Cathy Garcia Molina
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Cathy Garcia-Molina is a Filipino
film
and television director
. She has directed most romantic-comedy films distributed by Star Cinema
. She has also directed a few TV series, which aired on ABS-CBN
. She is considered to be the country's box-office director, with five of her films entering the list of highest-grossing films in the Philippines. Her 2009 film You Changed My Life
, which features John Lloyd Cruz
and Sarah Geronimo
on the lead roles, grossed a total of ₱230,436,128 ($4,727,411) in the box-office, becoming the highest-grossing Filipino film in record time. It was later surpassed by the 2011 romantic drama film No Other Woman
.
and Bea Alonzo
for the second time in the film One More Chance
(first time was in the film Close to You
), released by Star Cinema
. It differed from her previous films, becoming her first romantic film to contain such solid drama and a mature feeling. In an interview, she stated "This one's different, though, as it's more of a drama and not really a romantic-comedy. In romantic comedies, we usually follow the formula of the two lovers having a cute meet, then they start fighting each other, but you know that in the end, they will still end up in each other's arms. This time, the film opens showing the lovers [...] breaking up right at the start of the story. That's why this is really different from any movie I've done before or any movie John Lloyd and Bea have made in the past." The film was given a B rating by the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB), saying "[Cruz and Alonzo] have graduated from their bubble-gummy roles and can really be considered serious actors now." The board also described their performance as "very good and sensitive." Aside from receiving positive response from film critics, the film did well in the box-office, grossing ₱66,334,614 in its opening weekend. It grossed a total of ₱152,791,025 ($3,684,908), becoming the highest-grossing Filipino film of 2007, and the fourth highest-grossing film of 2007 in the Philippines, behind Spider-Man 3
, Transformers and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
. The film also won Molina the Movie Director of the Year trophy in the 2008 PMPC Star Awards for Movies.
, a romantic comedy film which talks about Laida Magtalas (portrayed by Sarah Geronimo
) who is a fresh graduate and applies for a job in a magazine publishing company owned by Miggy Montenegro (played by John Lloyd Cruz). Laida is a simple girl and is the breadwinner of her family, while Miggy is a rich, handsome businessman. The movie is about two young people with totally different backgrounds, but they discover that love truly knows no barriers. It is the first film of Cruz and Geronimo together, after their successful team-up in an episode of the Maalaala Mo Kaya
TV series entitled "Kwintas". The film was released as part of Star Cinema's fifteenth anniversary, in collaboration with VIVA Films
. It marked the first project that Molina has worked with Geronimo. Molina expressed that people knew Geronimo for being a dramatic actress, based on the TV series she has appeared on, and that she wanted to show the lightness of the actress. She described Geronimo as "light and kikay," saying that it was easy to work with her. A Very Special Love was rated A by the CEB, with its comedic and innocent concept in contrast to One More Chance. The film earned ₱58,448,223 at the box-office in its opening weekend. It became a commercial success, grossing a total of ₱179,569,117 ($3,836,701) and becoming the highest-grossing Filipino film of 2008 (second highest-grossing film of 2008 in the Philippines behind Iron Man
). The film later overtook Ang Tanging Ina
in terms of revenue, and is currently the fifth highest-grossing Filipino film of all time. It also earned Molina three Best Director nominations from major awarding organizations.
. The film was rushed, since the production companies wanted the sequel to have a Valentine's Day
release. The film was directed, still, by Molina, with John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo reprising their roles. Rayver Cruz
was cast as Mackoy, Laida's high school best friend who later broke away for their group and went to a different college. The story revolves around the growing relationship of Miggy and Laida as a couple. Things get tough when Miggy was assigned to manage his family's business in Laguna far from Laida. Having no time for his girl, Laida finds comfort in Mackoy's arms. Like its prequel, the film was also rated A by the CEB and received positive reviews from movie critics. Karen A. Pagsolingan of Philippine Entertainment Portal stated "I have two words for the movie: Entertaining and engaging!" She described the plot as "flawless," and praised Molina's surprises and "avant garde tactics." You Changed My Life earned ₱97,893,449 in its opening weekend, becoming the highest opening weekend for a Filipino film. The film was a box-office hit, grossing a total of ₱230,436,128 ($4,724,411) and eventually becoming the highest-grossing Filipino film in record time. It is also the first Filipino film to surpass the ₱200 million mark, after Ruel S. Bayani
's No Other Woman
did the same in 2011. You Changed My Life was the highest-grossing Filipino film of 2009 and the fifth highest-grossing film of 2009 in the Philippines behind Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
, Avatar, The Twilight Saga: New Moon and 2012
. The film earned Molina a Best Director nomination from the 2010 ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards.
