• Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla’s achieved milestones in 2018.
• They have broken records via their movie The Hows of Us and had projects that made impact overseas. 

There were 125 films shown last year. And most of them were from film festivals like Sinag Maynila, Cine Filipino, Cinemalaya, Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, TOFARM Film Festival, Cinema One Originals, QCinema, and the recently concluded Metro Manila Film Festival.

Despite a number of film festivals, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo‘s The Hows of Us topped the highest grossing film in 2018.

In fact, It was the only Filipino movie that has reached the eight hundred million mark in the Philippine box-office which beaten the previous holder of the top spot, John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo‘s A Second Chance.

READ: KathNiel lords over other love teams, critics suggest that this is not healthy for the entertainment industry

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The movie also held premieres in Indonesia and Vietnam. It was Star Cinema‘s first time to do so in Jakarta.

KathNiel were not just rocking the box-office but the world of fashion as well. They were the cover of METRO Magazine‘s August 2018 issue.

They have been part of ABS-CBN’s line of representatives in the Thailand Network Trade Launch, which is the country’s largest media event. They attended the trade show with Maja Salvador and Jericho Rosales.

READ: BOX-OFFICE CHAMPS: How did KathNiel movies gross through the years?

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The couple has also won the Favorite Foreign TV Actor and Actress award in the Face of the Year Awards in Vietnam.

La Luna Sangre was acquired by MKCS Global became the platform for the show to be aired in Myanmar. She’s Dating the Gangster was also acquired by a Spanish movie channel called Cinelatino.

Last but not the least, aside from the success of their careers, 2018 has also been the mark of the confirmation of Bernardo and Padilla’s real-life romance of more than five years.

• John Lloyd Cruz posted a poem for his son Elias.
• John Lloyd and Ellen have been out of the public eye since over a year ago.

It’s been nearly four months since Ellen Adarna gave birth to her son with actor John Lloyd Cruz, Elias.

On October 1, John Lloyd uploaded a photo of a poem dedicated to Elias titled “Mga Ibon.”

“Mangmang pagdating sa’yo

Sa iisang tunog mong taglay

Sa kaaya-ayang sorpresa ng paglapit mo

Sa imahe ng kalayaan na tiyak iwinawaksi mo

Sa perpektong hubog ng iyong galaw

Sa lupa

Sa ere

Sa tubig

Sa ‘yong talentong alingawngaw ng isang ina

Sa’yong malabalong papel sa ating nakaratay na sistema

Ako’y mangmgang pagdating sa’yo

Ang paulit-ulit mong huni ang kalinga sa aking mapag-isang katahimikan”

The couple have made the pregnancy and birth private but last month, the actor uploaded a video containing a smiling photo of a baby who is allegedly Elias.

John Lloyd Cruz and Ellen Adarna have been taking a break from the showbiz industry for almost a year. It is still unclear as to when the two will make a comeback.

The couple was last spotted in a party. They were reportedly with a baby, which was speculated to be Elias.

• Star Magic Ball 2009 was attended by a number of Celebrity couples.
• Here’s what happened to these Couples eight years later.

Star Magic Ball has been one of the most-awaited and talked-about occasions in the Philippine entertainment circle since 2006.

A lot of issues happened. There were fights, controversies, and rumors in the past years. There were a lot of couples who attended the gathering who eventually went on their separate ways.

Here are some updates about Kapamilya couples who showed up together as dates at the Star Magic Ball 2009:

Shaina Magdayao and John Prats.

The couple were together for two years but ended their relationship in December 2009. Shaina had a relationship with actor John Lloyd Cruz and ended in 2012.

She has been linked to heartthrob Piolo Pascual but never confirmed their relationship.

John Prats, on the other hand, dated celebrities such as Rachel Ann Go and Bianca Manalo before settling down with Isabel Oli, to whom he is now expecting a second child.

Anne Curtis and Sam Milby.

Sam and Anne (SamAnne) were in a four-year relationship before they opted to split-up for good in 2011. In spite of their past, the two remained good friends and starred in several projects together.

Sam dated model Mari Jasmine, but he is currently single. Anne is now happily married to businessman and vlogger Erwin Heussaff.

