark side of the internet.
Elmer, a sensitive duckling whose schoolmates tease him. However, after his unusual talents help him save a life, the other members of the flock learn to respect him as he is.
In post-war Iceland, a woman named Agga returns to her childhood home to seek revenge on her abusive husband. As she navigates the complexities of her dysfunctional extended family, Agga becomes involved in a murder investigation and discovers the power of feminism.
A Filipino fantasy/horror anthology starring Snooky Serna. In "Mga Puting Rosas ni Rosalie", Rosalie dies in a freak accident on the day of her wedding to Mike, who's only after her money. With the help of the white rose, she comes back to earth to correct what is wrong. In "Mga Pulang Rosas ni Rosanna", Rosanna is the daughter of a mausoleum caretaker who happens to be the soulmate of the mysterious heir, Ramil, the victim of a curse of Satan's disciple, Lucila. In "Mga Dilaw Rosas ni Rosario", Rosario or Osang, a maid with an ugly facade, falls in love with a man named Dio.