Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me
| Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| Directed by | Erick C. Salud |
| Produced by | Noel D. Ferrer |
| Written by | Eros S. Atalia |
| Screenplay by | Jerry B. Gracio |
| Starring |
Edgar Allan Guzman Mercedes Cabral |
| Music by | Monet Silvestre |
| Cinematography | Alfred F. Hernando |
| Edited by | Charliebebs Gohetia |
Production company |
Cinemalaya Noel Ferrer Productions |
| Distributed by | Regal Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language |
Filipino Tagalog English |
Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me (Star Crossed Love) (literal translation: Take a Shower, I'm Almost Near) is an independent Filipino movie released on July 2011 through Noel Ferrer Productions. Based on the bestselling book by Eros Atalia, this was an official entry to the 7th Cinemalaya Film Festival. The movie was directed by Erick C. Salud and was given a R13 rating by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.[1]
The movie's storyline evolves around Karl Vladimir Lennon J. Villalobos or simply Intoy (Edgar Allan Guzman), a college student who met newcomer Jenny (Mercedes Cabral) and the ups and downs of their 'relationship'. It was categorized as 'sex comedy' and considered a successful one in the box office despite being independently released.
Plot
Karl Vladimir Lennon J. Villalobos, aka Intoy, is secretly in love with his friend Jenny, the most beautiful girl in the campus. Jenny is rich and quirky; Intoy is street-smart and ordinary. But this friendship is not simple, since Jenny has bestowed on Intoy some perks and privileges, including going to bed with her on the condition that they will not fall in love with each other. Before graduation, Intoy feels that he has to shed his pretensions of being astig and finally profess his love for Jenny. But he is devastated to learn that Jenny is pregnant. Worse, Jenny tells him: “Don’t worry, this is not yours.” Based on the bestselling novel of Eros S. Atalia, Ligo na U, Lapit na Me is an examination of postmodern love and relationship and the way this generation deals with their love and fear.[2]
Cast
- Edgar Allan Guzman as Karl Vladimir Lennon J. Villalobos (aka Intoy)
- Mercedes Cabral as Jenny
- Ivann Padicio as Ngot!
- Sean Aguilar as RoboWarriorSuperX2 Hermes
- Eris Wilson Galang as FPG Taas Buhok Segway Diel
- Kian Andaya as Lebron Ng Pinas (NogNog Parin)
- Bryan Salvador as El Matiro Chicano
- Jayson Libunao as Sando Boy
- Marvic Bansagan as Beks
- Miguel Laher as Tissue
- Ton Julio as Bukol
- Emman Salvaloza as Pulis Tae
- Co Kulot Pidlaoan
- Bea Betco as Myla
- Arlet Kalagayan as "Chismosang K-pop"
- Mel Kimura
- Simon Ibarra
- Tolyts "Shalala" Reyes
- Evelyn Vargas
- Beverly Salviejo
- Malouh Crisologo
- Jojo Saguin
- Joseph Bitangcol
- Joseph Pidlaoan
- Lucky Mark Mercado
- Joe Vargas
- Christian Tan
- Ian Lazi
- Alex Tiglao
- Ardie Bascara
- Clark Bañaga as Snoopy the Doggie
- Introducing Russel Julian "Fishy" Gallardo
- Special Guest Appearance Luis Alandy.
- Special Laseng Appearance Miguel Alcantara & Ralph Polines
Accolades[3]
- 7th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival[4]
- (Won) Best Actor: Edgar Allan Guzman[5]
- (Nominated) Best Film - New Breed Full Length Feature
- 2012 Golden Screen Awards[6][7]
- (Won) Best Adapted Screenplay: Jerry Gracio
- (Won) Best Original Song: Jude Gitamondoc (music/lyrics), Daryl Leong (interpreter) - For the song "Sa Muling Pagtatagpo" on YouTube
- (Won) Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy): Edgar Allan Guzman (tied with Martin Escudero of Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington (2011)
- (Nominated) Best Director: Erick C. Salud
- (Nominated) Best Editing: Charliebebs Gohetia
- (Nominated) Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy)
- (Nominated) Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy): Mercedes Cabral
See also
- Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival
- 7th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
- Eros Atalia
References
- ↑ Movie Ratings (MTRCB) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movie_and_Television_Review_and_Classification_Board#Movies
- ↑ http://cinemalaya.org/film_ligona.htm
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1961395/awards?ref_=tt_awd
- ↑ Cinemalaya 2011 winners: http://cinemalaya.org/news_2011_winners.htm
- ↑ http://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/710898/edgar-allan-guzmans-unexpected-win-ligo-na-u-lapit-na-me
- ↑ List of Nominees: Golden Screen Awards 2012 http://bidakapamilya.blogspot.com/2012/03/9th-golden-screen-awards-enpress-2012.html
- ↑ List of Winners: 2012 Golden Screen Awards http://theultimatefan.blogspot.com/2012/03/9th-golden-screen-awards-2012-list-of.html