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''My Best Friend's Girlfriend '' is a 2008 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
Mark Reyes Marciano Arcega "Mark" Reyes V (born March 28, 1969) is a Filipino film, television and music video director and film writer known for his multi-stranded storylines. He is a resident director and writer of GMA Network. His work include the fi ...
. The film stars
Richard Gutierrez Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984) is a Filipino actor. He is regarded as the original "''Fantaserye King''" for top billing multiple hit television series. Gutierrez is a recipient of a FAMAS Award and three PMPC Star Awards fo ...
and
Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gràcia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipinos, Filipino actress, television host, model and entrepreneur. She is known for her portrayals of Hero, heroines and roles in Romance film, romantic dramas. Her accolades includ ...
.


Synopsis

After an awkward yet memorable encounter at a stag party, Evo (
Richard Gutierrez Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984) is a Filipino actor. He is regarded as the original "''Fantaserye King''" for top billing multiple hit television series. Gutierrez is a recipient of a FAMAS Award and three PMPC Star Awards fo ...
) and Grace (
Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gràcia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipinos, Filipino actress, television host, model and entrepreneur. She is known for her portrayals of Hero, heroines and roles in Romance film, romantic dramas. Her accolades includ ...
) thought they would never see each other again. Little did they know that Grace is actually the girlfriend of Evo's best friend, Mark (
JC de Vera John Carlo de Vera (born March 10, 1986), better known by his screen name JC de Vera, is a Filipino actor. His accolades include a FAMAS Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Movies and two Box Office Entertainment Awards. Personal life De Vera wa ...
). As the arrogant player that he is, Evo takes advantage of what happened at the party to make Grace agree to his demands. He forces Grace to pretend as his girlfriend to make Akiko (Ehra Madrigal), his ex, jealous.


Cast and characters


Main cast

*
Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gràcia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipinos, Filipino actress, television host, model and entrepreneur. She is known for her portrayals of Hero, heroines and roles in Romance film, romantic dramas. Her accolades includ ...
as Grace Villaflor *
Richard Gutierrez Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984) is a Filipino actor. He is regarded as the original "''Fantaserye King''" for top billing multiple hit television series. Gutierrez is a recipient of a FAMAS Award and three PMPC Star Awards fo ...
as Primitivo "Evo" Gonzales


Extended cast

*
JC de Vera John Carlo de Vera (born March 10, 1986), better known by his screen name JC de Vera, is a Filipino actor. His accolades include a FAMAS Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Movies and two Box Office Entertainment Awards. Personal life De Vera wa ...
as Mark Abo * Ehra Madrigal as Akiko Solon *
Chariz Solomon Charyze Solomon Pagotan (born August 22, 1989), professionally known as Chariz Solomon, is a Filipino actress and comedian known for her work on various programs produced by GMA Network. She has been a regular cast member of '' Bubble Gang'' s ...
as Chicky Chicks * Marco Morales as Dave Ros *
Renz Valerio Renz Michael Vijungco Valerio (born November 10, 1998)
as Christian *
Alex Castro Alexis Collera Castro (born September 27, 1985), better known as Alex Castro, is a Filipino model, singer, actor and politician currently serving as the Vice Governor of Bulacan since 2022. He is previously a member of the Bulacan Provincial B ...
as Jun *
Benjie Paras Venancio Johnson Paras Jr. (born October 2, 1968), better known as Benjie Paras, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and retired professional basketball player who played for the Shell Turbo Chargers and San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basket ...
as Dindo *
Pilar Pilapil Pilar Delilah Veloso Pilapil-Penas (born October 12, 1950) is a Filipino actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1967. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 1967 pageant but was ...
as Olivia * JC Cuadrado as Jeffrey * Deborah Sun as Delia * Arnold Saulon as Polly * Paolo Paraiso as Brando


Reception

The movie gained many positive reviews, notably receiving a grade B from the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) of the Philippines. The board praised the film's unique take on romantic comedies and the strong performances of the lead stars, Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera. The final gross of the movie was 107 million pesos.


Soundtrack

* "My Bestfriend's Girlfriend" title track performed by Introvoys * "All I Need" performed by
Shamrock (band) Shamrock is a Filipino alternative/pop rock band originating from Manila, Philippines. They are known for their single "Alipin". Members Current members *Bradley Holmes (vocals) *Sam Santos (bassist) *Nico Capistrano (guitarist) *Harald Huyssen ...
* "Why Can't It Be" performed by 3rd Avenue


Awards and nominations

* 6th Golden Screen Awards ** Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy - Nominated ** Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role—Musical or Comedy -
Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gràcia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipinos, Filipino actress, television host, model and entrepreneur. She is known for her portrayals of Hero, heroines and roles in Romance film, romantic dramas. Her accolades includ ...
- Nominated ** Breakthrough Performance by an Actress -
Chariz Solomon Charyze Solomon Pagotan (born August 22, 1989), professionally known as Chariz Solomon, is a Filipino actress and comedian known for her work on various programs produced by GMA Network. She has been a regular cast member of '' Bubble Gang'' s ...
- Nominated * 40th Box Office Entertainment Awards ** Valentine Box Office King -
Richard Gutierrez Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984) is a Filipino actor. He is regarded as the original "''Fantaserye King''" for top billing multiple hit television series. Gutierrez is a recipient of a FAMAS Award and three PMPC Star Awards fo ...
** Valentine Box Office Queen -
Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gràcia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipinos, Filipino actress, television host, model and entrepreneur. She is known for her portrayals of Hero, heroines and roles in Romance film, romantic dramas. Her accolades includ ...
* 25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies ** New Movie Actress of the Year -
Chariz Solomon Charyze Solomon Pagotan (born August 22, 1989), professionally known as Chariz Solomon, is a Filipino actress and comedian known for her work on various programs produced by GMA Network. She has been a regular cast member of '' Bubble Gang'' s ...
- Nominated ** Original Movie Song - My Bestfriend's Girlfriend by Introvoys - Nominated


Awards


References


External links

* {{Mark A. Reyes 2008 films Philippine romantic comedy films 2008 romantic comedy films 2000s teen comedy films GMA Pictures films Regal Entertainment films 2000s Tagalog-language films 2000s English-language films Films directed by Mark A. Reyes English-language romantic comedy films