A VERY SPECIAL LOVE

1h 46min | Comedy, Romance |

Philippines

Synopsis
Laida Magtalas is a modern-day Belle. "Miggy" is the youngest member of the Montenegro clan a well established family in the business world. She applies as an Editorial Assistant at Miggy's newly launched men's magazine, "Bachelor". Laida revels working in such close proximity with the man of her dreams.
Director:

Cathy Garcia-Molina

Writer:

Raz Sobida dela Torre

Producer:

Vincent Del Rosario (producer)
Veronique del Rosario-Corpuz (producer)
Crami Raymundo (associate producer)
Charo Santos-Concio (executive producer)
Malou N. Santos (executive producer)
Vincent del Rosario, Jr. (executive producer)
June Torrejeon (supervising producer)
Elma S. Medua (supervising producer)
Marivic B. Ong (line producer)

Cinematographer:

Manuel Teehankee

Music/Composer:

Jessie Lasaten (musical director)

Editorial Department:

Marya Ignacio
Elmer M. Buencamino (color timer)
Beng Bandong (associate AVID editor)
Medy Andina (assistant film editor)
Edwin Salvador (assistant film editor)
Roberto Magbitang (assistant film editor)
Ely Carangian (telecine operator)
Oveth Nicolas (telecine operator)
Jun De Guzman (dailies editor)
Jun Enriquez (laboratory negative processing supervisor)
Roland Rodriguez (technical operations engineer)
Eric Del Rosario (technical operations engineer)
Mark Catap (technical operations engineer)

Production Design/Art Department:

Nancy Arcega (production designer)
Nono Nebres Garcia (art director)
Richard Arcega (propsman/setman)
Roy Arcega (propsman/setman)
Jojo Quinquito (props man/set man)
Joseph Vargas (propsman/setman)
Enrique Pansacala (propsman/setman)
Danilo Deguzman (propsman/setman)
Rey Devera (propsman/setman)
Elfren Vibar (stylist for John Llyod Cruz and Sarah Geronimo)
Joel Atienza (makeup artist)
GB Gerona (additional makeup)
Joel Rotoni (additional makeup)
Bon Bon Salcines (additional makeup)
Rizza Fernandez (associate designer)
Jhun Fernandez (artist)
Rommel Gamban (artist)
Nerissa Arcega (wardrobe)
Rhea Macamus (wardrobe)
Julie Aquino (wardrobe)
Elmer Sahagun (layout artist)
Glenda Delos Poyos (layout artist)
Christoper "Kenji" Nunez (poster concept and design)
Arturo Jarlego (optical artist)

Production Management:

Jocelyn Sta. Maria (production coordinator)
Mariz Beltran (production coordinator)
Cecile Mapoy (field cashier)
Joel Benitez (schedule master)

Sound Department:

Adiss Tabong (supervising audio engineer/adr/sfx/foley editor)
Ramon Eulloran (field sound supervisor)
Noel Cua (boom operator)
Rene Betiz (radio caretaker)
Josie Galvez (dubbing supervisor)
Beth Ramirez (dubbing supervisor)
Arnold Reodica (adr/sfx/foley editor)
Aurel Claro Bilao (adr/sfx/foley editor)
Arnel Francia (adr/sfx/foley editor)
Arnel Labayo (adr/sfx/foley editor)
Bebet Casas (adr/sdx/foley editor)
Ric Loresto (adr/sfx/foley editor)

Camera and Lighting Department:

Chito Almacen (unit head)
Jaime Delostrico (assistant cameraman)
Elmer Despa (2nd camera operator)
Ronnie Corpuz (cameraman)
Fernando Estrada (cameraman)
Jesse Bangot (cameraman)
Norman Conde (video assist)
Raul Agravante (still photographer)
Ellie Agravante (still photographer)
Daddy Yo (gaffer)
Charlie Peralta (pictorial photographer)
Edward Dela Cuesta (pictorial photographer)
Antonio Quijano (clapper/loader)
Tomas Santillan (best boy)
Alex Orlanda (electrician)
Sonny Padilla (dolly operator)
Daniel Nicodemus (hmi operator/grip)
Manila Ponciano (hmi operator/grip)
Michael Guillermo (grip)
Ramer Miñeque (grip)
Diomedes Bohol (genet operator/driver)
Rosauro Evangelista (2.5 hmi caretaker)
Ryan Rañada (2.5 hmi caretaker)
Jean Bundalian Jr. (575 caretaker)
Wielder Catapat (technical supervisor)
William Cabahit (technician)

Post-production:

Elma S. Medua (post-production manager/TSAR head)
Nanette A. Castro (supervisor)
Albert M. Feliciano (technical specialist)
Allan Garcia (post-production assistant)
Adrian Solomon Olympia (post-production producer)
Riza Cruz (post-production producer)
Francis Lua (trailer producer)
Ana Espino (film restoration artist)
Tiqui Del Rosario (film restoration artist)
Paulita Cortez (post-production: catering)
Argel Joseph Bautista (post-production: utilityman)
Bernard Adonis (post-production: driver)
Anthony Magalona (post-production: driver)

Assistant/Associate Director:

Chie Floresca (production associate)
Franco Alido (production associate)
Sharleen Roanne Tan (production associate)

Production Company:

ABS-CBN Film Productions
VIVA Production INC.
Star Cinema

Cast:

John Llyod (as Miggy Montenegro)
Sarah Geronimo (as Laida Magtalas)
Dante Rivero ( as Luis Montenegro)
Rowell Santiago (as Art Montenegro)
Johnny Revilla (as Roger Montenegro)
Bing Pimentel (as Alice Montenegro)
Daphne Oseña-Paez (as Anya Montenegro)
Al Tantay (as Tomas Magtalas)
Irma Adlawan (as Baby Magtalas)
Arno Morales (as Stephen Magtalas)
Miles Ocampo (as Rose Magtalas)
Andre Garcia (as Lio Magtalas)
Matet De Leon (as Zoila)
Gio Alvarez (as Vincent)
Joross Gamboa (as John Rose)
Bernard Palanca (as Mon)
Will Devaughn (as Cris)
Kalila Aguilos (as Violy)
C.J. Javarata (as Julian)
J.P Pascual (as Ronald)
Maris Dimayuga (as Angie)
Gail Nicolas (as Janis)
Paw Diaz (as Mitch)
Marianna del Rio (as Dianne)
Precious Adona (as Smilla Bring)
Carlo Cannu (as Smilla's Bring)
Mickey Estrada (as Miggy's Friend)
Dodie Acuna (as Miggy's Friend)
Eugene Reyes (as Alice's Husband)
Angeli Gonzales (as Miggy's Niece)
Jaco Benin (as Miggy's Nephew)
Raymond Lim (as Miggy's Nephew)
Tessie Villarama (as Boardmember)
Deo Buenafe (as Boardmember)
Robert Gallardo (as Boardmember)
Panying Limon (as Utility)

Additional Crew:

Martha Blythe Reyes (script continuity)
Cris Aquino (crowd director)
Jeffrey Cantuba (crowd director)
Melvic Salunga (location manager)
Renato Sanao (location manager)
Sharon Villaluz-Francisco (publishing consultant)
Emery Torraldo (driver)
Jon Javier (driver)
Ed Delos Reyes (driver)
Ernesto Quinquito (driver)
Danny Manlanat (driver)
Romeo Mismano (driver)
Rico Bautista (driver)
Lester Manasan (driver)
Michael Salen (driver)
Jaime Balcos (crowd control)
Llyod Napo (crowd control)
Pandoy (crowd)
Albert Dela Cruz (utility boy)
Luisito Nicodemus (utility boy)
Ruelito Canoy (utility boy)
Josie Tagle (talent coordinator)
Alice Lim (talent coordinator)
Gerry Bricenio (talent coordinator)
Becky Aguila (talent coordinator)
Mila Manding Catering (catering service)
Cozen Catering (catering service)
Eric Mendoza (truck driver)
Leo Delos Santos (unit bus driver)
Rodel Sumaya (additional grip truck driver)
Joselito Enriquez (additional caretaker)
Allan Ceriales (additional caretaker)
Rafael David (additional caretaker)
Cirilio Lubrica (coaster driver)
Roxy Liquigan (adprom director)
Cynthia Roque (promo accounts specialist)
Mac Andrew Merla (event and guestings assistant)
Vanessa Delos Santos (broadcast assistant)
Ace Hernandez (broadcast assistant)
Mico Del Rosario (publicity consultant)
Abigail Dela Cruz (administrative officer)
Carl Fider (advertising coordinator)
Jacqueline Kaye Fernando (adprom assistant)
Olivia M. Lamasan (script consultant)
Tammy Bejerano-Dinopol (script consultant)
Ricky Lee (script consultant)
Amor Olaguer (script consultant)
Jerry Lopez-Sineneng (script consultant)
Raymond Diamzon (research head)
Evangeline Tan (creative coordinator)
Angie Y. Pineda (distribution director)
Dorry Jacilla (booking manager)
Thellie Castro-Palanisamy (BEU head)
Princess Lou Bernardo (account executive)
Jacqueline Chua (account executive)
Dulce Madrid (account executive)
Maris Beltran (administrative assistant)
Michael Angelo Bernardo (technical clerk)
Reynaldo Marcelo (mechanic)
Renato Nepomuceno (warehouseman)
Leonardo Tecson (warehouseman)
Gerry Arguelles (warehouseman)
Remegio Capiral (warehouseman)
Constanci Molina (budget comptroller)
JD Ching (international distribution)
Kynan Del Rosario (synergy specialist)
Uriah Dypuekeng (system administrator)
Mitch Nedia (traffic coordinator)
Roy Tabao (messenger)
Bobot Santos (messenger)
Jonjon Reyes (messenger)
Juan Nalumen (messenger)
Bong Domingo (messenger)

Alternative Title:
Year: 2008
Genre: Comedy
Romance
Country:

Philippines

Language:

Tagalog
English

Locations:

Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Metro Manila, Philippines
Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines

Subtitle:
Awards, Recognition, & Participation:

Nominations - FAP Award (2019)
Best Picture
Best Actor - John Lloyd Cruz
Best Supporting Actor - Dante Rivero
Best Director - Cathy Garcia-Molina
Best Editing - Marya Ignacio
Best Production Design - Nancy Arcega

Nominations - Golden Screen Award (2009)
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (Musical or Comedy) - Sarah Geronimo
Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role (Musical or Comedy) - John Lloyd Cruz
Best Director - Cathy Garcia-Molina

Nominations - Star Award (2009)
Movie of the Year - Star Cinema
Movie Director of the Year - Cathy Garcia-Molina
Movie Actor of the Year - John Lloyd Cruz
Movie Original Screenplay of the Year - Raz de la Torre
Movie Cinematographer of the Year - Manuel Teehankee
Movie Editor of the Year - Marya Ignacio
Movie Production Designer of the Year - Nancy Arcega
Movie Musical Scorer of the Year - Jessie Lasaten
Movie Sound Engineer of the Year - Addiss Tabong

Total Running Time: 1h 46min
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio:
Sound Mix:
General Carrier Specific Carrier Form Completeness
Optical DVD Feature Complete
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18 October 2019, Friday