• Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards surprised the public with their team-up under Star Cinema
• This is not the first time a Kapuso star was featured on an ABS-CBN film production company
• Star Cinema presented Kapuso stars 12 times in films with varying genres

It was revealed on Tuesday that Kapuso actor Alden Richards will be paired with Kapamilya actress Kathryn Bernardo on a movie with Star Cinema.

The news of their first movie project together set abuzz online and was met with much enthusiasm from fans of both artists. The two will be directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, who is known for romantic comedy movies and melodramatic films.

With that said, here are the other times that talents from GMA Network worked with ABS-CBN film production company, Star Cinema:

1. Fantastica

A Metro Manila Film Festival 2018 entry, this comedy film, directed by Barry Gonzalez, became the first big-screen team up of “It’s Showtime” host Vice Ganda and Kapuso leading man Dingdong Dantes.

2. You’re Still The One

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This romantic drama film, released in 2015, was the first big-screen team up of actress Maja Salvador and Dennis Trillo. Directed by Chris Martinez, the movie was co-produced with Regal Entertainment.

3. Da Possessed

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4th blockbuster week na ng #DaPossessed! Ulit ulitin para lagi kang mapossess ng happiness! #StarCinema20 #MagkwentuhanTayo

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Comedy-horror film of 2014, this movie starred Vhong Navarro and Solenn Heusaff under the direction of Joyce Bernal.

4. She’s The One

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Appreciate what you have before it becomes what you had. Watching #shestheonemovie for the nth time.

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Bea Alonzo and Dingdong Dantes, celebrated actors from various primetime television series, teamed up for this 2013 romantic-comedy. The film was directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar.

5. It Takes A Man and A Woman

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BIG WORD #itTakesAManAndAWoman #bigBIRD #TaguanNgFeelings #CallWaitin #bestpart #POWERHUG

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Isabelle Daza joined top Kapamilya stars Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz in this 2013 romantic-comedy sequel. Daza has since then transferred to ABS-CBN.

6. Kung Fu Divas

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Ai Ai delas Alas co-starred with Kapuso superstar Marian Rivera in this action-comedy film directed by Onat Diaz. Delas Alas has since then transferred to GMA Network.

7. One More Try

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Is it really worth to give one more try??? #onemoretrymovie #chancesare #readyornot

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Winning Metro Manila Film Festival 2013 entry, Dingdong Dantes starred for the second time in Star Cinema alongside Kapamilya stars Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, and Zanjoe Marudo. It was directed by Ruel Bayani.

8. Segunda Mano

Horror flick from 2011, a recurring actor in Star Cinema pictures, Dingdong Dantes this time around teamed up with Queen of All Media Kris Aquino. The film was directed by Joyce Bernal.

9. Won’t Last A Day Without You

Joey de Leon in a rare sighting for an ABS-CBN project, starred with Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson for this 2011 Star Cinema film directed by Raz de la Torre.

10. For the First Time

KC Concepcion, a showbiz newcomer and Richard Gutierrez, prized leading man from GMA-7 teamed up for this movie back in 2008. It was directed by Joyce Bernal. Gutierrez has since then transferred to ABS-CBN.

11. The Unmarried Wife

Maryo J. de los Reyes directed this film in 2016, following the footsteps of the success of “One More Try.” In his fifth ride with Star Cinema, Dingdong Dantes appeared on the movie alongside Angelica Panganiban and Paulo Avelino.

12. Just the 3 of Us

Jennylyn Mercado starred opposite John Lloyd Cruz in this 2016 romantic comedy film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina.

• There’s a new rumor that Daniel Padilla has a new movie project together with Charo Santos-Concio
• This will be the first time that Daniel Padilla and Charo Santos will be working together
• But still there was no update when they would start the project
• The importance of having a new tandem or love team is the contentment of viewers in watching the movie

This year’s highlight in showbiz is the exchange of partners among love teams. Like Kathryn Bernardo with Alden Richards, who recently announced their new tandem “KathDen.”

