I Love Lizzy

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I Love Lizzy
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Promotional poster
Directed byRC Delos Reyes [1]
Screenplay byOnay Sales-Camero
Story byErwin Blanco
Produced by
  • Erwin Blanco
  • Ellice Tuason
Starring
CinematographyMarvin Reyes
Edited byNoah Tonga
Music byLean Calvo
Production
company
Mavx Production [2]
Distributed by Star Magic [2]
Release date
  • January 18, 2023 (2023-01-18)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

I Love Lizzy is a 2023 Filipino romantic drama film directed by RC Delos Reyes. It stars Carlo Aquino and Barbie Imperial. The film tells the story of a seminarian who meets and falls in love with Lizzy. It was released theatrically on January 18, 2023, [3] and simultaneously became available for streaming on Netflix. [4]

Contents

Synopsis

The film follows Jeff (Carlo Aquino), a young seminarian who embarks on a soul-searching journey to Albay, Philippines, contemplating his commitment to priesthood. However, his path takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Lizzy (Barbie Imperial), a local tour guide. Their love story becomes the centerpiece of a poignant exploration into the clash between love and faith, unraveling a profound crisis of belief within Jeff.

Cast

Main

A seminarian taking time off to explore and travel between his leave to become a priest.
A female local tour guide from Albay.

Supporting

Production

Development

The film was announced last May 2023 when Carlo Aquino and Barbie Imperial posted on their respective social media that they are working together in a new project, which is part of Star Magic's 30th anniversary celebration. [7]

Reference

  1. Jewil Anne M. Tabiolo (January 11, 2023). "3 must-watch movies for 2023". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "3 STORIES OF LOVE: Star Magic kicks off 2023 with Mavx partnership". Malaya Business Insight. January 10, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  3. ABS-CBN News (December 8, 2022). "Carlo Aquino, Barbie Imperial's film 'I Love Lizzy' to hit cinemas on January 18". abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  4. PEP Troika (December 19, 2023). "Carlo Aquino nakaiskor na naman ng No. 1 sa Netflix PH" [Carlo Aquino scored No. 1 on Netflix PH]. PEP PH (in Filipino). Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  5. 1 2 ABS-CBN News (May 26, 2022). "Barbie Imperial, Carlo Aquino to star in a new project 'I Love Lizzy'". abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 Sounak Sengupta (December 18, 2023). "I Love Lizzy Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Netflix" . Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  7. Karl Cedrick (January 6, 2023). "Star Magic partners with Mavx Productions to release 3 films in 2023". abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.

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