• 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.

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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.

• Liza Soberano, Julia Barretto, Kathryn Bernardo and Yassi Pressman vie for Favorite Trending Pinoy in Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
• Fans can vote for their favorites through Twitter and Nickelodeon’s website
• The awards ceremony will be aired in Asia at 6 p.m. on March 25

Four leading ladies from ABS-CBN are competing in this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for a Philippines exclusive recognition.

The four nominees in the Favorite Trending Pinoy category are Liza Soberano from “Alone/Together,” Julia Barretto who starred in “Ngayon at Kailanman,” Kathryn Bernardo from “The Hows of Us,” and mainstay Yassi Pressman of “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.”

Ella Cruz, Hannah Pangilinan, Kristel Fulgar, and Ranz Kyle & Niana Guerrero, on the other hand, are in the running for another local category, Favorite Pinoy Internet Star.

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Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards is an annual American event created for kids to allow them the power to support their favorite celebrities across various categories including TV shows, movies, music artists, and sports personalities.

Public voting will decide the winners and fans can vote using Twitter, by using (hashtag) KCA and the hashtag of their nominee. They can also cast their votes through the Nickelodeon website.

Winners will be announced during the awards ceremony which will be aired in Asia at 6 p.m. on March 25.

Past nominees from the Philippines have included Jake Zyrus (Charice Pempengco), who won the very first Favorite Asian Act award in 2012, Sarah Geronimo (2013), Anne Curtis (2014), and Daniel Padilla (2015) who won the global Slime-A-Star award, Maine Mendoza (2016) for Favorite Pinoy Personality and Nadine Lustre (2017) as Favorite Pinoy Star.

• “Along España” has been loved and appreciated by viewers, even Kathryn herself
• The thread is a series on a true love story, hilarious group chats, and the negative effects of ghosting
• The writer took her inspiration from her own life experiences as a student at the University of Santo Tomas

Last February 10, a social serye broke on Twitter about Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla entitled “Along España,” which have been loved and appreciated by the viewers, even Kathryn herself.

This is a fan-fiction story where the writer had the freedom to show a love story by writing though experience.

It was posted by user @frostfambam and written by fandom favorite Gwy Saludes. The story of “Along España” is about a Thomasian hottie named Red and Lasallian blogger Avery who were supposed to be exes and separated on bad terms, but because of a research project were brought back together.

The thread is a series on a true love story, hilarious group chats, and the negative effects of what ‘ghosting’ meant, as if nothing had happened – a total stranger that hooked people to continue following the social serye.

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On an exclusive interview, Gwy said she took her inspiration from her own life experiences as a student at the University of Santo Tomas.

“I got the inspiration from our research subject. We’re currently gathering data from social media influencers and sending e-mails [and it] inspired me to write a love story about it where Thomasians could enjoy and relate.”

“Along España” become popular that even Kathryn discovered the series through one of her best friends and co-star on the movie “The Hows of Us,” Juan Miguel Severo, who shared a video of Kathryn’s reaction on Twitter.

Hello. Kathryn has already read Along España. pic.twitter.com/KAgzZJoFoQ

— Juan Miguel Severo (@TheRainBro) February 18, 2019

“Naaliw ako doon, thank you! Thank you and excited na ako na mabasa pa ‘yung next na mangyayari so good luck and galingan mo!,” the actress told Gwy.

Gwyn got even more motivated because of Kathryn’s message to her that she was now questioning herself and her capability in writing.

“Kathryn’s video message motivated me to continue writing and exploring. Hindi niya siguro alam pero sobra-sobra ‘yung epekto niya sa akin kahit sa simpleng ganoon lang. I love her. Isa siya sa mga inspirasyon ko. Thank you so much kay Juan Miguel Severo. He really knows how to motivate a writer.”

Other celebrities also reacted on Juan Miguel Severo’s post, as well as Gwy’s reply in thanking him for appreciating and loving her work.

i love how juan miguel severo asked kathryn to do a vg kahit na hindi hiningi ng author… maybe as an author himself, he just really wants to motivate gwyomi and other people to create more interesting stories like along españa.

congrats again, @gwyomi!

— julia (@donnyonIy) February 18, 2019

JUAN MIGUEL SEVERO MARAMING SALAMAT MAHAL NA MAHAL KITA MAHAL NA MAHAL KO SIYA MAHAL KO KAYONG TATLO SALAMAT SA LAHAT SALAMAT SALAMAT

— gwy (@gwyomi) February 18, 2019

• Kathryn Bernardo’s mother was so proud after she won the Camera Obscura award at the FDCP Films Ambasador’s Night for being the highest grossing Pinoy film of all time
• Min Bernardo couldn’t contain her happiness, being so proud of her daughter’s newest achievement
• “God gave us more than what most of us have prayed for. “The Hows of Us” is truly a miracle that came in the most unexpected way.”

