Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!
Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! (transl. If you don't want to, you don't!) is a 1998 romantic-comedy and drama film released by Star Cinema directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng.[1] It stars Maricel Soriano, William Martinez, Jolina Magdangal, and Marvin Agustin.[1] The film was a reunion movie of Soriano and Martinez[2] whose tandem was first seen in the drama film Oh, My Mama! (1981) but were popularized by romantic comedy films such as Galawgaw (1982) and I Love You, I Hate You (1983).[3] They are joined by Magdangal and Agustin, in their first full-length film together, whose tandem first appeared in the segment Tameme of the twin-bill film FLAMES: The Movie (1997), 7 months later since it was released in July. The film was initially entitled "Pag-Ibig Mo, Pag-Ibig Ko".[4] Soriano and Magdangal also both reunited 2 years ago in Ama, Ina, Anak (1996).
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Directed by | Jerry Lopez Sineneng |
Screenplay by |
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Alternative Cover | |
Story by | Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario |
Produced by | Malou N. Santos |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Joe Batac |
Edited by | Joyce Bernal |
Music by | Nonong Buencamino |
Production company | Star Cinema |
Release date | February 25, 1998 |
Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
According to Magdangal, her casting alongside Soriano is a dream come true especially that, aside from being a fan, Soriano was a big influence in her acting career.[5][6]
Plot
Inseparable sisters Doris (Soriano) and Ditas (Magdangal) are two siblings who grew up doing everything almost everything together Doris owns a pop up restaurant and is preparing for her sister's 18th birthday debut while Ditas is looking for her date and suitor when Doris’ long lost love returns Mike (Martinez) laughter ensues after an incident at a bus ride Ditas must now have an accompanying driver through Marvin Agustin who has a deep affection but resulting in pencil case scene will Doris’ strict rules break the bond between the two siblings? Or will the love reconnect the two?
Cast
Main
- Maricel Soriano as Doris Cabantog
- William Martinez as Mike Torres
- Jolina Magdangal as Ditas Cabantog
- Marvin Agustin as Miko
Supporting
- Stella Ruiz as Yogi
- Candy Pangilinan as Cris
- John Lapus as Badang
- Mel Kimura as Lisa
- Dominic Ochoa as Chuck
- J.R. Herrera as John
- Kathleen Hermosa as Cathy
- Steven Alonso as Paul
- Rex Tanwangco as Bay
- Derek Carmona as Pangga
- CJ Tolentino as Mark
- Jimson Oropesa as Tyrone
- Dimples Romana as Bettina
- Marcus Madrigal as Steven
Soundtrack
An accompanying soundtrack album was also released on the same year by Star Music. Most notable tracks on the album were "Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo" by Rivermaya, originally included in their Atomic Bomb album from BMG Records (Pilipinas);[7] "Tulak Ng Bibig, Kabig Ng Dibdib", a cover of the Cinderella-original by Jolina Magdangal; "TL Ako Sa Iyo", a duet of Magdangal and Marvin Agustin which Magdangal re-recorded for her sophomore album Jolina (1999).[8]
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Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
Released | 1998 |
Genre | OPM, Pop, Rock |
Label | Star Records |
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Track listing
Adapted from the Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo (Original Soundtrack) liner notes.[9]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo*" (Recorded by Rivermaya) | Rico Blanco | 3:49 |
2. | "I Love You Girl" (Recorded by Richard Marten) | Tito Cayamanda and Vehnee Saturno | 4:08 |
3. | "Feeling Heaven Ka Na Ba?" (Recorded by Jolina Magdangal) | Nonong Buencamino | 4:05 |
4. | "May Nasisilungan Ako" (Recorded by Maricel Soriano and Jolina Magdangal) | Nonong Buencamino | 4:20 |
5. | "Tulak Ng Bibig, Kabig Ng Dibdib" (Recorded by Jolina Magdangal) | Rodolfo Ongpauco | 3:38 |
6. | "TL Ako Sa Iyo" (Recorded by Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin) | Joey De Leon and Roberto Rigor | 3:52 |
7. | "No Touch" (Recorded by ASAP E-Males) | Mike Hanapol | 2:37 |
8. | "Kumusta Ka" (Recorded by Rocky Lazatin) | Rey Valera | 4:39 |
9. | "Aalis Ka Ba? (Crying Time)" (Recorded by Rocky Lazatin) | Vehnee Saturno | 3:14 |
10. | "Minsan Pa (Besa Me Mucho)" (Recorded by Luisa Sta. Maria) | Sunny Ilacad | 4:12 |
References
- "About Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- "20 Pinoy Movies And Shows That Will Transport You Back To 1998". buzzfeed.com. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- "Top 6 iconic Pinoy love teams in the 80's: Where are they now?". filipinotimes.net. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- "Jolina Scores A Platinum". newsflash.org. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- "Jolina recalls getting a good slap from Maricel". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- "Jolina, inalala ang pagsampal sa kanya ni Maricel Soriano". abs-cbn.com. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- "These 9 OPM Hits Will Remind You Of Your Head-Banging '90s Years". fhm.com.ph.
- "Jolina album review". allmusic.com.
- Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo (Original Soundtrack) (Liner Notes). Jolina Magdangal. Star Music. 1998.
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