I Love You, Goodbye (film)

I Love You, Goodbye
I Love You, Goodbye
	Theatrical movie poster
Directed by	Laurice Guillen
Screenplay by	Vanessa R. Valdez; Kris G. Gazmen; Anna Karenina L. Ramos; Jerome Co;
Story by	Anna Karenina L. Ramos; Laurice Guillen; Mark Meily;
Produced by	Charo Santos-Concio; Malou N. Santos;
Starring	Gabby Concepcion; Angelica Panganiban; Kim Chiu; Derek Ramsay;
Cinematography	Lee Briones-Meily
Edited by	Manet Dayrit; Efren Jarlego;
Music by	Von de Guzman
Production; company	ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.
Distributed by	Star Cinema
Release date	December 25, 2009;
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino
Budget	₱25 million
Box office	₱94.3 million; (Official 2009 MMFF run); ₱120 million; (Official Domestic run)

I Love You, Goodbye is a 2009 Filipino film starring Gabby Concepcion, Angelica Panganiban, Derek Ramsay and Kim Chiu. It is produced and released by Star Cinema. It is also the official entry of Star Cinema to the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival.

The film was also shown in select cities in the United States in January 2010 via ABS-CBN International.

Story[]

Lizelle Jimenez (Angelica Panganiban) is in a new relationship with Surgeon Adrian Benitez (Gabby Concepcion).

Everything appears to be going well until Adrian's daughter from a previous marriage, Ysa (Kim Chiu), arrives from abroad and lives with them. Ysa, spares no time in showing her dislike for Lizelle, unbeknownst to Adrian.

Adrian is sued for malpractice and the investigation start to cause conflict in Adrian and Lizelle's relationship.

Feeling unwanted Lizelle finds comfort in the seductive photographer Gary Angeles (Derek Ramsay) whom we discover early on as the ex-boyfriend of Lizelle (of four years), but is now dating Ysa.

Lizelle and Gary rekindled their romance, with the latter admitting that he dated Ysa to get back with Lizelle. Ysa tried to win Gary's heart but Gary admitted that he loved someone else.

Lizelle and Gary decided to run away together, but Lizelle was stood up. Lizelle went back to Adrian and asked to be married to him. They were in the midst of the wedding preparation when a lawyer sought Lizelle out, stating that Lizelle is the sole beneficiary of Gary, and was shown a death certificate. Adrian went home to Lizelle crying on the sofa, admitting she tried to leave him for Gary, but he didn't show up. Then she presented him the death certificate stating he knows Gary died because he is listed as the first responder.

Adrian recounted his story, he admitted to Lizelle that he knows she is meeting Gary that day and is leaving him. He went to Gary stating he won't give her without a fight, while arguing, Gary tried to cross the road but got struck by a car. He was dead on arrival.

Lizelle asked for forgiveness. They resolved their problems and decided to continue with the marriage. Lizelle was then shown laying flowers down at Gary's tomb before walking away hand in hand with Adrian.

Cast and characters[]

Main cast[]

Angelica Panganiban portrays, Lizelle Jimenez

Kim Chiu portrays, Ysa Benitez

Derek Ramsay, portrays, Gary Angeles

Gabby Concepcion as Adrian Benitez
Angelica Panganiban as Lizelle Jimenez
Derek Ramsay as Gary Angeles
Kim Chiu as Ysa Benitez

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Supporting cast[]

Angel Aquino as Valerie Benitez
Joem Bascon as Raul
Matet de Leon as Melai
Ketchup Eusebio as Jimbo
Janna Dominguez as Connie
Liza Lorena as Melinda
Arlene Muhlach as Claire
Ces Quesada as Manang
Cris Villanueva as Arthur
Chinggoy Alonzo† as Dr. Eduardo Vicencio

Reception[]

Gross[]

I Love You Goodbye grossed a total of ₱94.2 million as of January 7, 2010, where the film fest officially closed. It took the second spot in terms of box-office performance. The film came right after Ang Panday, which grossed ₱99.4 million.^[3] And as of January 15, 2010, the film had grossed ₱108 million, according to the statement released by Star Cinema. It became one of the most successful romantic-drama movies from Star Cinema.^[4]

Feedbacks[]

The movie received positive feedback. Angelica Panganiban's acting was excellent as expected by many. Kim Chiu's performance was subtle as the villain. Her character brought about the movie's conflict. Both actresses received positive reviews on their performance.

Awards and nominations[]

Award Giving Body	Award	Recipient	Result
35th Metro Manila Film Festival^[5]	2nd Best Festival Picture	I Love You, Goodbye	Won
	Best Original Story	Vanessa Valdez, Kris Gazmen, Karen Ramos	Won
	Best Cinematography	Lee Briones Meily	Won
	Best Film Editor	Manet Dayrit, Efren Jarlego	Won
	Best Actress	Angelica Panganiban	Nominated
	Best Actor	Gabby Concepcion and Derek Ramsay	Nominated
	Best Supporting Actress	Kim Chiu	Nominated
	Pinakamahusay na Katuwang na Aktres (Best Supporting Actress)	Kim Chiu	Nominated
26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies^[6]	Movie of the Year	I Love You, Goodbye	Nominated
	Best Direction	Laurice Guillen	Nominated
	Best Actress	Angelica Panganiban	Nominated
	Best Supporting Actress	Kim Chiu	Nominated
	Best Screenplay	Laurice Guillen, Mark Meily, and Karen Ramos	Nominated
	Best Cinematography	Lee Meily	Nominated
	Best Editing	Manet Dayrit	Nominated
	Best Production Design	Edgar Martin Littaua	Nominated
	Best Original Score	Von De Guzman	Nominated
	Best Sound Mixing	Albert Michael Idioma	Nominated

References[]

^ "Ang Panday is the official top grosser of the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
^ Fionna Acaba (29 December 2009). "Kim Chiu admits she was nervous about her role in I Love You, Goodbye". ABS-CBN Interactive Inc. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
^ Erwin Santiago & Nora Calderon (8 January 2010). "Ang Panday is the official top grosser of the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
^ Jocelyn Dimaculangan (15 January 2010). "PEP EXCLUSIVE: Star Cinema reveals box-office gross of its films in 2009". Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
^ Jeffrey Osoc (30 December 2009). "35th Metro Manila Film Fest winners unveiled". Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
^ Mell T Navarro (17 March 2010). "PMPC announces nominees for the 26th Star Awards for Movies". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 25 March 2013.

External links[]

[1] "Ang Panday is the official top grosser of the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 7, 2010.

[2] Fionna Acaba (29 December 2009). "Kim Chiu admits she was nervous about her role in I Love You, Goodbye". ABS-CBN Interactive Inc. Retrieved 25 March 2013.

[3] Erwin Santiago & Nora Calderon (8 January 2010). "Ang Panday is the official top grosser of the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 25 March 2013.

[boxoffice-4] Jocelyn Dimaculangan (15 January 2010). "PEP EXCLUSIVE: Star Cinema reveals box-office gross of its films in 2009". Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved 25 March 2013.

[5] Jeffrey Osoc (30 December 2009). "35th Metro Manila Film Fest winners unveiled". Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved 25 March 2013.

[6] Mell T Navarro (17 March 2010). "PMPC announces nominees for the 26th Star Awards for Movies". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 25 March 2013.

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