A VERY SPECIAL LOVE...

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A Very Special Love Promo

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Here's your chance to win freebies & premiere night ticket of A Very Special Love!
A Very Special Love Promo

Mechanics:
1. A send-your-cat-and-dog-love-story promo will be launched on July 11, 2008 (Friday) for Star Cinema Groupsite members. Three love story senders will each win two (2) A Very Special Love movie posters and two (2) De Luxe Premiere Night tickets on the Red Carpet Premiere of A Very Special Love on July 29, 2008, 7pm at SM Megamall Cinema 10.

2. Promo will run from July 11 (Friday), 12am to July 18 (Friday), 12pm. No purchase is needed to join the promo. Promo is for Metro Manila residents only.

3. Love story sender should post their story in 500 words or less in the NOTES section of Star Cinema Multiply site (http://StarCinema.multiply.com). Be creative in thinking for the title of your love story – it will give you extra credit. Don’t give us a telenovela, just limit it to 500 words or less and make your story telling interesting, fun and kakilig. Don’t forget to include your MULTIPLY USER ID, COMPLETE NAME, ADDRESS and CONTACT NUMBER. Only one love story per member/individual is allowed.

4. Deadline of sending an entry will be on July 18, 2008 (Friday) at 12pm.

5. Star Cinema will judge all stories from July 19 (Saturday) to July 22 (Tuesday). Announcement of the top five (5) love story will be posted on July 23, 2008 (Wednesday), 10am, on the BLOG section of Star Cinema Multiply site.

6. Star Cinema Groupsite members can vote from the top five (5) love story on their best bet for the most kilig one. You should be a member of Star Cinema Multiply site to be able to vote. Only one vote per member will be recognized by the system. Online voting will only be from July 23 (Wednesday), 10am to July 25 (Friday), 12nn.

7. Announcement on top 3 winners will be on July 25, 2008 at 6pm at the Star Cinema Multiply site (http://StarCinema.multiply.com).

8. Winners will receive a private message that they won and instructions on how to claim their Premiere Night tickets and movie posters.


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Watch out for JOHN LLOYD and Sarah G. live for the A Very Special Love Mall Tour:

JULY 12 SM STA. ROSA, LAGUNA - 4PM Sat
JULY 13 STA. LUCIA EAST MALL - 4PM Sun
JULY 18 SM CEBU - 4PM Fri

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Entertainment
Philippine Star
DIRECTLINE By Boy Abunda
July 14, 2008


Reading JOHN LLOYD between the lines


Some say he is the next Christopher de Leon. I say JOHN LLOYD Cruz is in a league of his own. Among the younger generation of actors, JOHN LLOYD is tops in his class. He crosses boundaries. Men and women of all ages admire him, some revere the young actor who has become a staple fare in primetime TV drama. They cry when JOHN LLOYD cries. They sing when he sings. They laugh when he laughs. It is easy to fall in love with someone like him. My neighbor says that, he wants to embrace, love and spank JOHN LLOYD. Nenita, my devoted house help says that he is like a long lost son you want to cuddle. JOHN LLOYD knows his audiences and how to tickle them. He can be detached, wily, cuddly, lovable, and sometimes disagreeable. He is an enigma. Just when you think you knew him, you discover you know nothing.

A true chameleon, JOHN LLOYD fits the movie star type. His love team with Bea Alonzo is one of the most bankable. Lately, a new pairing with singing star Sarah Geronimo in Star Cinema’s A Very Special Love (which opens in theaters nationwide on July 30), will test the waters of his bankability as an actor. But whoever is paired with JOHN LLOYD always gives a superb performance. His humor is wry, sardonic even. Read carefully between the lines and you will know or not know JOHN LLOYD. By the way, he hates questionnaires like this.

What is the worst misconception about you?

That I am nice.

What is your dream role?

The one of a humanitarian.

Who cuts your hair?

A guy named Richard.

When was the last time you cried (in real life) and why?

