Philippines Rom-Com ‘My Love Will Make You Disappear’ Achieves Strong Box Office Opening
The Philippine rom-com “My Love Will Make You Disappear” achieved approximately $500,000 at the North American box office and P40 million in the Philippines. Its opening day gross of over $209,000 sets a record for local films this year. The film follows the story of Sari and Jolo, portrayed by Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, respectively. This marks their first lead pairing in a feature film and is distributed by Abramorama.
The Philippine romantic comedy, “My Love Will Make You Disappear,” featuring prominent stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, has garnered commendable box office revenue, accumulating approximately $500,000 across 225 screens in North America over its opening weekend. In the Philippines, the film earned P40 million (approximately $700,000) in local box office sales.
On its opening day, March 26, the film achieved impressive success by generating over $209,000, setting a record for the highest opening day gross among local films this year. ABS-CBN Studios, known for its successful theatrical releases such as “Un/Happy For You” and “Hello, Love, Again,” continues to demonstrate its strength in the film industry with past hit films, the latter reaching over $27.8 million globally.
The plot centers around Sari, portrayed by Kim Chiu, who believes she is cursed because every man she loves has mysteriously vanished. To guard her heart, she abstains from romance until she meets Jolo, played by Paulo Avelino—a troubled landlord burdened by personal setbacks and the challenge of managing a struggling apartment complex. As they collaborate to save their community, their relationship blossoms.
Directed by Chad Vidanes and written by Patrick Valencia and Isabella Policarpio, this film is distributed in the United States by Abramorama. It marks the first time Chiu and Avelino lead a film together, following their appearances in series such as “Linlang” and the Philippine adaptation of “What Happened to Secretary Kim.”
In conclusion, “My Love Will Make You Disappear” has opened strongly at both the North American and Philippine box office, a testament to its engaging storyline and star cast. The film’s record-breaking opening day in the Philippines reflects the growing popularity of Filipino cinema. With a plot that deftly intertwines romance and personal struggle, it promises to resonate with audiences.
Original Source: deadline.com
