How to Be Yours

How to Be Yoursis a 2016Filipinoromantic drama film directed byDan VillegasstarringBea AlonzoandGerald Andersonand executive produced byCharo Santos-ConcioandMalou Santos.The film premiered on July 26, 2016, in a premiere night held onSM Megamallthat was attended by the cast and crew of the film, some celebrities, several ABS-CBN executives, and thePhilippine Vice PresidentLeni Robredoand her daughters Aika and Jillian. The film was released by Star Cinema on July 27, 2016, in over 180 cinemas throughout the country.The film is Graded B by theCinema Evaluation Board of the Philippines.

How to Be Yours
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Dan Villegas
Screenplay by	Patrick John Valencia Hyro Aguinaldo
Story by	Dan Villegas
Produced by	Charo Santos-Concio Malou N. Santos
Starring	Bea Alonzo Gerald Anderson
Cinematography	Mycko David
Edited by	Benjamin Tolentino Marya Ignacio
Music by	Emerzon Texon
Production companies	Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions
Distributed by	Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions
Release date	July 27, 2016(2016-07-27)
Running time	113 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino
Box office	₱92 million

Synopsis

Niño (Gerald Anderson) is a sales agent who's bent on attaining stability and Anj (Bea Alonzo) is a self-taught cook who dreams of working in a high-end restaurant someday. Niño initially chooses love over career until he meets Anj whose choice is career over love.

Cast

Bea Alonzoportrays Anj

Gerald Anderson portrays Niño

• Bea Alonzoas Anj
• Gerald Andersonas Niño
• Bernard Palancaas Pocholo
• Janus del Pradoas Ryan
• Alex Medinaas Pio
• Anna Lunaas Liezl
• Nicco Manalo as Leloy
• Brian Sy as Ej
• Divine Aucinaas Georgia
• Jerome Tan as Marco
• Teetin Villanueva as Chacha
• Lito Pimentelas Niño's Dad
• Katya Santosas Niño's Mom
• Ricardo Cepeda as Anj's Dad
• Ana Rocesas Anj's Sister

Reception

The film was Graded B by the Cinema Evaluation Board of the Philippines which means that the film is of high quality and shall receive 65% tax rebate.

Critical reception

Philbert Ortiz Dy ofClickTheCityrated the film 5 stars out of 5 and wrote that "How to Be Yoursis as good as I can imagine a local mainstream romantic film being. It very much works within the established structure of the genre, but it never allows itself to get lazy within that structure. It sets out to earn every moment, to convince the audience at every turn that this relationship is worth fighting for, that every problem that they face is a genuine tragedy. This is a film that believes that love is always a story worth telling, and not just some component of a larger commercial proposition. "Nazamel Tabares of Movies Philippines rated the film 4.5 out of 5 stars and wrote that "How to Be Yoursis my most favorite Dan Villegas film to date. "He added that" the shots are beautiful, the story is smooth and clean and the direction is precise.How to Be Yoursis the perfect mainstream romantic film, it doesn’t go big with its confrontations and goes simple but realistic with its dialogues. It may be a surprise as romantic comedies are just something we usually have in Philippine cinemas butHow to Be Yoursdefinitely wants to be remembered and it does everything impeccably. "Oggs Cruz ofRapplerin a very positive review wrote that "How To Be Yoursis conventional entertainment done right. It enthralls without a lot of the pandering to the cheap thrills that commonly pervade romances. "Meanwhile, Eric T. Cabahug ofInterAksyonnoted and praised Bea Alonzo's performance saying that, "Bea Alonzo is even better, handling her showier and more layered role — a young woman who blossoms from being an insecure underachiever into a driven, ballsy careerist — with maturity and sophistication."Je C.C. of Philippine Entertainment Portal wrote that "Both Bea and Gerald are able to deliver commendable performances here, playing as lovers whose commitments are pulled into the opposing poles of love and career. How To Be Yours is a film that conforms with a common template in the mainstream romance cinema, but there is a grace in its approach that somehow sets itself far better than just being ordinary."On the other hand, Rito P. Asilo ofPhilippine Daily Inquirerpraised Bea Alonzo's performance saying that, "The juggling act that Bea—her generation’s finest actress—had to accomplish serves as a showcase for her formidable thespic gifts. With the textured portrayal that she limns to insightful perfection here, she proves that a fine actress can rise above the limitations of a flawed film!"

Full Cast & Crew

• Starring:Bea Alonzo,&Gerald Anderson,Together WithAlex Medina,Bernard Palanca,Anna Luna,Divine Aucina,Nicco Manalo, &Janus del Prado,With The Special Participation of:Ana Roces,& Ricardo Cepeda
• Directed by: Dan Villegas
• Produced by: Kris G. Gazmen, Jane TorresCharo Santos-Concio&Malou Santos
• Music by: Emerzon Texon
• Art Directed by: Michael Bayot
• Film Edited by: Marya Ignacio & Benjamin Gonzales Tolentino
• Production Designed by: Shari Montiague & Ana Lou Sanchez
• Written by: Patrick R. Valencia & Hyro P. Aguinaldo
• Cinematographered by: Mycko David (director of photography)
• Stunts by:Baldo MarroR.I.P. (stunt director)
• Sound by: Nicholai Policarpio Minion (re recording designer), Auriel Bilbao (sound designer)
• Camera & Electrical Department: Nonito Cesario (camera operator) (as Nonito Cesario), Cesca Lee (camera operator), Ben de Vera (cameramen)

Accolades

List of awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Recipients and nominees	Result	Source
2017	19th Gawad Pasado Awards	PinakaPASADO na Aktres (Best Movie Actress)	Bea Alonzo	Nominated

Box office

According to Star Cinema,How to Be Yoursearned about 10 million pesos in its opening day.

External links

• How to Be Yourson Star Cinema website