It’s all in the journey: Finding love with John Lloyd & Bea’s One True Pair The Movie, a film from Jollibee Studios

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Many people dream of falling in love with the right person at the right time and making it last forever, but many are left disappointed yet continue searching while some give up and find other kinds of love that work for them.

Love might be a powerful and universal feeling yet it’s anything but simple--that is at the heart of the newest Jollibee Studios film, One True Pair The Movie, starring the country’s most iconic love team, John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo.

One True Pair. Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz make a comeback film with Jollibee Studios.

The film tells the story of Ian and Gela, two famous celebrities who were once a popular on-screen tandem for many rom-com movies over the years. Ian, dubbed the “Prince of Philippine Cinema,” took a short break from showbiz while Gela continued being a top celebrity.

After his break, Ian and Gela reunite once again as they work on a project together. In their musings and conversations, we see how they are as real people, how they’ve matured individually over time, and their enduring friendship and love for each other.

The film is directed by JP Habac and is a deeply insightful film that shows that as people grow, so does the love they have for other people.

The country’s One True Pair gives a heart-wrenching, yet insightful, exchange of lines in a short film with Jollibee Studios.

The country’s one true pair

After the release of the film on Dec. 1 on the Jollibee Studios YouTube channel, One True Pair the Movie has amassed over 4 million views with many commenting that the film felt unscripted and surfaced the reality of what it meant to love a person and how the definition of love changes as life goes on.

The film also led the YouTube channel to grow from 652,000 subscribers before the release of the film to 704,000 subscribers to date.

“Parang ‘di scripted, parang totoo, parang lahat galing sa puso, parang nanonood ka ng totoong buhay ng dalawang artista na minsan sumugal pero natakot sa nararamdaman. Thank you Jollibee nakaka-touch kasi ito talaga ang reality,” said Crizell Susana on YouTube.

The film also highlighted why John Lloyd and Bea have remained the most iconic love team in the Philippine entertainment industry for more than a decade.

“I feel that the storyline was inspired by them…I love how John Lloyd and Bea had inputted their emotions into this,” said Cheenee in a comment on the film. “I realized how humans are so complex to the point that love cannot be explained in just one tense. There are indeed different types of love,” she added.

Well loved by Filipinos since the 2000s, Bea and John Lloyd bring waves of joy and kilig with Jollibee Studios’ One True Pair The Movie.

The journey of finding the love that lasts

Within the 35-minute film, One True Pair The Movie showed that there are different kinds of love and that the journey of finding the One is also a journey of finding oneself.

The story of Gela and Ian showed that throughout their lives, people may find several “loves” from the first love who taught them how to love–the fairytale, the ideal but one often does not last. The love that changed them and taught them how to love themselves. This is the love that’s painful but one that they’ll look back and be thankful for because it taught them how to choose themselves and walk away. The love that lasts–it's the one that stays even after the romance is gone--that inexplicable connection that remains even if the kilig is gone. This is the love that was built on all the lessons in a person’s journey. This is the love that has grown through joy and adversity, and is made even more special for it. And finally, the love that goes beyond romance–this is the love that has always been there while they are busy loving the first three kinds and all other kinds of love they wanted to be in.

The beauty of taking that journey in finding the love that lasts is that it is as much a journey of yourself--accepting yourself and loving yourself and how you appreciate the people that came and went in your life and how those experiences made you grow into the person you are now.

Find your own kind of love in Jollibee’s One True Pair the Movie exclusively on Jollibee Studios and find more lessons in love and life by subscribing to the Jollibee Studios YouTube channel.

 

John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo make their long-awaited comeback as the newest endorsers of Jollibee’s Perfect Pair: Chickenjoy with Jolly Spaghetti

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Like the Chickenjoy with Jolly Spaghetti, the popular love team is undoubtedly a perfect pair

If there’s one thing that’s true about Filipinos, it’s that they love pairings. They get a lot of their feels and kilig from love teams, especially when the chemistry is amazing and undeniable. For this reason, fans all over the country have been clamoring for a comeback project that features the legendary on-screen love team - John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, ever since the former announced his comeback in showbiz. This much awaited reunion is now a reality thanks to Jollibee. 