In the afternoon of July 2, 2008, after watching Jerry McGuire.

Which other talent would you like to have aside from what you are known for?

It wouldn’t hurt if I know how to sing like Jeff Buckley or Chris Cornell.

Are you happy or content?

No.

What do you think of organized religion?

I respect them. All of them.

Where are you now? Heaven, hell or in limbo? Why?

I’m in this place called Earth.

The most insane thing you’ve done because of love?

Self destruct. I think it’s crazy and pathetic.

If you were a guardian angel, who would you be guarding now? Why?

The core of my very own intentions.

What do you hate most about your job?

Questionnaires like this.

What is your favorite name of a woman? Why?

Sarah.

Rate the following in decreasing importance: Love, sex, money.

I cannot answer this one.

Favorite love song?

Bato sa Buhangin.

How do you pray?

My life is my prayer.

Who is the greatest athlete of all time?

I don’t know. I’m not really into sports.

The best place on Earth? Why?

In the arms of the one you love the most.

The most expensive item you bought for a loved one?

A house we now call home.

Why are so many people poor?

Because of fate.

What was the most outrageous lie you ever told?

A failed performance.

If you were a kind of food, what would you be? Why?

Ampalaya. Because I know that people love me for what I’m really made of.

What was your favorite toy when you were growing up?

Teks (cards).

Coffee or tea? Why?

Neither. I like wine better.

What is your greatest fear?

Losing all the love in my heart.

What name would you have given yourself? Why?

Grace. Why not?

Who is the sexiest person on Earth?

Lizelle Uy.

How brave are you?

I’m not brave.

How do you deal with temptation?

We get along pretty well. Smile.

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By: Eric John Salut
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KAHIT may real-life girlfriend si JOHN LLOYD Cruz (his girlfriend is Liza Uy, a magazine editor), nakaka-create pa rin siya ng kilig sa sinumang nakakapareha niya sa pelikula o telebisyon. Such in the case of his latest movie with Sarah Geronimo, A Very Special Love.

Watching the trailer of A Very Special Love, kikiligin ka kina JOHN LLOYD at Sarah. Malakas ang kanilang chemistry on screen. Added the fact na pinili talaga ng Star Cinema at Viva Films ang right project para sa kanila.

Tiyak na happy si JOHN LLOYD ngayon dahil eversince, he wanted to do projects with different screen partners. Bonus na kapag tinangkilik ng tao ang nasabing project.

With A Very Special Love, tiyak na may palo ito sa takilya. Sa totoo lang, everytime na ipalalabas ang trailer ng movie, napapatutok ako sa TV.

Siguro rin, may something about the song na isa sa mga old-time favorites ko. Maganda ang version ni Sarah ng Maureen McGovern original song.

May maganda ding track record ang direktor ng movie na si Cathy Garcia-Molina pagdating sa ganitong klase ng pelikula. She already has four blockbuster hits in her feather — One More Chance, Close To You, You Got Me at You Are The One.

Sa July 30 ipalalabas ang A Very Special Love and posibleng maging hit ito. We heard na suportado ng JOHN LLOYD-Bea Alonzo fans ang movie na ito.

Bongga!

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from pep.ph... www.pep.ph/news/18327/John-Lloyd-Cruz-proud-of-A-Very-Special-Love-whatever-the-feedback

Julie Bonifacio
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
01:55 PM




JOHN LLOYD Cruz proud of
"A Very Special Love" whatever the feedback


Excited na ang Box-Office King na si JOHN LLOYD Cruz na makita ang magiging reaksyon ng mga manonood ng first big screen team-up nila ni Sarah Geronimo sa premiere night ng pelikula nilang A Very Special Love ng Star Cinema, directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina.