Angelica Panganiban and Derek Ramsey.

The couple were together for six years and broke-up in February 2012. Derek ended up dating actress Cristine Reyes for a while.

Angelica entered in a relationship with John Lloyd Cruz but broke up in March 2016. The actress is currently being linked to ex-boyfriend and loveteam partner, Carlo Aquino.

Billy Crawford and Nikki Gil.

After 5 years, Billy and Nikki broke up in 2013.

Both are now married. Nikki with businessman BJ Albert, to whom she had a child in 2017, while Billy recently tied the knot with Coleen Garcia.

• A list of some of the Kapuso stars that made a cross-over to ABS-CBN to promote their film projects.
• Most of the listed celebrities have once guested on Tonight With Boy Abunda, Kris TV, The Buzz, or Magandang Buhay.

Despite the Network Rivalty, ABS-CBN have always opened its doors to the Kapuso artists to cross over and let them promote their projects.

GMA-7 stars have visited the Kapamilya network even for a brief time as most of them made guest appearances the Network’s shows in order to promote movies where they co-star with an ABS-CBN talent, or was c0-produced by Star Cinema.

Here’s a list of some Kapuso artists that made their own ABS-CBN appearances:

Teresita Ssen Marquez.

The Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 winner made an appearance on Magandang Buhay and Tonight With Boy Abunda.

She was a part of the Ika-6 Na Utos and Mulawin vs Ravena cast.

Lovi Poe.

Lovi made guest appearances for The Bride and the Lover, whom she starred in alongside Jennylyn Mercado and Paolo Avelino.

She has also promoted her movie on It’s Showtime host, Vhong Navarro, titled Woke Up Like This.

Rhian Ramos.

Rhian has been the leading lady of Kapamilya actors for two times now. First is with Piolo Pascual for Silong, and with Zanjoe Marudo in Fallback last year.

She has joined her co-stars in promoting the movies on ABS-CBN shows.

Carla Abellana.

The actress starred with Kapamilya stars four times before.

She used to visit The Buzz and Kris TV before.

Joey De Leon.

The Eat Bulaga host once Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo‘s father in movie Won’t Last A Day Without You.

He made his rare Kapamilya appearance at The Buzz and Kris TV on 2011.

Vic Sotto.

Vic is not new when it comes to cross-over guestings as he made a handful of appearancs in the Kapamilya network back then.

Among these are for two of his movies that were c0-produced by Star Cinema.

Solenn Heussaff.

Solenn has made guestings on ABS-CBN back in 2014 and 2016.

She starred with Kapamilya films such as Da Possessed and Love is Blind

Dennis Trillo.

The actor visited numerous ABS-CBN programs in 2015 and 2016.

He shared the big screen with Maja Salvador in You’re Still The One and Anne Curtis in Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?

Dingdong Dantes. 

GMA’s Primetime King has also been Star Cinema‘s favorite when it comes to leading men.

He is set to co-star with Vice Ganda in Fantastika. He frequents in Tonight with Boy Abunda and Magandang Buhay.

Jennylyn Mercado.

This actress and television personality has been visible on ABS-CBN in 2016.

Jennylyn had interviews with Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino as she promoted her movies with Sam Milby and John Lloyd Cruz.

Marian Rivera.

Marian had made promotional rounds in ABS-CBN back in 2013 when she became a part of action-fantasy film Kung Fu Divas.

She starred with then Kapamilya star Ai-Ai delas Alas.

• Children of celebrities who were ‘once’ kept from the Public.
• Kids and Personalities with Celebrity Parents.

In spite of celebrities being watched 24/7, some of them can still keep things without the public noticing anything. It can be as little as a scar that can be covered by any makeup or as big as a pregnancy that the public would feast upon.

Here are a few celebrities that have children you may not know about in the past:

Phoemela Baranda

Phoemela Baranda was 19 and had a busy modeling career when she got pregnant with her daughter, Kim. All her life, Kim thought that Phoemela was her older sister and she only found out about the truth when she was already 11 years old.

Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez 

Last 2013, the word got around that Sarah Lahbati was pregnant with her child with Richard Gutierrez. The couple gave no confirmation as they flew to Switzerland. They first showed their son to the public in their reality show ‘It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez’.

