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Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto praised by celebs, viewers for heart-wrenching performances in ‘Un/Happy For You’

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By Humility Javier

<p>“Un/Happy For You” is the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starcinema/articles-news/joshua-garcia-julia-barretto-reunite-with-a-spicy-twist-as-exes-in-unhappy-for-you-trailer-22783">ultimate closure movie</a> we didn’t know we needed!</p><p>Audiences <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starcinema/articles-news/unhappy-for-you-to-screen-internationally-in-australia-new-zealand-us-canada-and-more-23107">worldwide</a> have been left awestruck by Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia’s emotionally powerful performances as Zy and Juancho, respectively, ex-lovers whose paths cross again at the place where they first met.</p><p>From the very first teaser to their fun <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starcinema/articles-news/joshua-garcia-julia-barretto-laugh-their-hearts-out-in-unhappy-for-you-first-script-reading-22555">behind-the-scenes moments</a>, the electricity between Julia and Joshua is undeniable. It’s no wonder their chemistry is the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starcinema/articles-news/unhappy-for-you-breaks-records-with-p205-million-on-opening-day-23055">talk of the town</a> — in a film that tackles what it means to grow, heal, and, sometimes, let go.</p><div><img alt="" src="https://asset-ent.abs-cbn.com/ent/entertainment/media/star-cinema/film%20news/2024/08%20august/30/joshlia-inserts.png?ext=.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><p>Want to know more about the conversations sparked among their fellow celebrities? Check out their reactions below right after watching the film!</p><p>Andrea Brillantes reacted: “Ang dami mong matututunan sa movie na pwede mong i-apply sa next relationship mo or kung naghi-heal ka pa.”</p><p>And if you’ve ever been in a relationship that’s left you feeling a mix of emotions, this movie is going to hit home for you.</p><p>Bianca Gonzalez put it perfectly: “Ang ganda nung timpla nung heartbreak pero love pero happy pero sad.”</p><p>Iza Calzado, who’s been a fan of the Joshua and Julia tandem for ages, had this to admit: “Emotionally invested ako talaga sa JoshLia. Hahanga kayo sa kanila dahil dito.”</p><p>Ina Raymundo, who worked with Julia and Joshua in “Block Z”, also gave the two lead stars major props: “Napaka-mature ng atake ng role. Grabe ‘yung growth nilang dalawa.”</p><div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="314" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fstarcinemaofficial%2Fvideos%2F1083993526393367%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="560"></iframe></div><p>When asked whose side she’s on between Julia and Joshua’s characters, Julia’s sister Dani Barretto answered, “Team Zy kami. May reason kung bakit s’ya nang-iwan. So, ‘wag tayo masyado mag-judge.”</p><p>Then there’s Arci Muñoz, who shared her experience watching the movie: “Towards the end of the movie, I saw everyone crying. Pareho kang magsi-sympathize sa parehong characters.”</p><p>Another thing that makes this movie special is that you might just end up rooting not just for one character, but for both of them!</p><p>“Sparks Camp” host Mela Habijan emphasized, “Importante malaman ‘yung context. Bakit may iniwan? Bakit may nang-iwan?”</p><div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="314" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fstarcinemaofficial%2Fvideos%2F1546777539247550%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="560"></iframe></div><p>Viewers have been just as vocal of their main takeaways from Zy and Juancho’s story, with one saying, “Oo, love is nice, but it is also nice to grow as a person.”</p><p>Another added, “It’s okay to put yourself first, especially if you’re hurting already.”</p><p>And in case you need more convincing, one fan had this recommendation: “Panoorin n’yo, lalong lalo na sa mga may ex na walang closure ‘yung mga breakups.”</p><p>“<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starcinema/articles-news/unhappy-for-you-23158">Un/Happy For You</a>” is still showing and going strong in theaters, now on its third week! 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