Award-winning actors Paulo Avelino and Janine Gutierrez star in T-Rex Entertainment’s “Ngayon Kaya,” a romantic story that examines the what-ifs in the life of two friends, Harold and AM.
In the story, the Paulo is the shy Harold and Janine is the outspoken AM who are college friends turned band mates. They don’t seem to progress beyond friendship because of the challenges in their personal lives. One major difference is their view on dating. Harold does not believe in courtship.
“Hindi ba puwedeng natural lang… ‘Yung magkaibigan muna kayo tapos di ba kapag swak na kayo, di kayo na,” he reasoned.
The movie had its red-carpet premiere at Megamall Cinema 1 Tuesday, June 21. Producers T-Rex Entertainment and Paulo’s own company, WASD Films, pulled out all the stops to herald the return of Filipino films in commercial theaters this year and make the premiere festive with a red carpet, soundtrack blaring from the speakers, win-premiere-tickets promotions, festive decor, a program and a mini-party right before the screening.
“Ngayon Kaya” is the first locally-produced film to have a wide theatrical release this year as it screens in 100 cinemas all over the Philippines. This milestone was celebrated by the Paunine (Paulo and Janine) fans, friends, family and supporters who flocked to Megamall Cinema 1 to get a first look of director Prime Cruz and screenwriter Jen Chuaunsu’s latest masterpiece. Aside from Janine and Paulo’s movie co-stars Gabby Padilla, Iana Bernardez, and Donna Cariaga, among those who graced the premiere included Jake Cuenca, Enchong Dee, Edward Barber, Jake Ejercito, Ria Atayde, directors JP Habac and Chad Vidanes, photographer BJ Pascual, Film Development Council of the Philippines Chair Liza Diño, Ice Seguerra, Janine’s father Ramon Christopher, and many other celebrities.
Janine acknowledged the presence of the crowd and made special mention of their family, friends and fans. She said, “Thank you so much sa naglaan ng oras… to be here. It means so much to us.” Paulo was visibly overwhelmed with emotion to see an eager audience filling up the theater as he said, “I’m out of words. It’s been a while since I attended a premiere in a moviehouse. Masaya ako na nandito kayo at masaya ako na may pelikulang Pilipino ulit na pinapalabas sa sinehan.”
“Ngayon Kaya” is now showing in movie theaters nationwide. For updates, like and follow the social media accounts of T-Rex Entertainment.
