Meet me in ST. Galen

Meet me in ST. Galen is a 2018 Romantic Comedy Drama; Starring Bela Padilla and Carlo Aquino. Written and Directed by Irene Emma Villamor and Produced under Viva Films and Spring Films.

The film follows Celeste (Bela Padilla) a graphic designer who has an argument with her boss which leads to the decision to quit her job. That night she meets Jesse (Carlo Aquino) a frustrated musician forced by his parents to study medicine. Celeste also uses the name Katy Perry every time she orders coffee. Celeste and Jesse realize their names are similar to the romantic comedy movie ‘Celeste and Jesse Forever’.

The story is told only in 3 days and each day cuts out several years later. On the 1st day is when Celeste and Jesse first me on a coffee shop where they talk about their dreams and the sacrifice they have to make. They end their night with a kiss and the movie forwards 4 years later or in the movie is day 2.

On day 2; 4 years later, Celeste and Jesse suddenly meet on a coffee shop where Jesse now uses Brad Pitt when he buys coffee. Celeste is now a successful artist and Jesse is now raking up veterinary medicine, the two talk about what has happened in their lives for the past four years. Day 3 which is 2 years later; Celeste now lives in St. Galen, Switzerland and Jesse surprises her. The movie now leaves the two to decide their future.

The film offers a fresh pair of love team. One that surprisingly is funny, interesting and lovely. Bela Padilla and Carlo Aquino never fail as the trailer looks interesting enough. It makes us wonder, what will happen once they meet again in St. Galen. Will it finally end in something meaningful? The answer in your question will only be answered once you watch this film.

100 Tula Para Kay Stella

100 Tula Para Kay Stella is a romantic film directed by Jason Paul Laxamana starring Bela Padilla and JC Santos under the production of Viva Vilms and released August 16, 2017 in cinemas.

Back in 2004 in Pampanga, Freshmen College students Fidel Lansangan (JC Santos) and Stella Puno (Bela Padilla) both in pursuing bachelor’s degree in Psychology became friends despite of their different personalities. Fidel has a speech impediment but doesn’t stop him from being an honor student and loves poetry while Stella is a rocker chick and prefers to jam with her band leaving her studies. As the two partake the college life, Fidel finds himself falling in love with Stella, then he begins to write poems for her and he kept these for four years because he don’t have enough courage to tell Stella his true feelings towards her. Stella on the other hand, had various relationships and focuses on pursuing a recording contract with her band. Will Fidel reads his poems to Stella before it’s too late?

The story revolves in their four years college life and how the love of Fidel for Stella builds up within those years. Hopes he gathered courage to tell Stella and show her how he expressed his love for her. A beautiful story of love of two unusual persons and best portrayal of the characters. I recommend this movie for those who prefer a unique and not so common love story that will touch your heart.

Luck at First Sight

Luck at first sight, a romantic-comedy movie starring Jericho Rosales and Bela Padilla. Produced by Viva Films and directed by Dan Villegas. Released last May 3, 2017 in cinemas nationwide.

The story revolves around Joma (Jericho) who seeks a life charm to be able to win money through gambling in order to pay his debts. Upon seeking his luck in many ways, he met Diane (Bella) who turn out to be his lucky charm whenever the two are together. In the story, Diane agreed to Joma's proposal of joining together every time he gambles and they must share the winning money equally because Diane needed the money as well in order to pay the hospital bill of her father. Along the way one of them falls in love with the other that resulted to bad luck.

What will the two will choose? Luck or love?

The movie depicts a direct and simple story, that love prevails fortune. Love is selfless and giving more important than any wealth. I recommend this movie, Luck at first sight for all movie goers. It will make you laugh and love.