Make your momma proud!

Kathryn Bernardo is one young Filipino actress who made her mother proud after winning the Camera Obscura awards at the Films Ambasador’s Night, for being part of the highest grossing Pinoy film of all time – the Star Cinema produced-movie “The Hows of Us.”

Her mother, Min Bernardo, couldn’t contain her happiness and was so proud of her daughter’s newest achievement, together with all the cast and crew of the successful film. She was so thankful and considers this success as a miracle in an unexpected way.

“God gave us more than what most of us have prayed for. The “Hows of Us” is truly a miracle that came in the most unexpected way. Maraming salamat at napabilang tayo sa isang napakagandang pelikula na tumatak sa puso ng bawat isa.”

She wrote: “Sobra sobrang proud ako sa inyo. Nakakaiyak sa tuwa, sobrang ligaya ng puso ko.”

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Sobra sobrang proud ako sa inyo.Nakakaiyak sa tuwa, sobrang ligaya ng puso ko…God gave is more than what most of us have prayed for. The Hows Of Us is truly a miracle that came in the most unexpected way. Maraming salamat at napabilang tayo sa isang napakagandang pelikula na tumatak sa puso ng bawat isa. Sa Film Devt Council of the Phil @fdcpofficial maraming salamat po sa parangal na iginawad nyo. CONGRATULATIONS @bernardokath @supremo_dp @kaybash1326 @carmiraymundo @olivia_manalili At sa team THOU

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Ms. @bernardokath at the Film a Ambassadors’ Night 2019 to receive the Camera Obscura award for their film The Hows of Us which is the highest-grossing film of all time. #FAN2019

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It was not only her mother who was so proud of her as it also brought joy and pride to her fans as they sent their congratulatory message to the young actress on Twitter and other social media websites.

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For the “Hows of Us” director, cast and the crew, the passion and hard work that they all put on the project was all worth it.

• 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.

• Fortune tellers predict an ABS-CBN and GMA artist who will get pregnant this year.
• A feng shui expert also told the future of Kapuso artists and how they can get good careers in 2019.

As the year just started, predictions and readings from Feng Shui experts have surfaced.

In an episode of Rated K, an expert called Master Thomas stated that there are stars that may get pregnant this 2019. One of which is The Hows of Us star Kathryn Bernardo.

“May isang artista na nakikita namin na may chance na puwedeng mabuntis ngayong taon na ito, si Kathryn Bernardo,” he stated.

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At GMA Network, their stars also had their own readings. Fortune teller Mr. E said that the world of showbiz, GMA Network artists will be in the priority list, however, they need to put in more effort.

When it comes to pregnancies, a studio audience of Sarap, ‘Di Ba? asked the fortune of celebrity and socialite Heart Evangelista.

“Magkaka-baby ka, Heart,” Mr. E answered.

He said that it’s possible that God may grant her that gift that she’s been praying for.

• Miles Ocampo spoke about her friendship with Goin’ Bulilit former co-star, Kathryn Bernardo.
• She said that maybe they just grew apart but are still “okay” with each other.

In one episode of Tonight with Boy Abunda, Miles Ocampo spoke about her friendship with Kathryn Bernardo.

She admitted that she has been avoiding the topic ever since rumors have spread that they’re having issues with each other.

“Pag tinatanong ako sinasabi ko na okay kami kasi pag tinatanong si Kat sinasabi din niya na okay kami.”

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At a previous guesting of Kathryn, she was also asked about Miles and she said that they’re okay, but also grew apart

Miles said that she has watched the interview and thought about what Kathryn has said.

“Mahirap kasi, Tito Boy, na magigising ka na lang na wala na lahat. Nagising ka one day na bini-blame mo na lang yung sarili mo na hindi mo naman alam kung ano, hindi mo naman alam kung paano nangyari yun.”

She added that there came a point wherein she cried over their friendship.

“Dumating ako sa point na iniiyakan ko siya, Tito Boy. Every time na naalala ko affected pa rin ako, Tito Boy. Every time na may nababasa ako, na sinasabi nila about our friendship affected pa rin ako…”

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When Boy said that it is apparent that the two had a problem, Miles answered, “Yun Tito Boy, nagising na lang ako hindi ko alam kung bakit…”

But Miles clarified that she’s currently okay with Kathryn.

“Sobrang okay kami ni Kath, every time na mine-messsage ko siya, sasagot nman siya.

“We may not have the same friendship that we had nung nasa Going Bulilit kami but masasabi ko na yung pagiging special ni Kat sa akin, and yung pagmamahal ko sa kanya nandun pa rin…Ang importante na yun yung sinasabi namin sa isa’t isa and I guess yun na yun…”