My Amnesia Girl

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My Amnesia Girl
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Theatrical movie poster
Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina [1]
Screenplay by
Story byJade Francis Castro
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyNoel Teehankee
Edited byMarya Ignacio
Music byCesar Francis S. Concio
Production
company
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release date
  • November 24, 2010 (2010-11-24)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English
Box office₱164 million

My Amnesia Girl is a 2010 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina from a screenplay written by Jade Francis Castro, Juan Miguel Sevilla, and Carmi Raymundo, based on a story written by Castro. [2] The film stars John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga in the lead roles while the supporting cast includes Carlos Agassi, Joross Gamboa, Ketchup Eusebio, and JM de Guzman.

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Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released on November 24, 2010. With a total of ₱164 million in the box office, it is the highest grossing Filipino film of 2010. [3]

Plot

When Glen Apollo (John Lloyd Cruz) finds himself surrounded by friends who are beginning to settle down, he is faced with the possibility of finding his true love. It all boils down to one name: Irene. It must be fate then, when he once again sees Irene (Toni Gonzaga), his ex-girlfriend from 3 years ago with whom he had the best memories with. Apollo and Irene were a perfect couple, and were engaged to be married. It all ended at the altar when Apollo had a bout of cold feet and left Irene alone in the aisle.

Now, Irene has no recollection of Apollo, having acquired “amnesia” shortly after their separation. Apollo sees this as the perfect opportunity to pursue Irene again, and be able to undo all the mistakes he made in the past, by offering Irene the best memories she could ever have.

They learn that true love is difficult to resist. Just when they find themselves ready to commit to each other, the pains from the past catch up with them, challenging them to finally own up to the mistakes made and lies said, and eventually realize what it is to forgive and forget.

Cast

Main cast

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John Lloyd Cruz portrays Apollo/Pol.
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Toni Gonzaga portrays Irene

Supporting cast

With special participation

Reception

The film was well received by the critics and became commercially successful. It is considered the highest grossing film of 2010 having a total gross of P164 million pesos nationwide. [3] Cruz and Gonzaga were respectively named as the "Box-Office King and Queen" of 2010, by SM Cinemas. [4] [5] [6]

Awards

YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryRecipientResult
2011 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards [7] Princess of Philippine Movies Toni Gonzaga Won

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