, was released under Star Cinema. Like One More Chance, the film is a romantic drama with a mature concept. Cruz and Alonzo played the roles of star-crossed lovers, Alan Alvarez and Mia Samonte. Fate throws them chances to be together, but time is not their ally. When they first meet on board the Pasig River Ferry Service
, they are instantly attracted to each other. Both of them are from the middle-class and are down-to-earth. As they bond over Divisoria shopping and all-night conversations over coffee, Allan starts to doubt his feelings for his high maintenance fiancée Daphne (portrayed by Maricar Reyes
) who happens to be the daughter of his boss. Sooner, Alan and Mia learn that "time is meaningless when you're in love." The film was shot both in the Philippines and Malaysia. The performance of the cast was praised by critics, but the story was panned film reviewers. Philippine Entertainent Portal stated "Star Cinema's weakness is its inability to produce a realistic ending [...] this perfect world only exists in fairy tales. In the real world, the more prevailing concepts are moving on and acceptance." The same opinion was given by Manila Bulletin
, saying "A Cathy Molina film always ends happily, although one would probably hope it wouldn’t, for a change, and adhere to a bit of realism [...] Another problem was the unexplored subplots." Despite mixed response to the film, Miss You Like Crazy became a commercial hit, grossing a total of ₱138.27 million ($3,183,529) in the box-office and becoming the second highest-grossing Filipino film of 2010 only behind My Amnesia Girl
, which also stars Cruz in the lead role.
, Philippines
. She is the youngest child of the late Sikatuna Antonio Garcia (1929—1983) and Luisa Rosales Garcia.
She was married to Engineer
and cameraman Philip Rey "Epoy" Molina (who died of vehicular accident in 2009) with two children.
, Bea Alonzo
, Toni Gonzaga
and Sam Milby
.
Notes
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...
film
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and television director
Television director
A television director directs the activities involved in making a television program and is part of a television crew.-Duties:The duties of a television director vary depending on whether the production is live or recorded to video tape or video server .In both types of productions, the...
. She has directed most romantic-comedy films distributed by Star Cinema
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:...
. She has also directed a few TV series, which aired on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
. She is considered to be the country's box-office director, with five of her films entering the list of highest-grossing films in the Philippines. Her 2009 film You Changed My Life
You Changed My Life
You Changed My Life is a 2009 Filipino film starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. It is the sequel to the 2008 movie A Very Special Love, starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. Filming started in November 2008, and it was released February 25, 2009 by Star Cinema and VIVA Films. It...
, which features 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 Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Gerónimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...
on the lead roles, grossed a total of ₱230,436,128 ($4,727,411) in the box-office, becoming the highest-grossing Filipino film in record time. It was later surpassed by the 2011 romantic drama film No Other Woman
No Other Woman
No Other Woman is a 2011 Filipino adult-romance drama film starring Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay, and Cristine Reyes. It is produced by Star Cinema and VIVA Films....
.
One More Chance (2007)
In 2007, Molina worked with John Lloyd CruzJohn 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 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:...
for the second time in the film One More Chance
One More Chance (2007 film)
One More Chance is a 2007 Filipino romantic film featuring the box-office team-up of Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz. The film is directed by award-winning director Cathy Garcia-Molina and released under Star Cinema.- Plot :...
(first time was in the film 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...
), released by Star Cinema
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:...
. It differed from her previous films, becoming her first romantic film to contain such solid drama and a mature feeling. In an interview, she stated "This one's different, though, as it's more of a drama and not really a romantic-comedy. In romantic comedies, we usually follow the formula of the two lovers having a cute meet, then they start fighting each other, but you know that in the end, they will still end up in each other's arms. This time, the film opens showing the lovers [...] breaking up right at the start of the story. That's why this is really different from any movie I've done before or any movie John Lloyd and Bea have made in the past." The film was given a B rating by the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB), saying "[Cruz and Alonzo] have graduated from their bubble-gummy roles and can really be considered serious actors now." The board also described their performance as "very good and sensitive." Aside from receiving positive response from film critics, the film did well in the box-office, grossing ₱66,334,614 in its opening weekend. It grossed a total of ₱152,791,025 ($3,684,908), becoming the highest-grossing Filipino film of 2007, and the fourth highest-grossing film of 2007 in the Philippines, behind Spider-Man 3
Spider-Man 3
Spider-Man 3 is a 2007 American superhero film written and directed by Sam Raimi, with a screenplay by Ivan Raimi and Alvin Sargent. It is the third film in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Spider-Man...
