The Philippine romantic comedy “My Love Will Make You Disappear” opened successfully, earning approximately $500,000 in North America and P40 million in the Philippines. Featuring Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, it achieved the highest opening day gross for a local film this year. The storyline revolves around Sari’s romantic misfortunes and her bond with Jolo, leading to a heartwarming narrative.
The Philippine romantic comedy, “My Love Will Make You Disappear,” showcasing prominent actors Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, has successfully garnered approximately $500,000 from 225 screens in North America during its opening weekend. In the Philippines, it achieved remarkable success, earning P40 million (about $700,000) at the local box office. On its opening day, which was March 26, the film recorded ticket sales exceeding $209,000, marking the highest opening day gross for any local film this year.
The plot follows Sari, portrayed by Chiu, who believes she is cursed because every man she has loved has vanished mysteriously. To shield herself from further emotional pain, she avoids romance until she encounters Jolo, acted by Avelino, a landlord grappling with his own personal issues and the challenge of managing a distressed apartment complex. Their collaboration to help the community leads to a blossoming connection.
Directed by Chad Vidanes, and written by Patrick Valencia and Isabella Policarpio, the film was distributed in the United States by Abramorama. Notably, this marks the first time Chiu and Avelino have taken on leading roles together, having previously shared the screen in series such as “Linlang” and the Filipino adaptation of “What Happened to Secretary Kim.”
In conclusion, “My Love Will Make You Disappear” has opened impressively at both the North American and Philippine box office, reflecting its strong audience appeal. With standout performances from Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino and a captivating storyline, the film continues to achieve record-breaking sales, showcasing the potential of Philippine cinema in the international market. The successful collaboration of the cast and crew further augurs well for future projects in the industry.
Original Source: deadline.com