It’s definitely big news that the #1 fast-food company in the country has finally brought together John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo in their latest kilig-inducing ad.

Watch their latest Jollibee ad here: 

As an iconic pairing in the Philippine entertainment industry, John Lloyd and Bea best represent two of Jollibee’s best-selling products—the Chickenjoy with Jolly Spaghetti. Similar to how Filipinos enjoy the crispylicious and juicylicious Chickenjoy along with the walang-katulad na meatiest, cheesiest, sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti, it’s tough to imagine John Lloyd without Bea, and vice versa, because they complement each other perfectly—and nothing is better than perfect.

“I couldn’t say no to this project. Jollibee’s Chickenjoy with Jolly Spaghetti are classics for me, and Bea brings out some of my best work. The choice was clear,” says John Lloyd.

“Who wouldn’t accept the offer to be the face of a beloved Filipino brand and food, and to work with your best partner at the same time? It’s an immediate yes for me,” says Bea.

“There was no pairing more perfect than John Lloyd and Bea for the Chickenjoy with Jolly Spaghetti. They are both iconic pairings, and we knew we had to go big for this. We know the fans are absolutely going to love it,” says Mari Aldecoa, Assistant Vice Pres for Bestsellers and Ready-To-Cook Category

The 1-pc. Chickenjoy with Jolly Spaghetti is available for only PHP 99.00 solo, and PHP 130.00 as a value meal. Have them safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, and foodpanda! Also available in Drive-Thru and Take Out!

For more info and updates on Jollibee products, like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

John Lloyd Cruz reunites with Kapamilya stars Bea Alonzo, Piolo Pascual

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The Zenarosa Food Corp., (ZFC) the company behind the leading shawarma brand in the country – Turks, yesterday formally welcomed its newest endorsers John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, joining its first brand ambassador, Piolo Pascual through a contract signing ceremony held in a hotel in Quezon City.

Turks over a couple of months ago released a video of Cruz, which became viral in the social media. It’s the first endorsement appearance of John Lloyd after a long a hiatus from the show business. 

Turks once again created a buzz over Cruz appearance and now with his long time leading lady, Bea Alonzo. During an interview, Cruz expressed his gratitude to Turks, saying, “Thank you sa leading man ng Turks, Mr. Gem Zenarosa dahil pinatulan mo ang mga naglalarong ideas sa utak ko.”

As for Bea Alonzo who is a pescatarian went back to eating meat. “Dahil sa Turks bumalik ako sa pagkain ng meat.”

And for Pascual who’s become synonymous to the brand said he is thankful for being a part of ZFC as the company is leading small and medium entrepreneurs to greener pasture.

With these three top celebrities in the Philippine Cinema, Turks continues to make its consumers and franchisees happy by bringing together Cruz, Alonzo and Pascual. 

Mr. Gem Zenrosa, the president of ZFC trusts and believes that altogether, they embody the traits of the markets hewants to reach – risk takers yet meticulous, continuously evolving, creative, wants the best in everything.

To know more about the recent event, check the photos and videos at www.turks.ph and like and follow its social media pages: IG/FB: Turks.official. Subscribe to its Youtube channel 

#AngPagbabalik ! John Lloyd Cruz first endorsement appearance after two years! Is he coming back to the limelight?

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Photos and videos of matinee idol John Lloyd Cruz  have been surfacing after being on hiatus from the showbusiness since 2017.

Cruz, one of the most bankable actors of the Philippine cinema and very effective endorser once again proved that his fans are still waiting for his return. In a teaser video, which lasted only for a few seconds and only shows the back shot of John Lloyd, and posted in the 

Facebook page of the number one selling shawarma Turks a few weeks ago had been viewed 3.2M times, shared almost 800 times and gained a huge number of comments.

Without any clue in that teaser video, his fans already assumed that it was him in the video. Even actress Bea Alonzo posted on her Instagram a screenshot of that teaser video, which garnered almost a million likes.

This Monday morning Turks finally revealed in the 1-minute and 17 seconds video of John Lloyd Cruz showing the actor walking through different destinations, which somehow depicts his sojourn. The video is very simple, yet there’s drama the way it was created, and in a very subtle shot, he stopped and took a bite of a Turks pita donner.

