It's super full house at Batangas SM Mega Mall for the premiere of In MY Life, starring Vilma Santos, John Lloyd and Luis Manzano, and directed by Olive Lamasan. Tomorrow, September 16, is the official start of the screenings and huge crowds are expected. The movie exceeded the expectations of the people. Watch video:
The plan to film the life and love of President Cory Aquino is moving on slowly but surely. The first choices as approved by Kris and siblings are Vilma Santos as Cory and Piolo Pascual as young Ninoy. Kris Aquino says her family prefers Piolo Pascual over Cesar Montano to play Ninoy in a biopic and she went on to explain that based on her late father's age, Piolo fits the role more than Cesar. But a lot of people expressed their opinion as well that personality wise, Piolo does not fit the role of Ninoy either and that Kris and family should be more open in considering other actors like John Lloyd Cruz whose looks can come closer to Ninoy’s than Piolo’s. But the final decision is still up in the air and nothing has been offered to anyone yet. On the other hand, it’s unanimous for Vilma Santos because she is really an actress for all seasons and she can 100% do justice to the role.
They broke up and the real reason for the breakup is still unclear, but now, through John Lloyd's initiative and efforts, he and Liz are communicating and seeing each other again. John Lloyd himself admitted that he's been calling and texting Liz everyday and have also spent time with Liz and friends a few times. Do we smell reconciliation? We hope so.
A movie that will teach us how to move on in life. Watch Vilma Santos, John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano in a performance of a lifetime, the kind that they all have never done before. The movie is a must see, directed by the brilliant Olivia Lamasan.
MANILA – After much resistance, talent manager Annabelle Rama has finally “surrendered” to Ruffa Gutierrez and John Lloyd Cruz's alleged budding romance.
During her guesting on the 100th episode of morning show “Ruffa and Ai” Monday, Rama gave the young actor a go-signal to pursue her only daughter.
Rama said Cruz, who is nine years younger than Ruffa, has already proven his sincerity and supposed feelings for the actress during their dinner at the Gutierrezes' residence two weeks ago.
“Tinanong ko si John Lloyd sa bahay namin noong dinner, lumabas ang mga [ibang] artista, ‘Bakit hindi ka manligaw sa mga artista na yan? Maganda lahat iyan.’ Tawa lang siya ng tawa. Ibig sabhin gusto niya talaga si Ruffa. Sana huwag mong lokohin si Ruffa. Gusto mo talaga siya, okay lang,” Rama said.
Rama, who is known for her frankness, was also impressed by the young actor. She praised Cruz’s courage, saying that, despite her strong objection, he continuously pursues the “Ruffa and Ai” host.
“Napakatapang mong ligawan si Ruffa kaya ako bilib sa iyo. Maski ayoko sa iyo, ang kulit kulit mo kay Ruffa,” she said.
There was another reason that prompted Rama to change her mind. She disclosed that it was hard for her to ignore the “twinkle” in both Ruffa and Cruz’s eyes when they were together.
“Ruffa, kaya ako nag-surrender sa iyo, nakikita ko ang mata mo [at] mata ni John Lloyd, nag-twi-twinkle twinkle,” she said.
She also rebuffed the “we’re-just-friends” public pronouncement of the two, predicting that their friendship will eventually lead to something more.
Rama gave her go-signal under one condition though – for Cruz not to hurt her daughter.
“Surrender na ang bandera ng Bisaya, binababa ko na. Itataas ko na [ang] kamay [ko], pati paa [ko] itataas ko na,” she joked.
The talent manager also stated that she will no longer meddle with the decisions of her 35-year-old daughter.
“Kung saan ka masaya, bahala ka sa buhay mo. Nagsawa na ako sa kaka-advice sa iyo. Pati mga apo ko nagagalit na din sa akin. Kung ano man ang pinili mong landas konting ingat lang para di ka madapa,” she added. [ABS-CBN]
John Lloyd Cruz is the reason for the latest fight between Annabelle Rama and daughter Rufa Gutierrez. Hinamon ni Annabelle si John Lloyd na magpakalalaki at humarap sa media at aminin ang kanyang pangliligaw kay Rufa.