How about Daniel Padilla? Who will be his new lucky partner?

Kathryn’s longtime love team partner Daniel Padilla is rumored to have a new movie project with Charo Santos. Some say that it will be a comedy movie with the working title “Ang Lalaking Dumukot kay Charo Santos.”

But the question is, “Is it true?”

The rumors started over an Instagram post of Star Cinema executive Maluo Santos and film producer Niel Arce. This will be the first time that Daniel Padilla and Charo Santos would be in a movie that would be directed by Joyce Bernal, under Spring Films.

But still, there was no update when they would start the project.

This is not the first time that Daniel and Kathryn had worked separately with different projects. In 2017, Kathryn was one of the cast members for the family drama “Three Words to Forever,” while Daniel was also part of the cast of the movie “Revenger Squad.”

What is more important in having a new tandem or love team is the contentment of the viewers in watching the movie. Though it may not be the usual movie that fans used to watch of the loveteam partners, but directors and filmmakers have seen a potential in new pairings that could excite the viewers.

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Love these two!!! The phenomenal blockbuster couple!!! You guys always rock!!! Stay grounded and continue to do good!! ❤️❤️ @supremo_dp @bernardokath #KATHNIEL #abscbnball2018

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May may not agree of tandems having new partners, but neither is it bad to try for a change.

• Cathy Garcia Molina announced the first-ever movie of Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards
• There were speculations that the movie will not push through because Alden Richard is exclusively for GMA Network
• Having this new team-up, both their fans positively accepted the upcoming “KathDen” movie

Recently, Star Cinema, under the direction of Cathy Garcia Molina, announced the first-ever movie of Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, who will play the role of an OFW working in Hong Kong.

During the story conference of the KathDen movie last Tuesday, Alden was given a warm welcome by director Cathy Grace Molina, Roxy Liiquigan, Mico del Rosario, and director Olive ‘Inang’ Lamasan.

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According to Roxy Liquigan, it took “5 months preparation” to arrange the team-up and there were speculations that the movie will not push through because Alden Richard is exclusively for GMA Network, and there was a possibility that the GMA Artist Center would not allowed him to do the project.

But with the help of Philip Rojas of Asian Artist Agency, headed by Boy Abunda, the project was made possible.

When both artists were asked about their reactions knowing that they would be working together, Kathryn said, “Kung tatanungin niyo ako kung kinakabahan ako, super!” and Alden’s reaction was, “Siyempre, first-time kong makakatrabaho si Kath. We’ve been seeing each other for a long time.”

Kathryn and Alden are known for having strong and loyal fans in their respective love teams, Kathryn with Daniel Padilla for “KathNiel, and Alden with Maine Mendoza for “Aldub.”

But having this new team-up, both their fans positively accepted the upcoming “KathDen” movie.

To show their love and support for both artist they posted their reaction on Twitter.

As a supporter of Alden, I will support all of your project. Way to go Alden #KathrynAldenMovie2019 ❤️ https://t.co/8IFTCWpKbv

— ADMIN SHIN ™ (@ADMIN__SHIN) March 12, 2019

Matured KN fans, ADN, Alden fans, Kathryn fans thank you. We're gonna support this movie ✊#KathrynAldenMovie2019#KCA #VoteKathrynBernardo @bernardokath

— KATHNIEL FANBOYS ✊ (@MgaLalakingKNs) March 12, 2019

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Some KathNiel fans show maturity by showing support for the upcoming movie.

https://twitter.com/marcinareus/status/1105450263488286720

And now because of Maine’s announcement on her blog that he is dating Arjo Atayde, some of the AlDub fans felt sad and hope this new team up would be a successful one.

• Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards had finally met with director Olivia Lamasan and director Cathy Garcia-Molina
• This is Alden’s first time to work with director Cathy but for Kathryn, this is her fourth time to work with her
• Direk Cathy know how much fans love the artists saying: “I both respect their fandoms.”

