''For the First Time'' is a 2008 Philippine romantic

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film released by

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. It stars

Richard Gutierrez Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984) is a Filipino actor. He is regarded as the original "''Fantaserye King''" for top billing multiple hit television series. Gutierrez is a recipient of a FAMAS Award and three PMPC Star Awards fo ...

and

KC Concepcion Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Cuneta Concepcion (; born April 7, 1985) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, entrepreneur, socialite, and humanitarian. She has starred in films '' For The First Time'' (2008) and ''When I Met U'' (2 ...

. The film was shot mainly in the

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and

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Plot

Seth is a rich, impulsive playboy who runs away from serious relationships and doesn't give much thought to the women he goes out with. Sophia is a prude, ambitious girl who feels responsible for the tragedy she once encountered and with a scar to constantly remind her about this unfortunate experience. When the two accidentally meet in

, their differences do not stop them from spending an unforgettable summer together — that is until Seth runs away again, scared of the unusual feeling that is happening within him. Seth soon realizes his mistake and comes back to Manila to try his best to regain Pia's affection. Conflicts in land ownership and businesses of their parents are now parts of a wall that is growing between them.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Seth Alexander Villaraza *

as Sophia Carmina Sandoval

Supporting cast

Jake Cuenca Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987), popularly known as Jake Cuenca, is a Filipino actor. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides Team Socceroo FC. Career At the age of nine, Cuenca was discovered by talent scout ...

as Josh *

Candy Pangilinan Maria Carmela "Candy" Espiritu Pangilinan (born May 8, 1972) is a Filipino film and television actress An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs " ...

as Manang Josie * Beatriz Saw as Selene * Carla Humphries as Marianne * Nor Domingo as Benjo * Denise Laurel as Billie * Phillip Salvador as Santiago Sandoval *

Geoff Eigenmann Geoffrey Michael Alatiit Eigenmann (; born March 23, 1985) is a Filipino actor and model. He is notable for his performances in television; he is a member of the Eigenmann family of actors. He is a son of actor and director Michael De Mesa ...

as Tristan * Eddie Gutierrez as Hector Villaraza *

Pilar Pilapil Pilar Delilah Veloso Pilapil-Penas (born October 12, 1950) is a Filipino actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1967. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 1967 pageant but was ...

as Sylvia Villaraza *

TJ Trinidad Raul "TJ" Fenstad Trinidad Jr. (born January 22, 1976) is a Filipino actor and businessman. Early life Trindad graduated high school from Colegio de San Agustin and studied marketing at De La Salle University. As a student, Trinidad joined ...

as Greg Sandoval * Ana Roces as Abby Villaraza * Bobby Andrews as Mike Villaraza * Bruce Quebral as Migs * Gee-Ann Abrahan as Michelle * Bubbles Paraiso as Issa Villaraza

Awards

References

External links

* 2008 films 2008 romantic comedy films Filipino-language films Star Cinema films Philippine romantic comedy films 2008 multilingual films Philippine multilingual films Films directed by Joyce Bernal {{2000s-Philippines-film-stub