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Unofficially Yours
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Wikipedia article
'Unofficially Yours' (stylized as 'nOfficially Yours') is a 2012 Filipino romantic film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, starring John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin with Edgar Mortiz, Tetchie Agbayani and Edgar Allan Guzman as Kelvin. It was produced and released by Star Cinema. The film was released domestically on February 15, 2012. It was third highest grossing Filipino film of 2012.
Synopsis
Macky Galvez (John Lloyd Cruz) is a depressed young man recovering from a failed relationship. One night, Galvez meets Ces Bricenio (Angel Locsin), a modern-day girl who is afraid of commitment, and they have a one-night stand. Later on, Macky meets Ces again in his new job as a reporter for Manila Bulletin.
Cast
*John Lloyd Cruz as Dr. Mackie Galvez, DMD
*Angel Locsin as Princess "Ces" Bricenio
*Edgar Mortiz as Pedro Galvez
*Tetchie Agbayani as Helen
*Edgar Allan Guzman as Kelvin
*Patrick Garcia as Vincent "Vince" Villegas
*Melissa Mendez as Maria Galvez
*Patrizha Martinez as Joana Galvez
*Dannielle Martinez as Matthea Galvez
*Dana Martinez as Lucy Galvez
*K Brosas as Vivora
*Ian De Leon as Duke
*Boom Labrusca as Ipe
*Hyubs Azarcon as Pong
*Mel Kimura as Alex
*Panying as Butch
*Andi Manzano as Iya
*Isabel de Leon as Manila Bulletin Lifestyle section Editor-in-Chief
*Benjamin Domingo, Jr. as Office Janitor
Production
Development
Molina brainstormed the story back in 2009. In 2011, Star Cinema offered the main protagonists to Cruz and Locsin after their primetime TV Series that aired on ABS-CBN, 'Imortal'. 'nOfficially Yours' was first announced in the now defunct showbiz news program, 'SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon'.[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/12/11/john-lloyd-reunites-angel-locsin John Lloyd Cruz reunites with Angel Locsin] via ABS-CBN News The film's tentative title was 'I Honestly Love You' and later changed to 'nOfficially Yours'. The film's principal photography started September 21, 2011 in Batangas and in the headquarters of the Manila Bulletin in Manila.Promotion
The full trailer was released during the previews of the 'Enteng Ng Ina Mo' and 'Segunda Mano', films also produced by Star Cinema. The full trailer was televised on January 29, 2012 during Locsin and Cruz's guesting on the talk show, 'Gandang Gabi, Vice!'. As a result, it became a worldwide trending topic on the social networking site, Twitter. The film became the front page cover of the February 15, 2012 issue of the Manila Bulletin during its premiere day.Music
The film's official soundtrack is "If You Asked Me To" originally sung by Patti LaBelle, and was covered by Erik Santos and Angeline Quinto. The song's music video was released on Star Cinema's official YouTube account. via Star Cinema's YouTubeReception
Critical response
'UnOfficially Yours' received generally positive reviews from local film critics. Ria Limjap of Spot.ph praised that the film is "entertaining and funny and poignant."[http://www.spot.ph/blog/50505/emunofficially-yoursem-love-in-the-time-of-relationship-status-updates Unofficially Yours: Love in the Time of Relationship Status Updates] via Spot.ph Maureen Belmonte of 'Manila Bulletin' wrote that the film is "worth watching" because it deals with modern-day themes.[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/351656/pitfalls-in-casual-relationships-tackled-in-unofficially-yours Pitfalls In Casual Relationships Tackled In 'Unofficially Yours'] via Manila Bulletin Noel Torre of 'Philippine Daily Inquirer' praised the performance of the film's lead actors.[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/30811/earnest-committed-portrayals-make-angel-lloydie-rom-com-viewable Earnest, committed portrayals make Angel-Lloydie rom-com viewable] via Philippine Daily InquirerBox office
According to ABS-CBN News, the film opened with an P18.5 million gross nationwide.[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/16/12/unofficially-yours-earns-p185m-first-day 'nOfficially Yours' earns P18.5M on first day] via ABS-CBN News The film grossed P71.5 million at 140 screens on its first weekend of release beating out 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance' in the Philippine Box Office.[https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?id=_fNOFFICIALLYYOUR01&country=PH&wk=2012W7&id=_fNOFFICIALLYYOUR01&p=.htm/ 'nOfficially Yours first week'] via Box Office MojoOn its second week, the film dropped 58.3% and grossed 29.8 million, bringing it a total of 113.5 million gross in two weeks.[https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?id=_fNOFFICIALLYYOUR01&country=PH&wk=2012W7&id=_fNOFFICIALLYYOUR01&p=.htm/ 'nOfficially Yours second week'] via Box Office Mojo[http://www.pep.ph/news/33115/Angel-Locsin-on-liberated-role-inUnofficially-YoursMabuti-na-lang-naninibago-kayo-kesa-sanay-kayo-na-gano'n-ako! 'UY gross update'] via Pep.ph The film's gross income reached 144 million in the third week of showing. After a month, it had grossed P157.25 million at the box office.[http://pep.ph/news/33304/john-lloyd-cruz-continues-winning-streak-at-the-box-office-with-success-of-unofficially-yours/ John Lloyd Cruz continues winning streak at the box-office with success of Unofficially Yours] via Pep.ph
'nOfficially Yours' is currently the sixth highest grossing Filipino film of all time.
Release
Home media
The uncut version of 'nOfficially Yours' was released in original DVDs and VCDs on April 4, 2012.International release
'nOfficially Yours' had an international premiere night on February 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA in Alex Theatre. It will also be released in several key cities in the United States such as San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Sacramento, CA, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Norfolk, VA, Aiea, HI, Park Ridge, IL, Las Vegas, NV, Bergenfield, NJ, and Seattle, WA.Television premiere
The film had its television premiere on December 16, 2012 in the cable channel Cinema One.Awards
References
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