The Mistress is a 2012 Filipino romantic melodrama film directed by Olivia Lamasan, starring Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz.
The film was also well acclaimed by people and received mostly positive reviews from the critics, and sets a box-office record in the Philippine Cinema. It currently holds the third highest grossing Filipino film of all time.^[2] The film was also screened internationally in selected countries.
This film also celebrates the 10th year anniversary of John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo's partnership as a love team. Alonzo and Cruz also had their newest TV Show entitled A Beautiful Affair that aired (October 29, 2012 - January 18, 2013) in ABS-CBN, is also part of their 10th year anniversary as love team and also the success of The Mistress.

Plot

A young woman is torn between the affections of her two lovers. One is a young bachelor who brings passion into her life. The other is a married man who has kept her as his mistress for years.^[9]
Architect JD (John Lloyd Cruz) has a chip on his shoulder about his businessman father Rico (Ronaldo Valdez) never really accepting him as his son. Seamstress Sari (Bea Alonzo) struggles to take care of her family. The two meet by chance, and JD aggressively pursues Sari’s affections. Though the two are clearly a good match, there is a problem standing in the way of their bliss: Sari is the mistress of JD’s father. Against his better judgment, JD continues to court Sari even after finding out this difficult fact. He hides his true identity as Rico’s son, and fights to win Sari’s heart.

Cast

Main Cast

• Bea Alonzo as Rosario "Saree" Alfonso
• John Lloyd Cruz as Eric "JD" Torres
• Ronaldo Valdez as Rico Torres
• Hilda Koronel as Regina Torres

Supporting Cast

• Anita Linda
• Carmi Martin
• K Brosas
• Tony Mabesa
• Gabe Mercado
• Minne Aguilar
• Nor Domingo
• Clarence Delgado