No doubt John Lloyd is the hottest male star these days. He recently became the official King of Box Office after two top grossers: A Very Special Love and You Changed My Life. His movie with Vilma Santos and Luis Manzano is scheduled to be released by September. Then, a movie with Bea Alonso will follow and they are hoping that this will be released before the end of 2009. He is also doing a Valentines movie with Sarah Geronimo. Last but not least, he will have a teleserye with Angel Locsin but no further details have been released yet. Watch out for more of John Lloyd updates.
Too much pressure daw ang naramdaman ni Sarah ng ina-nounce na mag-kakaroon ng pangatlong movie ang movie nila ni John Lloyd pero marami ang na-excite sa balita lalong lalo ng ang mga fans na nakaka-relate kina Laida at Miggy.The victory party of You Changed My Life last Monday night, March 9, turned out to be a very emotional one as Director Cathy Garcia-Molina thanked everyone who made the movie possible, especially those who worked behind the scenes. “Maraming beses na ako umaakyat ng entablado, sa mga presscons or sa premiere night, pero ito ang isang bagay na hindi ko nagagawa. ABS-CBN has always taught us the value of meritocracy. And I think I am so guilty because hindi ko siya naisasabuhay. I failed to thank the people who have helped me finish a film every time… [Sa cast], you have made my tears go away literally. You all made me laugh. Natatanggal po nila yung sama ng loob ko. I know I can be a monster at times pero kayo yung nakakapitan ko every time,” she said in between tears during her moving speech.
John Lloyd Cruz also commended the crew for giving their all to the project despite the long working hours. Then he announced that he would share 10 percent of his fee to “the boys” who really went without sleep and baths for days just to deliver a quality movie on time for its playdate. “Kasi alam ni’yo, yung success ng pelikula, nakikita ni’yo lang kasi yung malalaking pangalan na nasa poster. Pero malaking part ng success ng pelikula yung hirap at pagod ng crew. And ako naiintindihan ko na we all live in a third world country. I don’t think they’re getting much of what they deserve. Ako I just want to share, para rin mas masarap ang tulog ko sa gabi,” he later explained to the network’s reporters who attended the occasion.
But the main highlight of the event was when Star Cinema Managing Director Malou Santos announced that there would be a sequel to You Changed My Life next year. “[You Changed My Life] made history because it’s the first sequel na ginawa sa Philippine movie history na isang love story na nagkaroon ng sequel at mas malakas pa sa original. So alam namin na itong franchise na ito ay marami pa’ng tatakbuhin. Maraming naka-relate kay Laida at kay Miggy kasi feeling ng lahat ng tao katabi lang nila sila. So alam namin na ang characters ng movie na ito kahit saan magpunta dala-dala nating lahat. So sundan ninyo ang sunod na kabanata sa buhay ni Laida at ni Miggy sa part three,” she declared much to everyone’s excitement, including ABS-CBN President Charo Santos-Concio who was reportedly the one who wanted another sequel the most.
Sarah Geronimo, on the other hand, was a bit apprehensive when she heard the news because people’s expectations of her would be much greater, given the accomplishments that her two films have made in less than a year. “Wow na lang po ang masasabi ko. Risky yun. Sobrang risky po yun. Pero bahala na si Lord. Katulad nung pinasa-Diyos na lang namin yung dalawang pelikula. Bahala na po. Siyempre happy and excited din ako pero nandun na kaagad yung kaba,” she admitted.