The rugged look of John Lloyd Cruz in the Turks video titled Ang Pagbabalik is way too far from his guy-next-door image and a lot of people in the industry are asking if this signals his return to the limelight. His fans are still wondering about the life he’s been living since his hiatus.

According to Turks president Gem L. Zenarosa that during the course of his talks with John Lloyd Cruz, they never talked anything about his showbiz career or plans. He added that he got him as the latest ambassador of Turks because of his great confidence working with him.

“I am really grateful that John Lloyd trusts our company, he is a brilliant and very creative young man. Aside from acting we have discovered some of his remarkable talents,” Zenarosa stressed.

The Ang Pagbabalik according to Zenarosa is actually about Turks Small Pita Doner, which will be available again in all its branches.

“John Lloyd is the best endorser for this because like him, despite his absence in the showbusiness for a couple of years, the warmth and love of his fans for him never dwindles. With our Small Pita Doner we believe that our customers will be happy to know that it is back in our menu,” Zenarosa explained.

Just like Cruz who is seen to have a different image since he last appeared in the big screen, a clear indication that the actor is recreating himself and exploring different grounds, Turks is also doing the same thing to keep its customers excited whenever they visit a branch.

In time for the release of Cruz’s endorsement video, Turks also released to the market its newest offering — Turks Rice Bowl, which is a complete meal. You can choose beef or chicken for your rice topping, and it is priced at P50.00. The Small Pita Donner on the other hand, is priced at P35.00.

“To keep up with the demands of our customers, Turks continues to improve our menu and offerings to satisfy the discriminating taste of our loyal patrons,” Zenarosa stressed.

John Lloyd Cruz now joins the roster of endorsers of Turks such as Piolo Pascual and son Inigo Pascual.

To watch the full video of Ang Pagbabalik visit https://youtu.be/Uh0WwLnIEDQ. 

You can also watch the video on Turk FB page: official.turks.

How Great Taste Coffee brand endorser John Lloyd Cruz choose to be great

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A celebration of everyday greatness, Great Taste held a "Choose to Be Great" media event as they introduced one of the Philippines' greatest young actors John Lloyd Cruz as its newest brand endorser.

John Lloyd is featuring in the new Great Taste campaign wherein it captures the respect and admiration that he and the brand have for Pinoy’s greatness. 

Like Great Taste Coffee, brand endorser John Lloyd is a staunch admirer of the Filipinos’ everyday greatness. 

During the coffee shop-themed event held at the Crowne Plaza Ortigas, media guests were treated to various activities that showcased Great Taste’s celebration of the Filipino’s everyday greatness.

Greatness is within every Filipino. It can come out in many forms, in any situation, at no particular place or time. From game-changing choices to simple, unplanned acts of kindness, greatness can thrive every day. 

Believing in the remarkable traits of Filipinos is Great Taste Coffee. Through the years, constant innovation has allowed the brand to constantly introduce new and better ways to enjoy a cup of coffee. As it continues to help bring out the greatness in every Filipino, Great Taste Coffee introduces a new endorser to join its journey of serving even greater experiences to its loyal consumers. 

“We are very pleased to have John Lloyd Cruz as the latest addition to the Great Taste family. As our endorser, we believe he will reinforce our values and philosophy with the same kind of passion and greatness that he has exemplified in his life,” said Universal Robina Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Lance Gokongwei.

Like Great Taste Coffee and John Lloyd Cruz, Filipinos can achieve greatness—from small triumphs, to great milestones.

Choose to be great with Great Taste Coffee, available at all leading supermarkets, convenience stores, and sari-sari stores nationwide.

Proudly local and always innovating, Great Taste Coffee consistently empowers Filipinos to make every day great.

31st Star Awards for Movies 2015 Winners: Nora, Gretchen, Piolo, John Lloyd, Richard Yap, and Bimby Yap received top awards

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Nora Aunor, Gretchen Barretto, Piolo, John Lloyd, Richard Yap, and Bimby Yap received top awards during the 31st Philippine Movie Press Club Star Awards for Movies held Sunday night, March 8, at The Theatre, Solaire.

Nora Aunor, Movie Actress of the Year

Piolo and John Lloyd were both named Movie Actor of the Year. Piolo won the award for his role in "Starting Over Again," while John Lloyd got the nod for his performance in "The Trial."