, Transformers and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2007 fantasy film directed by David Yates and based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the fifth instalment in the Harry Potter film series, written by Michael Goldenberg and produced by David Heyman and David Barron...
. The film also won Molina the Movie Director of the Year trophy in the 2008 PMPC Star Awards for Movies.
A Very Special Love (2008)
In 2008, Molina directed A Very Special LoveA Very Special Love
A Very Special Love is a 2008 romantic-comedy film from Star Cinema and Viva Films, featuring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. This movie directed by Cathy Garcia Molina received an “A” rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board....
, a romantic comedy film which talks about Laida Magtalas (portrayed by Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Gerónimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...
) who is a fresh graduate and applies for a job in a magazine publishing company owned by Miggy Montenegro (played by John Lloyd Cruz). Laida is a simple girl and is the breadwinner of her family, while Miggy is a rich, handsome businessman. The movie is about two young people with totally different backgrounds, but they discover that love truly knows no barriers. It is the first film of Cruz and Geronimo together, after their successful team-up in an episode of the Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...
TV series entitled "Kwintas". The film was released as part of Star Cinema's fifteenth anniversary, in collaboration with VIVA Films
VIVA Films
Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
. It marked the first project that Molina has worked with Geronimo. Molina expressed that people knew Geronimo for being a dramatic actress, based on the TV series she has appeared on, and that she wanted to show the lightness of the actress. She described Geronimo as "light and kikay," saying that it was easy to work with her. A Very Special Love was rated A by the CEB, with its comedic and innocent concept in contrast to One More Chance. The film earned ₱58,448,223 at the box-office in its opening weekend. It became a commercial success, grossing a total of ₱179,569,117 ($3,836,701) and becoming the highest-grossing Filipino film of 2008 (second highest-grossing film of 2008 in the Philippines behind Iron Man
Iron Man (film)
Iron Man is a 2008 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film stars Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark, an industrialist and master engineer who builds a powered exoskeleton and becomes the technologically advanced superhero, Iron...
). The film later overtook Ang Tanging Ina
Ang Tanging Ina
Ang Tanging Ina is a 2003 Filipino comedy film, starring Ai-Ai de las Alas. The movie was the highest grossing locally produced Philippine film ever made, until it was surpassed by Sukob in 2006. It currently ranks no...
in terms of revenue, and is currently the fifth highest-grossing Filipino film of all time. It also earned Molina three Best Director nominations from major awarding organizations.
You Changed My Life (2009)
In 2009, Star Cinema and VIVA Films released the much-awaited sequel to A Very Special Love, entitled You Changed My LifeYou Changed My Life
You Changed My Life is a 2009 Filipino film starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. It is the sequel to the 2008 movie A Very Special Love, starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. Filming started in November 2008, and it was released February 25, 2009 by Star Cinema and VIVA Films. It...
. The film was rushed, since the production companies wanted the sequel to have a Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496...
release. The film was directed, still, by Molina, with John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo reprising their roles. Rayver Cruz
Rayver Cruz
Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre, better known by his screen name Rayver Cruz , is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer.-Personal life:...
was cast as Mackoy, Laida's high school best friend who later broke away for their group and went to a different college. The story revolves around the growing relationship of Miggy and Laida as a couple. Things get tough when Miggy was assigned to manage his family's business in Laguna far from Laida. Having no time for his girl, Laida finds comfort in Mackoy's arms. Like its prequel, the film was also rated A by the CEB and received positive reviews from movie critics. Karen A. Pagsolingan of Philippine Entertainment Portal stated "I have two words for the movie: Entertaining and engaging!" She described the plot as "flawless," and praised Molina's surprises and "avant garde tactics." You Changed My Life earned ₱97,893,449 in its opening weekend, becoming the highest opening weekend for a Filipino film. The film was a box-office hit, grossing a total of ₱230,436,128 ($4,724,411) and eventually becoming the highest-grossing Filipino film in record time. It is also the first Filipino film to surpass the ₱200 million mark, after Ruel S. Bayani
Ruel S. Bayani
-Television Director:*Budoy *Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin *1DOL *The Making of 1DOL *Maalaala Mo Kaya *Nagsimula sa Puso *Tayong Dalawa...
