Romantic-comedy movies will never go out in every Pinoy’s taste buds. Considered as the undisputed ‘genre ng bayan,’ film production outfits always have this genre in their list of movie offering every year.
LionhearTV made a list of the rom-com royalties of Philippine Cinema.
Jennylyn Mercado
Considered as this generation’s ‘Rom-Com Queen,’ Jennylyn Mercado did several movies in this genre. Two of her movies, “English Only, Please” and “Walang Forever” gave her Best Actress Awards in two consecutive years in Metro Manila Fim Festival.
- Let the Love Begin (2005)
- Say That You Love Me (2005)
- Lovestruck (2005)
- The Bride and the Lover (2013)
- English Only, Please (2014)
- The Pre-nup (2015)
- Walang Forever (2015)
- Just The 3 of Us (2016)
This year’s MMFF, Jennylyn will star on another rom-com movie with Derek Ramsay in the upcoming movie, “All Of You.”
John Lloyd Cruz
As one of the most versatile actor, John Lloyd Cruz is not just a dramatic actor but he can also pull-off rom-com movies with her undeniably charismatic appeal. He worked with different leading ladies that proved him as the universal leading man.
- Close To You (2006)
- All About Love (2006)
- A Very Special Love (2008)
- You Changed My Life (2009)
- My Amnesia Girl (2010)
- Unofficially Yours (2012)
- 24/7 In Love (2012)
- It Takes A Man And A Woman (2013)
- Just The 3 Of Us (2016)
- Finally Found Someone (2017)
Sarah Geronimo
Most of Sarah Geronimo’s films are in rom-com genre. The Popstar Royalty proved that she is worthy to consider as one of the ‘Rom-com Royalties in Philippine Cinema.’ One of her notable character is the Laida Magtalas on the movie franchise with John Lloyd Cruz.
- A Very Special Love (2008)
- You Changed My Life (2009)
- Catch Me I’m In love (2011)
- Won’t Last a Day Without You (2011)
- It Takes A Man and a Woman (2013)
- Maybe This Time (2014)
- Finally Found Someone (2017)
Toni Gonzaga
With her naturally comic personality, Toni Gonzaga is deserving to be included in the list. She starred on various rom-com movies under Star Cinema. Her movie with Piolo Pascual, “Starting Over Again” is one of the highest grossing rom-com film of all time.
- D’ Anothers (2005)
- You Are The One (2006)
- You Got Me (2007)
- My Big Love (2008)
- My Only U (2008)
- My Amnesia Girl (2010)
- Wedding tayo, Wedding Hindi (2011)
- This Guy’s In Love With U Mare! (2012)
- Starting Over Again (2014)
- You’re My Boss (2015)
Piolo Pascual
The ‘Ultimate Leading Man’ Piolo Pascual proved that he deserved a spot on this list with her numerous box-office rom-com movies. At the age of 40, with his acting awards and impressive career record, Piolo is one of the undisputed leading man of this generation.
- Don’t Give Up on Us (2006)
- Every Breath U Take (2012)
- 24/7 in Love (2012)
- Starting Over Again (2014)
These actors and actresses add colors to every rom-com films. Their natural charisma and witty personality will surely make movie-goers ‘kilig’ and fall in love all over again.
Who’s your favorite? Comment below!
