Star Magic x MAVX Productions: 3 Pairings in 3 Different Heartwarming Films

This exciting collaboration features Carlo Aquino, Barbie Imperial, Jane Oineza, RK Bagatsing, Gerald Anderson, and Kylie Padilla in three different heartwarming fi

Mariel Abanes

<p>Ushering in the new year with a bang, <a href="https://metro.style/people/digital-covers/metro-x-star-magic-30th-anniversary-cover/34367" target="_blank">Star Magic</a> and production company <strong>Mavx</strong> havecollaborated for exciting film projects that tell unique, heartwarming stories. The threemovies set for the big screen this 2023 feature some of the brightest stars in local showbiz today.<br/></p><div><br/></div><p>Starting with <strong>“I Love Lizzy</strong>,<strong>”</strong> available in cinemas on <strong>January 18</strong>, <strong>Carlo Aquino </strong>portray the character of a seminarian who falls in love with a hometown party girl (<strong>Barbie Imperial</strong>). Thisduo will go through a series of moments that will test their faith, set in the wonderfuldestination of <strong>Albay</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><p>Carlo reflects on working on this project, saying that the film allowedhim to strengthen his belief. “Every once in a while, <em>sa lahat ng tao naman, merongnangyayaring dagok sa buhay,</em>” he shares on what side of himwas brought out during filmmaking. “So &#x27;<em>yung</em> connection <em>ko</em> with God.” </p><div><br/></div><div></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/569eff56-a85d-463d-8488-c085f19cd7bc_barbie imperial and carlo aquino.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Barbie Imperial and Carlo Aquino"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Barbie Imperial and Carlo Aquino<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Star Magic  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/year-ender-star-magic-artists-sum-up-2022-part-1/34552" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metro Year-Ender: Star Magic Artists Sum Up Their 2022 (Part 1)</a></div><div><br/></div><p>The actor also shares how the journey became therapeutic for him, as well as with his co-star Barbie. The latter recalls being able to open up on things that weigh her down, thusallowing for deep conversations to occur on set, off the camera.</p><div><br/></div><p>“I was actually not ready for that,” Barbie says on shedding light to her “soft” side. “<em>Kasi</em> knowing<em>na</em> I’m very independent with life, <em>parang</em> never <em>ko pa iniisip sa sarili ko na hihingi ako ng tulong.</em>But it actually felt good—okay <em>lang din naman palang humingi ka ng</em> help from someone <em>nap&#x27;wede mong pagkatiwalaan.</em>”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e863b64f-f9c8-4a5c-a101-1a32b42df653_jane oineza and rk bagatsing (2).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Jane Oineza and RK Bagatsing"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Jane Oineza and RK Bagatsing<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Star Magic  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, real-life couple <strong>Jane Oineza and RK Bagatsing</strong> star in the daring <strong>“The Swing</strong>.<strong>” </strong>Astory on a married couple’s exploration in order to save their marriage, this duo also admits joining their characters’ quest to discovery. RK describes it as expounding his “openness” to theworld. “Very symbolic <em>na nasa ibang bansa ka, e,</em>” he reflects on filming in <strong>Switzerland</strong>. “<em>Angdaming</em> elements <em>ng culture nila na bago sa’kin.</em> So <em>lumalawak ’yung</em> understanding.”</p><div><br/></div><p>He adds, “My imagination can only give me so much. So the side of me <em>na mas</em> open <em>pa</em> andpushing the boundaries more <em>du’n</em> <em>sa</em> perceived acting or method, ’<em>yung ’yung lumabas.</em>”</p><div><br/></div><p>His partner, Jane, agrees, emphasizing on the value of communication and collaboration as key totheir performances in their project. Jane says that, like their characters, these “first times”allowed them to realize things between them both as a couple and as co-stars. “<em>Sabi ko sa kanya,</em>‘Okay, I don’t know how I want to handle this—yet. First time <em>ko rin ’tong ma-e</em>-experience withsomeone <em>na</em> I’m in a relationship with. Pero just be patient, I’ll figure out <em>kung ano’ng mas okaysa’kin’,</em>” she says about their scenes. “So ’<em>yung</em> figuring it out together, being patient with oneanother, ’<em>yung</em> communication, I feel like <em>naging</em> stronger <em>din kami.</em>”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/year-ender-star-magic-artists-sum-up-2022-part-2/34554" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metro Year-Ender: Star Magic Artists Sum Up Their 2022 (Part 2)</a></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f09a23b8-00d5-43ce-89f8-d814d94d62b5_kylie padilla and gerald anderson.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Kylie Padilla and Gerald Anderson"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kylie Padilla and Gerald Anderson<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Star Magic  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Finally, <strong>Gerald Anderson</strong> teams up with <strong>Kylie Padilla</strong> for the last film project, <strong>“Unravel</strong>.<strong>” </strong>Tacklingmental health, the movie also depicts the practice of assisted voluntary death, which is alegal in certain European countries like its setting, <strong>Switzerland</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><p>With the beautiful backdrop in contrast with such a heavy theme, the lead actor points out howhis previous ideas on human relationships deepened. “It’s a new character; a new journey,”Gerald says. “<em>Mas na</em>-validate ’<em>yung</em> mindset <em>na,</em> you just try to be nice to everyone and respecteach other. <em>Kasi hindi mo alam kung ano’ng pinagdadaanan nila.</em>”</p><div><br/></div><p>These heart-tugging narratives—under the direction of <strong>RC delos Reyes</strong>—are somethingto look forward to this year. See you in the theaters!</p><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos courtesy of <strong>Star Magic</strong></p>

This exciting collaboration features Carlo Aquino, Barbie Imperial, Jane Oineza, RK Bagatsing, Gerald Anderson, and Kylie Padilla in three different heartwarming films

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Star Magic x MAVX Productions: 3 Pairings in 3 Different Heartwarming Films

Star Magic x MAVX Productions: 3 Pairings in 3 Different Heartwarming Films

Mariel Abanes

Published Jan 12, 2023 09:17 AM PHT

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Updated Jan 22, 2023 09:32 AM PHT

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