"Gusto kong malaman kung magugustuhan ba nila ang aming munting offer. So, I'm really excited kasi ito yung sabi ko nga, di ba, yung parang hindi naman paglihis pero, di ba, after so many movies with Bea [Alonzo], so, may bagong project si Bea, ‘eto ako gagawa ng isang project na wala siya. I wanna see kung paano ang pakiramdam kapag nandiyan na talaga, kapag pinapalabas na," pahayag ni JOHN LLOYD nang makausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) last Sunday, July 13, after ng The Buzz.



Umaasa si JOHN LLOYD na maganda ang marinig niyang feedback from the audience. But what if hindi maging maganda ang feedback na marinig niya?



"Well, to begin with, kailangan muna namin ng magandang maio-offer. So, gusto ko munang malaman kung maganda yung pelikula. Kung maganda yung pelikula wala na sa akin kung, you know...bonus na sa akin kung magustuhan ng mas marami. Kung hindi magustuhan ng mas marami pero alam ko na maganda ang ginawa namin, walang problema sa akin."



Para kay JOHN LLOYD kasi nandun ang kanyang personal satisfaction and personal fulfillment nung ginawa niya yung movie. Kitang-kita rin sa trailer ng movie na bagay kay Sarah ang pagpapakilig at pagpapa-cute niya kay JOHN LLOYD.



"Enjoy lang," ngiti ni JOHN LLOYD. "Nae-enjoy lang namin kung ano yung ginagawa namin. Kaya siguro yun yung nagre-refelct sa screen. Sobra namin siyang nae-enjoy na parang siguro yun ang rumerehistro."



A LIGHT FEELING. Maninibago ba ang audience sa kanya sa A Very Special Love pagkatapos ng sunud-sunod na mabibigat na roles niya sa pelikula at telebisyon?



"Actually, it's quite refreshing to see me in a film like this. Kasi coming from One More Chance na ang bigat-bigat nga, na alam mong kahit nagkatuluyan sila sa ending, pero ang dami nilang pinagdadaanan. Ang bigat ng pelikula pero tumatak sa isipan ng mga tao na parang gusto namin...you know, first movie namin ni Sarah, gusto namin paglabas nila ng sinehan magaan ang pakiramdam. Light naman ang feeling."



Hindi naman lingid sa lahat na Sarah has yet to prove her box-office appeal lalo na't first time niyang gagawa ng pelikula in a mature role. Posible raw na mahila siya ni JOHN LLOYD pataas or the other way around.



"Well, kahit ano namang pelikula, kahit na sabihin mong nasa estado ka na ni Sharon Cuneta o ni Boyet de Leon o ni Ate Vi [Vilma Santos], kailangang-kailangan mo ng tulong mula sa co-stars mo. Hindi puwedeng ikaw lang. Hindi mo kakayaning ikaw lang.



"First, you have to have a good story, a good story to tell. Kailangan mo ng mahusay na story teller which is your director. So, sa tingin namin, I'm quite confident na maganda. Hindi ko alam kung tatangkilin ng marami. Kung mangyari man, thank you, Lord. Kung hindi...sa akin nga ang importante lang maganda ang pelikula namin."



WHAT IF...Kung hindi man kumita ang pelikula nila ni Sarah, at least si JOHN LLOYD may babalikan daw na Bea Alonzo para makabawi. Hindi tulad ni Sarah na baka tuluyan nang mahirapang maka-take off as a box-office star.



"Ah, hindi ko alam. Hindi ko alam kung yun ang makakapagpabawi. I mean, wala namang replacement ang kahit na anong project. Kung itong project na ‘to with Sarah hindi maging maganda ang kalabasan, I mean, walang puwedeng pelikula na puwede kong magawa para makabawi."



But of course, positibo ang lahat na tatangkilikin ng mga manonood ang first team-up nila ni Sarah sa big screen.



"Never ko kasing inisip yun sa ginawa kong pelikula. Ang sa akin kasi ang importante talaga kung maganda ang produkto. Kasi kung hindi ka sigurado na maganda ang pelikula mo, anong kumpiyansa mo or ano ang puwede mong panghawakan para isipin na kikita ang pelilkula mo?"