As for John Lloyd, he feels sad that it would take some time before the said reunion movie would push through. “Medyo nalulungkot ako kasi may part three nga pero ang dami pang mangyayari [at] ang dami pang pagdadaanan. Ako manggagaling po sa—I think—dalawang pelikula bago namin magawa yun. Nalulungkot ako kasi ang tagal ko pa silang makakasama eh, si Sarah, yung ibang cast, at yung crew... Mangyayari nga pero parang ang tagal pa,” he maintained.
The two lead stars of the film also stressed how much they appreciate their fans’ all-out support ever since they did A Very Special Love last 2008. “Kung pwede ko lang kayo lahat i-powerhug! Ginulat ni’yo kami ng husto sa suporta na ibinibigay ni’yo sa You Changed My Life [at] sa tandem namin ni John Lloyd. At if ever magkaroon kami ng movie part three or ng part four, sana po nandiyan pa rin kayo. [Sana magpatuloy] yung interest ni’yo na ma-witness ulit kung ano na yung development sa love story ni Laida Magtalas and ni Miggy Montenegro,” she beamed.
You Changed My Life is now on its third week showing in theatres nationwide. Watch out for more updates about the Box Office team-up of Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz here on ABS-CBN.com.
The opening of "You Changed My Life" was a big success in the Los Angeles and San Francisco. There was about 4,000 fans who came to the first day of showing in San Francisco alone. John Lloyd overwhelming expressed his thanksfulness to all that supported the movie. There will be more tour in different cities and countries.
Continue Reading...All the casts of You Changed My Life are enjoying the overwhelming success of the movie who made $18 million on its first showing day and $50 million on its 3rd day. The crowd, during the premiere night, was unbelievable, even other celebrities came to watch and really enjoyed it. Inside the theatre, fans would super scream at every kilig scenes. Will the movie make Sarah and John Lloyd the Box Office King and Queen for 2009 for the second time is very possible but still remains to be seen.
Continue Reading...Sarah and John Lloyd is now officially the box-office King and Queen for 2008! Congratulations! But as expected, the very humble Sarah honored Ai Ai as the true box-office queen.
Yesterday, it was reported that Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz will be crowned Box-office King and Queen by the Guillermo Mendoza Awards for their movie A Very Special Love. Since the film is being pitted against Ai-Ai de las Alas’s Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat for the box office title, some are worried that tension would arise between the two.
When ABS-CBN.com caught up with Sarah though, she insisted that the country’s Queen of Comedy is more deserving of that title than herself. “Siyempre medyo na-bother po ako nung nalaman ko na may ganyang issue kasi katrabaho ko si Ms A. (referring to Ai-Ai). Kung sa akin nga lang po mas karapat-dapat talaga si Ms. A na tawaging Box Office Queen,” she said after the presscon of her movie You Changed My Life opposite John Lloyd Cruz. “Siyempre napakatagal na niya sa industriya at alam naman natin ang success ng Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat. Hindi naman sa ino-overlook ko yung success namin [sa A Very Special Love]. Kumbaga respeto na lang kay Ms. A,” she added.
As it happens, there are reports that Ai-Ai mentioned in previous interviews that she would be hurt if she fails to get the Box Office Queen award. “May nagsabi sa akin na parang [may issue nga daw involving the two of us]. Pero yung part na ‘yan hindi ko narinig. Basta parang ano lang, alam ni Ms. A na siya talaga yung Box Office Queen,” stated Sarah, who clearly didn’t want to talk about such rumors anymore. “Hindi ko ide-deny na nagkakaroon [ako] ng lungkot na may gano’ng issue. Pero I guess gano’n talaga. Kumbaga si Ms. Ai-Ai may ipinaglalaban siya so basta yun nirerespeto ko,” she stressed.
