Viva Films presents "Jacqueline Comes Home (The Chiong Story)", a gripping crime drama based on the controversial real-life rape and murder case of the Chiong sisters which happened 21 years ago in Cebu.
Showing in cinemas on July 18, the movie stars Donnalyn Bartolome as MArijoy and Meg Imperial as Jacqueline. It marks the directorial debut of Ysabelle Peach Caparas (Direk Peach), with story and screenplay by her father, Carlo J. Caparas, who is also the movie's assistant director.

Jacqueline and Marijoy are typical young women fortunate to belong to a loving family. They enjoy the freedom to go out unchaperoned, and in the case of Marijoy, to be in a relationship. Jacqueline, though she is older, does not mind being single, and actually prefers being in the company of their beloved parents, Dionisio and Thelma.

But the ordinariness of their situation ends on July 16, 1997. On that rainy evening, the sisters are snatched from a waiting shed, dragged into a vehicle and transported to a godforsaken place where they eventually suffer inhumane acts in the hands of six evil men.

The next day, their parents are the ones to experience indescribable agony at the sight of Marijoy's lifeless body while Jacqueline is nowhere to be found.

When such tragedy strikes a family, what happens to those left behind?

The ordeal that the Chiong Family had to go through in search for justice is captured in the performances of Joel Torre and Alma Moreno.
 
Ryan Eigenmann takes the role of one of the perpetrators. Before doing the rape scene, the actore showed his respect to the two lead stars by asking what actions would be unacceptable for them. Meg and Donnalyn, on the other hand, showed professionalism by not putting any limitations and giving Direk Peach and Ryan their full trust that everything will be done according to what the scene requires.




Direk Peach has shared in an interview that she created this film in a way that it is open for interpretation. She also said that her mother, the late Donna Villa, had always wanted to produce this film.




"Jacqueline Comes Home (The Chiong Story)", a movie that comes from the heart of all involved will pierce the hearts of many. Catch it on July 18 in cinemas nationwide.

Screen and television star Ai Ai de las Alas has agreed to top bill a movie for Viva Films and she has brought along as co-stars her hot hit making charges, the Ex Battalion. The film is set to start filming in July. It is written by Mel del Rosario and will be directed by Dado Lomibao. At the same time the members of Ex B will be getting ready for their first major concert to be produced by Viva.
The movie marks the return of Ai Ai to Viva Films where she made her early appearances while a struggling young actress. Since then she has become the country’s leading comedienne on television and on the big screen with landmark box-office hits like Ang Tanging Ina, Sisterakas, My Bebe Love and others. She ventured into a new side of the entertainment business early this year when she became the manager of Ex Battalion.
The Ai Ai and Ex B picture also marks the acting debuts of the members of this talented hip hop collective, which has introduced a new type of sound to the local rap scene. Being a collective means that all of the members are solo artists who can work together or on their own. It was formed by Bossx1ne six years ago and now includes the following rappers: Emcee Rhenn, King Badger, Skusta Clee, James Brando and Flow G.

Ex B broke into the big time with Need You two years ago. This was followed by Tell Me, and then No Games which brought the group into the top ten of the Philippine hit charts. Late in 2017, Ex Battalion released what would become their biggest hit to date, Hayaan Mo Sila. The number one seller which has dominated airplay, social media, streaming and downloading sites these past months is a soft, engaging rumination on living while surrounded by meddlers.

Watch out for this major motion picture event where Viva will bring together drama, comedy and the latest in Pinoy music.

Times have changed since Viva Films’ phenomenal 1984 movie “Bagets” set the trend for youth-oriented films. But even after three decades, a young man’s thirst for adventure, the need to belong while staying true to himself, the struggle to keep it all together in the face of academic stress, love problems and family issues, and the thrill of going through it all with real friends – themes like these still make for a relevant movie, and Viva Films knows just how to deliver it in this millennial generation. Hence comes “Squad Goals”, directed by multi-awarded filmmaker Mark Meily.

In this dramedy, Julian Trono, Vitto Marquez, Andrew Muhlach, Dan Huschka, and Jack Reid portray the roles of college students who find camaraderie amidst a series of mishaps that could expel them from school.





















Prince of the Dance Floor and the other half of the love team JulianElla, Julian Trono (Fangirl, Fanboy) is Benj, an Engineering student who is a secret dance guru called “Young D”. He wears a mask in his dance videos on YouTube to keep his father from finding out about it. He took up Engineering to be able to help out in their family’s failing business.


Vitto Marquez is Tom an HRM student and a varsity team captain who also happens to be a three-time MVP. He is too hung up on his girlfriend who is so concerned about her image. It mirrors the relationship of his parents as his father is a retired basketball player while his mother is an actress. In real life, Vitto is the son of Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno.
Filipino-German Dan Huschka plays Hans, a shy-type music genius who keeps getting gigs as a DJ. In the process, his studies are taken for granted. He tries not to be too attached to his friends because he and his mom will go to Germany anytime to see his father. The thought of leaving becomes more upsetting when he met a girl who shares his musical interest.

