''Every Breath U Take'' is 2012

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film directed by

Mae Cruz-Alviar Mae Czarina Reyes Cruz-Alviar is a film and television director from the Philippines. She is known for the films ''Crazy Beautiful You'' (2015), '' Can't Help Falling in Love'' (2017), and ''Four Sisters Before the Wedding ''Four Sisters Befo ...

and starring

Piolo Pascual Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer. Early life Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malate ...

and

Angelica Panganiban Angelica Panganiban (; born Angelica Jane David Charlson on November 4, 1986) is a Filipino-American actress, model, TV host and comedienne. Regarded as the new “Queen of Drama” by various media outlets, Panganiban is recognized as one of ...

. It is produced and released by

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. The film was released domestically on May 16, 2012.

Cast

Main

as Leo Dimalanta *

as Marjorie "Majoy" Marasigan

Supporting

Wendy Valdez Wendy Valdez (; born June 2, 1982) is a Filipina beauty queen, former '' Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2'' contestant, and an actress. Biography Valdez grew up in Navotas. Valdez serves as her family's breadwinner. She claims she is going to do e ...

as Queenie/Dianne *

Ryan Bang Bang Hyun-sung (; born 16 June 1991), professionally known as Ryan Bang, is a South Korean television personality, host, comedian, actor, singer and vlogger based in the Philippines. Bang is one of a few Korean expatriates to appear prominently ...

as Ji-Sun *

Ryan Eigenmann Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann (; born July 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor. Early life Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann was born on July 22, 1977. He is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddi ...

as Mario *

Ketchup Eusebio Michael Allen Eusebio (born September 9, 1985), better known by his stage name Ketchup Eusebio, is a Filipino Filipino may refer to: * Something from or related to the Philippines ** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the n ...

as Chikoy *

Janus Del Prado Janus Renato Robles Mateo III (born 19 November 1984), better known by his screen name Janus del Prado, is a Filipino actor. He is a former talent of Star Magic. Early life He is the youngest son of veteran action star Renato del Prado and act ...

as Boy *Frenchie Dy as Abby/Abbie *Smokey Manoloto as King *

Carlos Agassi Amir Carlos Damaso Vahidi Agassi (born December 12, 1979, in Makati, Philippines), popularly known as Carlos Agassi and simply Amir, is a Filipino actor, rap artist, host, and model. He was launched as a member of ABS-CBN's Star Circle (now St ...

as Ace *

Joross Gamboa John Ross Sanchez Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), known professionally as Joross Gamboa, is a Filipino actor and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of Star Circle Quest. Career After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, ''J ...

as Jack *

Regine Angeles Diorella Regine De Leon Angeles (born October 29, 1985) is a Filipina model and actress. She started her showbiz career after winning ''Be Bench / The Model Search'' of ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto ...

as Leila *

Nova Villa Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress and a veteran comedian. With a career spanning more than 50 years, Villa is recognized as the original 'Goddess of Comedy' and one of the defi ...

as Lola Pilar *

Freddie Webb Freddie Nelle Webb (born November 24, 1942) is a Filipino retired basketball player and coach, former politician, and television and radio personality. Education He completed his elementary education at San Beda College and his degree in Bach ...

as Lolo Pepe *

Lito Legaspi Lito Legaspi (born Ludovico A. Legaspi, September 10, 1941 – September 8, 2019) was a Filipino actor both in movies and television in the Philippines. He was the father of actors Zoren Legaspi, Kier Legaspi, and Brando Legaspi. He won Gawad Uri ...

as Leo's dad *

Dominic Ochoa Jose Madrigal Ochoa (; born August 4, 1974), better known as Dominic Ochoa, is a Filipino actor, comedian, model and member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the batch 4. He is currently managed by Boy Ab ...

as Chief/Leo's Kuya * JM De Guzman as Carwash Boy

Production

Development

The film was announced back in May 2011, that a romantic-comedy film was to be produced and released by Star Cinema that will star

and supposedly

Kim Chiu Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (; born April 19, 1990), professionally known as Kim Chiu, is a Filipino actress, model, host, singer, dancer, and vlogger. She is currently managed by Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home-based talent agency. Recognized as one o ...

. But Chiu was replaced by

as Piolo's leading lady. The

principal photography Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production. Personnel Besides the main film personnel, such as actor ...

of the film started in June 2011 with the tentative title of ''Postcards from Heaven'' and was later changed its title to ''Every Breath U Take''. The film was intended to release on April 4, 2012, but was moved to May 16, 2012.

Promotion

The cinema trailer was released online via the official

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account of Star Cinema on April 4, 2012.

Music

The film's official soundtrack is "

Every Breath You Take "Every Breath You Take" is a song by the English rock band the Police from their album ''Synchronicity'' (1983). Written by Sting, the single was the biggest US and Canadian hit of 1983, topping the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart for ei ...

" originally sung by

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and is covered for the film by

Release

Critical response

The film was Graded B by the Cinema Evaluation Board and rated PG-13 by the

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. Critics praised the over-all cast performances, some called the film's story paper-thin.

Box office

The film grossed ₱10 million on its opening day. As of May 27. 2012 it already earned ₱42,800,000.00 million pesos.

Trivia

A handsome playboy who doesn't believe in love begins to question his outlook when he meets a young woman who has been praying to find her one true love. reads from

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References

External links

''Every Breath U Take''
on

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