Surprise! John Lloyd, Bea perform live script reading of ‘That Thing Called Tadhana’

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<p>MANILA — Here’s an unexpected treat on Valentine’s Day: the iconic tandem of John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo bringing to life the indie blockbuster “That Thing Called Tadhana” through a live script reading at an outdoor venue.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">We&#x27;re feeling so much ❤ here at at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/10DaysofArt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#10DaysofArt</a>! Who else is staying tuned? 😍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeitMakati?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MakeitMakati</a> <a href="https://t.co/xRqasQypTi">pic.twitter.com/xRqasQypTi</a></p>— Make It Makati (@MakeItMakati) <a href="https://twitter.com/MakeItMakati/status/1228301732532211712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2020</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our Makatizens enjoying the night! Great reading by John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo and Director Antoinette Jadaone. 😍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/10DaysofArt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#10DaysofArt</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeitMakati?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MakeitMakati</a> <a href="https://t.co/JFuDyqSMzM">pic.twitter.com/JFuDyqSMzM</a></p>— Make It Makati (@MakeItMakati) <a href="https://twitter.com/MakeItMakati/status/1228306741089013766?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2020</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Cruz and Alonzo surprised moviegoers at Ayala Tower One in Makati, where their 2007 film “One More Chance” was screened to kickoff Art Fair Philippines’ “10 Days of Art.”</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Now Showing: One More Chance.<br/><br/>Watch movies via here at the Fountain Area of the Ayala Triangle Gardens! Join us starting 6PM Make sure to drop by to meet our very special guests.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/10DaysofArt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#10DaysofArt</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeitMakati?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MakeitMakati</a> <a href="https://t.co/7uSrq5ZFON">pic.twitter.com/7uSrq5ZFON</a></p>— Make It Makati (@MakeItMakati) <a href="https://twitter.com/MakeItMakati/status/1228290082815102976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2020</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>The onscreen partners showed up after the screening of their film (notably projected on the venue ceiling), accompanied by “That Thing Called Tadhana” director Antoinette Jadaone.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/10DaysofArt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#10DaysofArt</a> live script reading by Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz and Director Antoinette Jadaone is about to end. What&#x27;s your favorite part so far?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeitMakati?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MakeitMakati</a> <a href="https://t.co/C8WFXEeW7A">pic.twitter.com/C8WFXEeW7A</a></p>— Make It Makati (@MakeItMakati) <a href="https://twitter.com/MakeItMakati/status/1228311867317051393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2020</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Script in hand, they proceeded to channel Anthony and Mace, originally portrayed by JM de Guzman and Angelica Panganiban in the 2014 indie film.</p><p>Interestingly, Panganiban is a former girlfriend of Cruz and is a known close friend of Alonzo.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Celebrate Valentines day here at the fountain Area of Tower One and Exchange Plaza for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/10DaysofArt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#10DaysofArt</a> <a href="https://t.co/v5HVer7FK1">pic.twitter.com/v5HVer7FK1</a></p>— Make It Makati (@MakeItMakati) <a href="https://twitter.com/MakeItMakati/status/1228302140239732737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2020</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>The live script reading marked Cruz’s first major public appearance in a showbiz setting since his return from his two-year hiatus.</p>

<p>The live script reading marked John Lloyd Cruz’s first major public appearance in a showbiz setting since his return from his two-year hiatus.</p>

The live script reading marked John Lloyd Cruz’s first major public appearance in a showbiz setting since his return from his two-year hiatus.

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Surprise! John Lloyd, Bea perform live script reading of ‘That Thing Called Tadhana’

Surprise! John Lloyd, Bea perform live script reading of ‘That Thing Called Tadhana’

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Published Feb 14, 2020 10:36 PM PHT

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