Andrew Muhlach plays Nat, the class clown and best friend of Tom. His father works as a driver, while his mother is into a networking business. Quick though he is in coming up with pranks, he is very slow in expressing his feelings for the girl he likes. In real life, Andrew is the brother of the original “Bagets” superstar, Aga Muhlach.


Jack Reid plays Pads, a Mass Comm student who works part time as a bartender. This makes him drowse off during class. Born and raised in Australia, he is not fluent in Tagalog. He is tutored by a girl who seems to be the only one not affected by his charisma. With this film, Jack hopes to be recognized for his own capabilities, and not just for being the youngest brother of James Reid.

As the five boys try to fix their mess in school while the other aspects of their lives –romantic and domestic— are also on the brink of failure, see how the squad got each other’s backs.
                                                                                        
Adding excitement to the movie is Ella Cruz, together with Carlyn Ocampo, Aubrey Caraan, Sam Capulong and Victoria Pilapil.
“Squad Goals” opens in cinemas starting May 9, 2018.

Another movie that JaDine (James Reid and Nadine Lustre) offers for their supporters, "Never Not Love You". It is more mature and definitely will give a lesson to all millenials and to those who can relate to this movie.
Fresh from their sold-out-pre Valentine concert, Jadine Revolution, staged at the Smart Araneta Colisuem and highly successful series of shows abroad, the Team Real of James Reid and Nadine Lustre is back, this time on the big screen via VIVA Films' newest offering, "Never Not Love You."

The romance dram shot mainly in London with some scenes taken in Manila and Zambales reunites the JaDine tandem with box-office writer-director Antoinette Jadaone in a unique tale which showcases more mature performances from the country's hottest loveteam.

JaDine and Direk Antoinette were the team behind the record-breaking primetime teleserye, "On the Wings of Love," on ABS CBN 2.

In "Never Not Love You,", showing in theaters nationwide on Black Saturday, March 31, it casts James as Gio, a freelance graphic designer and Nadine as Joanne, a management trainee in an ad agency/direct selling company.

Their young, carefree and reckless love affair ends abruptly as their dream take them to different paths and their life choices eventually tear them apart.

They, however, cross paths once again a few years later only to discover that so many things have changed, including the kind of love they once had for each other.
"Never Not Love You" may be described as a total departure form the innocent and easy going characters James and Nadine have been known for in earlier blockbuster projects like their big screen debut, "Diary Ng Panget" and phenomenal primetime teleseryes such as "Till I Met You" and "On The Wings of Love".
Based on the trailer, which is now up on Viva's Youtube channel and other social media platforms, Direk Antoinette dre raw emotions form the box-office pairing that are at times both tender and intense as the conflicts their characters have to hurdle in the name of love.

"Never Not Love You" properly displays the JaDine tandem like no one has ever seen them before - more mature and more dynamic. It is Team Real at its best - as real as it can get.
Catch, James and Nadine, in their most revealing and moving performances in "Never Not Love You" from Viva Films and Project 8 corner San Joaquin projects, starting Black Saturday, March 31.

Meet the FBOIS of Squad Goals; Julian Trono, Vitto Marquez, Andrew Muhlach, Jack Reid and Dan Hushcka...
JULIAN TRONO #FLYBOI
Julian Trono broke into showbiz in 2009 as a host in the values-oriented children’s show Tropang Potchi. In 2010, he joined Party Pilipinas where he wowed audiences with his dance moves, earning him the title "Prince of the Dance Floor”. Not one to limit himself, he tried out acting and appeared in several TV shows, such as Amaya (2011), Anna Karenina (2013), Niño (2014), Buena Familia (2015), and Dear Uge (2016). In 2017, Julian played a significant role in Viva Films’ horror movie Ang Pagsanib Kay Leah Dela Cruz. Not long after, he finally got his first leading role in the romantic comedy Fangirl, Fanboy,opposite Ella Cruz. And while honing his craft as an actor, Julian was also enjoying being a recording artist under Viva Records. His original songs include Balang Araw, Isang Tingin, and Tumalon.
This year, Julian has the pleasure of showing both his dancing and acting chops in the movie SQUAD GOALS He plays Benj, an Engineering student who is a secret dance guru called “Young D”. He wears a mask in his dance videos on YouTube to hide from his father who frowns upon this passion of his. He took up Engineering to be able to help out in their family’s failing business. As if juggling his studies and interest is not hard enough, Benj finds himself in some misadventures with his friends. Will he be able to dance his way out of trouble?

