Finally Found Someone

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Finally Found Someone
Finally Found Someone poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Written by
  • Gilliann Ebreo
  • Carmi Raymundo
  • Patrick John Valencia
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGary Gardoce
Edited byBeng Bandong
Music byJessie Lasaten
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release date
  • July 26, 2017 (2017-07-26)
Running time
125 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English
Budget95.7 million
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 under the production of 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, becomes viral online. Devastated, she meets Raffy who works at a PR agency hired by the father of the groom who will help her move on, so that Randy will win the mayor elections, when the public "forgives" him once Aprilyn forgives him. Then in the end, they realize that they love each other.

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 Gandang Gabi Vice, Magandang Buhay and Tonight with Boy Abunda to promote the film. The tandem also appeared on concert-variety show ASAP and sung the 1996 hit Barbra Streisand and Bryan Adams' 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 of 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 "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[]

  1. ^ a b Anarcon, James Patrick. "Sarah-John Lloyd movie earns P316.5 million worldwide -SC". pep.ph. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  2. ^ "WATCH: John Lloyd Cruz, Sarah G in first 'Finally Found Someone' teaser". Rappler. 6 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Confirmed! John Lloyd-Sarah movie coming this 2017!". Starcinema.abs-cbn.com. 2017-01-07. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  4. ^ "John Lloyd, Sarah to join forces in 'Dear Future Husband'". Starcinema.abs-cbn.com. 2017-01-12. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  5. ^ "Sarah-John Lloyd reunion movie will happen this 2017 | Guide | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  6. ^ "A John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo movie is in the works for 2017". Coconuts.co. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  7. ^ "Sarah, John Lloyd to reunite in movie | ABS-CBN News". News.abs-cbn.com. 2017-01-10. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  8. ^ "Sarah Geronimo wears wedding gown for movie with John Lloyd | Guide | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  9. ^ "Sarah-Lloydie to appear in 'Dear Future Husband' » Manila Bulletin Entertainment". Entertainment.mb.com.ph. 2017-01-13. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  10. ^ "LOOK: Sarah G starts filming new movie with John Lloyd | ABS-CBN News". News.abs-cbn.com. 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  11. ^ Tabora, Regina. "'Finally Found Someone' opens with P20M gross - Star Cinema". STAR CINEMA. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  12. ^ News, ABS-CBN. "John Lloyd-Sarah movie earns P100 million in 4 days". ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  13. ^ a b News, ABS-CBN. "'Finally Found Someone' earns P200M in less than 2 weeks". ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  14. ^ a b "ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. (Star Cinema)". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-08-08.
  15. ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment (2017-07-21), GANDANG GABI VICE July 23, 2017 Teaser, retrieved 2017-08-08
  16. ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment (2017-07-23), Magandang Buhay: Sarah and John Lloyd's collections, retrieved 2017-08-08
  17. ^ "ASAP: Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz sing 'Finally Found Someone' - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 2017-08-08.
  18. ^ "Tropical Storm 'Gorio' strengthens". cnn. Retrieved 2017-08-08.
  19. ^ ABS-CBN Starmusic (2017-07-10), Sarah Geronimo - That's Why (You Go Away) (Official Movie Theme Song), retrieved 2017-08-06

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