Love You So Bad

Love You So Bad
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMae Cruz-Alviar
Screenplay byCrystal Hazel S. San Miguel
Story by
  • Maren Kyle R. Loreño
  • Crystal Hazel S. San Miguel
  • Vanessa R. Valdez
  • Mae Cruz-Alviar
Produced byVanessa R. Valdez
Starring
CinematographyZach Sycip
Edited byMarya Ignacio
Music byFrancis Concio
Production
companies
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release date
  • December 25, 2025 (2025-12-25)
Running time
112 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Love You So Bad is an upcoming Philippine romance film directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar from a story concept she co-wrote with Maren Kyle R. Loreño, Vanessa R. Valdez (who also served as producer), and Crystal Hazel S. San Miguel, who solely wrote the screenplay. Featuring an entirely new set of characters and storyline that are inspired by the 1998 film Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita, the film stars Will Ashley, Bianca de Vera, and Dustin Yu.[1]

A co-production between Star Cinema, GMA Pictures, and Regal Entertainment, the film, an official entry to the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival, will be released theatrically on December 25, 2025.

Premise

It revolves around the story of Savannah (de Vera), who finds herself torn between Vic or "Mr. Sungit" (Ashley) and LA (Yu), the latter of which she refers to as her savior. She is the daughter of a woman who has "bad taste in men", which leads her to take upon herself to define what love truly is.[2]

Cast

Main cast

  • Will Ashley as Victor "Vic" Alvarez: An academic achiever and student council president.[3]
  • Bianca de Vera as Savannah "Vanna" Aquino: A self-proclaimed lover girl with bold personality.[3]
  • Dustin Yu as Laurence Adrian "LA" Dolores: A campus athlete whose hobby is swimming.[3]

Supporting cast

Production

The details of the new film project were announced in August 2025.[1] Principal photography for the film was commenced on September 25.[4]

On October 10, the film, along with Bar Boys: After School (which also starred Ashley), I'mPerfect, and Unmarry, was chosen as the "final four" entries at the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Oquendo, Xian (August 22, 2025). "Will Ashley, Dustin Yu, Bianca de Vera headline milestone collab film 'Love You So Bad'". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
  2. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (December 11, 2025). "Bianca de Vera, Will Ashley, Dustin Yu redefine romance in 'Love You So Bad'". Inquirer. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Oquendo, Xian (December 2, 2025). "Get to Know Vic, LA, Savannah in fresh 'Love You So Bad' character posters". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  4. ^ Valdez, Jasper (September 25, 2025). "Will Ashley, Dustin Yu, Bianca De Vera kick off filming for 'Love You So Bad'". Manila Standard. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  5. ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 10, 2025). "Final 4 official entries to MMFF 2025 announced". PEP. Retrieved December 3, 2025.