Finally Found Someone

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Finally Found Someone
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Written by
  • Gilliann Ebreo
  • Carmi Raymundo
  • Patrick John Valencia
Produced by
Starring
Distributed by
Release date
  • July 26, 2017 (2017-07-26)
Running time
125 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English
Box office₱316.5 million[1] (as of August 26, 2017) (US$6.2 million)

Finally Found Someone is a 2017 Filipino romantic comedy film starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. The film is directed by Theodore Boborol. It is produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films. The film was released in cinemas nationwide on July 26, 2017.[2][3][4][5][6][7] The film marks the reunion of Sarah and John Lloyd after their three successful movies together: A Very Special Love (2008), You Changed My Life (2009) and It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013), all produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films.[8] The principal photography for the film started in late February 2017.[9][10] According to Star Cinema, the movie earned ₱20 million on its opening day despite the bad weather.[11] The movie breached ₱100 million mark on its fourth blockbuster day.[12] As of August 6, 2017, Finally Found Someone had grossed ₱200 million.[13] As of August 13, 2017, Finally Found Someone had breached more than ₱300 million in less than three weeks of showing. As of August 15, 2017, the film had reached ₱316.5 million worldwide.[1]

Plot

Aprilyn, who is left by her groom, Randy, on the day of their wedding, goes viral online. Devastated, she meets Raffy who works at a PR agency hired by the father of the groom to help her move on, so that Randy will win the mayoral election when the public "forgives" him, once Aprilyn forgives him. As the storyline unfolds, it is revealed that both Aprilyn and Raffy were marked by a childhood in which they each had a parent who went overseas to work, leaving each of them impaired in their relationship abilities. Each contributes to the other's self-discovery, and over the course of the movie they gain insights into themselves and a love for one another.

Cast

Main cast

John Lloyd Cruz portrays Rafael "Raffy" Sandoval
Sarah Geronimo portrays Aprilyn Esguerra

Supporting cast

Special participation

Release

Promotion

On July 6, 2017, Star Cinema released the trailer of the film via Facebook, it garnered millions of views and thousands of shares in few hours. John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo guested on various TV shows including

ASAP and sung the Barbra Streisand and Bryan Adams' 1996 hit song "I Finally Found Someone".[14][15][16][17]

Theatrical run

The film was premiered at two different locations in Pasig and Quezon City on July 24. It was released on Philippine Cinemas on July 26 and earned PHP 20 million despite bad weather. It was reported to gain PHP 100 million in just 4 days.[14][18] As of August 6, 2017, the movie has already grossed PHP 200 million.[13] As of August 13, 2017, the movie has already grossed more than PHP 300 million.

Soundtrack

Sarah Geronimo recorded the song "I Just Fall in Love Again", which served as the movie's theme song. Star Music released the official music video of the song on July 10, 2017. Removed without the first chorus and third verse.[19]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "WATCH: John Lloyd Cruz, Sarah G in first 'Finally Found Someone' teaser". Rappler. July 6, 2017.
  3. ^ "Confirmed! John Lloyd-Sarah movie coming this 2017!". Starcinema.abs-cbn.com. January 7, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  4. ^ "John Lloyd, Sarah to join forces in 'Dear Future Husband'". Starcinema.abs-cbn.com. January 12, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  5. ^ "Sarah-John Lloyd reunion movie will happen this 2017 | Guide | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  6. ^ "A John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo movie is in the works for 2017". Coconuts.co. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  7. ^ "Sarah, John Lloyd to reunite in movie | ABS-CBN News". News.abs-cbn.com. January 10, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  8. ^ "Sarah Geronimo wears wedding gown for movie with John Lloyd | Guide | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. February 23, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  9. ^ "Sarah-Lloydie to appear in 'Dear Future Husband' » Manila Bulletin Entertainment". Entertainment.mb.com.ph. January 13, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  10. ^ "LOOK: Sarah G starts filming new movie with John Lloyd | ABS-CBN News". News.abs-cbn.com. February 23, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  11. ^ Tabora, Regina. "'Finally Found Someone' opens with P20M gross - Star Cinema". STAR CINEMA. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  12. ^ News, ABS-CBN. "John Lloyd-Sarah movie earns P100 million in 4 days". ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved January 22, 2018. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ a b News, ABS-CBN. "'Finally Found Someone' earns P200M in less than 2 weeks". ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved January 22, 2018. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  14. ^ a b "ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. (Star Cinema)". www.facebook.com. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  15. ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment (July 21, 2017), GANDANG GABI VICE July 23, 2017 Teaser, retrieved August 8, 2017
  16. ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment (July 23, 2017), Magandang Buhay: Sarah and John Lloyd's collections, retrieved August 8, 2017
  17. ^ "ASAP: Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz sing 'Finally Found Someone' - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  18. ^ "Tropical Storm 'Gorio' strengthens". cnn. Archived from the original on July 29, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  19. ^ ABS-CBN Starmusic (July 10, 2017), Sarah Geronimo - That's Why (You Go Away) (Official Movie Theme Song), retrieved August 6, 2017

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