I Love You, Goodbye

I Love You, Goodbye
Theatrical movie poster
Directed by	Laurice Guillen
Produced by	Malou Santos
Written by	Vanessa Valdez Kris Gazmen Karen Ramos
Starring	Angelica Panganiban Gabby Concepcion Kim Chiu Derek Ramsay
Music by	I Love You, Goodbye by Juris
Cinematography	Lee Briones Meily
Edited by	Manet Dayrit Efren Jarlego
Production company	Star Cinema
Distributed by	Star Cinema
Release dates	December 25, 2009 (2009-12-25)
Country	Philippines
Language	Tagalog English
Box office	MMFF Gross (2weeks): ₱94.3M Total Gross: ₱108 million[1]

I Love You, Goodbye is a 2009 Filipino film starring Angelica Panganiban, Gabby Concepcion, Derek Ramsay and Kim Chiu. It is produced and released by Star Cinema. It is also the official entry of Star Cinema to the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival.

The film was also shown in select cities in the United States in January 2010 via ABS-CBN International.

Story

Lizelle Jimenez (Angelica Panganiban) is lucky as she is showered with love and affection by Adrian Benitez (Gabby Concepcion) but as she is showered with happiness and acceptance that Adrian has evolved her, but in this liaison comes in his daughter from a previous marriage Ysa (Kim Chiu), who has no compassion for her and dislikes her. Feeling unwanted Lizelle finds comfort in a seductive photographer Gary Angeles (Derek Ramsay) in whom, she finds freedom and true happiness in but in the end she must confront her choice if its Adrian the man who showered her with love that changed her, or Gary the one who she seeks shelter into, and finds herself with freedom and love.

Cast and characters

Main cast

• Angelica Panganiban as Lizelle Jimenez
• Gabby Concepcion as Adrian Benitez
• Derek Ramsay as Gary Angeles
• Kim Chiu as Ysa Benitez

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Supporting cast

• Angel Aquino as Valerie Benitez
• Joem Bascon as Raul
• Matet de Leon as Melai
• Ketchup Eusebio as Jimbo
• Janna Dominguez as Connie
• Liza Lorena as Melinda
• Arlene Muhlach as Claire
• Ces Quesada as Manang
• Cris Villanueva as Arthur
• Chinggoy Alonzo as Dr. Eduardo Vicencio

Reception

Gross

I Love You Goodbye grossed a total of ₱94.2 million as of January 7, 2010, where the film fest officially closed. It took the second spot in terms of box-office performance. The film came right after Ang Panday, which grossed ₱99.4 million.^[3] And as of January 15, 2010, the film had grossed ₱108 million, according to the statement released by Star Cinema. It became one of the most successful romantic-drama movies from Star Cinema.^[1]

Feedbacks

The movie received positive feedback. Angelica Panganiban's acting was excellent as expected by many. Kim Chiu's performance was subtle as the villain. Her character brought about the movie's conflict. Both actresses received positive reviews on their performance.

Awards and Nominations

References

External links

• Official website
• I Love You, Goodbye at the Internet Movie Database