Apart from those intrigues, there is also pressure for Sarah to do better in You Changed My Life after the phenomenal success of her first film. But the young singer-actress refused to be daunted by it all. “Bawat eksena nandun yung tension eh, yung pressured ka. Pero katulad ng ginawa ko nung launching movie ko, hindi ko na lang masyado inintindi yung kaba at yung pressure. Mas nagfo-focus ako dun sa character ko, kung paano ako magiging believable. I guess yun siguro advantage nun. Nag-reflect yung [ganun kong attitude] sa movie. Nag-enjoy at umuwi nang nakangiti ang mga viewers. Ganun din yung gusto k’ng pairalin dito sa sequel. Ayoko na i-entertain yung negative vibes and pressure. As long as nag-eenjoy kami at sinigurado naming maganda yung sequel, okay na ako dun,” she explained.
Her first onscreen kiss (as well as in real life for that matter) with John Lloyd Cruz happens to be a big deal amongst the local media and the moviegoers since they have been all waiting for Sarah to venture into more mature roles. But it seems that everyone has to wait until the opening of the movie to see whether she has taken this huge step or not. “Secret. Panoorin ni’yo na lang. Ayoko munang magkwento tungkol dun. Katulad nga ng sinabi ni John Lloyd, abangan ni’yo kung paano namin yun ginawa. Basta hindi naman po ako masyadong nahirapan kasi inaalagaan naman ako ni John Lloyd, mas kumportable na po ako sa kanya at alam ko ring hindi ako pababayaan ni Direk Cathy (Garcia-Molina). Yung sinasabi niyong nagiging daring na ako [dahil dun sa halik sa braso na ipinakita sa trailer], hindi naman po siguro. Kumportable lang talaga akong katrabaho sila,” she maintained.
What’s really important to her now is that people will appreciate what she and the whole team of You Changed My Life have worked hard on. “Isa talagang blessing para sa akin ang makatrabaho ang katulad ni Direk Cathy and ni John Lloyd. Simula nung makatrabaho ko po sila, nagbago din talaga yung buhay ko, maraming dumating na blessings sa akin at mas naging inspired akong magtrabaho. Iba rin talaga yung experience ko while doing A Very Special Love. So kung hindi man po ma-surpass, sana mapantayan man lang ng You Changed My Life yung nauna. Sana mas marami pa rin kaming mapasayang mga tao, nandun pa rin yung kilig, at maramdaman pa rin nila yung love story ni Miggy Montenegroat Laida Magtalas,” she exclaimed. [Rachelle Siazon/ABS-CBN]
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It's all over the gossip-filled tinsel town that John Lloyd and girlfriend Liz have parted ways. How true is it? There were many signs since late last year when the rumor about the lunch meeting of John Lloyd and Carmen Soo spread around showbiz arena like fire. Since then, all they did was try to make things work out. But Liz is the type of person who will never get use to showbiz life and lifestyle. She can't stand gossips. Many people around John Lloyd are not confirming the break up but were noticing John Lloyd's lack of enthusiasm and inspiration. Many were saddened that they will come to this point because they were one of the few celebrity people that were being admired for having a strong relationship.
Luis Manzano has finally accepted to do a movie with John Lloyd Cruz and mom Vilma Santos in which he will portray the role of a gay lover? Oh no! OMG! But this is going to be a big challenge for the three of them and I'm sure it will be done tastefully and will surely come out as another great movie to look forward to. Vi admitted that she is quite nervous making a movie - or any movie for that matter - with son Luis. She said:"Hindi ko maimagine ang sarili ko kung ano ang magiging reaction ko kung magkaharap na kaming mag-ina at umaarte. Pero I’m looking forward to it. Malay mo maganda rin ang kalabasan ng chemistry naming mag-nanay kaya nga sabi ko gusto ko talagang makasama siya pero ayokong impluwensiyahan siya sa bawat desisyon na kanyang gagawin"As we all know that first times to anything is not always easy, mother and son Vi and Luis are no exceptions to this. John Lloyd has also said that a good actor should always be able to give justice to any role given to him/her and having said this, he has no problem doing a kissing scene with Luis. either. Yikes! But because all three are really professionals, supportive and positive actors, we can expect the filming to be smooth sailing. O di vah?
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