Derek Ramsay

Back in 2011, actor Derek Ramsay found out that he has a son named Austin. Austin is his son with estranged wife Mary Christine Jolly.

Marjorie Barretto 

Marjorie Barretto is the mother of Dani, Julia, Claudia, and Leon. Her eldest is her child with Kier Legaspi. On the other hand, Julia, Claudia at Leon are her children with her second husband, Dennis Padilla.

Aubrey Miles

Aubrey Miles admitted last 2014 that she has a son named Maurie. When asked about the reason on why she kept him as a secret, she answered “Noong time na ‘yun kailangan fresh ka. Mas sisikat ka. Siyempre sa mga endorsements mo gusto nila single ka, hindi ka mom.”

Piolo Pascual

Inigo Pascual was all grown-up when he was introduced to the public by his father, Piolo Pascual. Inigo is currently following his dad’s footsteps as he’s trying his luck in the showbiz.

Liz Uy

Last March 16, Liz Uy, a famous celebrity stylist revealed that she has a son named Xavi. In one interview by Preview, she said that “Every time I do anything, I think of Xavi first.”

Ellen Adarna and John Lloyd Cruz

There have been speculations that Ellen Adarna is currently pregnant with her child and the rumored father is the actor John Lloyd Cruz. Although there hasn’t been a confirmation just yet, last June 19, the two were spotted at Chong Hua Hospital in Cebu for an alleged prenatal check-up.

• After two years, most of the cast of the hit 2000s series Tabing Ilog has continued with their lives in the entertainment industry.
• Tabing Ilog cast has mostly been active in the showbiz industry.

One of the most popular teen series on the Philippine television before was a show called “Tabing Ilog”. It aired for four years, from 1999-2003. It was then dubbed as the Filipino version of popular American drama Dawson’s Creek starring James Van Der Beek,  Katie Holmes,  Joshua Jackson, and Michelle Williams.

After two decades, where are the personalities that took part in the said show now?

Jodi Sta. Maria

Jodi Sta. Maria played the role of George in Tabing Ilog. She is now a single mother of one and starred in popular dramas like Be Careful With My Heart, Pangako Sa’Yo, and the romantic drama series Sana Dalawa Ang Puso.

Baron Geisler

Baron Geisler’s role in Tabing Ilog goes by the name Fronzy. He became a housemate of Pinoy Big Brother and took part in countless shows and movies.

Recently, he has taken part in a few controversial issues and revealed that he has been checking into a rehabilitation center.

Desiree del Valle

Desiree del Valle was known as Corrine in Tabing Ilog. The actress’ latest work was in the horror-fantasy drama La Luna Sangre starring well-known loveteam Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.

This 2018, Desiree got married to actor Boom Labrusca.

Paolo Contis

This actor who played Badong in the TV show has now transferred to another network. His last movie appearance was in the 2015 horror film Haunted Mansion.

Paula Peralejo

Paula Paralejo is now a businesswoman running her own travel agency. Her business partner is her husband Charlie Fernandez. She finished her studies last 2008 as magna cum laude in the University of the Philippines – Diliman with a degree in Philosophy.

Patrick Garcia

Patrick Garcia played the role of James in Tabing Ilog. He is now a father of four kids, including Jennylyn Mercado’s son, Alex Jazz Mercado.

He is a part of ABS-CBN’s Blood Sisters.

Kaye Abad

After she’s done with Tabing Ilog, Kaye Abad has been active in show business and has been a part of Two Wives and Annaliza. The 36-year-old actress’ current partner is former Pinoy Big Brother’s Paul Jake Castillo.

John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Cruz has played the role of Rovic in Tabing Ilog. He has been the male lead in box office hit films One More Chance and A Very Special Love. He played the role of Mateo in La Luna Sangre.

He’s currently being linked to Ellen Adarna who is allegedly pregnant with her child with the actor.

• 15 television personalities that were once rumored to switch networks upon the expiration of their contracts
• Actors and actresses who remained loyal to their mother network in spite of being said to move companies.