Kim Chui, Iza Calsado, Xian Lim and Pops Fernandez hosted this year's PMPC Awards night. 'The Voice PH' co-host Robi Domingo served as segment host.

Bimby Yap with mom Kris Aquino at the 31st Star Awards for Movies ( Photo : darlasauler)

Here is the full list of winners of the 31st Star Awards for Movies: 

Nora Aunor Lifetime Achievement Award: Celia Rodriguez 

Best Movie of the Year: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo 

Best Indie Movie of the Year: The Janitor

Movie Actress of the Year: Nora Aunor (Dementia)

Movie Actor of the Year: John Lloyd Cruz (The Trial) and Piolo Pascual (Starting Over Again) 

Movie Director of the Year: Enzo Williams (Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo) 

Indie Movie Director of the Year: Michael Tuviera (The Janitor) 

Movie Supporting Actress: Gretchen Barretto and Sylvia Sanchez (The Trial) 

Movie Supporting Actor: Nicco Manalo (The Janitor) 

New Movie Actor: Richard Yap (The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin) 

New Movie Actress: Sofia Andres (Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig) 

Movie Child Performer: Miggs Cuaderno (Asintado) and Bimby Yap (The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin) 

Movie Screenwriter: Ricardo Lee, Enrico Santos and Kriz Gazmen (The Trial) 

Movie Cinematographer: Carlo Mendoza (Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo) 

Indie Movie Screenwriter: Arlyn Dela Cruz (Maratabat: Pride and Honor) 

Indie Movie Cinematographer: Rain Yamson (Magkakabaung)

Indie Movie Original Theme Song: "Sige Lang Nang Sige" with Lyrics by Bibeth Orteza, Music by Myke Solomon, Interpreted by Aiza Seguerra, Rafa Siguion-Reyna and Cris Villonco (Hari ng Tondo) 

Indie Movie Production Designer: Chito Sumera (Mga Kuwentong Barbero: Barber's Tales) 

Indie Movie Editor: Tara Illenberger (The Janitor) 

Movie Original Theme Song: "Hindi Pa Tapos" Composed and performed by Gloc-9, arranged by Paulo Zarate (Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo) 

Movie Editor: Benjamin Tolentino (Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo) 

Movie Production Designer: Roy Lachica and Joel Bilbao (Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo) 

Movie Sound Engineer: Albert Michael Idioma (Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo) 

Movie Musical Scorer: Von de Guzman (Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo)

Indie Movie Musical Scorer: Von de Guzman (Dementia) 

Indie Movie Sound Engineer: Albert Michael Idioma and Alex Tomboc (The Janitor) 

Special Awards

• Darling of the Press: Vicky Morales
• Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award: Ms. Celia Rodriguez.
• Ulirang Alagad Ng Pelikula Sa Likod Ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award: Maryo J. delos Reyes
• Face of the Night: Iñigo Pascual and Kylie Padilla 
• Male Star of the Night: Julian Estrada Female Star of the Night: Sofia Andres

The 31st Star Awards for Movies is a blocktime production of Airtime Marketing, Inc., headed by producer Tess Celestino-Howard, in cooperation with the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) under the leadership of Mr. Joe Barrameda, current President and Over-All Chairman.

The PMPC Star Awards honors the best Filipino movies of 2014 for the mainstream and indie film categories.Telecast of the awards night is on Sunday, March 22, 2015 on ABS-CBN's Sunday's Best.

John Lloyd brings #MagicMoments to unsuspecting fans

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John Lloyd Cruz, the Magic Man has struck again!  This time in selected areas nationwide, as he springing into the lives of unsuspecting people during their daily routines, Magic Crackers’ longtime endorser brought with him surprises and special prizes that transformed ordinary situations into magical moments. 

As part of the “Nothing Like Magic” campaign of Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) Jack ‘n Jill Magic, John Lloyd visited Laguna, Pampanga, Cebu, Iloilo and Manila to show that magic moments can happen to anyone, anywhere and anytime, when he and Magic Crackers are around.

