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Mercado and Ramsay hit it off in romantic comedy
Mercado and Ramsay hit it off in romantic comedy
Manila Times/Manila
One of the highly anticipated Metro Manila Film Festival entries this year is definitely Quantum Films’ English Only Please for its dramatic pair and uber sexy actors, Jennylyn Mercado and Derek Ramsay for the first time in a refreshing romantic comedy. |
An unexpected pairing and project for the lead stars, both for the movie’s trailers and the team-up’s interviews show a palpable chemistry between the two. Proof of this inspired match-up began even as initial teasers were released on the Internet, with the public’s interest reaching its peak when the official trailer racked up the hits.
English Only Please has director Dan Villegas at its helm, the genius behind the much-acclaimed independent film Mayohan, which starred Lovi Poe in her first Best Actress award-winning role. As such, even in this light-hearted project, expectations are high that the young director will bring out the best in Jennylyn and Derek’s surprising comedic side.
In the film, Julian Parker (Derek) flies back to Manila from New York City to brush up on his Filipino. A Filipino-English tutor for hire online helps him with the task of delivering his deep-seated anger for his ex-girlfriend (Isabel Oli), through the power of the written word.
Julian hires Tere Madlansacay (Jennylyn) for the job, whose credentials include teaching Filipino to Americans, Filipino-Americans, and Koreans, supposedly including Sandara Park!
A no-nonsense and hardworking girl, Tere’s life changes when she meets the dashing Julian. English Only Please opens in cinemas on Christmas Day.