The Third Party

The Third Party is a 2016 Filipino romantic comedy drama film starring Angel Locsin, Sam Milby and Zanjoe Marudo. It is directed by Jason Paul Laxamana from a screenplay written by Charlene Sawit-Esguerra and Patrick John Valencia.

The film was produced by ABS-CBN Film Productions and was theatrically released in Philippine cinemas on October 12, 2016, by Star Cinema.

The film marks Angel Locsin's second movie in 2016 after Everything About Her, and serves a reunion for her and Zanjoe Marudo who both starred in the 2012 film One More Try; both films were also released by Star Cinema.

Plot
The story revolves between exes Andi, an events manager who aspires to be a fashion designer (portrayed by Angel) and Max, a cosmetic surgeon (portrayed by Sam) who both find ways to keep their relation intact after a breakup. But later on, Max finds new love with a gay Pediatrician, Christian (portrayed by Zanjoe). Andi gets pregnant by Íñigo (portrayed by Paolo Paraiso) who abandons her, and the trio (Andi, Max, and Christian) forms a family. The film also tackles friendship and how a person gets to know more about himself.

Main cast

 * Angel Locsin as Andi Medina
 * Sam Milby as Max Labrador
 * Zanjoe Marudo as Christian Pilar

Supporting cast

 * Maris Racal as Joan
 * Al Tantay as Mr. Labrador
 * Alma Moreno as Juliet
 * Cherry Pie Picache as Carina Medina
 * Beauty Gonzalez as Erica
 * Matet de Leon as Lila
 * Kitkat as Patient
 * Carla Martinez as Mrs. Labrador
 * Katrina Legaspi as Badet
 * Chun Sa Jung as Laurie
 * Paolo Paraiso as Iñigo
 * Alora Sasam as Charlene
 * Odette Khan as Tessie

Release
The Third Party was theatrically released in the Philippines on October 12, 2016, by Star Cinema.

Music
Baby, I Love Your Way by Morissette and Harana (originally by Peter Frampton) was released as the official soundtrack for the movie.

Box office
The film grossed ₱10 million on its first day. The film has been successful nationwide and worldwide, despite its genre, giving a boost to the LGBT community. The Third Party reached the 100 Million mark in its 3rd week of showing, joining other successful films that reached 100 Million.

As of April 2019, the movie is available in the United States and elsewhere on Netflix.