One could not believe her eyes when she read her instant prize: “Congratulations! You win a BIG hug from John Lloyd Cruz, NOW NA!” She was even more shocked when the charming actor appeared out of nowhere and gave her and one-year-old son Jehoram Mendigorin a warm embrace. John Lloyd also gave the housewife a Magic Family Treat worth P50,000, which consists of URC products and shopping money. 

At the Centro Supermarket in San Pablo City, Laguna, the magic moment happened when 29-year-old Charita Tuyogan bought a pack of Magic Flakes which entitled her to pick an instant prize from a bowl at the Magic booth. 

“Ang sarap palang magka-Magic Moment,” said Charita upon learning of her prize.

A lucky grocer at the Iloilo Supermart got the surprise of her life when, after being made to wait for a sample product, she came face-to-face with John Lloyd who personally replenished the stocks in the Magic booth. Aside from meeting the matinee idol, special education student Karen Almojallas of Lapaz, Iloilo City also received a Magic Back-To-School Package worth P50,000, which consists of a laptop and Robinsons gift checks. At the Iloilo Airport, John Lloyd pulled a surprise on Micah Seminio of Calumpang, General Santos City as she was waiting for her flight home. The celebrity approached the unwary passenger and talked to her, acting as if they were old friends who have not seen each other for a long time. To celebrate the magic moment, the award-winning actor gifted her with a Magic Shopping Treat worth P50,000, which consists of URC products and Robinsons gift checks. 

At the Clark International Airport in Pampanga, 27-year-old overseas Filipino worker Jennifer Daquigan of Sta. Maria, Pangasinan was waiting for her flight to Hong Kong when she suddenly noticed John Lloyd sitting in front. She was thrilled when the matinee idol started talking to her and was excited when the Magic Man presented her with a Magic Negosyo Starter worth P50,000 of URC products.

“Napakasaya, ang sarap ng feeling” was how the lucky OFW summed up her Magic moment experience.

Angeles Public Market store owner Corazon Ocampo experienced a unique and rewarding surprise. A URC delivery guy who looked exactly like John Lloyd Cruz, came over one day not only to deliver boxes of Magic Crackers but also to give her a Magic Vacation Package worth P50,000, inclusive of airfare via Cebu Pacific, 2-night accommodation and pocket money.

At the Robinsons Supermarket in Fuente, Cebu, Jenevie Verances got excited upon knowing she will receive a freebie after purchasing Magic Flakes. Her excitement turned to tears of joy when the Magic man appeared out of nowhere to give her another gift—a Magic Domestic Vacation Package worth P50,000.

For University of Cebu students Rosa May Roa, Grace Alcovendas, Bob Burton Paglinawan, Exille Dio Golvin and Harold Hope Ariar, an ordinary trip to a photo booth turned into a magical moment when John Lloyd suddenly appeared to give them a Magic Rainy Day Shopping Spree consisting of P50,000 worth of Robinsons gift checks. During their school’s annual pep rally, little did the students of the Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila know that simply participating in one of the games could win them such a magical moment. After a series of elimination games, Ester Policarpio, Jomabell Loscano, Sheryll Limpios, Zyren Joy Tristeza and Paula Isabel Sazon found themselves lucky to end up as game winners. As they were about to get their prizes, they saw John Lloyd Cruz walking towards their direction. The heartthrob awarded them with a Sem Starter Surprise in the form of Robinsons gift checks worth P50,000, making their victory even sweeter.

All Robinsons gift checks are valid for use in all Robinsons Retail Holdings stores such as Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Department Store, Handyman, Toys R Us, Topshop, Warehouse, River Island, and many more.

Enjoy the wonderful world of Magic Flakes! You are the real Magic Man John Lloyd Cruz and thanks to Magic Team for bringing the #MagicMoments to our home.

John Lloyd Cruz and Magic Crackers have a lot more tricks up their sleeve.

Who knows, you might find them in your neighborhood one day with their surprises and special prizes, turning ordinary times into magic moments.

Witness The Trial!

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“The Trial” – a Chito S. Roño and John Lloyd Cruz cinematic masterpiece that no one should ever miss.

“The Trial” is a poignant family drama about how two families will cope with a scandal. The tragedy each of the characters face will put their love for one another to the ultimate test. They will all eventually learn if love can really withstand the greatest trial or not. This thought-provoking drama aims to challenge everyone into pondering the idea of who is really in trial once Ronald is brought to court.

