All About Love (2006 film)
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All About Love is a film released under Star Cinema
and directed by 3 of the most popular directors in the Philippines
. John Lloyd Cruz
won the 2007 Luna Award for Best Actor, handed out by the Film Academy of the Philippines, for his performance in this movie.
Three stories of love, courage, trust and taking a risk come in one film to tell us how love touches us in countless ways. Everything is really All About Love
The nature of love is explored in this trio of short films from the Philippines. In "Promdi," two childhood friends Kikay(Angelica Panganiban
) and Kiko (Jason Abalos
) discover their relationship has blossomed into love.
In "Kalesa," a responsible young woman Badong (Anne Curtis
) and a flashy playboy Wesley (Luis Manzano
) fall in love despite their differences.
And in "About Anna," two heartbroken people Eric (John Lloyd Cruz
) and Lia (Bea Alonzo
) find comfort in each other's arms.
Feeling unworthy of his love, Kikay drives Kiko away. But will she ever find the courage to come face to face with her own problems and admit her love for him?
Will Badong learn how to trust Wesley and tell him she really wants to be with him.
Will Lia ever believe in true love again?
Three stories of love, fate and courage come in one film to tell a story of how love touches us in countless ways. The movie ends with all three couples on a terrace and they kiss one by one.
SOUND ENGINEER
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
FILM EDITOR
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
DIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
STORY and SCREENPLAY
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
PRODUCER
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
and directed by 3 of the most popular directors in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz is an award-winning Filipino actor, Box-Office King, model, and occasional TV host.His father is Luisito Llora Cruz. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumni member of...
won the 2007 Luna Award for Best Actor, handed out by the Film Academy of the Philippines, for his performance in this movie.
Three stories of love, courage, trust and taking a risk come in one film to tell us how love touches us in countless ways. Everything is really All About Love
The nature of love is explored in this trio of short films from the Philippines. In "Promdi," two childhood friends Kikay(Angelica Panganiban
Angelica Panganiban
Angelica Panganiban is a Filipina film and television actress and comedian.-Early years:...
) and Kiko (Jason Abalos
Jason Abalos
Jason Jimenez Abalos is a Filipino actor. He was also a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Batch 2003 at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology....
) discover their relationship has blossomed into love.
In "Kalesa," a responsible young woman Badong (Anne Curtis
Anne Curtis
Anne Ojales Curtis-Smith, also known as Anne Curtis is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, singer and VJ currently active in the Philippines....
) and a flashy playboy Wesley (Luis Manzano
Luis Manzano
Luis Philippe S. Manzano , also known by his nickname Lucky, is a Filipino actor, TV host, VJ and model. He is the son of award-winning actors Edu Manzano and Vilma Santos, from whom he inherited his Chinese features.Manzano started his career as a commercial model for clothing brand, HUMAN...
) fall in love despite their differences.
And in "About Anna," two heartbroken people Eric (John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz is an award-winning Filipino actor, Box-Office King, model, and occasional TV host.His father is Luisito Llora Cruz. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumni member of...
) and Lia (Bea Alonzo
Bea Alonzo
Phylbert Angellie Ranollo Fagestrom , popularly known as Bea Alonzo, is a Filipino film and television actress, and singer. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract talents.-Early life:...
) find comfort in each other's arms.
Promdi
Kikay (Angelica Panganiban) and Kiko (Jason Abalos) grew up together in the province and built a strong friendship. But Kikay has to leave her best friend to live and study in Manila. She tries to fit in her new environment in the city but she ends up being abused by the people she thought as her new friends. Kikay returns to the province with a wounded self-esteem. There, she realizes how much Kiko loves her.Feeling unworthy of his love, Kikay drives Kiko away. But will she ever find the courage to come face to face with her own problems and admit her love for him?