One thing we all know is the entertainment industry is kind of unpredictable. If one contract expires, it can be a possibility that he or she will transfer to a rival network.

The most common “artist exchanges” happening are between the two biggest television companies in the country, ABS-CBN and GMA 7.

So who are the stars that nearly transferred to other channels?

John Lloyd Cruz

According to Direk Lauren Dyogi, Actor John Lloyd Cruz was rumored to leave the Kapamilya network way back in 2002.

The director, who is currently ABS-CBN’S TV Production Head, was also John Lloyd’s director in a series called Gimik. Even though the actor had been considering, he was convinced to stay with his current network as he was given a big break back then, which was the prime-time series Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay, which was aired on the same year.

The rumors resurfaced when Cruz turned down a role in the 2014 teleserye, Bridges of Love, because his contract was meant to end that year. But eventually, he renewed his contract in 2015 as he did more projects and movies in Star Cinema.

The actor is currently on and indefinite leave from showbiz.

Angelica Panganiban

Actress and host Angelica Panganiban was first rumored to sign with GMA 7 after making a special guest at the Kapuso adventure show Extra Challenge, but it was proven false as she remained loyal to ABS-CBN.

Last May 2016, Panganiban revealed that she did once consider switching networks after her break-up with actor John Lloyd Cruz.

However, because of her huge respect for her mother company for more than 20 years, she decided to stay.

“Muntik na nga akong lumipat ng network pero dahil may respeto ako sa ABS, sige hindi na lang ako lilipat. Magre-retire na lang ako,”

Dingdong Dantes

In the year 2013, rumors of actor Dingdong Dantes started surfacing. He was said to transfer to ABS-CBN after being one of GMA 7’s top actor for around 18 years already.

In an interview last June 2013, he admitted that his manager was negotiating with both ABS-CBN and GMA 7 while he was preparing for his drama series Genesis. He was said to fully transfer to the Kapamilya network because he has worked with Star Cinema before, which is ABS-CBN’s movie subsidiary.

He has released two movies with them which was Segunda Mano and One More Try.

The actor ended the speculations when he renewed his contract with the Kapamilya actor in September of the same year.

He still appears in Star Cinema movies.

Kris Aquino

Yes, the Queen of All Media herself has been rumored to transfer from ABS-CBN to GMA 7 or TV5 before.

The first speculations appeared last 2013 when it was rumored that TV5 has offered the actress and host to be their president. It was also said that she is actually considering moving to GMA-7.

The words intensified when she started posting phrases on her Instagram account regarding decision making.

Later on, Kris clarified that even though she met with TV5’s Manny Pangilinan twice, she never met with the GMA executives.

She remained signed as a Kapamilya actress.

Dennis Trillo

Dennis Trillo admitted last December 2012 that he was having negotiations and thoughts regarding his next career move. Speculations arose at that time as he only had one year remaining in his contract with GMA 7.

What added fuel to the fire as when he was asked about his thoughts if his manager transferred him to either TV5 or ABS-CBN. His answer was “It’s okay… but what I would choose more is ABS. Of course what you will think about is your mileage as an artist. Good things happen in ABS, right? Their shows have lots of viewers. So I would choose that, if ever (it happens).”

However, the actor decided to stay with GMA 7.

Ian Veneracion

Actor Ian Veneracion is someone that likes to explore his career and transfer to various networks.

Veneracion first signed with GMA 7 back in 1986 and joined the late German Moreno in That’s Entertainment. 17 years later, he transfered to ABS-CBN and appeared in the drama series Darating Ang Umaga, but only a year later, he went back to GMA 7.

However, he once again moved to ABS-CBN in 2007, and returned to their rival network in 2008.

In 2011, Veneracion made a comeback at ABS-CBN wherein he became a talent of Star Magic. He appeared in the remake of the popular drama Pangako Sa’yo and the rom-com The Achy Breaky Hearts. He currently appears in the drama A Love To Last.

Recently, it has been speculated that the actor will once again transfer networks after talent manager Perry Lansingan posted a photo with him and Lilybeth Rasonable, who is the senior vice presindent of the Kapuso network.

