''When Love Begins'' is a 2008

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romance film Romance films involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion (emotion), passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their ...

written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes and starring

Aga Muhlach Ariel Aquino Muhlach"Aga Muchlach biography"
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and

Anne Curtis Anne Curtis-Smith (; born 17 February 1985) is an Australian-born Filipino actress, television host, entrepreneur and model. Known for her versatile work in film and television productions, she is one of the most successful and highest-paid Fi ...

. A co-production of

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and

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, the film was released on April 30, 2008. This was Curtis' third movie after '' Wag Kang Lilingon'' (2006) and '' Ang Cute ng Ina Mo!'' (2007)

Plot

Benedicto "Ben" Caballero (

Aga Muhlach Ariel Aquino Muhlach"Aga Muchlach biography"
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) is an environmentalist who disapproves of deforestation for villages in mountainous regions in the country. He is more concerned of the environment than that of getting along with his siblings. It is revealed that he was a former lawyer and that he quit because of a matter between right or wrong, and not about winning or losing. He focuses on nature - for him, it's all about saving the planet. He visits Boracay and meets Michelle "Mitch" Valmonte (

) after an accident. Mitch is a carefree party girl who works for her father's company. She and Ben get to know each other and develop special interests for each other. But making a relationship without any commitment is one problem they both have to deal with. It goes well at first, but the relationship ends because of its impossibilities. Ben then discovers that Mitch's father owns the company that ordered the deforestation and construction of a new village in which he is against. This leads them separate ways and they try to forget about their so-called relationship.

Cast

Main cast

Aga Muhlach Ariel Aquino Muhlach"Aga Muchlach biography"
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as Ben Caballero *

as Mitch Valmonte

Supporting cast

Boots Anson-Roa Maria Elisa Cristobal Anson-Rodrigo (née Anson; born January 30, 1945), better known as Boots Anson-Roa, is a Filipina actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer. Early life and education Anson-Roa, a Bicolana, is the eldest daughter of post- ...

as Marietta Caballero *

Ronaldo Valdez James Ronald Dulaca Gibbs (November 27, 1947 – December 17, 2023), popularly known by his screen name Ronaldo Valdez (), was a Filipino actor whose career spanned almost five decades. Career Valdez started his earlier career as a leading ma ...

as Leo Caballero *

Jon Avila Jon Avila (born Jonathan Mullally; 1 September 1985) is a former Filipino-Irish actor, model and ex-housemate of '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2''. Filmography Television Film Notes References Filipino male models Filip ...

as Wally *

AJ Dee Angel James Velasquez Dee III (born July 27, 1983), professionally known as AJ Dee, is a Filipino actor, model and swimmer. He is the brother of fellow swimmer and actor Enchong Dee. Early life While in high school, Dee participated in the Phi ...

as Greg *

Christopher de Leon Christopher Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956), also known as Boyet, is a Filipino actor, filmmaker and politician. Often referred to as the "King of Philippine Drama", he gained stardom for his leading man roles in numerous film and te ...

as Paco Valmonte *

Desiree Del Valle Desirée Lois del Valle Dunham-Labrusca (born May 28, 1982), better known by her stage name, screen name Desiree del Valle, is a Philippines, Filipino-Americans, American actress. After joining ABS-CBN's Star Magic in 1998, she had her breako ...

as Raisa *Gemma Fitzgerald as Lisa *Angel Jacob as Marides Caballero *Davey Langit as Mitoy *Jennifer Lee as Sandra *Alma Lerma as Yaya Gloria * Dionne Monsanto as Nena *Mads Nicolas as Mommy Offie *Mandy Ochoa as Anton Caballero * Mickey Perz as Caleb *

Dimples Romana Dianne Marie Romana Ahmee (born November 13, 1984) known professionally as Dimples Romana, is a Filipino actress. Noted for her acclaimed performances in film and television, she made her first screen appearance through the series '' Esperanza'' ...

as Carrie Caballero *

Rafael Rosell Rafael Rosell IV (born November 10, 1982) is a Filipino actor. Early life Rafael Rosell IV was born in Stavanger, Norway on November 10, 1982, to Filipino people, Filipino parents; his father, Rafael Rosell III, is a geologist from Cebu, and hi ...

as Alger * Riza Santos as Christine *Gail Nicolas as Sharmaine *Mark Manicad as Jeffrey

Reception

The Star Cinema and Viva Films' romantic drama When Love Begins has already grossed on its first two weeks of running. Its total gross is .

External links

* {{Jose Javier Reyes 2008 films 2008 romantic drama films Filipino-language films Philippine romantic drama films Star Cinema films Viva Films films