Have you imagined the biggest star of both rival networks team up together in one movie? Well, now it’s really happening.

There were rumors spreading that there will be an upcoming movie for Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards. But now, they put an end to those rumors when Star Cinema finally confirmed that Alden and Kathryn are set to star in a romance-drama movie under the one of the industry’s best directors, Cathy Garcia Molina.

The movie will be revolving around young Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

On March 12, Kathryn and Alden finally met with the managing director Olivia Lamasan and director Molina. Although they haven’t decided the title of the movie yet, the film outfit had confirmed that the movie will come out this year.

They also confirmed that they will start filming the movie next month and most of the scenes will be filmed in Hong Kong. On a Twitter post of ROXYLIQUIGAN,‏ @Roxy_Liquigan mentioned that it took 5 months to prepare for this movie project and thankedAlden for accepting the offer.

Thank You @aldenrichards02 for accepting this movie project and thank you @iamphildada for paving the way:) #5monthspreparation pic.twitter.com/CLaKYgm1Vr

— ROXYLIQUIGAN (@Roxy_Liquigan) March 12, 2019

In addition to that, this is Alden’s first time to work with director Cathy but for Kathryn, this is her fourth time to work with her.

“This is the first time that I’ll be working with her so it’s a great honor and experience kasi I’m really on the stage of exploring the craft and my capability as an actor,” Alden told the press.

We all know that both stars are part of two leading love teams. Kathryn is with “KathNiel” pairing with Daniel Padilla, while Alden Richards is with “AlDub,” teaming-up with Maine Mendoza.

With the popularity of both love teams, Direk Cathy knew how much fans love the artists saying: “I both respect their fandoms.”

And now, she is appealing to the fandoms of both Alden and Kathryn to support them for the upcoming movie.

“Sana mahalin nila yung dalawa [with the] same [na] pagmamahal kasi hindi naman yung love team nila yung binebenta dito but yung kwento at yung galing nila bilang artista,” she added.

• Maine Mendoza admitted that she was already dating Arjo Atayde on her blog but some ALDUB fans still have a hard time accepting the fact
• Arjo is doing everything to make her feel so special but then some ALDUB fans are not that happy celebrating with them
• They even requested to hear personally from Maine her confirmation about her closeness with Arjo Atayde

Recently, Maine Mendoza admitted that she was already dating Arjo Atayde on her blog, but some ALDUB fans are still having a hard time accepting the fact.

There were also some who said that her blog was fake and it wasn’t her who actually wrote it.

Fake po nwala agad #NicomaineAt24

— Norma Soneja (@normz6191) March 2, 2019

There was also news that Arjo prepared a private yacht party for Maine’s pre-birthday celebration last Saturday night. Most of their guest were their friends and, take note, Maine’s parents were not around in the party and so were Arjo parents, Art Atayde and Sylvia Sanchez.

And here’s another scoop, Maine and Arjo went to Taiwan just to celebrate her 24th birthday. It seems that Arjo is doing everything to make her feel so special but some ALDUB fans are not that happy celebrating with them.

READ: ‘Eat Bulaga’ acknowledges ‘ArMaine’ during Maine Mendoza’s birthday celebration

Ikaw pa rin ang dahilan ng pagkasira ng relasyon ni atayde at girlfriend niya. rebound girl ka p rin sa mata ng tao.. kung hindi mo inintertain si Atay malamanh sila pa rin ng GF niya , kaya ka pala pingtatawanan😂😂😂

— mommy T❤️✌️ (@JamesPaul596) March 3, 2019

They even requested to hear it personally from Maine, to admit her closeness with Arjo Atayde. And continuously saying her blog’s a fake and was hacked.

It only shows that it is really hard for them to accept the reality that Maine is in love with someone else.

