Finally Found Someone
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{{Infobox film
| name = Finally Found Someone
| image = Finally_Found_Someone_poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption =Theatrical release poster
| director = {{ubl|Theodore Boborol}}
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Charo Santos-Concio
- Malou N. Santos
- Vic Del Rosario Jr.
}}
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Gilliann Ebreo
- Carmi Raymundo
- Patrick John Valencia
}}
| starring = {{ubl|John Lloyd Cruz|Sarah Geronimo}}
| music = Jessie Lasaten
| cinematography = Gary Gardoce
| editing = Beng Bandong
| studio = {{ubl|ABS-CBN Film Productions|Viva Films}}
| distributor = {{ubl|Star Cinema}}
| released = {{Film date|2017|07|26}}
| runtime = 125 minutes
| country = Philippines
| language = {{ubl|Filipino |English}}
| budget =
| gross = {{Philippine Peso|316.5 million}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/26626/sarah-john-lloyd-movie-finally-found-someone-earns-p3165-million-worldwide-says-star-cinema|title=Sarah-John Lloyd movie earns P316.5 million worldwide -SC|first=James Patrick|last=Anarcon|website=pep.ph|access-date=January 22, 2018}} {{small|(as of August 26, 2017)}}
({{USD|6.2 million}})}}
Finally Found Someone is a 2017 Filipino romantic comedy film starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. The film is directed by Theodore Boborol. It is produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films. The film was released in cinemas nationwide on July 26, 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/174917-john-lloyd-cruz-sarah-geronimo-finally-found-someone-trailer|title=WATCH: John Lloyd Cruz, Sarah G in first 'Finally Found Someone' teaser|publisher=Rappler|date=July 6, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/latest-news/2017/01/07/confirmed-john-lloyd-sarah-movie-coming-this-2017 |title=Confirmed! John Lloyd-Sarah movie coming this 2017! |website=Starcinema.abs-cbn.com |date=January 7, 2017 |accessdate=March 3, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/latest-news/2017/01/12/john-lloyd-sarah-to-join-forces-in-dear-future-husband |title=John Lloyd, Sarah to join forces in 'Dear Future Husband' |website=Starcinema.abs-cbn.com |date=January 12, 2017 |accessdate=March 3, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/25348/sarah-geronimo-to-reunite-with-john-lloyd-cruz-for-new-movie-this-2017 |title=Sarah-John Lloyd reunion movie will happen this 2017 | Guide | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz |website=PEP.ph |date= |accessdate=March 3, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://coconuts.co/manila/lifestyle/john-lloyd-cruz-and-sarah-geronimo-movie-works-2017/|title=A John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo movie is in the works for 2017|website=Coconuts.co|accessdate=March 3, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/10/17/sarah-john-lloyd-to-reunite-in-movie |title=Sarah, John Lloyd to reunite in movie | ABS-CBN News |website=News.abs-cbn.com |date=January 10, 2017 |accessdate=March 3, 2017}} The film marks the reunion of Sarah and John Lloyd after their three successful movies together: A Very Special Love (2008), You Changed My Life (2009) and It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013), all produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films.{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/25611/look-sarah-geronimo-wears-wedding-gown-for-emdear-future-husbandem?ref=ob_related |title=Sarah Geronimo wears wedding gown for movie with John Lloyd | Guide | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz |website=PEP.ph |date=February 23, 2017 |accessdate=March 3, 2017}} The principal photography for the film started in late February 2017.{{cite web|author= |url=http://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2017/01/13/sarah-lloydie-to-appear-in-dear-future-husband/ |title=Sarah-Lloydie to appear in 'Dear Future Husband' » Manila Bulletin Entertainment |website=Entertainment.mb.com.ph |date=January 13, 2017 |accessdate=March 3, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/23/17/look-sarah-g-starts-filming-new-movie-with-john-lloyd |title=LOOK: Sarah G starts filming new movie with John Lloyd | ABS-CBN News |website=News.abs-cbn.com |date=February 23, 2017 |accessdate=March 3, 2017}} According to Star Cinema, the movie earned ₱20 million on its opening day despite the bad weather.{{cite web|url=http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2017/7/27/news/finally-found-someone-opens-with-p20m-gross-27728|title='Finally Found Someone' opens with P20M gross - Star Cinema|first=Regina|last=Tabora|website=STAR CINEMA|access-date=January 22, 2018}} The movie breached {{Philippine Peso|100 million}} mark on its fourth blockbuster day.{{cite web|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/30/17/john-lloyd-sarah-movie-earns-p100-million-in-4-days|title=John Lloyd-Sarah movie earns P100 million in 4 days|first=ABS-CBN|last=News|website=ABS-CBN.com|access-date=January 22, 2018}} As of August 6, 2017, Finally Found Someone had grossed {{Philippine Peso|200 million}}.{{cite web|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/09/17/finally-found-someone-earns-p200m-in-less-than-2-weeks|title='Finally Found Someone' earns P200M in less than 2 weeks|first=ABS-CBN|last=News|website=ABS-CBN.com|access-date=January 22, 2018}} As of August 13, 2017, Finally Found Someone had breached more than {{Philippine Peso|300 million}} in less than three weeks of showing. As of August 15, 2017, the film had reached {{Philippine Peso|316.5 million}} worldwide.
