Un/Happy for You is an upcoming Philippine romantic drama film directed by Petersen Vargas from a story and screenplay written by Kookai Labayen and Crystal San Miguel, with Simon Lloyd Arciaga and Jen Chuaunsu as the co-writers. It stars Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto in their comeback film after four years since they last acted together in Block Z.[1] The film is about how ex-lovers navigate feelings of anguish and deep affection with someone who once held a special place in their hearts.[2]
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| Directed by | Petersen Vargas |
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| Cinematography | Noel Teehankee |
| Edited by | Renard Torres |
| Music by | Bullet Dumas |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films, the film is set to be released in cinemas nationwide on August 14, 2024.[3]
Cast
edit- Main Cast
- Joshua Garcia as Juancho[4]
- Julia Barretto as Zy
- Supporting Cast
- Nonie Buencamino
- Ketchup Eusebio
- John Lapus
- Kaila Estrada
- Aljon Mendoza
- Bong Gonzales
- Ana Abad Santos
- Meann Espinosa
- Bianca De Vera
- Victor Silayan
Production
editOn April 24, 2024, Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto announced their upcoming film at “New Movie Alert” virtual media conference on Star Cinema and Viva Films's YouTube channels and they also announced that Petersen Vargas will be the director of their film.[5] The teaser poster of the film is also released on the same day.[6]
On June 12, 2024, Star Cinema, through its social media pages, posted a sneak peek of the cast's first script reading.[7] While on June 28, 2024 they release a video and still photos from the set which signifies that the filming already begun.[8] The filming wrapped up in mid July as shared by its cast members and director in their social media posts.[9]
Promotion
editAn official teaser was released by Star Cinema last July 1, 2024, which garnered 1 million views in a span of one hour.[3][10]
To officially kick-off its promotional activities, the movie is having a series of mall shows called The Get Back Tour. The first mall show happened last July 5, 2024 at Market! Market! in Taguig.[11] It's on the same event that they also unveil the movie's official poster.[12]
A 2-minute trailer was released last July 10, 2024 during the film's media conference.[13][14] The said event was attended by the writers, director Petersen Vargas, lead actors Joshua and Julia along with other cast members.
On July 31, 2024 Metro magazine released a digital cover featuring the lead stars, Joshua and Julia. Along with it is an article describing the ex-couple's journey, the story on how they come to reunite for the project and some snippets about the movie.[15]
Release
editThe film is scheduled to release in August 14, 2024.
References
edit- ^ "Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto reunite for new movie 'Un/Happy For You'". Manila Bulletin. April 24, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "JoshLia is back: Things to know about Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto's reunion movie 'UN/HAPPY FOR YOU'". Rappler. April 25, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Antonio, Josiah (July 1, 2024). "Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto's characters recall past memories in 'Un/happy For You' teaser". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Cuazon, Christhel (April 25, 2024). "Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto to reunite in new film 'Un/happy for You'". DZRH. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (April 24, 2024). "Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto to reunite in new film 'Un/happy For You'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ Javier, Humility (April 25, 2024). "Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia to star as real-to-reel-life exes in comeback movie 'Un/Happy For You'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Javier, Humility (June 13, 2024). "Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto laugh their hearts out in 'Un/Happy For You' first script reading". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- ^ Escuadro, Kiko (June 29, 2024). "Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto start filming for 'Un/Happy For You'". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia wrap up 'Un/happy For You' filming". ABS-CBN News. July 16, 2024.
- ^ ""Un/Happy for You" teaser trailer hits 23 million views in just eight days". ABS-CBN Entertainment. July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Na-experience na ng Ayala Malls Market! Market! ang Tamis, Sakit, at Excitement sa kickoff ng #TheGetBackTour, featuring the stars and director of #UnHappyForYou!". ABS-CBN Films in Facebook. July 5, 2024.
- ^ "What if magkita tayo ulit? Ano'ng maaalala mo?". ABS-CBN Films in Facebook. July 5, 2024.
- ^ Antonio, Josiah (July 10, 2024). "Tensions rise between Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia's characters in 'Un/happy For You' trailer". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo (July 11, 2024). "'I never cheated on you': Julia Barretto tells Joshua Garcia in 'Un/Happy For You' trailer". Philippine Star.
- ^ Libero-Cruz, Grace (July 31, 2024). "Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto Are Happy for Each Other". Metro.Style.