Muling Umawit ang Puso

Muling Umawit ang Puso is a 1995 Philippine drama film directed by Joel Lamangan. The film stars Nora Aunor, Donna Cruz and Ian de Leon. It was one of the entries in the 1995 Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won the most awards including Best Picture.

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Cast

 * Nora Aunor as Loida Verrano
 * Donna Cruz as Noemi Salazar
 * Ian De Leon as Vincent
 * Ricky Davao as Cong. Tony Gallardo
 * Albert Martinez as Miguel Sanchez
 * Rita Avila as Glenda Andrada
 * Michael De Mesa as Diosdado Rivera
 * Suzette Ranillo as Lani
 * Jennifer Sevilla as Karla
 * Mandy Ochoa as Michael
 * Luz Valdez as Gracia
 * Lucita Soriano as Mameng
 * Jim Pebangco as Badong
 * Rolando Tinio as Dindo
 * Tony Mabesa as Sen. Labrador
 * Marie Barbacui as Esper

Production
Following the success of The Flor Contemplacion Story, the film was announced in July 1995 with Nora Aunor, Donna Cruz and Ian de Leon as part of the cast. Bing Loyzaga was initially cast in the film, but backed out due to scheduling conflicts and was replaced by Rita Avila.

Reception
Muling Umawit ang Puso received dominantly positive reviews. Noel Vera praised the story's strong beginning and climax, but dismissed its ending as a "letdown" from combining the subplots into one. He also praised the performances of the stars. Isah Red of the Manila Standard considers the film an honest one. He praised Lamangan for inserting "truth and honesty" to the story, as if he's "capturing reality" in the film. He praised the performances of the stars, including Aunor, for giving "cinematic truth to her character".