And I Love You So (film)
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And I Love You So is a 2009 Philippine romantic drama film produced by Star Cinema
, starring Bea Alonzo
, Sam Milby
and Derek Ramsay
. This film reunites Alonzo and Milby; the previous being Close to You
(2006). The film is directed by Laurenti Dyogi, and celebrates the 16th year of Star Cinema films. The film describes the feeling of forbidden love for another person when that love may not be forbidden at all.
The film also had critical applause from critics and also nominations from different film and entertainment awards.
) meets the love of her life, Oliver Cruz (Derek Ramsay
). They live a happy married life. She falls in love with Oliver all over again each and every day because of his charm, and also because he was her first love ever. Yet, five months later, Oliver dies of an aneurysm, and financial problems occur for Lara, not to mention heartbreak. At the suggestion of her friends, she rents out the former condominium she and Oliver lived in to a man named Chris Panlilio (Sam Milby
), and then decides to live with her mother-in-law, Kate, and sister-in-law, Audrey. Intent to help his landlady learn to move on with her life, Chris decides to guide Lara into doing different daily activities to be happy again, in exchange for her teaching him proper Tagalog
. Yet, this new found friendship turns into something more special, and Lara is not sure how to embrace it.
and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, respectively. It earned ₱10,596,134. As of its first two weeks in Philippine theatres, it garnered a gross revenue of ₱36,329,604. As of January 2010, the film has grossed ₱89, 300,000 in revenue.
The film received generally favorable reviews.
"And I Love You So
" was a popular song by Perry Como
(1973). The song was rerecorded by Philippine Singer Gary Valenciano
for this film.
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:...
, starring 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:...
, Sam Milby
Sam Milby
Samuel Lloyd "Sam" Lacia Milby , is a Filipino-American who joined Pinoy Big Brother as a housemate...
and Derek Ramsay
Derek Ramsay
Derek Arthur Ramsay is a Filipino-British model, actor, host, and VJ in the in the Philippines. Amongst his hobbies is collecting cars. Ramsay is at times simply called Derek Ramsay....
. This film reunites Alonzo and Milby; the previous being Close to You
Close to You (film)
Close To You is a Filipino film starring John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, and Sam Milby.The movie was released on February 15, 2006 under Star Cinema, directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina. The year 2006 ended with 5 Star Cinema films grossing more than Php 100M including Close To You.-Plot:Manuel and Marian...
(2006). The film is directed by Laurenti Dyogi, and celebrates the 16th year of Star Cinema films. The film describes the feeling of forbidden love for another person when that love may not be forbidden at all.
The film also had critical applause from critics and also nominations from different film and entertainment awards.
Plot
Lara (Bea AlonzoBea 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:...
) meets the love of her life, Oliver Cruz (Derek Ramsay
Derek Ramsay
Derek Arthur Ramsay is a Filipino-British model, actor, host, and VJ in the in the Philippines. Amongst his hobbies is collecting cars. Ramsay is at times simply called Derek Ramsay....
). They live a happy married life. She falls in love with Oliver all over again each and every day because of his charm, and also because he was her first love ever. Yet, five months later, Oliver dies of an aneurysm, and financial problems occur for Lara, not to mention heartbreak. At the suggestion of her friends, she rents out the former condominium she and Oliver lived in to a man named Chris Panlilio (Sam Milby
Sam Milby
Samuel Lloyd "Sam" Lacia Milby , is a Filipino-American who joined Pinoy Big Brother as a housemate...
), and then decides to live with her mother-in-law, Kate, and sister-in-law, Audrey. Intent to help his landlady learn to move on with her life, Chris decides to guide Lara into doing different daily activities to be happy again, in exchange for her teaching him proper Tagalog
Tagalog language
Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by a third of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by most of the rest. It is the first language of the Philippine region IV and of Metro Manila...
. Yet, this new found friendship turns into something more special, and Lara is not sure how to embrace it.
Cast
- 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 Lara Cruz - Sam MilbySam MilbySamuel Lloyd "Sam" Lacia Milby , is a Filipino-American who joined Pinoy Big Brother as a housemate...
as Chris Panlilio - Derek RamsayDerek RamsayDerek Arthur Ramsay is a Filipino-British model, actor, host, and VJ in the in the Philippines. Amongst his hobbies is collecting cars. Ramsay is at times simply called Derek Ramsay....
as Oliver Cruz - Coney ReyesConey ReyesConey Reyes is an award winning Philippine Film/TV actress, television host and producer with Chinese and Spanish descent. She has been one of the co-presenters of Student Canteen and Eat Bulaga . She earned a degree of Bachelor of Arts major in Communication Arts at Maryknoll College...
as Kate Cruz - Nikki GilNikki GilMonica Pauline "Nikki" Gil is a Filipino singer, actress, host, model and myx VJ.-Biography:Monica Pauline Gil was born in Manila to Dino and Julie Gil. She is of Filipino, Spanish and German descent...
as Audrey Cruz - Candy Pangilinan as Teacher Paula
- Maricar ReyesMaricar ReyesMaricar Reyes is a Filipino actress and model. She has starred in TV ads airing in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia, for brands like Coca-Cola, Globe Telecom, Sunsilk, Pond's Whitening, Modess, Nescafe, KFC,Pantene ProV Conditioner, and Contractubex.She trained in several acting...
as Rachel - Cacai Bautista as Teacher Lani
- Dick Israel as Jun Panlilio
- Angel Jacob as Jane
- RJ Ledesma as Mike Panlilio
- Janna DominguezJanna DominguezJanna Dominguez , is a Filipina actress, host, comedienne who joined Pinoy Fear Factor as a Participante.- Present career :...
as Teacher Teresa - Cai Cortez as Teacher Grace
- Gilette Sandico as Margie
Reception
And I Love You So earned second place in the Philippines during its opening weekend (August 12, 2009 - August 16, 2009) after G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. The film earned ₱20,470,000 (or $424,470) in revenue. During its second week, the film stayed in the Top 5 films of that weekend holding spot Number 3 behind Disney's UpUp (2009 film)
Up is a 2009 American computer-animated comedy-adventure film produced by Pixar, distributed by Walt Disney Pictures and presented in Disney Digital 3-D. The film premiered on May 29, 2009 in North America and opened the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first animated and 3D film...
and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, respectively. It earned ₱10,596,134. As of its first two weeks in Philippine theatres, it garnered a gross revenue of ₱36,329,604. As of January 2010, the film has grossed ₱89, 300,000 in revenue.
The film received generally favorable reviews.
Production
And I Love You So was the first Star Cinema-produced film not to be shown in any theater operated by SM City Chain, the largest in the Philippines. ABS-CBN canceled releasing the film after a negotiation over profit sharing between the two companies bogged down."And I Love You So
And I Love You So
And I Love You So may refer to:* And I Love You So , 1970 song by Don McLean* And I Love You So , 1972 album by Shirley Bassey* And I Love You So , 1973 album by Perry Como...
" was a popular song by Perry Como
Perry Como
Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como was an American singer and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively for the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. "Mr...
(1973). The song was rerecorded by Philippine Singer Gary Valenciano
Gary Valenciano
Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador...
for this film.