VITTO MARQUEZ #FITBOI
Vitto Marquez surprised his mother Alma Moreno when he told her his desire to join showbiz. The actress described her son with Joey Marquez as “shy”, but she knew he’d build his confidence under the management of VIVA. In 2016, Vitto auditioned for ABS-CBN’s boy group Hashtag, and a year later, he was officially launched as one of its members.
To this day, Vitto is seen regularly on It’s Showtime. From the small screen, Vitto gets his first break in the big screen with the movie SQUAD GOALS that’s coming out this summer. He plays Tom, son of a retired basketball player and a model/actress. He is an HRM student and a varsity team captain who also happens to be a three-time MVP. It is not surprising that he is hailed as the “It Guy” in the university. But like a typical teen, he gets into various mischief with his friends. Will he stay popular for the right things or be talked about for the wrong ones?

ANDREW MUHLACH #FUNNYBOI
Andrew Muhlach pondered on joining showbiz when he was in high school. The desire to entertain grew even stronger when he reached college, so he decided to pursue it even with his busy schedule in school. His decision was fully supported by his family, especially his brother Aga Muhlach. In 2016, he starred as the son of Herbert Bautista and Maricel Soriano in the movie Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin. In 2017, he worked with Jack Reid for the *rst time in the horror +ick Darkroom.
This year, Andrew aptly plays the role of a class clown by the name of Nat in SQUAD GOALS. He is the best friend of Tom (Vitto Marquez). He comes from a middle class family, with his father earning a living by driving for Uber while his mother is a2liated with a networking company. Quick though he is in coming up with pranks, he is very slow when it comes to expressing his feelings for the girl he likes. As he tries to *gure out these matters of the heart, he engages in crazy antics with his friends. But the consequences will prove to be no laughing matter.

JACK REID #FASTBOI
Jack Reid is on his third year in showbiz, and this Fil-Aussie has been working hard since to be recognized for his own capabilities and not just for being the youngest brother of James Reid. In 2016, he was cast in the TV series Ang Panday and the game show Happy Truck Happinas. Last year, he starred in the horror flick Darkroom. His good looks and fashion sense have scored him a clothing endorsement contract.
This Summer, Jack will surely have girls swooning over his character in SQUAD GOALS. Jack plays Pads, a Mass Communication student who works part time as a bartender. This makes him drowse off during class. Born and raised in Australia, he is yet to speak Tagalog fluently. He is tutored by a girl who seems to be the only one not affected by his charisma. Pads lives with his older brother, but he has also found some cool “bruhs” in the university. In times of adversity, to what extent can their brotherhood help him?

DAN HUSHCKA #FUNKYBOI
Dan Huschka was first known as a member of a boy group “Sugar High” in 2013. Singing was his reason for entering showbiz and his 14-year-old self once said that it’s what he’d want to do for the rest of his life. The boy turned into a young man, and now this Filipino-German is also into acting. In 2017, he was cast in Taddy Taddy Po, a family comedy on Sari Sari channel.
This year, Daniel widens his acting experience with the movie SQUAD GOALS. He plays Hans, a shy type music genius who keeps getting gigs as a DJ. In the process, his studies are taken for granted. He has a set of friends, but he tries not to be attached to them as he knows he and his mom will go back to Germany anytime to see his father. This became exceptionally di2cult to do when he met a girl who shares his musical interest. In the midst of his personal issues and academic struggles, will Hans open up to his friends after all?
#FBOIS ON TOUR
Catch the #FBOIS on the following dates and venues:
February 24 (Saturday) - SM City Bacoor
March 04 (Sunday) - Ayala Malls Cloverleaf
March 10 (Saturday) - Ayala Malls Feliz
March 11 (Sunday) - SM City San Pablo
March 17 (Saturday) - SM City Iloilo
March 24 (Saturday) - Ayala Malls Harbor Point
March 25 (Sunday) - SM City Pampanga
April 07 (Saturday) - SM City Tarlac
April 08 (Sunday) - SM City Rosales
April 09 (Monday) - Fisher Mall
April 14 (Saturday) - Ayala Malls Legazpi
April 22 (Sunday) - SM City Bicutan
April 28 (Saturday) - SM City Novaliches
April 29 ( Sunday) - Gaisano Starscene Davao
FOLLOW THEM! For more info on #FBOIS and their upcoming shows, follow their official social media accounts: Facebook : facebook.com/VIVAFilms : facebook.com/SquadGoalsMovie Twitter : @VIVA_Films Instagram : @viva_films Produced by VIVA Films, SQUAD GOALS opens nationwide this summer.

