Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw
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Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw is a 2000 romantic comedy film
by Viva Films
directed by Joyce E. Bernal
. The screenplay
was written by Mel Mendoza-del Rosario who had written Ang Tanging Ina
movie series and Catch Me, I'm In Love
. The film stars Regine Velasquez
as a popular singer and Robin Padilla
as a car mechanic who falls in love with her.
It is the first project that Padilla and Velasquez worked together. And also the first time Padilla did a romantic comedy film since his drama action films from Viva Films
.
taking care of his family and specially Ging-Ging, her sister with down syndrome
. Their fate crossed when a promo contest called "Date With A Star" makes Gimo the winner to take the popular Francine on a special date. But the prize date gets short when Francine's suitor Alex appeared while Gimo was star struck to her. Feeling cheated, Gimo scheme his way to abduct the singer to be able to get to know her and carry out the prize date. Realizing what Francine were missing, living life's simple pleasures, she became closer to him. Being the honest person that he is, Gimo also falls in love with her. Until his sister have to went a medical operation that needed an amount of money that their relationship went public. As a consequence Gimo can’t handle Francine's showbiz world. With her popularity and his pride, their relationship breaks off after an argument. Disappointed Francine leaves and clarifies the issue about Gimo. Days later, Francine kidnaps Gimo and asked him to marry her. He quickly realizes he has made the biggest mistake of his life by letting her go. They marry, the film concluding with a shot of Francine giving birth to their first child.
The movie currently holds a 17 percent on Flixster
.
was released by Viva Records
. The album was consists of Regine Velasquez recordings just entirely for the movie. Including the song "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw", composed by Ogie Alcasid
which released as the carrier single and as the movie main theme song. He did it because Velasquez asked him to compose an original OPM song for the film’s love theme. The soundtrack also featured songs by artists including Ely Buendia and Gabby Eigenmann and two hit singles from Regine Velasquez: "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" and cover of "Tuwing Umuulan". The film score was written by Raul Mitra.
Romantic comedy film
Romantic comedy films are films with light-hearted, humorous plotlines, centered on romantic ideals such as that true love is able to surmount most obstacles. One dictionary definition is "a funny movie, play, or television program about a love story that ends happily"...
by Viva Films
VIVA Films
Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
directed by Joyce E. Bernal
Joyce E. Bernal
Joyce Bernal is a film and television director in the Philippines who started as a film editor for Viva Films in 1994.Bernal is a single mother to her daughter Liam.-Filmography :...
. The screenplay
Screenplay
A screenplay or script is a written work that is made especially for a film or television program. Screenplays can be original works or adaptations from existing pieces of writing. In them, the movement, actions, expression, and dialogues of the characters are also narrated...
was written by Mel Mendoza-del Rosario who had written Ang Tanging Ina
Ang Tanging Ina
Ang Tanging Ina is a 2003 Filipino comedy film, starring Ai-Ai de las Alas. The movie was the highest grossing locally produced Philippine film ever made, until it was surpassed by Sukob in 2006. It currently ranks no...
movie series and Catch Me, I'm In Love
Catch Me, I'm in Love
Catch Me... I'm in Love is a 2011 Filipino romantic film starring Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson. It is produced and released by Star Cinema and Viva Films. It is directed by Mae Cruz and was released on March 23, 2011. This is the first team-up of Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo in the big...
. The film stars Regine Velasquez
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
as a popular singer and Robin Padilla
Robin Padilla
Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla better known by his stage name Robin Padilla is a Filipino film and television action star. He is the younger brother of actors BB Gandanghari, Rommel Padilla and Royette Padilla...
as a car mechanic who falls in love with her.
It is the first project that Padilla and Velasquez worked together. And also the first time Padilla did a romantic comedy film since his drama action films from Viva Films
VIVA Films
Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
.
Plot
Francine Natra (Regine Velasquez) is a popular singer enjoying the peak of her career. But due to stardom and her hectic schedules she suffers from enjoying a simple life on her own. Meanwhile Guillermo "Gimo" Talumpati (Robin Padilla) lives his ordinary life as an auto mechanicAuto mechanic
An auto mechanic is a mechanic with a variety of car makes or either in a specific area or in a specific make of car. In repairing cars, their main role is to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly...
taking care of his family and specially Ging-Ging, her sister with down syndrome
Down syndrome
Down syndrome, or Down's syndrome, trisomy 21, is a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. It is named after John Langdon Down, the British physician who described the syndrome in 1866. The condition was clinically described earlier in the 19th...
. Their fate crossed when a promo contest called "Date With A Star" makes Gimo the winner to take the popular Francine on a special date. But the prize date gets short when Francine's suitor Alex appeared while Gimo was star struck to her. Feeling cheated, Gimo scheme his way to abduct the singer to be able to get to know her and carry out the prize date. Realizing what Francine were missing, living life's simple pleasures, she became closer to him. Being the honest person that he is, Gimo also falls in love with her. Until his sister have to went a medical operation that needed an amount of money that their relationship went public. As a consequence Gimo can’t handle Francine's showbiz world. With her popularity and his pride, their relationship breaks off after an argument. Disappointed Francine leaves and clarifies the issue about Gimo. Days later, Francine kidnaps Gimo and asked him to marry her. He quickly realizes he has made the biggest mistake of his life by letting her go. They marry, the film concluding with a shot of Francine giving birth to their first child.
Cast and characters
- Regine Velasquez as Francine Natra
- Robin Padilla as Guillermo "Gimo" Talumpati
- John Lapus as Sweet
- Mitch Valdes as Maggie
- Ray Ventura as Tatay
- Roldan Aquino as Tomas
- Butz Aquino as Francine's father
- Marita Zobel as Francine's mother
- Alvin Anson as Alex
- Rufa Mae Quinto as Lovely
- Joy Viado as Di
- Katya Santos as Bel
- Shermaine Santiago as Mayumi
- Metring David as Gimo's grandmother
- Rey Pumaloy as TV host
- Robert "Long" Mejia as a barangay slacker
- Inday Garutay as Liwayway Laway
- Anton Diva as Virgin Velasquez
Critical reception
Robin's performance was praised by most critics; also the film itself received fair reviews. Film critic, Noel Vera, suggested, "the movie is actually very good." Also praising the direction of Bernal stating "that Bernal is directing; an accomplished editor, knows how to pace the film, to keep it moving along." Pilipino Star Ngayon's Salve V. Asis stated that this film’s premise was already done before yet the director translates the conflict and providing it with a good twist to be able to come up with something very original.The movie currently holds a 17 percent on Flixster
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Commercial reception
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw was released in the Philippines on October 11, 2000. The movie was a certified box office hit during its run. It became one of the local films to have such a long line for the midnight screening during 2000s.Music
A soundtrackKailangan Ko'y Ikaw (soundtrack)
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw is the soundtrack to the 2000 Viva Films comedy and romance film of the same name starring Regine Velasquez and Robin Padilla. The soundtrack was released by Viva Records on 2000 in CD and cassette format...
was released by Viva Records
Viva Records (Philippines)
VIVA Records is Philippine record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment.- Artists & Album Releases :* 18 Greatest Hits ** Andrew E.** Basil Valdez ** Jun Pulistico...
. The album was consists of Regine Velasquez recordings just entirely for the movie. Including the song "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw", composed by Ogie Alcasid
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:...
which released as the carrier single and as the movie main theme song. He did it because Velasquez asked him to compose an original OPM song for the film’s love theme. The soundtrack also featured songs by artists including Ely Buendia and Gabby Eigenmann and two hit singles from Regine Velasquez: "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" and cover of "Tuwing Umuulan". The film score was written by Raul Mitra.