“The Trial” revolves around Ronald Jimenez (Cruz), a mentally challenged 27-year-old man who is accused of raping his grade school teacher Bessie. Defense attorney Julian, who is on the verge of separating from his wife Amanda and the father of Ronald’s best friend Martin, will represent Ronald in court.

In “The Trial,” Ronald Jimenez was not born rich. He was even born with a rare mental condition that limits his thinking capacity. 

“He speaks the language of love in the purest form.”

This is the kind of love Ronald, the character of John Lloyd Cruz, is giving to everyone especially his special someone, Teacher Bessy (Jessy Mendiola).

This is despite his mental condition called mild intellectual disability.

Ronald grew up from an unconventional family. They may not have a lot of material wealth but his parents, gay and lesbian, expressed their love in the most possible ways.

Ronald’s pure heart and his extraordinary family setting, according to John Lloyd, has captured the heart of the master director Chito Roño.

“The Trial” remains consistent with Star Cinema’s steadfast commitment to motion picture excellence, as it is groundbreaking and historic in so many ways specifically for both Direk Chito and John Lloyd. 

Star Cinema continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary with the upcoming mainstream theatrical release of “The Trial”,  Roño’s newest movie under Star Cinema since he directed 2012’s smash hit “The Healing” starring Star For All Seasons Vilma Santos.

For John Lloyd, who is a certified box-office king and arguably one of the most critically acclaimed actors of his generation, “The Trial” marks his much-awaited comeback to full-length feature films. 

“The Trial” is the newest movie that John Lloyd is starring in after he broke box-office records worldwide with Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo in the romantic comedy “It Takes A Man And A Woman” (2013). Prior to “The Trial,” the last movie that featured John Lloyd as a dramatic actor was “The Mistress” (2012).

With a script written by Kris Gazmen, a versatile screenwriter whose diverse work range from such Star Cinema blockbuster hits as the comedies “Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat” and “Sisterakas” to dramatic films such as “No Other Woman” and “One More Try,” “The Trial” is the biggest and most gripping family drama of 2014.

Aside from John Lloyd, the film assembles an impressive line-up of accomplished and talented actors as led by Richard Gomez, Gretchen Barretto, Jessy Mendiola, and Enrique Gil.

Richard, one of the country’s finest actors whose most recent credits include the phenomenal primetime series on ABS-CBN “Walang Hanggan” and Star Cinema’s blockbuster hit “She’s Dating The Gangster,” plays the role of Julian. Gretchen on the other hand, plays the role of Julian’s wife, developmental psychologist Amanda. Like Richard, Gretchen is also an acclaimed artist and she is also one of the most controversial and influential celebrities in the industry.

Kris Gazmen, Direc Chito Rono and Jessy Mendiola during the Blogcon  

Jessy, who is one of ABS-CBN’s fastest rising young stars, plays the role of Martin’s teacher Bessie while Enrique, who is currently one of ABS-CBN’s hottest young actors, plays the role of Martin.

With an awesome ensemble cast with Direk Chito and John Lloyd at the helm and an amazing story as the unifying element that binds all of them together, “The Trial” will enlighten moviegoers of all ages. 

Ultimately, everyone will be reminded that trials are not just confined within the four corners of a courtroom, as trials are something that every person goes through on a daily basis.

“The Trial” begins in all mainstream cinemas nationwide starting October 15.

For more updates on your favorite Star Cinema movies, continue to visit www.starcinema.com.ph

The 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Winners

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Dekada Awardees (from left) Jerrold Tarog, Jose Javier Reyes, Maryo J. Delos Reyes, Joel Lamangan, Olivia Lamasan, and Mark Meily

“On The Job” was named Best Picture and Erik Matti for Best Director, and KC Concepcion (Boy Golden) and Vice Ganda (Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy) were proclaimed Movie Actress and Movie Actor of the Year respectively at the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies last March 9 at the Grand Ballroom, Solaire Resort and Casino, Paranaque city. 

The PMPC Star Awards for Movies turns three decades of recognizing excellence in local film industry and honored great icons through Dekada Awards (2003-2013) and Lifetime Achievement Awards.

The 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies awards night was hosted by Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Robi Domingo, Maja Salvador, Toni Gonzaga and Piolo Pascual.