This February, Viva Films invites you to join in the fun as award-winning actor Paolo Ballesteros plays a guy trying to discover his true identity in “Amnesia Love”.
Found unconscious by the beach in a remote island in Zambales, the character of Paolo Ballesteros is taken in by a compassionate couple (Lander Vera-Perez and Maricel Morales ). When he wakes up, he cannot remember his name nor anything else. The couple’s daughter (Yam Concepcion) is skeptical about this guy’s condition, but is left with no choice but to let him stay in their home. Romance starts to brew between the two, but this amnesia patient displays some acts that are not exactly manly, and finds himself distracted by the sight of attractive men. When somebody from his past comes to shed light on who and what he really is, will the answers bring him peace or mayhem?

With a Best Actor award each from Tokyo Film Festival and Metro Manila Film Festival under his belt, Ballesteros said in an interview that he wants to keep making movies that would make people think. “Mapag-iisip yung tao…I want a good film na worth yung pagod.”
This outlook is shared by director Albert Langitan, who has worn different hats in the world of local production. He started out as a scriptwriter, then went on to direct reality shows and teleseryes such as Impostora and Super Ma’am. It is interesting to see how Langitan’s creative eye and Ballesteros’ passion for his craft work together to bring viewers a laugh-out-loud movie that’s hard to forget.

Adding spice to the film is Viva’s versatile actress, Yam Concepcion who was first launched to stardom via Erik Matti’s adult drama “Rigodon”. “Amnesia Love” is Paolo and Yam’s reunion film. They worked together in the 2016 Blockbuster movie, “Bakit Lahat Ng Gwapo May Boyfriend” with kapuso star Dennis Trillo and the Princess of All Media, Anne Curtis.
Joining Paolo, Yam, Lander and Maricel in the cast are Polo Ravales, Vandolf Quizon, Geleen Eugenio and Sinon Loresca.

“Amnesia Love” is showing in cinemas nationwide, starting February 28, 2018.

Get ready for another fun-filled adventure-comedy film, “The Revenger Squad”, from the Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda with Daniel Padilla, and introducing 2015 Miss Universe Ms. Pia Wurtzbach in her comeback film role after her win. The Star Cinema and Viva Films movie is one of the 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry.

The Revengers Squad marks the coming together of Vice Ganda, Padilla, Wurtzbach, and director Bb. Joyce Bernal – a certified dream team composed of talented members who are individually considered as four of the country’s biggest entertainment icons.

Vice Ganda is a six-time Phenomenal Box-Office Star, whose track record in the MMFF remains unsurpassed for the past years. Vice consistently broke all box office records in all of his films and is probably the most instrumental star who redefined the landscape of mainstream movies with his megawatt blockbuster draw that cuts across every category of age, class, and gender.
For his latest film, Vice will be starring with a certified Box Office King, Padilla, also with a mammoth of successful films. The strength of Padilla’s popularity is also translated on the small screen as his current primetime telerserye on ABS-CBN, La Luna Sangre remains to bring in one of the highest ratings in the Philippine television.

Adding color to the lineup of stars is Wurtzbach, who created international headlines when she was crowned Miss Universe in the historic Miss Universe 2015 pageant. She snatched the coveted title and brought a well-deserved honor to the Philippines and to every Filipino in the most dramatic of fashions, transcending her status from celebrity to the exhilarating level of both national hero and national treasure.

Under the helm of Bernal and written by Danno Mariquit, “The Revenger Squad” marks a lot of firsts for Vice, Padilla, and Wurtzbach. This is the first time that Vice Ganda and Padilla will be doing a superhero film, with the latter also trying his hand in comedy the first time. Meantime, this is the big screen debut of Wurtzbach after her big win.
The story of “The Revenger Squad” revolves around makeup and rags reseller Emy (Vice Ganda) who, despite his faulty memory, never forgets to guard his younger brother Chino (Daniel Padilla) from harm – to the point of becoming overprotective of his younger brother. The fun begins when Chino turns 21 and Emy remembers the truth about them – that he is the superhero Gandarra and that Chino’s super abilities will soon activate now that he is an adult. Wanting to shelter Chino from the dangers of being a superhero, Emy keeps the truth from his brother and becomes even more protective.
This, until a new superhero emerges, Rapiddo, who Emy discovers is his younger brother Chino. He then decides to become Gandarra again to secretly help and protect his brother. Together with Emy’s super best buddies, Gandarra and Rapiddo become a squad of superheroes who treat each other as family.

The conflict begins when the eccentric superhero Kweenie (Pia Wurtzbach) enters their lives and drops the truth that could break their family.
Completing the team of Gandarra, Kweenie, and Rapiddo are the motley group of lovable super heroes namely Barna (Carla Estrada), Higopa (MC Calaquian), Flawlessa (Lassy Marquez), Pospora (Wacky Kiray), and Enrique Heal (JJ Quilantang).

What makes a hero super? Is it special abilities and superpowers? Or is it the innate ability of the hero to love? Will love, laughter, and joy save the day from the forces of evil?