I Will Always Love You (film)
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I Will Always Love You is a Philippine movie starring Richard Gutierrez
and Angel Locsin
. The theme song of the film, "I'll Always Love You", was performed by Nina
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) is a rich, smart, confident mestizo from a private school in Manila while Cecille (Angel Locsin
) is a simple scholar from a rural public school. The two fall for each other against the wishes of his parents (Jean Garcia
and Lloyd Samartino). They want him to marry Donna (Bianca King
), their business partner’s daughter.
His parents order Justin to study in the States to separate him from Cecille. But Justin finds a way to take her with him to San Francisco without anyone knowing. The young lovers live their dream in America. One day, however, Justin’s mother drops by to visit, bringing Donna with her. Justin hides Cecille with a family friend (Suzette Ranillo
). One day, she catches him and Donna in a tight embrace.
She takes the first plane back to Manila, ignoring Justin’s attempts to explain why he was kissing Donna. Back home, Cecille’s childhood friend Andrew (James Blanco) courts her relentlessly. In a few months, Andrew and Cecille are engaged to be married. And then, Justin flies home to try to win Cecille back..
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Richard Gutiérrez
Richard Kristian Rama Gutierrez, popularly known as Richard Gutierrez , is a television actor and commercial model who works in Filipino productions.-Biography:Gutierrez is the son of Eduardo P...
and Angel Locsin
Angel Locsin
Angel Locsin is a Filipina television and film actress and commercial model. Aside from this, she is also a film producer and fashion designer....
. The theme song of the film, "I'll Always Love You", was performed by Nina
Nina Girado
Marifil Niña Girado , better known by her stage name Nina, is a Filipino pop/R&B singer, occasional songwriter, record producer, TV and radio personality. She made her recording debut in 2002 after signing a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines...
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Plot
Justin (Richard GutierrezRichard Gutiérrez
Richard Kristian Rama Gutierrez, popularly known as Richard Gutierrez , is a television actor and commercial model who works in Filipino productions.-Biography:Gutierrez is the son of Eduardo P...
) is a rich, smart, confident mestizo from a private school in Manila while Cecille (Angel Locsin
Angel Locsin
Angel Locsin is a Filipina television and film actress and commercial model. Aside from this, she is also a film producer and fashion designer....
) is a simple scholar from a rural public school. The two fall for each other against the wishes of his parents (Jean Garcia
Jean García
Jessica Maitim is a Filipina television and film actress, better known as Jean Garcia who hails from Angeles City, Pampanga.-Biography:...
and Lloyd Samartino). They want him to marry Donna (Bianca King
Bianca King
Bianca Charlotte King is a Filipina-Canadian actress. She is known in her role as Noemi Manansala in the thriller drama series Sinner or Saint aired on GMA, replacing Nita Negrita. She went to San Beda College Alabang during her grade school and high school years. She proceeded to take up AB...
), their business partner’s daughter.
His parents order Justin to study in the States to separate him from Cecille. But Justin finds a way to take her with him to San Francisco without anyone knowing. The young lovers live their dream in America. One day, however, Justin’s mother drops by to visit, bringing Donna with her. Justin hides Cecille with a family friend (Suzette Ranillo
Suzette Ranillo
Suzette Ranillo, started at the age of 12 as an actress. She is well known for her awards and successes in film, television and theater.Born in Cebu City, Philippines to actors' Mat Ranillo Jr. and Gloria Sevilla...
). One day, she catches him and Donna in a tight embrace.
She takes the first plane back to Manila, ignoring Justin’s attempts to explain why he was kissing Donna. Back home, Cecille’s childhood friend Andrew (James Blanco) courts her relentlessly. In a few months, Andrew and Cecille are engaged to be married. And then, Justin flies home to try to win Cecille back..
Cast
- Richard GutierrezRichard GutiérrezRichard Kristian Rama Gutierrez, popularly known as Richard Gutierrez , is a television actor and commercial model who works in Filipino productions.-Biography:Gutierrez is the son of Eduardo P...
... Justin Ledesma - Angel LocsinAngel LocsinAngel Locsin is a Filipina television and film actress and commercial model. Aside from this, she is also a film producer and fashion designer....
... Cecille - James Blanco... Andrew
- Bianca KingBianca KingBianca Charlotte King is a Filipina-Canadian actress. She is known in her role as Noemi Manansala in the thriller drama series Sinner or Saint aired on GMA, replacing Nita Negrita. She went to San Beda College Alabang during her grade school and high school years. She proceeded to take up AB...
... Donna - Tuesday Vargas ... Frida
- Bearwin MeilyBearwin MeilyBearwin Meily is a Filipino Actor. He started his career as an extra Palibhasa Lalake in ABS-CBN and eventually became regular. But later on he moved to ABS-CBN's rival network GMA 7. When his showbiz career eventually slowed down, Bearwin turned his attention to magic and is now a professional...
... Ogie - Jean GarciaJean GarcíaJessica Maitim is a Filipina television and film actress, better known as Jean Garcia who hails from Angeles City, Pampanga.-Biography:...
... Adelle Ledesma - Amy AustriaAmy AustriaAmy Austria-Ventura is a FAMAS and Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipino film and television actress....
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Also starring
Alphabetically- Louie Alejandro ... Peping
- Patrick De Leon ... Justin's college buddy (U.S.A.)
- Karen delos ReyesKaren delos ReyesGlamirose delos Reyes simply known as Karen delos Reyes is a Filipina actress. She is currently seen in GMA Network. She started her acting career when she joined the cast of Click on GMA Network.-Filmography:...
..Cecille's friend - Bernardo Gonzales ... Student (U.S.A.)
- James Guzman ... Justin's college buddy (U.S.A.)
- Gail Lardizabal ... Beverly (U.S.A.)
- Ehra MadrigalEhra MadrigalGeralyn Gaspar Madrigal, who is better known by her screen name Ehra Madrigal is a Filipina actress. Her younger sister, Michelle Madrigal is also an actress.-Filmography:'Television...
... Mitch - Miriam Pantig ... Mrs. Rivera
- Jon Paul PunoJon Paul PunoJon Paul Puno is a filmmaker, who has directed films such as Valle de Lágrimas and Peace Grows . And also played a small role in the 2006 movie I Will Always Love You ....
... Student (U.S.A.) - Suzette Ranillo ... Tita Emma
- Lloyd Samartino ... Mr. Edward Ledesma
- Geoffrey Schwartz ... Student (U.S.A.)
- Miguel Tanfelix ... Jonjon
- Christian Tolentino ... Student(U.S.A.)
- Theodore Trapalis ... Student (U.S.A.)
- Karen Villanueva ... Justin's college buddy (U.S.A.)
- Janet Cruz ... Student (U.S.A.)
Box Office Result
Its first week gross was P69,580,000 and on its 3rd week it grossed of P110,190,000. The total grossed was P115 Million Pesos making its the highest grossing film of GMA FilmsGMA Films
GMA Network Films, Inc. is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines....
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