Eva (2021) – Double temptation. Double delicious. When Eva gets involved in a heated threesome with a houseboy and her lady boss, she realizes she must choose only one between them.
Director & Story:
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Jeffrey Hidalgo
Screenplay & Story:
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Dennis Marasigan
Story:
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Lou Gopez
👥 Cast (43)
- Angeli Khang as Eva
- Ava Mendez as Victoria
- Marco Gomez as Lauro
- Ivan Padilla as Andrew
- Angelica Cervantes as Charlene
- Quinn Carrillo as Frankie
- Cecil Paz as Toti
- Max Durano as Pictorial Director
- Edwin Reyes as Mr. Tornillo
- Alecks Ambayec as Mr. Tornillo’s Girlfriend
- Macky Pateo as Mr. Tornillo’s Bodyguard
- Dixie Pelarios as Mr. Tornillo’s Maid / Swimming Pool Crowd
- Andrew Alcantara as Stylist
- Rommel Cruz as Makeup Artist
- Alvin Poblador as Makeup Artist
- Arlene Perez as Makeup Artist
- Meanne Espinosa as Desiree
- Veronica Reyes as Dinah
- Marlon Mance as Executive
- Shermaine Santiago as Executive’s Wife
- Neo De Padua as Papa Dax
- Sarina Sasaki as Radio Caller
- Beverly Salviejo as Vendor
- Dennis Marasigan as Lauro’s Boss
- Myrna Bersamina as Neighbor
- Miriam Del Rosario as Neighbor
- Marita Pateo as Neighbor
- Aldo Vencilao as Reporter
- Renerich Ocon as Beach Couple
- Arpee Bautista as Beach Couple
- Barbara Miguel as Nanny
- Neptune Ocana as Bartender
- Jeffrey Hidalgo as Swimming Pool Crowd
- Chloe Jenna as Swimming Pool Babe
- Edzen Amlaes as Swimming Pool Crowd
- Marielle Bersamina as Swimming Pool Crowd
- Crisline Ann Calumba as Swimming Pool Crowd
- Patrick Kenjie Dela Cruz as Swimming Pool Crowd
- Rey Delfin Jr. as Swimming Pool Crowd
- Joshua Donasco as Swimming Pool Crowd
- Maria Raieza Ducay as Swimming Pool Crowd
- Jazmine Dizon as Swimming Pool Crowd
- Jaurez Franz Gonzales as Swimming Pool Crowd
🎥 Crew (21)
Art
- Abelardo De Rama Jr. – Art Direction
- Arthur Maningas – Production Design
Camera
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Rommel Sales – Director of Photography
Costume & Makeup
- Alvin Poblador – Makeup Artist
- Rommel Cruz – Makeup Artist
Directing
- Aika Rapay – Assistant Director
- Jeffrey Hidalgo – Director
Editing
- Aaron Alegre – Editor
- Aymer Alquinto – Editor
Production
- Hermie Go – Associate Producer
- Neo De Padua – Associate Producer
- Vic del Rosario Jr. – Executive Producer
- Dennis Marasigan – Producer
- Lou Gopez – Casting, Producer
- Vincent del Rosario III – Producer
- June Torrejon-Rufino – Supervising Producer
Sound
- Kean Cipriano – Music
- Mark Thompson – Music
Writing
- Dennis Marasigan – Screenplay, Story
- Jeffrey Hidalgo – Story
- Lou Gopez – Story
Eva (2021) is a Filipino drama that dives into passion, power, and decisions. Eva, played by Angeli Khang, finds herself in a situation that challenges both her heart and her body. She becomes entangled in an affair with two people who change her life forever. One is Lauro, the houseboy played by Marco Gomez. The other is Victoria, her elegant lady boss, portrayed by Ava Mendez.
At first, Eva is overwhelmed by the excitement of discovery. The attention fuels her confidence. The intimacy awakens her sense of freedom. However, every secret has its price. She quickly learns that she cannot hold on to both. A choice must be made, and that choice will define who she truly is.
The Triangle of Passion
The film revolves around this love triangle. Eva is torn between two very different people. Lauro represents simplicity and devotion. His world is grounded and raw. In contrast, Victoria offers luxury, power, and control. She is sophisticated, demanding, and magnetic.
Eva stands in the middle. Her attraction pulls her in both directions. Each encounter brings pleasure but also conflict. Consequently, her journey is not only about desire. It is also about identity and survival.
Conflict Beyond the Bedroom
The drama does not stop at intimacy. Family expectations, social judgment, and hidden rivalries emerge. Supporting characters highlight these struggles. Charlene, Frankie, Dinah, and others reveal how society reacts to choices outside tradition. Meanwhile, bosses, neighbors, and colleagues add tension that makes Eva’s situation even riskier.
Her world is filled with gossip, temptation, and power plays. As a result, her personal choices ripple outward. They affect her reputation, her relationships, and even her future.
Power, Gender, and Independence
Eva (2021) is not just about romance. It explores themes of gender roles and independence. Eva tries to break away from what people expect of her. She searches for happiness on her own terms. Nevertheless, society constantly pushes back.
Through Eva, the film questions power dynamics in love and work. It asks who holds control in relationships. It also asks how much someone is willing to sacrifice for desire. Moreover, it challenges the line between freedom and dependence.
Strong Performances and Bold Direction
Angeli Khang delivers a performance filled with intensity. She captures Eva’s vulnerability and strength in equal measure. Ava Mendez as Victoria exudes elegance and dominance. Marco Gomez adds sincerity and grounded emotion as Lauro. Together, their chemistry drives the film forward.
Directed by Jeffrey Hidalgo, who also co-wrote the story, the film balances intimacy with narrative depth. Dennis Marasigan’s screenplay adds sharp dialogue and layered tension. Lou Gopez, credited with story and casting, ensures the characters feel alive and authentic.
The supporting cast, including Ivan Padilla, Angelica Cervantes, Quinn Carrillo, and more, enrich the world around Eva. Their roles highlight the social forces that surround her choices.
A Bold Filipino Drama
Eva (2021) stands as a bold entry in Filipino cinema. It is daring in its portrayal of desire, yet thoughtful in its exploration of consequence. The film shows that passion can liberate, but it can also trap.
Above all, the movie reminds viewers that every temptation leads to a turning point. For Eva, it is not only about whom she chooses to love. It is about who she chooses to become.