Maging madalas na rin kaya ang tambalan nila ni Sarah, tulad ni Bea?



"Well, maganda kasi yung napi-pair ka sa iba. Yun kasi ang maganda, I mean, hindi naman para...no offense meant sa lahat ng mga sumusuporta sa amin ni Bea, ako kasi I would want the same for Bea. Kasi hindi puwedeng kami lang. Hindi puwedeng kami lang habang buhay.



"Kumbaga, may mga supporters kami na yun ang fantasy nila na maging kami at kami lang habang buhay. It doesn't work that way. Iikli lang ang buhay namin. Iikli ang life span ng career namin individually."



THE NEW BOYET AND VI. Sila raw ni Bea ang bagong Christopher de Leon at Vilma Santos sa big screen?



"Well, I don't think mahihiwalay na ako kay Bea. Hindi na yun mawawala. Kumbaga, gagawa at gagawa pa rin kami ng pelikula in the future. Imposibleng hindi.



"Kaya lang syempre in the process, kumbaga, para ma-preserve namin yung longevity ng aming respective careers, kailangan namin ito. Dapat may break.



"Can you imagine kami at kami lang? Given two, three years baka naman sawang-sawa na sila sa amin."



PLAYING ARMANDO. Samantala, kumpirmado na raw na si JOHN LLOYD Cruz ang gaganap na Armando. Hinihintay lang daw na maipalabas na ang movie nila ni Sarah para sa final announcement ng natitirang main cast ng Betty La Fea.



"Ay, hindi. Up to now talaga, hindi pa sigurado kung ako si Armando o kung sino si Armando."



Hindi pa niya tinatanggap ang offer?



"Hindi ko naman call yun, e. Hindi ko call ‘yon. Kumbaga, sila na ang bahala doon," pagtatapos ni JOHN LLOYD.

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Sarah is a natural actress


Sarah Geromino is finally fulfilling another one of her dreams: to star in a movie with JOHN LLOYD Cruz. Sarah can't help but gush, "I've been waiting for 'A Very Special Love' (her first team-up with JOHN LLOYD) for a long time. And to think it's my launching movie!"

Sarah may have less movie acting experience compared to the seasoned JOHN LLOYD, but that doesn't mean she can't keep up with him in their scenes in "A Very Special Love," the Star Cinema 15th anniversary presentation.

Star Awards for Movies Best Director Cathy Garcia-Molina says Sarah doesn't need a lot of preparation for her role as love-struck office girl Laida, employed in JOHN LLOYD's publishing firm."

Kahit naman hindi pa nai-in love si Sarah, I think alam na alam niya how it feels. Hindi naging mahirap para sa amin. Siguro talagang may charisma `tong taong ito," says Direk Cathy.

JOHN LLOYD also finds his 19-year-old new leading lady loveable."

When we did 'Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK),' Sarah was reserved in answering questions. You ask her something and she answers in monosyllables. That's it. Now, things are so different. I got surprised. Sarah has shed her inhibitions. We didn't have to adjust too much on the set of 'A Very Special Love.'"

Sarah agrees. She thinks her acting came out naturally in the movie, thanks to her director and JOHN LLOYD."

Actions speak louder than words. Our interactions in the movie came out naturally. I expect the same thing when it comes to our crying scenes in the movie," says the "ASAP `08" mainstay.

If she and JOHN LLOYD show such chemistry, it's because the two hit it off well in MMK, where Sarah admits she got carried away with her emotions. The actress in her came out."

I felt pressured back then since I was facing the cameras with JOHN LLOYD for the first time," Sarah admits. So she's no longer that nervous, now that they're together "A Very Special Love," which opens on July 30.

The movie is also a birthday gift for Sarah, who turns a year older on Friday, July 25.
On the recording scene, Sarah will soon release a new album which includes "I'll Be There," the duet she recorded with Backstreet Boy member Howie Dorough in Los Angeles.

