''Loving in Tandem'' is a 2017 Filipino

romantic comedy Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a subgenre of comedy and slice of life fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount most obstacles. In a typica ...

film directed by Giselle Andres, starring

Maymay Entrata Marydale Entrata (born May 6, 1997), better known by her stage name Maymay Entrata (), is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and model. She came to prominence in 2017, after winning '' Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7.'' Born in Camiguin, ...

and Edward Barber. It is their first acting project since their debuts as housemates in the 2016 longest-running

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, '' Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7''. It is under the production of

Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (doing business as Star Cinema or ABS-CBN Films) is a Philippines, Filipino film studio and film and television production company and film distributor headquartered in Quezon City. It is one of the major film ...

and was released nationwide on September 13, 2017. The film's title is a play on "riding in tandem", a

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term for crimes committed by pairs of criminals riding on motorcycles.

Synopsis

Shine (Maymay Entrata) is a jolly and happy-go-lucky girl who will do anything for her family. But when it comes to love, she hopelessly tries to find one and wishes to meet her one true love. Until one day, when she was praying to meet the love of her life, she unexpectedly meets Luke (Edward Barber), a rebellious and grumpy Filipino-American boy who was sent to the

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by his father from the

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. Despite their complete differences from each other, will they truly find love?

Cast

as Sunshine "Shine" Camantigue * Edward Barber as Prince Lucas "Luke" Oliver *

Kisses Delavin Kirsten Danielle Tan Delavin (; born May 1, 1999), popularly known as Kisses Delavin, is a Filipinos, Filipino former actress, beauty queen, and recording artist. She first gained fame in 2016 as a contestant in the reality television series, ...

as Jayzel * Marco Gallo as Tope *

Carmi Martin Carmita Martin also known as Carmi Martin (born 9 August 1963) is a Filipina actress, model, and comedian. Career She first appeared in ''Dolphy's Angels'' with Liz Alindogan, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Yehlen Catral and the late comedy king Dolphy. ...

as Remedios "Aling Edios" *

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 Gong Woo *

Thou Reyes Joseph Kollins Reyes (born March 28, 1985), known professionally as Thou Reyes, is a Filipino actor and model A model is an informative representation of an object, person or system. The term originally denoted the plans of a building in late 1 ...

as Jordan *

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 Elong Camantigue *

Kakai Bautista Catherine Herrera Bautista (born September 2, 1978) profesionally known as Kakai Bautista is a Filipino actress, host, singer, and comedienne. Career Bautista first started out as a theater actress. She was discovered by Ricky Rivero in 2003 ...

as Genina *

Simon Pineda Xymon Ezekiel Nulos Pineda (born October 1, 2010), popularly known as Onyok Pineda or simply Onyok, is a Filipino child actor. He came to prominence in 2014 when he joined a segment in the variety show '' It's Showtime''. His acting career star ...

as Macmac Camantigue * Emman Dolores† as Teggy *

April Matienzo 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 ...

Tony Labrusca Anthony Angel Labrusca Jr. (; born August 7, 1995), professionally known as Tony Labrusca, is an American actor, model, and singer based in the Philippines. Labrusca first gained his popularity via a McDonald's Philippines TV ad in 2016, ''Tul ...

as Vince

Soundtrack

Michael Pangilinan Michael Pangilinan is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and model known for coming in second place in the second season of ''Your Face Sounds Familiar''. He is also known for being a part of the band Harana. Early life Michael Pangilinan ...

and

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 ...

recorded a version of

Sponge Cola Sponge Cola (sometimes spelled Spongecola) is a Filipino rock band formed in 2002. The band is composed of Yael Yuzon on vocals and guitars, Gosh Dilay on bass, Armo Armovit on guitars and drummer Tedmark Cruz. One of the most popular rock bands ...

's single (originally by Gino Padilla), "Closer You and I". It was released on September 3, 2017, and served as the film's theme song.

References

{{reflist 2017 films Philippine romantic comedy films Star Cinema films Filipino-language films 2017 romantic comedy films