''Loving in Tandem'' is a 2017 Filipino

romantic comedy Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a sub-genre of comedy and Romance novel, romance fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount all obstacles. Ro ...

film directed by Giselle Andres, starring

Maymay Entrata Marydale "Maymay" Entrata (; born May 6, 1997) is a Filipino actress, singer, model and television host. Having achieved mainstream success across television, music and fashion, she came to prominence after winning the reality show '' Pinoy B ...

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

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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.

Plot

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 Filipino former actress. She came to prominence in 2016 as a contestant in the reality television series, '' Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7'', where she was ...

as Jayzel * Marco Gallo as Tope *

Carmi Martin Carmita Martin (born August 9, 1963) is a Filipina actress, model, and comedian. Martin has acted in many film and TV projects over the years. She reached new audiences in the 2010s and 2020s with roles in the films '' In the Name of Love'', '' ...

as Remedios "Aling Edios" *

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

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 la ...

as Jordan *

Ketchup Eusebio Michael Allen Eusebio (born September 9, 1985), better known by his stage name Ketchup Eusebio, is a Filipino actor. Filmography Television Film Accolades References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Eusebio, Ketchup Star Magic ABS- ...

as Elong Camantigue *

Kakai Bautista Catherine Herrera Bautista (born September 2, 1978), professionally 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 20 ...

as Genina * Simon Pineda as Macmac Camantigue * Emman Dolores† as Teggy *

April Matienzo April Rose Dizon Matienzo-Aquino (born April 12, 1996), better known by her screen name Charlie Dizon, is a Filipino actress. Her acting breakthrough came in the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival entry '' Fan Girl''. Her accolades include a G ...

as Snatcher *

Tony Labrusca Anthony Angel Labrusca Jr. (; born August 7, 1995) is an American actor, model, and singer that is based in the Philippines. Labrusca first gained his popularity via a McDonald's Philippines TV ad in 2016, ''Tuloy Pa Rin''. In 2016, he joined ...

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 Pangilina ...

and

Marion Aunor Marion Louise Aunor is a Filipino singer, songwriter, host, film actress, music producer, film composer and label head. Early career She began her career after winning third place in the 2013 Himig Handog. Aunor is a former contract recording ...

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 ...

'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