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PILIPINO STAR
Showbiz
Friday, July 18, 2008

Kahit ‘di pa nagkaka-dyowa, Sarah alam na alam na ang feeling ng in love


Hanggang ngayon ay shocked pa rin si Sarah Geronimo na kasama siya sa FHM’s 100 sexiest women in the Philippines. Hindi niya nga naman aakalaing makakasama siya dahil wala sa image niya ang pagpapa-sexy. “Totoo po ba yan?” react ni Sarah nang una siyang tanungin tungkol dito.

Talbog nga naman ang ibang trying hard magpa-sexy eh siya, walang ka-effort-effort na magpakita ng cleavage.

Actually, tawa lang siya nang tawa nang una raw niyang malaman. Feeling niya, nanaginip lang siya. Pero thankful daw siya na sexy pala siya sa paningin ng maraming kalalakihan.

“Salamat talaga po. Feeling ko tuloy ngayon, super sexy ako. Unexpected po ito.

“Pero seriously, nakaka-conscious dahil parang kailangan ko palang maging sexy,” sabay tawa ng bagets na in fairness ay nakakakilig ang mga eksena sa trailer ng movie nila ni JOHN LLOYD Cruz na A Very Special Love na mapapanood starting July 30.

Kailangan daw niya ngayong mag-effort para ma-justify ang pagiging sexy.

Kung sabagay meron siyang sariling stylish, make-up artist at isa si Rajo Laurel sa mga nagpo-provide ng mga gown niya.

Bukod sa pagiging sexy, kamakailan lang ay dineklara siyang No. 3 Most Beautiful Filipina ng Star­mometer sa internet na ikinasiya rin siyempre ni Sarah.

Speaking of A Very Special Love, feeling fulfilled pala siya sa nasabing pelikula: to star in a movie with JOHN LLOYD.

“I’ve been waiting for A Very Special Love (her first team-up with JOHN LLOYD) for a long time. And to think it’s my launching movie!” sabi ni Sarah na parang ready na yatang ma-in love after this movie.

Base sa trailer, hindi siya nagpatalbog kay JOHN LLOYD na marami nang nagawang pelikula kumpara sa singer/actress na launching movie pa lang ang A Very Special Love. By the way, kasama sa 15th anniversary presentation ng Star Cinema ang pelikulang ito.

Say ng Star Awards for Movies Best Director na si Cathy Garcia-Molina, Sarah doesn’t need a lot of preparation for her role as love-struck office girl Laida, employed in JOHN LLOYD’s publishing firm.

“Kahit naman hindi pa nai-in-love si Sarah, I think alam na alam niya how it feels. Hindi naging mahirap para sa amin. Siguro talagang may charisma `tong batang ito,” says Direk Cathy.

“Nanonood naman po ako ng pelikula at dati ma­hilig akong magbasa ng pocketbooks kaya alam ko na ang pakiramdam ng ma-in love,” tawa na naman ni Sarah.

JOHN LLOYD also finds his 19-year-old new leading lady loveable.

“When we did Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK), Sarah was reserved in answering questions. You ask her something and she answers in monosyllables. That’s it. Now, things are so different. I got surprised. Sarah has shed her inhibitions. We didn’t have to adjust too much on the set of A Very Special Love.”

Sarah agrees. She thinks her acting came out naturally in the movie, thanks to her director and JOHN LLOYD.

“Actions speak louder than words. Our interactions in the movie came out naturally. I expect the same things when it comes to our crying scenes in the movie,” sabi pa ni Sarah.

May chemistry sila. Kaya nga siguro sila pinagsama. Sa MMK unang napansin ang kakaibang magic nila.

“Nakakaramdam ako ng pressured back then since I was facing the cameras with JOHN LLOYD for the first time,” Sarah admits. So she’s no longer that nervous, now that they’re together in A Very Special Love.

Magsisilbi ring birthday gift for Sarah ang pelikula who turns a year wiser on Friday, July 25.