Dekada Awardees (from left) Baron Geisler, John Lloyd Cruz, Aga Muhlach, Ai-ai delas Alas, Dennis Trillo, and Piolo Pascual 

Ulirang Alagad Ng Pelikula Sa Likod Ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Awards: Peque Gallaga and Ricky Lee. And Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award: Rustica Carpio

Here's the complete list of winners at the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2014

Acting Categories

Movie Actress of the Year: KC Concepcion (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

Movie Actor of the Year: Vice Ganda (Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy)

Movie Supporting Actor of the Year: Joey Marquez (On the Job) 

Movie Supporting Actress of the Year: Angel Aquino (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)

New Movie Actor of the Year: Vince Tañada (Otso)

New Movie Actress of the Year: Isabelle Daza (It Takes A Man And A Woman)

Movie Child Performer of the Year: Ryzza Mae Dizon (My Little Bossings)

Best Picture/Director

Movie of the Year: On the Job (Reality Entertainment and Star Cinema)

Movie Director of the Year: Erik Matti (On the Job) 

Indie Movie Director of the Year: Chito Roño (Badil)

Indie Movie of the Year: Badil (Waray Republik and Film Development Council of the Philippines)

Technical Categories

Movie Editor of the Year: Jay Halili (On the Job)

Movie Original Theme Song of the Year: “Huwarang Kabataan” (Pedro Calungsod, Batang Martir) -- Lyrics and Music by Emlyn Olfindo-Santos / Arranged by Noel Espenida / Interpreted by Fatima Soriano

Movie Sound Engineer Of The Year: Corinne De San Jose (On The Job)

Movie Cinematographer of the Year: Ricardo Buhay III (On The Job)

Movie Production Designer of the Year: Joel Bilbao And Fritz Silorio (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

Movie Musical Scorer of the Year: Carmina Cuya (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year: Jose Javier Reyes (Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?)

Indie Movie Editor of the Year: Carlo Francisco Manatad (Badil)

Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year: Jun Gonzales (Bamboo Flowers)

Indie Movie Production Designer of the Year: Junjun Montelibano (Sonata)

Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year: Sonata

Indie Movie Sound Engineer of the Year: Albert Michael Idioma (Sonata)

Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year: “Sukatin Mo Ang Mundo Ko” (Jumbo Jericho) – Lyrics by Sandy Es Mariano, Music by Zyruz Imperial, Interpreted by Zyrus Imperial

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award: Rustica Carpio

Ulirang Alagad Ng Pelikula Sa Likod Ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Awards: 

Ricky Lee and Peque Gallaga

Dekada Awards (2003-2013)

Actress:

• Judy Ann Santos

• Eugene Domingo

• Ai Ai Delas Alas

Actor:

• Aga Muhlach

• John Lloyd Cruz

• Jericho Rosales

• Dennis Trillo

• Piolo Pascual

• Baron Geisler

Director:

• Jose Javier Reyes

• Maryo J. Delos Reyes

• Mark Meily

• Olivia Lamasan

• Jerrold Tarog

• Joel Lamangan

Congratulations to al! 

Cinema One Presents "It Takes a Man and a Woman"

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Cinema One, the country's number one cable channel, is bringing the highest grossing Filipino romance film to television for the first time, with its premiere airing of Cathy Garcia-Molina's "It Takes a Man and a Woman," airing on Sunday (February 2).

"It Takes a Man and a Woman," which stars the blockbuster love team of John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo, is the third installment in the "A Very Special Love" film series, wherein John Lloyd and Sarah reprise their roles as Miggy Montenegro and Laida Magtalas.

It follows the life of Miggy and Laida after their break up, which occurred after the events in the second film. Miggy, at this point, is in a relationship with Belle (Isabelle Daza), while Laida is now a fiercer version of herself after having lived in the United States.

When Laida comes home, she gets on board with the publishing arm of Miggy's company, and the two struggle to co-exist in the same workplace after having broken up.

In their attempts to go against or with each other, the two fall into a series of events that lead them to realizing the real definition of true love.

"It Takes a Man and a Woman" received a remarkable critical response, even reaching the point of having its theatrical run extended. It has grossed over P400 million during its run in Philippine cinemas and over P200 million overseas.

