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Director Mae Cruz-Alviar reveals why her film ‘Love You So Bad’ will not have a premiere night

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Rhea Manila Santos

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After being at the helm of one of the most talked about teleseryes this year <a href="http://iotnbo.abs-cbn.com">It’s Okay To Not Be Okay</a>, director Mae Cruz-Alviar caps off the year with one of Star Cinema’s Metro Manila Film Festival entries, Love You So Bad. The film stars three of the country’s fastest rising stars and <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab">Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition</a> alumni Bianca de Vera, Dustin Yu, and Will Ashley, who play a love triangle in the film. During the MMFF Parade of Stars event held last December 19, the blockbuster director shared with the press how she made sure that the movie would be fair in equally portraying the love teams of DustBia and WillCa. “Siyempre bina-balanse namin in terms of scenes. Kailangan equal yung exposure, but of course the story is king. Importante talaga kung ano yung flow ng kuwento. So yun yung prinioritize talaga namin. But I’m sure na balanse siya in terms of exposure, in terms of weight ng characters, yun,” she said. <div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/10/3/director-mae-cruz-alviar-shares-why-it-s-okay-to-not-be-okay-is-one-of-her-most-memorable-projects-0848">READ: Director Mae Cruz Alviar shares why &#x27;It’s Okay To Not Be Okay&#x27; is one of her most memorable projects</a></div><div> </div>During the quick interview inside the Love You So Bad tent, the MMFF director also admitted that unlike other film entries, their movie would not be holding a premiere night prior to its December 25 release in cinemas nationwide. “Wala kaming premiere night. Well, para mas may surprise. Kasi para siguradong pag napanuod nila, dun lang, sabay-sabay ma-e-experience yung pelikula on December 25. Kaya manuod po kayo,” she added. Direk Mae, who last joined the MMFF in 2023 with the Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera starrer Rewind, also hoped that audiences will not spoil it for other moviegoers after watching the film on opening day. “Well, matagal na naman (ito. Sa bawat pelikula pinapakiusap namin yun na sana talaga walang spoiler. Kumbaga pag napanuod niyo na sa December 25, sa mga hindi pa nakakapanuod, magpigil muna ng konti, konting pigil lang please. Huwag niyo muna ikuwento ano mangyayari,” she said.  Love You So Bad opens in cinemas nationwide starting December 25. The film stars Bianca de Vera, Will Ashley, Dustin Yu, Dimples Romana, Agot Isidro, Ana Abad Santos, and Bodjie Pascua. Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar. Co-produced by  Star Cinema, GMA Pictures, and Regal Entertainment.

Director Mae Cruz-Alviar reveals to the press why her MMFF film entry 'Love You So Bad' will not be holding a premiere prior to its December 25 release in theaters nationwide.

Director Mae Cruz-Alviar reveals to the press why her MMFF film entry 'Love You So Bad' will not be holding a premiere prior to its December 25 release in theaters nationwide.