Must Be... Love
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| Directed by | Dado Lumibao |
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| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
| Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
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Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱113 million |
Must Be... Loveis a 2013 Filipinocoming-of-ageromantic comedyfilm directed by Dado Lumibao, starringKathryn BernardoandDaniel Padilla.The film was shot in many locations inCebuandLagunain thePhilippines.The film was produced byStar Cinemaand was released nationwide on March 13, 2013.[1]
This marks the first solo film with love tandem Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla in a leading role following their roles in the ensemble films24/7 in LoveandSisterakasin 2012.[2]
Synopsis
[edit]"Must Be... Love" follows the love story of Patricia (Kathryn Bernardo), who is better known as "Patchot or Patch", and her childhood best friend, Ivan (Daniel Padilla). But what will Patchot do if she starts falling in love with her best friend? And what if Ivan only sees her as a 'best friend'? This problem will develop when another girl enters Ivan's life. Unfortunately for Patchot, it's her cousin Angel (Liza Soberano). Will Ivan fall in love with "Patchot" or will they remain as best friends forever?
Casts
[edit]Main cast
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- Kathryn Bernardoas Princess Patricia "Patchot" Espinosa
- Daniel Padillaas Ivan Lacson
Supporting cast
[edit]- John Estradaas King Espinosa
- Liza Soberanoas Angel Gomez
- Kate Lintag as Keisha Gomez
- Arlene Muhlach as Gwen Martinez
- John Lapusas Tita Baby
- Kakai Bautistaas Dolly
- Janus Del Pradoas Gordo
- Paul Salasas Jake
- Sharlene San Pedroas Lavinia
- Ramon Christopher as Tito Conde
- Kit Thompsonas Nicco
- Allan Pauleas Mang Badong
- Miguel Morales as Bok
- Cris Gabriel Queg as Bibap
Cameo appearance
[edit]- G. Toengias Patchot's Mother
- Enrique Gilas Dave (uncredited)
- Sofia Milla as young Patchot Espinosa
- Kyle Banzon as young Ivan Martinez
- Mia Necole Ramas as young Lavinia
Production
[edit]Music
[edit]"Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat",an entry in the 2013 songwriting competitionHimig Handog P-Pop Love Songsoriginally recorded byDaniel Padilla,was used as the film's theme song. A mid-tempo version of the song was recorded bySam Milby,which it was used in the trailer of the film and was also played in the film.[3]
Release
[edit]Rating
[edit]The film was graded "B" by the Cinema Evaluation Board, and it received G rating by theMTRCB.
Critical reception
[edit]Jennifer Dugena ofPhilippine Entertainment PortalsaidMust Be.. Lovewas a recommended "perfect teen movie" and finished the review wrote, "Must Be Love is a rare film that is cute and light as much as it is serious and heavy, content-wise."[4]
Box office
[edit]The film earned₱61 million after almost 2 weeks of showing.[5]This movie ended earning Php 113 million in the box-office.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo in Star Cinema's" Must Be Love "".Archived fromthe originalon February 25, 2013.RetrievedFebruary 23,2013.
- ^"Must Be... Love".March 20–24, 2013.
- ^"Must Be Love Full Trailer".YouTube.February 27, 2014.RetrievedMarch 1,2014.
- ^Dugena, Jennifer (March 18, 2013)."REVIEW: KathNiel movie gives valuable lessons to teens".Philippine Entertainment Portal.Archived fromthe originalon October 12, 2013.
- ^"Must be Love Box Office Income Reached P60.74 Million in 2 Weeks".March 28, 2013.
- ^"BOX-OFFICE CHAMPS: How did KathNiel movies gross through the years?".September 12, 2018.