We like Alden and Maine Alone waiting for forever,if not this is the end.bye for now.saying ginagamit NGO GGMY din yung lalaki my pari pa kuno,puro lang para arti…sorry hoping mg prosper kau sa bawat disisyon nyo,dami sinaktan damdamin lalo mga Senior..

— Maria 12 (@pmaria121959) March 2, 2019

Nkka turo off lang tlga sayang yung pagtanggol namin dhl Fans lang km db @mainedcm sna masaya ka dhl ang ADN ngluluksa!! #CheerUpADN

— Sol Kiok a d n 🍀 (@SolKiok) March 3, 2019

Negative reactions from some of the ALDUB fans continue to spread on social media.

Selfish nman.paano nararamdaman nmin.hirap umiyak tas tatawa tas maging masaya sa ngyari sayo nsasaktan kmi.

— Babes Libres05 (@BLibres05) March 3, 2019

So hindi naman pala nag effort si A. Kaw naman pala A, you don't have time for M but how bout the cuddling ang kissing and everything? I know you're a millenial but you came from a family full of values. I'm just wondering how you do that, pretending. You and A mislead ur fans

— BLACK AND YELLOW 🖤💛 (@Divinavillafue2) March 3, 2019

• GMA Films is making a production comeback.
• They have produced a mix of successful and unsuccessful films in the past.
• The production house has been on hiatus since 2016. 

GMA Films is now back from their hiatus that started after the release of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza‘s Imagine You and Me.

The filming has started for the principal photography for the production’s comeback movie, Kambal, Karnabal, starring Derrik Monasterio, Super Tekla, Kiray Celis, Jo Berry, and Kim Domingo. It is directed by Adolf Alix Jr.

It is said that this will mark the start of GMA Films continuous production of movies.

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Monasterio shared that he’s very excited about the comeback movie and he’s thankful for those who trusted his skills as an actor.

GMA Films produced some award-winning movies such as Jose Rizal, Muro-Ami, Sa Pusod ng Dagat, Death Row, and a few more others.

After Felipe Gozon took over the film production branch of GMA Network, it was placed on hiatus for about five years.

As they have put out successful movies, they have also produced not-so-successful movies such as Boy Pick-Up: The Movie starring Ogie Alcasid, My Kontrabida Girl starring Rhian Ramos and Aljur Abrenica, Patient X starring Richard Gutierrez and Cristine Reyes, Batanes: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan starring Iza Calzado and Taiwanese actor Ken Chu of Meteor Garden.

• Alden Richards shared that he would love to be a part of the upcoming Filipino adaptation of Descendants of the Sun.
• He also shared updates about his love life and newest business venture.

At his thanksgiving party held on January 6, Alden Richards shared his plans for the year 2019.

He said that he would still be appearing in his regular shows like Eat Bulaga and Sunday Pinasaya. Then he will get to do a series of concerts in various countries before he starts a new show with the Kapuso network.

When asked about the title, he answered, “Nothing is definite po as of now.”

Fans of his loveteam with Maine Mendoza, AlDub, has been requesting for the tandem to star in the local remake of popular Korean drama Descendants of the Sun.

“I’d really love to do it as I know it’s a hit drama worldwide. I’d also love to work with Maine again. But hindi naman po kami ang magde-decide tungkol diyan kundi ang GMA management. So I hope sana nga, sa amin ni Maine nila ibigay ang project as I’d really love to do it.

“Actually, kahit magkaiba ang career paths namin ngayon ni Maine as we’re on our own, mas close kami ngayon as friends at mas open sa isa’t isa. We are growing individually, on our own. But we really appreciate the fans of our love team who continue to support us and root for us and request na magkasama kami uli sa isang teleserye or movie.”

He also addressed the rumors of him being in a secret relationship, which was said to be the reason why he’s in his “happiest” as of the moment.

