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THROWBACK: John Lloyd-Bea-Sam love triangle in 'Close to You'

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<div><em>[Editor’s note: This story, first published on Feb. 17, 2021 and updated today, is brought to you from our Star Cinema Archives.]     </em></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Valentine&#x27;s Day is the holiday to celebrate love and <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">romance</a>, but what if the person you love doesn&#x27;t feel the same way? Will you be stuck wondering about love on the day after <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/2/5/who-among-these-star-cinema-leading-men-is-your-perfect-valentine-1546" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Valentine&#x27;s</a>? </p><p>That&#x27;s exactly what &quot;Close to You&quot; explores, and it was released on the day after Valentine&#x27;s — February 15, 20 years ago! </p><p>Starring Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz, and introducing Sam Milby, it&#x27;s an unforgettable meditation on love and friendship. </p><div><br/></div><p>Check out the video below to reminisce its highlights and the kilig!</p><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CF8xypCgSdo?si=qwh7FTvMtLIaC567" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>For a full-on kilig experience, enjoy the full movie below:</p><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/v6Bo45kLH5c?si=Sr1hcOR_h6T-Jy-y" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Watch more FREE FULL MOVIES and exclusive videos of your favorite celebrities from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ABSstarcinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Star Cinema official YouTube channel</a>! </p><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b1NPup3oUGY?si=_ZL-eCJC3MfA0lYC" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iZt25aUpvko?si=1n2UkNW1pM8-6frh" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED STORIES: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/2/5/who-among-these-star-cinema-leading-men-is-your-perfect-valentine-1546" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Who among these Star Cinema leading men is your perfect Valentine?</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/1/22/which-facundo-sibling-are-you-the-different-ways-you-can-show-love-for-family-1755" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Which Facundo sibling are you? The different ways you can show love for family</a></div>

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THROWBACK: John Lloyd-Bea-Sam love triangle in 'Close to You'

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Published February 09, 2026 06:33 PM PHT

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Updated February 09, 2026 06:45 PM PHT

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