's No Other Woman
No Other Woman
No Other Woman is a 2011 Filipino adult-romance drama film starring Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay, and Cristine Reyes. It is produced by Star Cinema and VIVA Films....
did the same in 2011. You Changed My Life was the highest-grossing Filipino film of 2009 and the fifth highest-grossing film of 2009 in the Philippines behind Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a 2009 American science fiction-action film directed by Michael Bay and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is the sequel to the 2007 film Transformers and the second installment in the live-action Transformers series...
, Avatar, The Twilight Saga: New Moon and 2012
2012 (film)
2012 is a 2009 American disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich. It stars John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Thandie Newton, Danny Glover, and Woody Harrelson. It was produced by Emmerich's production company, Centropolis Entertainment and was distributed by Columbia Pictures...
. The film earned Molina a Best Director nomination from the 2010 ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards.
Miss You Like Crazy (2010)
In 2010, Molina's fifth project with John Lloyd Cruz and third with Bea Alonzo, entitled Miss You Like CrazyMiss You Like Crazy (film)
Miss You Like Crazy is a 2010 Filipino romantic drama film starring the box-office tandem of John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. It is Star Cinema's post-valentine presentation for 2010....
, was released under Star Cinema. Like One More Chance, the film is a romantic drama with a mature concept. Cruz and Alonzo played the roles of star-crossed lovers, Alan Alvarez and Mia Samonte. Fate throws them chances to be together, but time is not their ally. When they first meet on board the Pasig River Ferry Service
Pasig River Ferry Service
The Pasig River Ferry Service, was the only water-based transportation that cruised the Pasig River from Barangay Pinagbuhatan in Pasig City to Intramuros, Manila. The system is owned and operated by a private company, SCC Nautical Transport Services Incorporated...
, they are instantly attracted to each other. Both of them are from the middle-class and are down-to-earth. As they bond over Divisoria shopping and all-night conversations over coffee, Allan starts to doubt his feelings for his high maintenance fiancée Daphne (portrayed by Maricar Reyes
Maricar Reyes
Maricar 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...
) who happens to be the daughter of his boss. Sooner, Alan and Mia learn that "time is meaningless when you're in love." The film was shot both in the Philippines and Malaysia. The performance of the cast was praised by critics, but the story was panned film reviewers. Philippine Entertainent Portal stated "Star Cinema's weakness is its inability to produce a realistic ending [...] this perfect world only exists in fairy tales. In the real world, the more prevailing concepts are moving on and acceptance." The same opinion was given by Manila Bulletin
Manila Bulletin
The Manila Bulletin , is the Philippines' largest broadsheet newspaper by circulation, followed by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. It bills itself as "The Nation's Leading Newspaper", which is its official slogan...
, saying "A Cathy Molina film always ends happily, although one would probably hope it wouldn’t, for a change, and adhere to a bit of realism [...] Another problem was the unexplored subplots." Despite mixed response to the film, Miss You Like Crazy became a commercial hit, grossing a total of ₱138.27 million ($3,183,529) in the box-office and becoming the second highest-grossing Filipino film of 2010 only behind My Amnesia Girl
My Amnesia Girl
My Amnesia Girl is a 2010 Filipino romantic film starring John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga. It is produced and released by Star Cinema and directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina The film is considered as highest grossing Philippine film of 2010...
, which also stars Cruz in the lead role.
Personal life
Catherine Rosales Garcia-Molina was born on November 28, 1971 in Quezon CityQuezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, 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...
. She is the youngest child of the late Sikatuna Antonio Garcia (1929—1983) and Luisa Rosales Garcia.
She was married to Engineer
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
and cameraman Philip Rey "Epoy" Molina (who died of vehicular accident in 2009) with two children.
Casting
Molina often casts certain actors more than once in her films. She has consistently worked with John Lloyd CruzJohn 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...
, 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:...
, Toni Gonzaga
Toni Gonzaga
Celestine Cruz Gonzaga , better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, television host and actress. She started her career with GMA Network, then later moved to ABS-CBN Network...
and Sam Milby
Sam Milby
Samuel Lloyd "Sam" Lacia Milby , is a Filipino-American who joined Pinoy Big Brother as a housemate...