Bukod sa pelikula, super active din ang recording career niya. She will soon release a new album which includes I’ll Be There, the duet she recorded with Backstreet Boy member Howie Dorough in Los Angeles.

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JOHN LLOYD Cruz describes "A Very Special Love" leading lady Sarah Geronimo as "virginal" " pure and true"
Julie Bonifacio
Sunday, July 20, 2008
07:18 AM

Humarap sa entertainment press ng Cebu City ang aktor na si JOHN LLOYD Cruz kasama ang leading lady niya na si Sarah Geronimo bago pumunta ng SM Cebu City para sa mall tour ng movie nila na A Very Special Love ng Star Cinema Productions at Viva Films. Dito tinanong si JOHN LLOYD kung ano ang ibibigay niyang birthday gift kay Sarah na magse-celebrate ng birthday nito on July 25.

"Kasi nag-birthday din ako, wala rin siyang binigay kaya patas na," biro ni JOHN LLOYD habang nakikinig naman sa kanya ang PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal).

"Of course, ano magkakaroon siya ng something from me. Kung anuman ‘yon, siya lang ang makakaalam," dagdag pa ni JOHN LLOYD.

VERY VIRGINAL SARAH. Hindi rin naiwasang itanong kay JOHN LLOYD ng Cebu press kung ano ang kaibahan ni Sarah sa dati na niyang ka-love team na si Bea Alonzo.

"Si Sarah, very oblivious sa mundo. Hindi naman naïve. Yung outlook niya kasi sa buhay very virginal," biglang naputol na sabi ni JOHN LLOYD dahil sa naging reaksyon ng press.

"Hindi. Totoo naman," ngiti niya.

"Yung intentions niya are pure and true. That's what I mean. No malice. Ganun siya. kakaiba na sa panahon ngayon. Walang ganun katulad niya. It's refreshing lang na makakilala ng taong tulad niya sa panahong ito."

JOHN LLOYD'S FAVORITE LINE. Pinapili rin si JOHN LLOYD ng linya sa theme song ng movie nila na A Very Special Love na puwede niyang i-dedicate para kay Sarah.

"I'd say the same lines for her, yung ‘You're not like the rest, I know you're the best.' ‘Tsaka yung ‘squeezing me tighter," may pagkapilyong sagot ni JOHN LLOYD.

"Yun naman yun, e. Isa sa pinaka-strongest point ng teamup namin. Kaya mo siya magugustuhan, dahil sa istorya ng movie namin."

CONTINUOUS FRIENDSHIP. Nag-last shooting day na magkasama sina JOHN LLOYD at Sarah for their first team-up sa big screen last Friday morning bago lumipad papuntang Cebu. Pagkatapos ay pupunta si JOHN LLOYD sa Japan for a show. Habang si Sarah ay ipagpapatuloy ang shooting sa ilang natitirang eksena niya.

Hahanap-hanapin kaya ni JOHN LLOYD ang pagtatrabaho niya with Sarah?

"Ah, it's one of these gifts na madadala mo. Kahit tapos na yung movie, magpapatuloy yung friendship. It had become a very special tandem. I'm hoping na kahit tapos na yung movie, magpapatuloy ang friendship namin. Siguro hindi na maiiba yung treatment o relationship namin ni Sarah. At sana, anything that is good will last."

ACTING LESSONS ABROAD. After ng movie niya with Sarah, ipagpapatuloy ba ni JOHN LLOYD ang dream niya na mag-aral ng acting sa ibang bansa?

"Sana mabigyan ng chance na if not this year sana mangyari next year. In life you can never learn too much. You're still in the process of learning. So, yung interes mo na matuto sa buhay ‘pag tinitigil mo parang tumigil din yung interes mo sa trabaho. Feeling ko lang nakakabobo kung lagi kang ganu'n ulit. Gusto ko sa susunod na project ko well-equipped ako. So, I want to try that and I want to have a different approach sa craft ko," tapos ni JOHN LLOYD.