''Always Be My Maybe'' is a 2016 Philippine romantic-

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film top-billed by

Gerald Anderson Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson Jr. (born March 7, 1989) is a Filipino-American actor. He is managed and under contract to Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home based talent agency. Recognized as the "Action-Drama Prince" of Philippine industry, He is on ...

and Arci Muñoz directed by

Dan Villegas Dan Villegas is a Filipino cinematographer and director. He won the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Director award for his film ''English Only, Please''. He graduated from Ateneo de Manila University. He also took up film courses at the Marilo ...

. It was released on February 24, 2016. The film Anderson and Muñoz's first participation in a project together.

Plot

Jake del Mundo (

) is a handsome boy who comes from a privileged background. After years as a carefree bachelor, he thinks he is now ready to settle down. On the night that he proposes marriage to his long-time girlfriend, Tracy, she finally has had enough of him and dumps him for another man. At the same time, Kristina "Tintin" Paraiso ( Arci Muñoz) a make-up artist, idealistically dreams of a nearly "perfect" relationship and believes that the guy she's going out with is about to ask her to marry him. When he doesn't arrive to meet her in the restaurant, she finds out on

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that he has already committed himself to another girl, and shares her heartbreak on social media in a video that immediately goes viral. After six months' time recovering from their failed relationships, Jake and Tintin meet in a beach resort that Jake owns, where Tintin is to work on an out-of-town job as a makeup artist with her colleagues Esang ( Cacai Bautista), Ms. Andrè ( Ricci Chan) and some friends. When the two cross paths, they end up spending an entire night drinking and talking about their personal lives until dawn. Before they part, they exchange numbers and agree to meet in Manila. Jake, a hopeless romantic, and the jaded and outspoken Tintin, discovering each has been jilted, end up spending more and more time together. On a night out at a bar, they agree to be each other’s confidant to help find someone better than their exes.

Cast

Main Cast

as Jake Del Mundo – The male protagonist. He is a skirt chasing businessman who is trying to settle down at his age he will eventually meet Tin a complete opposite and a hopeless romantic. * Arci Muñoz as Kristina "Tintin" Paraiso – A makeup artist and blogger. Her viral videos made her a hot topic on social media on HRT makeup tutorials and her viral video on love advice she will meet her match in Jake who is also a hopeless romantic.

Supporting Cast

Jane Oineza Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996), better known as Jane Oineza, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and singer. A former child star of ''Goin' Bulilit'', she gained local relativity on ''Pinoy Big Brother: All In''. Oineza a ...

as Telay * Cacai Bautista as Esang * Ricci Chan as Andre *

TJ Trinidad Raul Fenstad "TJ" Trinidad Jr. (born January 22, 1976) is a Filipino Filipino may refer to: * Something from or related to the Philippines ** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official ...

as Carlo *

Tirso Cruz III Tirso Silvano Cruz III (born April 1, 1952) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and singer. He currently serves as the Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Regarded as a "matinee idol", Cruz is a FAMAS Award and Gawad Uria ...

as Jake's Dad *

Irma Adlawan Irma Santonil Adlawan (born March 7, 1962) is a Filipino stage, television and film actress. She is dubbed as the “''Queen of Independent Cinema''” for her acting prowess and exceptional contribution to Philippine film industry. Adlawan is ...

as Mila *

Nikki Valdez Maria Alinica "Nikki" Valdez-Garcia (born January 25, 1979) is a Filipina actress and singer. Career In the Philippine music scene she was known for a ballad titled "Meron Ba?", composed for the soundtrack of ''G-Mik the Movie'' and ''Trip th ...

as Tintin's Sister *

Carlo Aquino Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino (born 3 September 1985) is a Filipino actor and musician known for being the lead singer of the band Kollide and formerly of JCS with John Prats and Stefano Mori. Aquino achieved critical recognition for his performan ...

as Fred *

Matt Evans Matthew Nicolas Evans (born October 22, 1986) is a Filipino actor who rose to prominence after appearing in Filipino soap operas '' Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko'', '' Tanging Yaman'' and '' Rosalka''. Evans previously compet ...

as Pancho *

Ahron Villena Ahron Villena (born Roche Ahron Villena on March 10, 1987) is a Filipino actor. He was formerly a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents Star Magic and is currently a freelance artist. Career In 2004, he joined and won the ABS-CBN noon ...

as Mikey * Pepe Herrera as Bernard *

Jairus Aquino Jairus Reuel Balagtas Aquino (, born April 1, 1999) is a Filipino actor best known for his roles in ''Super Inggo'', ''Kung Fu Kids'' and ''Luv U''. He appeared in several television advertisements before his first television appearance as an ...

as Tintin's Brother *

Victor Silayan Jose Mari Victor Espino Silayan (born August 1, 1992), better known as Victor Silayan and also Jome Silayan, is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was a Regal baby and also a former artist of TV5. Silayan is recognized as one of the un ...

as Jeric Valdez *

Maika Rivera Maika Jae Rivera Tanpoco (born October 27, 1995), professionally known as Maika Rivera, is a Filipino tennis player, model and actress. She was one of the few popular tennis players in the Philippines along with Tin Patrimonio. In 2016, Tanp ...

as Tracy Jake's ex

Music

The official theme songs of the film was "''Free Fall into Love''" performed by

Marion Aunor Marion Louise Aunor is a Filipina singer, songwriter and now a movie actress. Early career She began her career after winning third place in the 2013 Himig Handog. Aunor is a former contract recording artist for Star Music, and is now under Viva ...

and the classic song of

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, "''Halik"''. The song ''"How Can I"'' which, also performed by Marion, was also used in the steamy love scene of the movie.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 5341036 2016 films 2016 romantic comedy films Philippine romantic comedy films Star Cinema films