“Not true. I’m at my happiest dahil sa dami ng blessings na dumarating sa akin. Actually, ang wish ko nga, sana matagpuan ko na ‘yung the one this 2019. But hindi ko naman hinahanap, basta kung darating siya, ’di okay.”

About his future business plans, his own fast food chain franchise in Biñan, Laguna is currently under construction.

“But sobrang saya ko kasi dati, kumakain lang kami ng family ko sa isang branch noon sa Sta. Rosa at ngayon, may sarili na akong franchise. Our plan is to open it on Easter Sunday.”

At the topic of future leading ladies, Richards answered that he would like to work with Heart Evangelista in the future.

“I find her a good actress and I’ve never worked with her before. I’d really like to experience working with her as my leading lady.”

• AlDub fans pushed for Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza to portray the lead roles of GMA Network’s upcoming rendition of ‘Descendants of the Sun’.
• Others expressed their opinions against the idea.

Fans of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza are pushing the loveteam to star in the upcoming Kapuso remake of the popular Korean drama Descendants of the Sun.

READ: “Sama-sama pa rin tayo!” Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza reassures AlDub fans

As the remake was announced as one of the Network’s upcoming projects this 2019, the Aldub fans have been tweeting nonstop, requesting for their favorite celebrities to be the main stars.

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A Netizen said that the loveteam can do it as Richards has experience when it comes to action scenes and Mendoza can also do the character of Dra. Kang.

Pwedeng-pwede talaga ang AlDub sa Descendants of the Sun. Magaling naman sa action si Alden at 'yung character ni Doc Kang eh kaya naman ni Maine.

— Kharl (@superkav16) January 1, 2019

Gusto ko un sundalo si Alden at nurse si Maine, mala Descendants of the Sun o mas masakit un Pearl Harbor.
Gusto ko sila makita sa ganung eksena.#ALDUBHomeOfLove #ADNSantasDay1NgPahavs

— ⚫ HuwagKangManghusga ⚫ (@jolmarion) December 10, 2018

READ: GMA Network releases 24 titles of the shows to look forward to this 2019

But there are also some who were against the idea of the duo assuming the roles, saying that Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado are to be the leads instead.

https://twitter.com/rod_rin49/status/1081373078326730752

On the other hand, a Netizen questioned GMA-7‘s ability to produce quality shows as she mentioned that she has learned her lesson from the Philippine version of My Love from the Star.

GMA network will make an adaptation of "DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN"

Alden and Maine will be the lead.

wtf. HINDI NGA MAKAGAWA NG MAAYOS NA FILIPINO DRAMA EH SABAY GAGAWA NITO.

NADALA NA AKO SA ADAPTATION NG MY LOVE FROM THE STAR HA! kainis. ayusan nyo GMA.

— 정말사랑해방탄 (@loveallpeople00) January 4, 2019

“Hindi ko pa rin po alam. Sana po,” he said when asked at his Thanksgiving Party.

“Pero sa ngayon po, as of the moment, wala pa pong final words sa soap opera.”

• Kim Chiu, Marian Rivera, and Barbie Forteza’s singing videos went viral once again.
• Netizens poked fun at the viral videos.

With Regine Velasquez’s recent network transfer, other celebrities’ singing videos have resurfaced.

But it wasn’t because of their amazing vocals but because of their interesting way of pronouncing the lyrics.

One video is Kim Chiu’s rendition of Jesse J’s ‘Flashlight’ from the 2015 movie ‘Pitch Perfect 2.’

Netizens poked fun at the way the actress made a shaking movement with her hand, which she did twice, and her lyric mistakes. It took place during her 10th anniversary concert last April 2016 titled ‘Chinita Princess: The Funtasy Concert’ at the Araneta Coliseum.

Marian Rivera, on the other hand, went viral for her cover of Rihanna’s ‘Unfaithful’ during GMA’s old Sunday noontime show ‘Party Pilipinas.’

Barbie Forteza has also gone viral for her Party Pilipinas performance during the launch of her own album ‘Meron Ba’ in 2013.

She sang with then Kapuso actors Alden Richards, Derrick Monasterio, Jake Vargas, Kristoffer Martin, and Elmo Magalona. Another video of Barbie has spread online. It was when she guested in a Vivo event and sang Dua Lipa’s ‘New Rules.’

Barbie, however, was aware of her limited singing skills and just laughed it off during a previous interview. “I love it!” she exclaimed when asked about what she felt when her first video went viral.

The three have become viral memes because of their singing videos and netizens grabbed the chance to joke about it.

Billboard PH Hot 100 Top 5
1. Kim Chiu – Flashlight [New Entry]
2. Marian Rivera – Unfaithful [-1]
3. Barbie Forteza – Meron Ba [-1]
4. Lyca Gairanod – Havana [Reentry]
5. Kathryn Bernardo – Break Free [Reentry]

Marian Rivera, Barbie Forteza & Kim Chiu for Paskuhan. Cmon UST make it happen.

marian x kim x barbie collaboration?? ugh we stan, wig flew

• Alden Richards and Gemma Sembrano shared the history behind their partnership for Concha’s Garden Cafe.
• Alden also named some of his favorite dishes in the restaurant.

Concha’s Garden Cafe is one of the most talked-about restaurants of this generation, not just because of their partnership with Kapuso actor Alden Richards, but also because of their promise to serve quality food.

According to Gemma Sembrano, the founder of the business, one of the reasons they have tasty meals is because they don’t have any MSG in them. So how did her partnership with Alden start?

“So 2014 nag start ang Concha’s. March 2014. Naging customer namin si Alden, siguro isang buwan, hindi lang siya 5x bumabalik. Halos twice a week bumabalik siya sa Concha’s. Ang first branch namin is sa Silang, Cavite.

“Actually tayo yung lugar kung makikita niyo, hindi siya mukhang restaurant. Mukha lang siyang bilihan ng halaman. Bahay na maliit. Hindi mo akalain.”

Gemma said that Alden has been their regular customer even before he shot to fame through the AlDub tandem. She added that the actor even used to joke about how the food there are all delicious to the point that he asked “Ano ba yung hindi masarap dito?”

Then in 2016, the businesswoman offered him the chance to be their partner.

“So walang dalawang isip, nag okay agad siya. Naglagay kami sa Tagaytay, 2016. So business partner ko na siya sa Tagaytay.

“Then same year, inopen namin ‘tong sa Tomas Morato December 10. So the same year, dalawang restaurant yung binuksan namin.”

So what dish does Alden love the most?

“Yung Shrimp Gambas siguro nakaka dalawang order siya. Laoya. Minsan iba-iba kasi yung araw na ganito, ito lang. Sa susunod na araw iba naman. Like yung Bangus Sardines.”

On the other hand, Alden said that the reason why he agreed to be involved in the restaurant is because of the quality of the food.

“Kasi siyempre I’ve eaten in different kinds of restaurants and since I’ve started eating sa Concha’s, almost twice a week or three times a week, kumakain kami dun.”

He also added Okoy as one of his favorite dishes in the restaurant.

Alden admitted that he doesn’t really know anything about businesses as he didn’t have any background in the industry. But despite the cluelessness, he described the partnership as “the best risk he took so far.”

On a lighter note, when the star was asked if what he will order in case he will take a date to Concha’s, he answered, “Siyempre we’ll start with Okoy. Tapos yung Shrimp Gambas, yun. Kasi ako I really believe good food really gives you good mood eh. Iba yung nagagawa ng pagkain pag busog ka, pag masarap yung food. When you start the day with good food, throughout, maganda good mo.

“So yun din yung isa sa mga kino-consider namin. For our customers to feel, you’ll have good food, and pag-labas nila, happy sila.”

Concha’s Garden Cafe currently has three branches, one in Silang, Tagaytay, and Tomas Morato.