The actor quicky shut down the rumors as he stated that Lansingan is his neighbor in Tagaytay. He exclaimed “No. Lagot ka kay Tita Malou!” at one press conference as he was asked if he’s really planning his return to GMA 7. Malou Santos is the chief operating officer of Star Creatives.

He stated that he’s happy with the roles that are given to him under his current network and they have been very kind to him.

Veneracion is currently busy preparing for his upcoming concert.

Regine Velasquez

It was rumored that the Asia’s Songbird was transferring to ABS-CBN when the network held a press conference about her guest appearance in Maalaala Mo Kaya. The speculations intensified when the singer cried while singing at one of GMA 7’s variety shows, SOP, back in 2008.

It was said that Regine Velasquez was planning to transfer to the Kapamilya network as she was interested on playing the lead role in the channel’s adaptation of Betty La Fea.

In ABS-CBN’s talk show, The Buzz, Velasquez admitted that she was interested on doing the adaptation but denied that the network offered her a 25 Million peso talent fee.

Judy Ann Santos

During actress Judy Ann Santos’ press conference regarding the finale of her telenovela, Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala, she encountered the speculations of her transferring networks. She took responsibility for the early exit of her series because of ABS-CBN’s original plan to move it to the fourth timeslot.

She said that her with her mother studio for more than 20 years was already expired and admitted that she became open negotiating with other networks.

“Honestly, nakakataba ng puso na, alam mo iyon, ang daming gustong kumuha sa iyo, kumuha sa serbisyo mo.”

A month after the press con, she renewed her contract with the Kapamilya network.

Jericho Rosales

Jericho Rosales left Star Magic in 2006 and the rumors of his network transfer started floating immediately after that.

In one interview, he admitted that even if he still has a soft spot for ABS-CBN, he’s torn about the offers of different networks.

However, in another interview, he finally said that his transfer did not push though as he decided to remain loyal to the Kapamilya channel.

He is currently busy filming for his upcoming teleserye Halik.

John Prats

Back in 2016, rumors rose that John Prats was interested on tranferring to GMA 7.

One of GMA-7’s creative consultants, the late Jake Tordesillas, even tweeted clues about his transfer such as “to follow look at the rainbow for a happy heart.”

Later that year, it was found out that the actor was supposed to be a part of the drama-comedy series Juan Happy Love Story.

With his aborted transfer to GMA-7, Prats joined the cast of the Kapamilya prime-time series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.

John has since ventured into directing events such as the concerts of Moira dela Torre, K Brosas, and Richard Poon.

Kris Bernal

It was said back in 2016 that actress Kris Bernal was negotiating about her possible contract with ABS-CBN.

In one interview, she failed to answer this question but she did mention that she was exploring new ideas and plans for her career growth.

The actress never gave a statement about this but GMA confirmed that she will be staying at the network as she’s set to be the lead character of the series Impostora.

Last year, she finally admitted that she did meet up with ABS-CBN but decided to remain as a Kapuso star.

Lovi Poe

In 2013, Lovi Poe was rumored to transfer to TV5 as she allegedly got a 35 Million peso offer. Fuel added to the fire as she was replaced by Bela Padilla in the series Love & Lies.

In early May of the same year, Poe appeared in TV shows of ABS-CBN to promote her movie The Bride and The Lover, which fueled even more rumors that she would leave GMA 7.

In an interview during the premiere night of the movie, which is directed by Joey Lamangan, the actress kept mum regarding the issue, saying that she is happy to promote her film with the Kapamilya network.

During the last quarter of May 2013, Lovi finally ended the rumors by signing a three-year contract with GMA 7.

Cristine Reyes

After a her feud with some cast members of the ABS-CBN gag show, Banana Split, Cristine Reyes openly expressed her desire to return to the Kapuso network.

Reyes was very vocal about her plans as she stated that she left her hear in GMA 7.

However, her network transfer did not materialize and instead, she renewed her contract with the Kapamilya network in July 2009.

Cristine remained a Kapamilya for the next nine years but she is currently not active on TV.

Diether Ocampo

Diether Ocampo‘s network transfer rumors started in late 2008 when he finished his ABS-CBN teleserye Iisa Pa Lamang.

