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Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip
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Wikipedia article
'Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip' is a 2002 Filipino romantic comedy and fantasy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas and produced by Star Cinema. The cast was led by Jolina Magdangal, with Leandro Muoz and Rafael Rosell in his introducing film. It is Magdangal's first solo starring film and her first and only film opposite Muoz and Rosell.
In the 2000s this was her last film with her Movie studio from 2003-2007 she did Movies with Viva Films and GMA Films in ensemble or lead films
Cast
Main cast
* Jolina Magdangal as Rosalie* Leandro Muoz as Eric
* Rafael Rosell as Paolo
Special participation
* Nida Blanca as FairySupporting cast
* John Lapus as Sugar* Kaye Abad as Peachy
* Boboy Garovillo as Felipe
* Eugene Domingo as Josie
* Denise Joaquin as Beauty
* Rio Locsin as Helen
* Aljon Valdenibro as Nio
Others
* Karla Estrada as Bebang/Bisaya* Justin Cuyugan as Wen/Ilokano
* Marvin Martinez as Shawie
* Michael Pamular as Age
* Athenea Pla as Korinna
* Nicole Hofer as Silk sister
* Cy Jaravata as Silk sister
* Don Laurel as Gym instructor boyfriend
* Roderick Lindayag as Pulis boyfriend
* Justine Estacio as Beauty's new boyfriend
* JR Luzarraga as Sugar's boyfriend
* Christian Santino as Mall guy
* Ced Torrecarion as Church guy
* CJ Tolentino as Bar guy
* Kathy Despa as Bar girl
* Julie Ann Caeda as Billboard girl
Reception
Box office
Although Magdangal did not attend the premiere night due to her commitment to her concert tour in the United States, the film was commercially successful. On its opening day, 'Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip' registered the highest box office receipts compared to its competitions. For the box office success of the film, Magdangal received the citation Princess of Philippine Movies in the 33rd Box Office Entertainment Awards.Critical response
The film received positive reviews from moviegoers and film critics with Butch Francisco of the 'Philippine Star' saying "'Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip'... is a fun movie to watch. Call it baduy if you wish, but we cannot close our eyes to the fact that it is a decently-made movie ... it is a very small movie with an obviously tight budget but I do appreciate the fact that it is inventive, creative and very energetic with its every scene well-planned and well-thought of... It is a far cry from those usual small-budgeted run-of-the-mill Tagalog pictures that are downright stupid and assault the sensibilities of the viewers... 'Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip' is cute, fun and perky. More importantly, it stresses old positive values and traits that are so sorely lacking in most of our films today."The film also marks Magdangal's first film without her long time screen partner Marvin Agustin, of which the team up has produced successful films in the past in 'FLAMES: The Movie' (1997), 'Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!' (1998), 'Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang?' (1998), 'GIMIK: The Reunion' and 'Hey Babe!' (both 1999). Despite this, Magdangal's pairing with Rosell and Munoz in 'Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip' received positive feedbacks from moviegoers.
Soundtrack
* Panaginip
*: Music: Lorie Ilustre
*: Words: Dennis Garcia
*: Arranger: Isaias Nalasa
*: Performer: Jolina Magdangal
* Ay, Ay, Ay Pag-Ibig
*: Composer: Norman Caraan
*: Performer: Denise Joaquin
Note: Panaginip was later included in Magdangal's compilation album Jolina: Platinum Hits Collection released on 2002 by Star Music.
Notes
*The film marks Nida Blanca's last film after she was stabbed to death in a condo parking in Makati City, Philippines on 7 November 2001. It was reported that Blanca's spirit was allegedly felt in the studio where Magdangal was dubbing her scenes with the actress. Producer Lita Santos later revealed that Blanca admires Magdangal seeing her youth in the latter. Blanca and Magdangal has starred in two other films before 'Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip', in 'Hataw Na' (1995) and 'Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventures' (1996).
*Magdangal's 'Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip' (Star Cinema) and Judy Ann Santos' film 'May Pag-ibig Pa Kaya?' (Starlight Films) was released on same day, 30 January 2002, of which developed their natural rivalry with critics believing that said rivalry is their generation's version, popularity wise, of the country's top rivalries in Gloria Romero and Nida Blanca and Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos.
*Director Wenn Deramas, in 2003, revealed 'Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip' as one of his favorite directorial films.
References
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