Philippines’ Rom-Com ‘My Love Will Make You Disappear’ a Box Office Success
“My Love Will Make You Disappear,” a Philippine rom-com starring Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, opened strongly, earning about $500,000 in North America and P40 million in the Philippines. The film achieved over $209,000 on its opening day, making it the highest-grossing local film opening this year. It follows the story of Sari who believes she is cursed in love, and Jolo, who helps her confront her fears.
The Philippine romantic comedy film “My Love Will Make You Disappear,” featuring stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, achieved impressive box office results, grossing around $500,000 from 225 screens in North America during its opening weekend. Additionally, the film garnered approximately P40 million (nearly $700,000) in the Philippines.
On its first day, March 26, the film earned over $209,000, marking the highest opening day revenue among local films this year. ABS-CBN Studios has seen a series of successful theatrical releases, including “Un/Happy For You” and “Hello, Love, Again,” the latter of which holds the record for being the Philippines’ top-grossing film to date, with over $27.8 million in global revenue.
The film’s plot revolves around Sari, portrayed by Kim Chiu, who lives with a curse of having every man she loves mysteriously vanish. Taking a break from romance, she eventually meets Jolo, played by Paulo Avelino, a troubled landlord dealing with personal failures while trying to save an apartment complex. As their relationship develops, they work together to prevent their community from being displaced.
Directed by Chad Vidanes and penned by Patrick Valencia and Isabella Policarpio, the film is distributed in the United States by Abramorama. This project marks the first leading role collaboration between Chiu and Avelino, following their appearances together in two series, including “Linlang” and the Philippine adaptation of “What Happened to Secretary Kim.”
“My Love Will Make You Disappear” is off to a strong start at the box office in both North America and the Philippines, signaling a positive reception to Philippine romantic comedies. The film showcases a unique narrative that blends romance and personal challenges, while also underlining the successful trajectory of ABS-CBN Studios in the film industry. With a promising opening, the film builds anticipation for its performance in the weeks to come.
Original Source: deadline.com