The film was graded "A" by the Cinema Evaluation Board and a rating of "GP" by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).

Bibsy M. Carballo of Philippine Star said, "It Takes A Man & A Woman answered the challenge of offering a more mature perspective, according to direk Cathy, transforming a girl and a boy into a man and a woman with the capability of love and forgiveness, beyond just the 'kilig' factor."

The film was also notably a breakthrough for Sarah as an actress. Tito Genova Valiente, chairman of the Urian Awards (Filipino Film Critics Circle) praised her acting, saying, "There are gems in her performance as Laida. Note the moments when the camera catches her in doubt. See her hurting with a slightest twitch of lips. Those subtleties, not expected by this writer, is good news. This girl knows how to act before a camera."

Catch "It Takes a Man and a Woman" as it airs on television on the country's number one cable channel, Cinema One on Sunday (February 2) at 8:00pm, as part of the channel's Blockbuster Sundays movie block.

Get updates on the program schedule by following @cinema_one on Twitter and by liking its official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Cinema1channel).

Newest sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” Makes Impressive Debut, Ranks #1

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The Kapamilya network’s newest sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” made strong first impressions upon the airing of its pilot episode last Sunday (January 5), topping the rating charts and ranking number one nationwide.

According to data from Kantar Media, “Home Sweetie Home” raked in 19.9% in TV ratings, making it the most watched TV program among last Sunday’s shows in both urban and rural areas. Feedback from viewers via social media also proved the show was a hit, with many becoming instant fans of the John Lloyd Cruz-Toni Gonzaga tandem.

This coming Sunday (January 12), catch another light and romantic episode and find out how Romeo (John Lloyd Cruz) and Julie (Toni Gonzaga) ended up with each other—from obstacles the two faced as a couple leading up to a kind of marriage that is uniquely their own.

Find out how their love story played out in the next episode of “Home Sweetie Home,” airing Sundays after the kiddie gag show “Goin’ Bulilit”.

Meanwhile, the fun goes even further with the Banana Split gang on two other Kapamilya comedy shows this 2014, as “Banana Split: Extra Scoop” lets the laughter start early on Saturday nights after“Maalaala Mo Kaya” and “Banana Nite” makes weekday nights tons lighter with all-new special guests and even more hilarious gags and sketches.

Watch out for a special episode of the “Banana Nite” segment in the coming week featuring Jayson "Tito Vhoy" Gainza as he goes face to face with a showbiz personality that he has gained a reputation for impersonating, the King of Talk Boy Abunda.

Catch “Banana Split: Extra Scoop” on Saturday nights after “Maalaala Mo Kaya” and “Banana Nite” from Monday to Friday after “Bandila”.

“Home Sweetie Home” with John Lloyd and Toni

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John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga will be starring in a their comeback as a duo with the launch of the all-new “Home Sweetie Home.”

As their first ever sitcom together in the Kapamilya network’s newest sitcom that’s set to make waves as the new year kicks off with blockbuster star John Lloyd and favorite multimedia sweetheart Toni.

The two have long been expressing their excitement for the project’s kick-off, which has been much anticipated over the past months as John Lloyd and Toni will finally be breaking even more barriers venturing into "Home Sweetie Home". 

Toni was especially surprised to hear the news that she was to be cast in this new hilarious sitcom, excited that her and John Lloyd will be taking on television together for the first time.

“This will be our first time together on TV, so I hope everyone will get to be a part of it. I hope they enjoy,” Toni said in a report with ABS-CBN News. The last time the two shared the screen was in their side-by-side stint in the movie “My Amnesia Girl” in 2010.

Four years after, in “Home Sweetie Home,” the two will be playing the a married couple and their extended family, leading to the silly things that could happen in that situation.

John Lloyd and Toni will also be joined by some of the country’s well-loved television stars, including Rico Puno, Sandy Andolong, Jayson Gainza, Miles Ocampo, Clarence Delgado, Joross Gamboa, Ketchup Eusebio, Eda Nolan, Ryan Bang, Eric Nicolas, and Mitoy Yonting.

Don’t miss out on the pilot episode of “Home Sweetie Home,”

airing on Sundays starting January 5 after "Goin' Bulilit".