''Miss You Like Crazy'' is a 2010 Filipino

romance film Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey ...

starring

John Lloyd Cruz John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model and occasional TV host. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumnus of Batch 5. He starred in the teen drama ''Tabing Ilog'', and is best known for his ...

and

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 ...

. It was

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's post-valentine presentation for 2010. The film was released in the

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in select theatres in

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and in

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Plot

On a

Pasig River The Pasig River ( fil, Ilog Pasig) is a water body in the Philippines that connects Laguna de Bay to Manila Bay. Stretching for , it bisects the Philippine capital of Manila and Metro Manila, its surrounding urban area into northern and souther ...

ferry boat, Allan, a passenger, is sad and confused about whether he really loves his then live-in partner, Daphne, while another passenger, Mia, is downtrodden by family problems. To express her heartaches, Mia writes messages on stones and leave them anywhere. Allan happens to pick up several of those, prompting for them to get acquainted when one day, he thinks she is about to commit suicide due to something she wrote in one of the stones. Later, in one of their trysts, they met an old man in

Paco Park The Paco Park (originally named as Cementerio General de Dilao) is a recreational garden and was once Manila's municipal cemetery built by the Dominicans during the Spanish colonial period. It is located on General Luna Street and at the east ...

who predicted that they were meant for each other and would end up together, although it would take a difficult five-year ride. Allan is torn between two loves. Although he knows that he loves Mia more, he procrastinates in his choice. Mia leaves for

Malaysia Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and federal territories of Malaysia, thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two r ...

. Two years after, Allan finally breaks free from his indecision and goes to Malaysia to look for Mia only to find out that she is already engaged to someone else. It is now Mia's turn to make a choice. She chooses the other guy who loves her so much and the one she knows could help her support her family, even though she honestly knows in her heart that she still loved Allan. Allan does nor lose hope and patiently waits for Mia for another three years. He firmly believes that she would return to him as predicted by the old man. True enough, the Malaysian guy lets Mia go as he is aware of who Mia truly loves. On the very same date foreseen by the old man, Mia returns to the Philippines, sees Allan waiting for her, and embrace each other.

Cast of characters

Main cast

as Alan Alvarez *

as Mia Samonte

Supporting cast

Maricar Reyes Maricar Reyes-Poon (born Maricar Concepcion Pozon Reyes; June 20, 1981), is a Filipino actress. Early life Reyes was born in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. She graduated high school from St. Bridget's School in Quezon City. She finished her ...

as Daphne Recto * Gerald Hans Isaac as Mir *

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 Nick *

Ina Feleo Catalina Guillen Feleo-Gervasutti (born 29 December 1985), better known as Ina Feleo, is a Filipino actress, figure skater, dancer, and writer. She rose to fame for playing the main antagonist role as Odessa in romantic- horror-drama on GMA Ne ...

as Lianne *

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 Jona *

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 Ramon Recto *

Bembol Roco Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), popularly known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in '' Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liw ...

as Efren Samonte *Maritess Joaquin as Agnes Recto *

Sylvia Sanchez Jossette Campo-Atayde (born May 19, 1971), better known as Sylvia Sanchez, is a Filipina actress and comedian. She is the wife of Art Atayde and the mother of actors Arjo Atayde and actress Ria Atayde. Personal life Sanchez was born and raised ...

as Sol Samonte * JM De Guzman as JM Recto (as Juan Miguel de Guzman) *

Diane Medina Maria Patricia Dianne Perez Medina-Ilustre (born November 5, 1986) is a Filipino actress, dancer, television host, anchor and part-time model. Medina is also a former member of ABS-CBN's developmental talent agent Star Magic. Early life Dianne M ...

as Anette Samonte *Sabella Bte Mustapha Kamal as Young Azrina *Salsabil Bte Mustapha Kamil as Child Azrina *

Jins Shamsuddin Mohamed Zain "Jins" Shamsudin ( Jawi: محمد زين بن شمس الدين; born 5 November 1935 – 1 March 2017) was a Malaysian film actor, director, politician, writer and producer. Early life and film career Mohamed Jin was born in Tai ...

as Mir's Grandfather (as Tan Sri Jins Shamsuddin) *

Neil Coleta Mark Neilson Mañosca Coleta (born August 4, 1991), popularly known as Neil Coleta, is a Filipino actor and TV host. He appeared in the TV series Growing Up and 100 Days to Heaven. Personal life Coleta graduated from Adamson University. In ...

as Micoy Samonte *Patrick Moreno as Gbert Samonte *

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 Karen Samonte (as Elizabeth Jane Oineza) *

Noel Trinidad Noel Trinidad (born ) is a Filipino television, film, and theater actor and comedian. Career Trinidad started his acting career on radio. He read lines for radio before a live audience which he used to improve upon his facial expressions. His f ...

as Ulysses *

Sid Lucero Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann (; born March 12, 1983), better known by his stage name Sid Lucero (), is a Filipino television and film actor and model. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in ''Selda''. Career Tim's s ...

as Stephan *Justin Cuyugan as Aries *Irene Contreras as Nick's Sister *Ed Bouffard as Nick's Father (as Eduardo Bouffard) * Jun Urbano as Temi *

Malou de Guzman Malou de Guzman (born August 24, 1958) is a Filipina stage, television and film actress. Personal life De Guzman has a daughter Luchi, with former actor Ross Rival. She is an alumnus of the University of the Philippines-Diliman , image ...

as Cristy *Harish as Party Guest (uncredited)

Reception

Soundtrack

The film had two versions of the song, ''

Miss You Like Crazy "Miss You Like Crazy" is a song by American singer Natalie Cole, released as a single on March 15, 1989, from her 11th solo studio album, ''Good to Be Back'' (1989). Chart performance "Miss You Like Crazy" was a hit for Cole, becoming her fifth ...

'' originally by

Natalie Cole Natalie Maria Cole (February 6, 1950 – December 31, 2015) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was the daughter of American singer and jazz pianist Nat King Cole. She rose to success in the mid-1970s as an R&B singer with the h ...

. The remake version was sung by

Erik Santos Rhoderick Ramos Santos (born October 10, 1982), more commonly known as Erik Santos, is a Filipino singer, actor, TV host, commercial model, and the first Grand Champion of the ABS-CBN singing competition '' Star in a Million Season 1'' in 2003. ...

, while the other was sung by

Aiza Seguerra Cariza "Ice" Yamson Seguerra (born September 17, 1983), formerly and still known professionally as Aiza Seguerra, is a Filipino actor, singer-songwriter, director and guitarist. Initially coming out as a lesbian in 2007, Seguerra now identifies ...

Box office

According to Star Cinema, the film opened with a ₱18 Million gross. In a span of five days, ''Miss You Like Crazy'' has grossed more than ₱114 million. According to

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, the film already grossed up to $3,183,529 (or ₱143 Million) in its six weeks of running. Art Directors: Lesley Anne Padilla & Gino Valloyas Set directors: Eirenne Reyes & Erwin Abdon Props master: Ryan Sabio

Awards

References

External links

MYLC Official Website
* {{Cathy Garcia-Molina 2010 films Films directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina 2010s Tagalog-language films 2010s English-language films Star Cinema romance films Philippine romance films Films shot in Kuala Lumpur Films shot in Malaysia 2010 romance films 2010 multilingual films Philippine multilingual films