''Fan Girl'' is a 2020 Philippine

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starring

Charlie Dizon April Rose Dizon Matienzo (born April 12, 1996), better known by her screen name Charlie Dizon, is a Filipino actress, model and singer. Career Dizon made her acting debut in 2017 in the film ''Finally Found Someone'', it was followed by a ...

and

Paulo Avelino Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and a movie producer. Regarded as the "Prince of Philippine Teleserye", he is best known in television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), ''Bridges of ...

. It is written and directed by

Antoinette Jadaone Antoinette Hilario Jadaone (born April 3, 1984) is a Filipina filmmaker and podcaster, best known for directing ''That Thing Called Tadhana'' (2014), ''Love You to the Stars and Back'' (2017), ''Never Not Love You'' (2018), ''Alone/Together'' (20 ...

Premise

The story revolves around Jane, an obsessed teenage girl (

) who spent an unforgettable night with her idol,

(as a fictional version of himself).

Cast

as a fictional version of himself *

as Jane *

Bea Alonzo Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom (born October 17, 1987), professionally known as Bea Alonzo (), is a Filipino actress. Alonzo first gained recognition for the 2002 teleserye ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay''. She is best known for her portrayals ...

as Herself

Release

''Fan Girl'' first premiered in Japan at the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival. The film was also the sole Filipino film selected for the main competition of the 24th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival held in

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. ''Fan Girl'' was released to a wider audience on December 25, 2020, as one of the official entries of the Philippine-based

2020 Metro Manila Film Festival The 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 46th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival. It is organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It is the first edition of the festival to be held online due to the ...

. As part of the film festival which was modified as a digital event due to

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measures forcing the temporary closure of cinemas, ''Fan Girl'' was made available for online streaming via Upstream.

Reception

''Fan Girl'' won major recognition at the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night including the Best Picture award. Leads

and

were given the Best Actor and Best Actress awards, respectively.

was also recognized as Best Director. A scene involving Avelino exhibiting improvised frontal nudity also received significant reception in social media.

Accolades

References

External links

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