Plot
Aprilyn, who is left by her groom, Randy, on the day of their wedding, goes viral online. Devastated, she meets Raffy who works at a PR agency hired by the father of the groom to help her move on, so that Randy will win the mayoral election when the public "forgives" him, once Aprilyn forgives him. As the storyline unfolds, it is revealed that both Aprilyn and Raffy were marked by a childhood in which they each had a parent who went overseas to work, leaving each of them impaired in their relationship abilities. Each contributes to the other's self-discovery, and over the course of the movie they gain insights into themselves and a love for one another.
Cast
=Main cast=
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- John Lloyd Cruz as Rafael "Raffy" Sandoval
- Sarah Geronimo as Aprilyn Esguerra
=Supporting cast=
- Joey Marquez as Pondong Esguerra
- Yayo Aguila as Maybelyn Esguerra
- Dennis Padilla as Mayor Garcia
- Tetchie Agbayani as Evy
- Christian Bables as Noah Alcala
- Alwyn Uytingco as Ron
- Alexa Ilacad as Junilyn Esguerra
- Joj Agpangan as Mary
- Justin Cuyugan as Vic
- Ruby Ruiz as Babylyn
- PJ Endrinal as Markus
- Lemuel Pelayo as Harold
- Cara Eriguel as Denise
- Negi as Alfaro
- Marnie Lapus as Rachel Santos
- Axel Torres as Rick
- April Matienzo as Trina
- Leo Rialp as Mr. G
- Milo Elmido Jr. as Gian
- Zachie Reighn Rivera
=Special participation=
- Enchong Dee as Randy Garcia
Release
=Promotion=
On July 6, 2017, Star Cinema released the trailer of the film via Facebook, it garnered millions of views and thousands of shares in few hours. John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo guested on various TV shows including Gandang Gabi, Vice!, Magandang Buhay and Tonight with Boy Abunda to promote the film. The tandem also appeared on concert-variety show ASAP and sung the Barbra Streisand and Bryan Adams' 1996 hit song "I Finally Found Someone", where it took from the film's title.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/starcinemaofficial/videos/vb.102644633753/10155654810338754/?type=2&theater|title=ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. (Star Cinema)|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|access-date=August 8, 2017}}{{Citation|last=ABS-CBN Entertainment|title=GANDANG GABI VICE July 23, 2017 Teaser|date=July 21, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3rgtXE9j30|accessdate=August 8, 2017}}{{Citation|last=ABS-CBN Entertainment|title=Magandang Buhay: Sarah and John Lloyd's collections|date=July 23, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkxpfzAk9TU|accessdate=August 8, 2017}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4SYLMOKKKw|title=ASAP: Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz sing 'Finally Found Someone' - YouTube|website=YouTube|language=en|access-date=August 8, 2017}}
= Theatrical run =
The film was premiered at two different locations in Pasig and Quezon City on July 24. It was released on Philippine Cinemas on July 26 and earned PHP 20 million despite bad weather. It was reported to gain PHP 100 million in just 4 days.{{Cite news|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/07/26/Tropical-Storm-Gorio-walang-pasok-class-suspensions-July-26.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729095705/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/07/26/Tropical%2DStorm%2DGorio%2Dwalang%2Dpasok%2Dclass%2Dsuspensions%2DJuly%2D26.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 29, 2017|title=Tropical Storm 'Gorio' strengthens|work=cnn|access-date=August 8, 2017|language=en}} As of August 6, 2017, the movie has already grossed PHP 200 million. As of August 13, 2017, the movie has already grossed more than PHP 300 million.
Soundtrack
Sarah Geronimo recorded the song "I Just Fall in Love Again", which served as the movie's theme song. Star Music released the official music video of the song on July 10, 2017. Removed without the first chorus and third verse.{{Citation|last=ABS-CBN Starmusic|title=Sarah Geronimo - That's Why (You Go Away) (Official Movie Theme Song)|date=July 10, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVVR7Voao3I|accessdate=August 6, 2017}}
See also
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