According to reports, Ocampo signed a maximum four-year contract with the Kapuso network and was supposed to be part of the Pinoy adaptation of the Koreanovela All About Eve.

A few days after the report came out, Star Magic made a statement that the actor won’t transfer to the rival network. He remained with ABS-CBN until early 2015.

In late 2015, it was announced that his project with Judy Ann Santos titled Someone To Watch Over Me would be postponed. After that incident, he started doing projects with TV5, including the 2016 drama series Bakit Manipis Ang Ulap.

In late 2017, Ocampo made a TV comeback via GMA 7’s Magpakailanman and in March 2018, Diether returned to ABS-CBN for a special role in the fantasy series Bagani.

Kristoffer Martin

When Kapuso actor Kristoffer Martin started tweeting about his career, speculations were fueled that he will be transferring to the Kapamilya network.

Rumors about his transfer intensified when Martin had a reunion with the producers of Little Big Superstar, the Kapamilya reality show he joined in 2006, which launched his showbiz career.

His ex-girfriend Joyce Ching revealed that the actor did think about returning to ABS-CBN to continue his career.

“Pero hindi naman talaga yung muntik na, na andito na yung contract, hindi pinirmahan, hindi naman po ganung level.

• Reasons why John Lloyd Cruz’ behavior is just normal
• John Lloyd Cruz is human, he does what a normal person do

Controversial videos of John Lloyd Cruz have been spreading like a wildfire on the internet, and people are not pleased with it. In the said video, John Lloyd was acting bizarre, dancing in a weird manner.

It was a series of videos taken by Ellen Adarna’s friend @doreenting on Instagram. Ellen and the One More Chance actor are rumored to be having a romantic relationship.

Until the two confirms what’s going on between them, we can never assume anything. The two great actors are old enough to do everything they want. Let’s just be happy for them. For the meantime, here’s a list of reasons why John Lloyd Cruz’ recent behavior is just normal and people need not get alarmed.

1. Everyone if not all- get drunk

You have experienced it, for sure. If not, you probably have seen a friend that’s so drunk, and it is normal to act like that. You’re under the influence of alcohol, and you tend to be half conscious of your actions. John Lloyd got drunk, he had fun like how you would feel after a joyful feast with a beer.

2. He’s of legal age

Guys, he’s 34 for fries sake. He is just doing what a normal 34-year-old does. Having a good time with great friends, running away from all the problems for just one night. For sure, he’s just escaping all the stress his job had caused him. Imagine, what would you feel if you’re old enough and people judged you for doing a normal thing? You feel it, yeah? Same thing with JL.

3. There’s nothing to be sorry about

It’s absurd for people to ask apology from John Lloyd just because he was caught drunk on tape. Seriously, people? We all have that one embarrassing moment we wished never existed. Did people ask you to say sorry for it? He doesn’t exist just to please everyone, you should know this, it’s as cliche as this. We’re so lucky that JL expressed his apologies so that people can stop. Happy now?

4. Ellen Adarna is not a bad influence

Again, he’s 34. He knows what he’s doing. He knows a good company and also the bad ones and choosing to have fun with Ellen and her friends is all up to him. You can never accuse the 29-year-old actress of something she did not intentionally do. Ellen was known for being carefree and people liked her for that. She went on a trip with JL, and they had fun. Is there something wrong with that?

5. He’s not responsible for the younger generation’s liberation

We get it, he’s super famous, influential and people look up to him. But he’s human, he is not a supreme being. He does what people normal do, and it’s not right to pressure him to be as good as you want him to be. No one likes that, do you?

6. Possible drug use?

We cry impossible. Well, here’s a thing, if he was convicted of using drugs, that’s the time we should be alarmed. But was it confirmed? Are there reports saying that he is guilty?

Until then, again, we can never assume. Let’s use common sense. Think of this as hypothetical. If JL is really high at that moment, do you think that someone close to him will take a video of what really happened?

7. He’s a great actor period

C’mon, his recent endeavors do not reflect on his craft. People who discredit his line of work just because he was seen drunk and naive, are insane. He is a great actor, one of the best, and that should stop there. No buts and no ifs. You cannot question his dedication on what he does just because you have seen the other side of him.