Kalesa
After a bout with stroke paralyzed her father, Badong (Anne Curtis) took the responsibility of earning for her family by taking over his job as a kutsero. She figures in an accident and a fight involving her horse, an expensive sports car and Wesley (Luis Manzano), the seemingly playboy model. But romance creeps into their cat-dog relationship. He shows her his true love but she contains her feelings and refuses to believe that a rich guy could really fall in love with a woman of her status.Will Badong learn how to trust Wesley and tell him she really wants to be with him.
About Anna
Eric (John Lloyd Cruz) and Lia (Bea Alonzo) are two broken persons. Lia recently lost her faith in love when her fiancé got another girl pregnant while Eric is trying to convince himself that he has moved on from the death of his beloved girlfriend, Anna. To prove that he has finally gotten over his loss, Eric recorded his voice in a tape and he intentionally misplaced it as a symbol of letting go. By some twist of fate, Lia was able to get the tape and was instantly moved by the greatness of the voice’s love for the girl. Lia decided to search for the voice to prove that true love is real and it still exists. Unbeknownst to her, the one she is looking for is just living next door – her annoying neighbor, Eric. But just as when they were already getting along, Eric discovers that Lia has his tape. The pain suddenly starts coming back. He tries to convince her that the voice doesn’t exist but ends up falling in love with her.Will Lia ever believe in true love again?
Three stories of love, fate and courage come in one film to tell a story of how love touches us in countless ways. The movie ends with all three couples on a terrace and they kiss one by one.
Main
- John Lloyd CruzJohn Lloyd CruzJohn Lloyd Espidol Cruz is an award-winning Filipino actor, Box-Office King, model, and occasional TV host.His father is Luisito Llora Cruz. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumni member of...
as Eric - Bea AlonzoBea AlonzoPhylbert Angellie Ranollo Fagestrom , popularly known as Bea Alonzo, is a Filipino film and television actress, and singer. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract talents.-Early life:...
as Lia - Anne CurtisAnne CurtisAnne Ojales Curtis-Smith, also known as Anne Curtis is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, singer and VJ currently active in the Philippines....
as Badong - Luis ManzanoLuis ManzanoLuis Philippe S. Manzano , also known by his nickname Lucky, is a Filipino actor, TV host, VJ and model. He is the son of award-winning actors Edu Manzano and Vilma Santos, from whom he inherited his Chinese features.Manzano started his career as a commercial model for clothing brand, HUMAN...
as Welsey - Angelica PanganibanAngelica PanganibanAngelica Panganiban is a Filipina film and television actress and comedian.-Early years:...
as Kikay - Jason AbalosJason AbalosJason Jimenez Abalos is a Filipino actor. He was also a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Batch 2003 at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology....
as Kiko
Also starring
- Joem BasconJoem BasconJoem Bascon is a Filipino actor. He is currently under ABS CBN's talent management arm, named Star Magic....
- Miko Palanca
- Mikel Campos
- Maoui David
- Paw DiazPaw DiazPaw Diaz is an actress, model and TV host in the Philippines. Born on March 1987 in San Pedro, Laguna came to mainstream attention when she joined ABS-CBN’s reality artist search, Star Circle Quest, where she emerged as a finalist....
- Eva Darren
- Lito Pimentel
- Empoy Marquez
- Pia Romero
- Juddha Paolo
- Lee Simon Brown
- Jean GarciaJean GarcíaJessica Maitim is a Filipina television and film actress, better known as Jean Garcia who hails from Angeles City, Pampanga.-Biography:...
Credits
ADPROM and PUBLICITY- Roxy A. Liquigan
- El Oro, The Team
SOUND ENGINEER
- Addiss Tabong
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
- Jessie Lasaten
FILM EDITOR
- Renewin Alano
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
- Nancy Arcega
- Dante Nico Garcia
DIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
- Charlie Peralta
- Ramoncito Redoble
- Christopher Manjares
STORY and SCREENPLAY
- Jennilee Chuaunsu
- John Paul Abellera
- Vanessa Valdez
- Carmi Raymundo
- Arah Badayos
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
- Kara Kintanar
PRODUCER
- Elma Madua
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
- Charo Santos-Concio
- Malou N. Santos