.
| Actor | 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) | You Are the One You Are the One (film) You Are The One is a 2006 Filipino romantic comedy film starring Sam Milby and Toni Gonzaga. The film was popular in the Philippines, and other countries with significant Filipino populations such as United States, Canada, Australia, Middle East, Italy, and Japan.-Plot:Cute and bubbly Sally... (2006) | You Got Me (2007) | One More Chance One More Chance (2007 film) One More Chance is a 2007 Filipino romantic film featuring the box-office team-up of Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz. The film is directed by award-winning director Cathy Garcia-Molina and released under Star Cinema.- Plot :... (2007) | A Very Special Love A Very Special Love A Very Special Love is a 2008 romantic-comedy film from Star Cinema and Viva Films, featuring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. This movie directed by Cathy Garcia Molina received an “A” rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board.... (2008) | My Only Ü My Only Ü My Only Ü is a 2008 dramedy film starring Vhong Navarro and Toni Gonzaga directed by award-winning director Cathy Garcia-Molina released under Star Cinema.-Plot summary:... (2008) | You Changed My Life You Changed My Life You Changed My Life is a 2009 Filipino film starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. It is the sequel to the 2008 movie A Very Special Love, starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. Filming started in November 2008, and it was released February 25, 2009 by Star Cinema and VIVA Films. It... (2009) | Miss You Like Crazy Miss You Like Crazy (film) Miss You Like Crazy is a 2010 Filipino romantic drama film starring the box-office tandem of John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. It is Star Cinema's post-valentine presentation for 2010.... (2010) | My Amnesia Girl My Amnesia Girl My Amnesia Girl is a 2010 Filipino romantic film starring John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga. It is produced and released by Star Cinema and directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina The film is considered as highest grossing Philippine film of 2010... (2010) | Forever and a Day Forever and a Day (2011 film) Forever and a Day is a 2011 Filipino romantic drama film starring Sam Milby and KC Concepcion. The film is released and produced by Star Cinema. The film premiered nationwide on June 15, 2011.-Plot:... (2011) |
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| 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:... |
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| 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... |
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| Sarah Geronimo Sarah Gerónimo Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT... |
2 | |||||||||
| Toni Gonzaga Toni Gonzaga Celestine Cruz Gonzaga , better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, television host and actress. She started her career with GMA Network, then later moved to ABS-CBN Network... |
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| Sam Milby Sam Milby Samuel Lloyd "Sam" Lacia Milby , is a Filipino-American who joined Pinoy Big Brother as a housemate... |
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Notes
- 1 Cruz made a cameo appearance in My Only Ü.
- 2 Cruz and Geronimo reprised their roles as Miggy Montenegro and Laida Magtalas.
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes and Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Bulag, Pipi at Bingi | Assistant director | |
| 1993 | Maricris Sioson: Japayuki | Assistant director | |
| 1994 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie | Assistant director | |
| 1994 | Separada | Assistant director | |
| 1995 | Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara | Assistant director, post-production coordinator | |
| 1995 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Assistant director | |
| 1995 | Eskapo | Assistant director, crowd director | |
| 1996 | Madrasta | Assistant director | |
| 1996 | Mara Clara: The Movie | Assistant director | |
| 1997 | Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin? | Assistant director | |
| 1997 | Paano ang Puso Ko? | Assistant director | |
| 1998 | Lea's Story | Assistant director | |
| 1998 | Magandang Hatinggabi | Associate director | |
| 2000 | Minsan, Minahal Kita | Associate director | |
| 2002 | Got 2 Believe Got 2 Believe Got 2 Believe is a romantic-comedy film starring Claudine Barretto who plays a wedding planner and the late Rico Yan playing the wedding photographer. The title was originated from the popular song "Got to Believe in Magic" performed by David Pomeranz, and revived by Filipino singing group Side A,... |
Associate director | |
| 2004 | Milan | Associate director | |
| 2004 | Bcuz of U Bcuz of U Bcuz of U is a Filipino romantic film, starring Kristine Hermosa, Diether Ocampo, Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann, Hero Angeles and Sandara Park. Bcuz of U is a 3 love story in 1 movie.-Synopsis:... |
Director | Episode "Third Story" |
| 2006 | 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... |
Director | |
| 2006 | You Are the One You Are the One (film) You Are The One is a 2006 Filipino romantic comedy film starring Sam Milby and Toni Gonzaga. The film was popular in the Philippines, and other countries with significant Filipino populations such as United States, Canada, Australia, Middle East, Italy, and Japan.-Plot:Cute and bubbly Sally... |
Director | Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movie Director of the Year |
| 2007 | You Got Me! You Got Me! (film) You Got Me! is a 2007 Filipino romantic-comedy film that tells a love story between three different people, the strong aggressive police woman played by actress-host Toni Gonzaga, the shy-type police man played by actor-singer Sam Milby, and the bad boy played by model-actor Zanjoe Marudo. It was... |