It’s also good to be vulnerable in the eyes of many, this is to gauge who really love and respect him. In the end, those who know him wont even care. Everyone makes mistake and no one is entitled to step on his toe just because he did such act. Puritan minds must stop, as it will never help. period. Let’s cheers to that!

We’ll leave it here, okay? It’s up to you now.

The Filipino romantic drama A Second Chance has hit blockbuster status by grossing 400 million at the box office just 10 days after opening in theaters. But beyond its phenomenal success, this One More Chance sequel has also influenced some people to give love a second chance. Take for example netizen Chi De Ville who was in an “unideal” relationship. Chi and her boyfriend decided to give their relationship a break and mutually agreed to be just friends until they saw the movie starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo.

Chi, then said in her post:

For the past few weeks, i can feel that our relationship is falling apart. Sometimes, i feel alone eventhough we’re together. Just yesterday, i had all the intentions of breaking up with him. I asked him to meet me and talk about it. He felt the need to let me go because he can see that i was getting hurt and disappointed by what we have become. The ‘talk’ was somewhat blurry but we both agreed to stay as friends.
We watched ‪#‎ASecondChance‬ after our conversation. Tinamaan kaming dalawa sa mga scenes and hugot lines. We were both crying as the movie ended. Then, we talked some more. That movie really helped us understand each other’s feelings and sacrifices. I realized that he was getting hurt, too. While i was busy pointing out his shortcomings, i didn’t realize that at some point, may pagkukulang din ako. Bottom line is, we are not perfect. We will struggle, we will have fights, we will make decisions and we will surpass emotional battles. I know we can, just as long as we are together. I love him and that will never change.
If you guys are going through some tough times with your partners, try to watch the movie. It will give you a whole new perspective.

After watching the movie, Chi and her boyfriend gave their relationship a second chance. On a final note, she also recommends that couples who are going through challenges to watch the movie so they will see their relationship in a whole new perspective.

What is your take on the movie A Second Chance? Leave a comment below.

Practically every Pinoy has seen the hit romantic movie One More Chance. The unforgettable love story of Popoy, played by John Lloyd Cruz, and Basha, portrayed by Bea Alonzo, was a box office hit in 2007 under the direction of award-winning director Cathy Garcia-Molina and released under Star Cinema.

If you still can’t get enough of the movie which started the famous ‘hugot’ lines in Philippine cinema, ABS-CBN Publishing has released a novel adaptation written by Juan Miguel Sevilla, based on the movie’s screenplay by Vanessa Valdez and Carmi Raymundo.

One More Chance is a story of two sweethearts who, like all other lovers, hope to share their lives together forever. But Basha grew tired of Popoy controlling her life, and broke up with him.

The book, according to ABS-CBN news, is divided into chapters, which features the hugot lines made popular by the film.

Let’s look back at the hugot lines that left a mark on every One More Chance fanatic.

“Alam mo ba ‘yung three month rule, ha?! Lahat ng nagmahal at nasaktan alam ‘yun! Kailangan mo muna maghintay ng three months bago ka magka-boyfriend ulit! Ba’t ba kating-kati kang palitan ako?! May dalawang linggo pa ‘ko bash!”

“Well it’s an exciting time Bash, but at the end of the day, even though things have changed, some things remained the same, di ba? Kaya dapat wag mo kakalimutan ang lumang ikaw.”

“Minsan, it’s better for two people to break up.. So they can grow up. It takes grown ups to make relationships work.”

“Baka kaya tayo iniiwan ng mga taong mahal natin, kase baka merong bagong darating na mas OK, na mas mamahalin tayo, yung taong hindi tayo sasaktan at paaasahin, yung nag-iisang taong magtatama ng mali sa buhay natin, nang lahat ng mali sa buhay mo.”

“Ang totoo hanggang ngayon umaasa pa rin ako na sabihin mong ako pa rin. Ako na lang. Ako na lang ulit.”

“She loved me at my worst, you had me at my best. At binalewala mo lang lahat yon. And chose to break my heart.”

“Lecheng shampoo yan hindi pa ko tinuluyan! TAKE ME LOOOOORD!!”

The book will be released next week in all bookstores nationwide.

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