Paano Kita Iibigin

Infobox Film
name = Paano Kita Iibigin


caption =
starring = Piolo Pascual
Regine Velasquez
distributor = Star Cinema
Viva Films
director = Joyce Bernal
writer = John Paul Abellera
Vanessa Valdez
Mel Mendoza-del Rosario
cinematography = Charlie Peralta
music = Raul Mitra
released = May 30, 2007
runtime =
country = flagicon|Philippines Philippines
language = Tagalog
English
website = http://www.abs-cbn.com/paanokitaiibigin/index.html
imdb_id = 1010448 |

"Paano Kita Iibigin" is a 2007 film starring Piolo Pascual and Regine Velasquez, directed by Joyce Bernal. It is their first film opposite each other, though the two co-starred in the "Ang Iibigin Ko'y Ikaw" episode of GMA's defunct weekly drama series "Habang May Buhay" in 2000 and the "Lobo" episode of ABS-CBN's ongoing weekly drama series "Maalaala Mo Kaya" in 2001.

Pascual is the main host of ABS-CBN's "ASAP 2007" which airs opposite GMA's "SOP", which Velasquez hosts. "Paano Kita Iibigin" marks the first time that Pascual will work with Viva Films and the first time that Velasquez will work with Star Cinema.

"Paano Kita Iibigin" is the third co-production venture between Star Cinema and Viva Films after 2006's "Wag Kang Lilingon" and 2007's "Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo". This is the third full-length film of Pascual with director Joyce Bernal after 2003's "Till There Was You" and 2006's "Don't Give Up on Us". This is the fourth full-length film of Velasquez with director Joyce Bernal after working together in 1998's "Dahil May Isang Ikaw", 2000s "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" and 2001's "Pangako...Ikaw Lang".

This Philippine-made romantic drama opened on May 30, 2007 in the Philippines. It was rated B by the Cinema Evaluation Board. [ [http://philstar.com/index.php?p=49&type=2&sec=31&aid=5517 CEB evaluation] ] . The movie made P78,120,000. When the DVD was released, it sold 15,000 DVD after 2 days of sale. The soundrack gets Gold award after 3 weeks. The album is on the rank of no. 9 in Odessey Music Bar in the Philippines.

ynopsis

Fired from her job and evicted from her apartment, Martee (Regine Velasquez) brings herself and her asthmatic son to Zambales for a vacation. In a dilapidated resort, owned by Lance (Piolo Pascual), Martee finds work as a manager whose duties entails plans on how to increase the resort’s clientele. At first, Martee finds difficulty adjusting to the slower provincial lifestyle, but she eventually she finds the laid-back pace more favorable.

In the beginning, whenever Lance and Martee work together, they always clash; but as they spend more time with each other, they discover facets about the other’s personalities that they each admire. Lance starts to fall for Martee as she slowly changes his outlook on life. Meanwhile, Martee is also falling for him since her heart has never opened up like this to anyone especially after being abandoned by her son’s father. Finally, she learns to laugh and enjoy life again.

Lance decides to take a major step by toning down his lifestyle to assuage her fears and even seeks his family’s help to restore the resort to its former glory.

However, when Lance falters and reverts back to his old lifestyle, Martee must dig deep and decide if she truly loves him. She questions whether she can she live with such a volatile person? Will she put her son’s security on the line? This time, she must choose between love and family.

Cast

*Regine Velasquez as Martee
*Piolo Pascual as Lance
*Quintin Alianza as Liam
*Eugene Domingo as Liwayway
*Mark Bautista asmRaffy
*Iya Villania as Tessa
*Erich Gonzales as Guada
*Jett Pangan
*Savier

oundtrack

The twelve track OST album contained songs mostly original songs performed by the lead stars of the movie, Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual. The songs was a complete collaboration between the two singer-actors comprised of solos and duets. The album was produced by the lead actress herself who is an accomplished record producer. Velasquez also provided back-up vocals in most tracks. [ [http://www.starrecords.ph/news.asp?page=1&id=7 Star Records News :: “Paano Kita Iibigin” Soundtrack, The Most Awaited Musical Collaboration Of The Year! ] ]

The album contains mostly original songs penned by Ogie Alcasid, Mon Faustino among others.

#Paano Kita Iibigin – (Duet)
#Paano Kita Iibigin – (Piolo)
#Paano Kita Iibigin – (Regine)
#Pare Ko – (Regine)
#Angel Eyes – (Piolo)
#Lalala – (Piolo)
#Thesa's Theme – (Piolo)
#Muling Nagmamahal – (Duet)
#My World With You – (Duet)
#Sana Nga – (Duet)
#Tahan – (Regine)
#Manhid – (Regine)

Awards and Recognitions

*56th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (FAMAS Awards) nominations
*: ACTOR - Piolo Pascual
*: ACTRESS - Regine Velasquez
*: ART DIRECTION - Chris Ecker de Guzman
*: CHILD ACTOR - Quintin Alianza
*: CINEMATOGRAPHY - Charlie Peralta
*: EDITING - Marya Ignacio
*: MUSICAL SCORE - Raul Mitra
*: PICTURE
*: SCREENPLAY - John Paul Abellera and Mel Mendoza del Rosario
*: STORY - John Paul Abellera and Tammy Bejerano - Dinopol
*: SUPPORTING ACTOR - Robin da Roza
*: SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Eugene Domingo

*24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
*: Movie Musical Scorer of the Year - Raul Mitra
*: Movie Original Theme Song of the Year - Paano Kita Iibigin (Piolo Pascual and Regine Velasquez)

Nomination for Luna Awards, Best Actress and Best Actor for Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual this 2008.

References

External links

*Paano Kita Iibigin's [http://www.abs-cbn.com/paanokitaiibigin/index.html Official Movie Website]
*Paano Kita Iibigin at [http://www.paanokitaiibigin.multiply.com Multiply.com]
*imdb title|1010448|Paano Kita Iibigin
* [http://www.freewebs.com/famas_awards The Unofficial Website of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences]