''I Love You, Goodbye'' is a 2009 Filipino film starring

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, Angelica Panganiban,

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and

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. It is produced and released by

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. It is also the official entry of Star Cinema to the

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. The film was also shown in select cities in the United States in January 2010 via ABS-CBN International.

Plot

Lizelle Jimenez is in a relationship with surgeon Adrian Benitez. Everything appears to be going well until Adrian's daughter from a previous marriage, Ysa, arrives from abroad and lives with them. Ysa showes her dislike for Lizelle, unbeknownst to Adrian. Adrian is sued for malpractice and the investigation starts to cause conflict in Adrian and Lizelle's relationship. Feeling unwanted, Lizelle finds comfort in the seductive photographer and ex-boyfriend Gary Angeles, who is now dating Ysa. Lizelle and Gary rekindle their romance, with the latter admitting that he dated Ysa to get back with Lizelle. Ysa tries to win Gary's heart but Gary admits that he loves someone else. Lizelle and Gary decide to elope, but Lizelle is stood up. Lizelle returns to Adrian and asks to marry him. During the wedding preparations, a lawyer informs Lizelle that Gary has died and named her his sole beneficiary of Gary. Adrian goes home to see Lizelle crying, admitting she tried to leave him for Gary, but he didn't show up. Adrian tells her that he knows Gary because he tried to treat him before he died. Adrian recounts his story, admitting to Lizelle that he knew she was meeting Gary and planned to leave him. He then confronted Gary. While arguing, Gary tried to cross the road but was struck by a car and died shortly after. After Lizelle asks for forgiveness, they resolve their problems and proceed with the marriage. Lizelle is shown laying flowers at Gary's tomb before walking away hand in hand with Adrian.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Adrian Benitez * Angelica Panganiban as Lizelle Jimenez *

as Gary Angeles *

as Ysa Benitez

Supporting cast

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as Valerie Benitez *

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as Raul *

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as Melai *

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as Jimbo * Janna Dominguez as Connie *

Liza Lorena Elizabeth Ann Jolene Luciano Winsett (born October 31, 1948) known professionally as Liza Lorena is a Filipina actress. She was a First Runner-Up in the Binibining Pilipinas pageant in 1966. Career Lorena was a flight stewardess (for PAL domest ...

as Melinda *Arlene Muhlach as Claire *

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as Manang * Cris Villanueva as Arthur *

Chinggoy Alonzo Ramón "Chinggoy" Alonzo (; July 22, 1950 – October 15, 2017) was a Filipino actor in theater, movies, and television. He was nominated for FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor in ''Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak'' (1996). Career Alonzo was active in the ...

† as Dr. Eduardo Vicencio

Reception

Gross

''I Love You Goodbye'' grossed a total of ₱94.2 million as of January 7, 2010, where the film fest officially closed. It took the second spot in terms of box-office performance. The film came right after '' Ang Panday'', which grossed ₱99.4 million. And as of January 15, 2010, the film had grossed ₱108 million, according to the statement released by Star Cinema. It became one of the most successful romantic-drama movies from Star Cinema.

Feedbacks

The movie received positive feedback. Angelica Panganiban's acting was excellent as expected by many.

's performance was subtle as the villain. Her character brought about the movie's conflict. Both actresses received positive reviews on their performance.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{MMFF 2009 films 2000s Tagalog-language films Star Cinema films Philippine romance films Films directed by Laurice Guillen 2009 romance films