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| 2007 | One More Chance One More Chance (2007 film) One More Chance is a 2007 Filipino romantic film featuring the box-office team-up of Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz. The film is directed by award-winning director Cathy Garcia-Molina and released under Star Cinema.- Plot :... |
Director | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Director of the Year PMPC Star Award for Movie Director of the Year |
| 2008 | A Very Special Love A Very Special Love A Very Special Love is a 2008 romantic-comedy film from Star Cinema and Viva Films, featuring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. This movie directed by Cathy Garcia Molina received an “A” rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board.... |
Director | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Director of the Year Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Director Nominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Director Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movie Director of the Year |
| 2008 | My Only Ü My Only Ü My Only Ü is a 2008 dramedy film starring Vhong Navarro and Toni Gonzaga directed by award-winning director Cathy Garcia-Molina released under Star Cinema.-Plot summary:... |
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| 2009 | You Changed My Life You Changed My Life You Changed My Life is a 2009 Filipino film starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. It is the sequel to the 2008 movie A Very Special Love, starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. Filming started in November 2008, and it was released February 25, 2009 by Star Cinema and VIVA Films. It... |
Director | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Director of the Year Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Director |
| 2009 | In My Life In My Life (2009 film) In My Life is a 2009 Philippine gay-themed drama film produced by Star Cinema, starring Vilma Santos-Recto, John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano. The film is directed by Olivia Lamasan, and filmed mainly in New York City. The movie describes the change a mother goes through by the acts of two men who... |
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| 2010 | Miss You Like Crazy Miss You Like Crazy (film) Miss You Like Crazy is a 2010 Filipino romantic drama film starring the box-office tandem of John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. It is Star Cinema's post-valentine presentation for 2010.... |
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| 2010 | Cinco Cinco (film) Cinco is a 2010 Filipino psychological horror film produced and released by Star Cinema. The film consists of five different horror stories with various actors and directors. The film was released on July 14, 2010.-Opening:... |
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| 2010 | My Amnesia Girl My Amnesia Girl My Amnesia Girl is a 2010 Filipino romantic film starring John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga. It is produced and released by Star Cinema and directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina The film is considered as highest grossing Philippine film of 2010... |
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| 2011 | Forever and a Day Forever and a Day (2011 film) Forever and a Day is a 2011 Filipino romantic drama film starring Sam Milby and KC Concepcion. The film is released and produced by Star Cinema. The film premiered nationwide on June 15, 2011.-Plot:... |
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Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002—2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Director | 6 episodes |
| 2006 | Wansapanataym Wansapanataym Wansapanataym is a Philippine fantasy-drama anthology produced and aired by ABS-CBN. The series aired in 1997 until 2005 and it was re-aired in 2006 until 2007... |
Director | Episode "Ang Alamat ng Pinya" |
| 2008 | Lobo Lobo (TV series) Lobo is Philippine supernatural–fantasy horror TV series produced by ABS-CBN that premiered January 28, 2008 and ran through July 2008... |
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| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents Precious Hearts Romances Presents Precious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:... : Bud Brothers |
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| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere in My Heart Somewhere In My Heart (TV series) Somewhere in My Heart is the third installment of ABS-CBN on its afternoon program Precious Hearts Romances Presents.-Main cast:*Kaye Abad as Eufemia ‘Femi’ Dalisay - With her free spirited character, Femi is often perceived by people as a liberated woman. She is determined to try out every... |
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| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Midnight Phantom Midnight Phantom (TV series) Midnight Phantom is the 10th installment of the afternoon soap opera based on the pocket book of the same title by Martha Cecilia. and is also the first installment to simultaneously air with the 11th installment, Impostor. The series premiered on July 12, 2010, in ABS-CBN's afternoon block.This... |
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| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna Alyna (TV series) Alyna is a Philippine romantic-drama TV series aired by ABS-CBN. It is the 13th installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series. The series is based on the pocket book Dominic by Martha Cecilia. It is directed by FM Reyes. On an interview with Shaina Magdayao on The Buzz on December 19, 2010,... |
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Cameo appearances
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Bikining Itim | Tale |
| 1990 | Biktima | Rape victim |
| 1990 | Inosente | Young Hostess |
| 1995 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Chambermaid |
| 2004 | Milan | Pinoy 1 |
| 2009 | In My Life | Ballroom host |
External links
- Cathy Garcia Molina at the Internet Movie Database