''Just One Summer'' is a 2012 Filipino

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directed by

Mac Alejandre McArthur C. Alejandre (born December 8, 1972) is a Filipino film and television director, as well as the head of TV5's artist management division "Talent5" (TV5 Talent Center). Filmography Featured films Television *'' Ikaw na Sana'' (1997� ...

. The film stars

Julie Anne San Jose Julie Anne Peñaflorida San Jose (born May 17, 1994) is a Filipino singer and actress. She rose to prominence after competing in the reality singing competition '' Popstar Kids'' in 2005. San Jose is one of the best-selling recording artists ...

and

Elmo Magalona Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona (born April 27, 1994) is a Filipino actor and singer. He is currently an artist of ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN and Star Magic. He is the child of Francis Magalona and Pia Magalona. Biography 2009–2010: Early caree ...

. The film is streaming online on

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Plot

A rich, rebellious boy spends the summer with his father who he has considered long dead and his mistress while waiting for the annulment of his father and his mother's marriage. During his stay with his father during the summer, he meets a poor girl who is his childhood friend and is a scholar of whom her family is depending on; however, she is holding in a secret with regards to the true state of her scholarship. The two meet and comfort each other amidst their problems and they fall for each other as time goes on and as they get to know each other.

Cast

as Daniel "Niel" Luna Cuaresma, Jr. *

as Maria Bettina "Beto" Reyes Salazar *

Alice Dixson Jessie Alice Celones Dixson (; July 28, 1969) or often misspelled Alice Dixon, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and beauty queen who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 1986 and represented the Philippines at the Miss Intern ...

as Irene Luna-Cuaresma – Nyel's mother *

Joel Torre José Rizalino "Joel" de León Torre (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film ''José Rizal'' (1998), crime thriller film '' On the Job'' (2013) and the histor ...

as Daniel Cuaresma, Sr. – Nyel's father *

Cherry Pie Picache Cherry Pie Sison Picache (born May 27, 1970) is a Filipino actress. Known primarily for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters and television productions, she has received numerous accolades, including two Durban Internati ...

as Juliet * Buboy Garovillo as Berting Salazar – Beto's father *

Gloria Romero Gloria Anne Borrego Galla (December 16, 1933 – January 25, 2025), known professionally as Gloria Romero (), was an American-born Filipino actress. Regarded as the "Queen of Philippine Cinema", she appeared in over 250 motion pictures and t ...

as Lola Meding Reyes *

Sheena Halili Sheena Yvette Castro Halili-Manzanero (born January 16, 1987) is a Filipino actress, host, and businesswoman. She is best known for her portrayals as a sidekick to protagonists or antagonists in hit television series. Career Halili entered P ...

as Epang * Steven Silva as Joseph * Diva Montelaba as Jillian *

Lexi Fernandez Lexi Fernandez Alvarez-Cordingley (born January 5, 1995) is a Filipino actress. She is notable for her appearance as Leslie "Les" Fernan in the 2010 television drama series '' Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'', as well as for portraying Chloe i ...

as Shaina * Jhoana Marie Tan as Samantha * Ken Chan as Francis *

Sef Cadayona John Paul Joseph Cadayona (born March 3, 1989), professionally known as Sef Cadayona, is a Filipino actor, comedian and dancer. He gained recognition after appearing in an ice cream commercial in the early 2000s. He later joined the fifth seas ...

as Jason *

Benedict Campos Benedict Campos is a Filipino television, film and theater actor, model and swimmer. He was born January 2, 1991, in Makati, Philippines. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Background After graduating with a degree ...

*Ana Feleo *

Mon Confiado Ramon Veroy Confiado (born March 19, 1968), professionally known as Mon Confiado, is a Filipino character actor, stage (theatre), theater actor and businessman who has appeared in both mainstream and independent films. He is the son of late vet ...

as Ramon *

Betong Sumaya Alberto "Betong" Sermonia Sumaya Jr. (born November 21, 1975) is a Filipino comedian, actor, and former production assistant for GMA Network, where he is also a part of the network's talent agency. Sumaya participated in the GMA reality show ...

Maey Bautista Maylin "Maey" Bautista (born May 5, also known as Maey B, is a Filipino journalist, host, actress, and comedian. She is known for her tandem with Betong Sumaya since they participated in '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown''. ...

*Mega Unciano

Production

In August 2011, it was announced that the JuliElmo tandem will have a movie, after their successful team-up for their first acting project

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. The movie was temporarily postponed due to their work in Daldalita. The director has been busy with '' Amaya'' and TV5's '' Nandito Ako'' as well. On March 8, 2012, shooting resumed. The movie was shot in

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and Laguna. As of June/July 2012, the movie is in post-production and the stars are dubbing their voices and recording the songs to be used for the film.

Theme song

The theme song of the film, entitled ''Bakit Ba Ganyan'' sung by Julie Anne San Jose, was originally interpreted by Dina Bonnevie backed by VST & Co. It was also covered by

Tito Sotto Vicente Castelo Sotto, III (; born August 24, 1948), is a Filipino politician and television personality who is a Senate of the Philippines, senator-elect of the Philippines. He is the longest-serving senator in the history of the upper chamb ...

Vic Sotto Marvic Valentin "Vic" Castelo Sotto (born April 28, 1954), popularly known as Bossing, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and television personality. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the 1970s, he is known for playing comed ...

and

Joey de Leon Jose Maria Ramos de Leon Jr. (born October 14, 1946), professionally known as Joey de Leon and also known as Henyo Master, is a Filipino comedian, actor, television host and songwriter. He is one of the members of the comedy trio, collectively ...

in a Chinese version.

References

External links

*
Full Movie
on

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