Hello, Universe!
{{short description|Philippine romantic drama film}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=February 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Hello, Universe!
| image =
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| director = Xian Lim
| producer = {{ubl|Vincent del Rosario III|Veronique del Rosario-Corpus|Valerie Del Rosario}}
| writer = Xian Lim
| starring = Janno Gibbs
| music = Jem Florendo
| cinematography = Jethro Jamon
| editing = Nelson Villamayor
| studio = Viva Films
| distributor = Viva Films
| released = {{Film date|2023|1|25}}
| runtime = 105 minutes
| country = Philippines
| language = Filipino
| gross =
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Hello, Universe! is a 2023 Philippine fantasy comedy film written and directed by Xian Lim. The film stars Janno Gibbs.{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/96985/xian-lim-kinikilig-sa-titulong-direktor-mas-magandang-pakinggan/story|last=Almo|first=Nherz|title=Xian Lim, kinikilig sa titulong direktor: 'Mas magandang pakinggan'|website=GMA News|date=January 13, 2023|access-date=January 17, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/01/17/2238052/xian-lim-directs-his-comic-idols-hello-universe|last=Salterio|first=Leah|title=Xian Lim directs his comic idols in Hello, Universe|website=The Philippine Star|date=January 17, 2023|access-date=January 17, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/336604/xian-idol-na-idol-sina-janno-at-anjo-bata-pa-lang-ako-pinapanood-ko-na-sila-kaya-po-ako-nagkaganito-dahil-sa-kanila|last=Santiago|first=Ervin|title=Xian idol na idol sina Janno at Anjo: ‘Bata pa lang ako pinapanood ko na sila, kaya po ako nagkaganito dahil sa kanila!’|website=Bandera|date=January 19, 2023|access-date=January 17, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/482231/alex-gonzaga-and-the-harmful-side-effects-of-fame|last=Carvajal|first=Dolly Anne|title=Alex Gonzaga and the harmful side effects of fame|website=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=January 21, 2023|access-date=January 17, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/337057/xian-lim-pasadong-direktor-ng-comedy-film-na-hello-universe-janno-pinatunayang-may-magic-pa-rin-sa-drama-at-komedya|last=Bonoan|first=Reggee|title=Xian Lim pasadong direktor ng comedy film na ‘Hello, Universe’, Janno pinatunayang may magic pa rin sa drama at komedya|website=Bandera|date=January 24, 2023|access-date=January 17, 2024}}
Plot
Ariel (Janno) believes that his life became miserable after he lost against his rival Mac (Gene) during their high school basketball game, who later on became a famous basketball coach. Ariel's regrets and insecurities resurface when Mac and his basketball team return to Ariel's hometown for the first time in decades. Getting fed up with his regrets, Ariel meets Jessie (Benjie), a genie who takes him to an alternate universe where he is a famous basketball coach. Ariel gets to rewrite his past and lives the life he wanted, albeit at a cost.{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/08/11/2201710/janno-gibbs-anjo-yllana-adapt-modern-brand-comedy|last=Pagulong|first=Charmie|title=Janno Gibbs Anjo Yllana adapt to modern brand of comedy|website=The Philippine Star|date=August 11, 2022|access-date=January 17, 2024}}
Cast
- Janno Gibbs as Ariel
- Luke Simon Cornel as Young Ariel
- Peter Andrei Burce as Teen Ariel
- Benjie Paras as Jessie
- Anjo Yllana as Rocky
- Ralph Aldrich Sison as Teen Rocky
- Maui Taylor as Jennifer
- Miroslav Loren Balanon as Teen Jennifer
- Gene Padilla as Mac
- MJ Cayabyab as Leeroy
- Sunshine Guimary as Lauren
- Gino Ilustre as Boss Terry
- Joe Vargas as Bobby
- Ube Lola as Lola Osna
- Mark Andaya as Jer
- Darwin Tolentino as Jel
- Madelaine Red as Faith
- Majo Lingat as Maila
- Gab Lagman as Bulacan Star Player
- Cris Ryan Bañares as Mang Nanding
- Karl Isaac Santos as Basketball Coach
See also
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