Bromance: My Brother's Romance is a 2013 Filipino screwball comedy satire film co-written and directed by Wenn V. Deramas.[2] The story and screenplay written by various writers including Kriz G. Gazmen and Joel Mercado was based on a true story.[3] Starring Zanjoe Marudo and Cristine Reyes, with the supporting cast include Arlene Muhlach, Nikki Valdez, Maricar de Mesa, and Joy Viado, the film revolves around twin brothers Brando and Brandy but when the latter was put into a coma, the former is forced to impersonate himself as his gay twin brother.
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| Directed by | Wenn V. Deramas |
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| Cinematography | Elmer Haresco Despa |
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
| Music by | Vincent de Jesus |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱163.5 million[1] |
Produced by Skylight Films in its first foray into the comedy genre and distributed by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released on May 15, 2013.[4]
Plot
editFrom their birth to adulthood, Brando always despises Brandy, his gay twin brother, and he has been his burden throughout his life, with factors including he was mistaken for the latter by everyone. The two later became estranged when Brando started an altercation with Brandy and was later expelled from the house. Eight years have passed and Brando lives with his two friends at a boarding house and they run a repair service for broken appliances. However, with a debt of 1.5 million pesos, Brando has been given a deadline of 30 days by Delilah and he has to choose two options: pay the debt or marry her. Meanwhile, Brandy has become a successful interior designer and was awarded a contract from his client, Mr. Big, who wanted him and his two fellow designers, Beergin and Tequi, to design his mausoleum.
Cast
editMain cast
edit- Zanjoe Marudo as:
- Brando San Juan, the straight of the twins who was later forced to impersonate his gay twin
- Brandy San Juan, Brando's gay twin brother who works as a successful interior designer
- Cristine Reyes as Erika, Brandy's best friend, and Brando's girlfriend
Supporting cast
edit- Arlene Muhlach as Vangie San Juan, Brando and Brandy's mother
- Boom Labrusca as Arn-Arn
- Manuel Chua as Jerome
- Joey Paras† as Beergin, the first of Brandy's two co-designers
- Lassy Marquez as Tequi, the second of Brandy's two co-designers
- Atak Arana as Mr. Big, the owner of the columbarium
- Joy Viado† as Delilah, an ugly-looking woman who wants to marry Brando in exchange for his 1.5 million pesos worth of incurred debts.
- Maricar De Mesa as Joyce
- Abby Bautista as Abby
- Nikki Valdez as Britney
- Carlo Romero as Rico
- Jeff Luna as Joey
Special participation
edit- Maliksi Morales as Young Brandy/Brando
- Kokoy De Santos as Teen Brandy/Brando
- Beauty Gonzalez as Young Vangie
- Ai-Ai Delas Alas as the Columbarium Ghost
- Kris Aquino as the Doctor
- Vice Ganda as the Wedding Stopper
- Bea Alonzo as the Wedding Guest, Britney's (Nikki Valdez) friend
- John Lloyd Cruz as the Seminarian
Reception
editRating
editThe film was graded "B" by the Cinema Evaluation Board and rated PG by MTRCB.[5]
Box Office
editBromance: My Brother's Romance landed on No. 2 on its opening weekend beaten by Star Trek Into Darkness on a small margin.[6] Bromance earned P32,334,475 on its first 5 days of showing.[7][8] After 3 weeks of showing, it grossed P74,511,438.
References
edit- ^ "Philippines Box Office May 29-June 2, 2013". Box Office Mojo. May 29 – June 2, 2013.
- ^ "comic mettle in 'Bromance'". Manila Bulletin.[dead link]
- ^ "Gay-straight 'Bromance' twins based on true story". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. May 7, 2013. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "Skylight films swings to comedy with 'Bromance: My Brother's Romance'". The Philippine Star. April 30, 2013. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "Star Cinema". Archived from the original on September 15, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
- ^ "Philippines Weekend Box Office". May 15–19, 2013.
- ^ "Star Trek Into Darkness and Bromance: My Brother's Romance are in tight competition on their opening weekend!". May 31, 2013.
- ^ "BROMANCE: MY BROTHER'S ROMANCE". June 9, 2013.