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Stars join and support ‘Da Facundos’ at 'Meet, Greet & Bye' world premiere
Star Cinema's new family drama "Meet, Greet & Bye," starring Belle Mariano and Joshua Garcia, earned P10.5 million on its opening day.
The film, which features a powerhouse cast including Juan Karlos, Piolo Pascual, and Maricel Soriano, marks Soriano's return to Star Cinema after an 11-year hiatus.
Directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana, the movie centers on the Facundo family, with its matriarch Baby (Soriano) grappling with a cancer relapse and her children trying to convince her to undergo chemotherapy.
A deal is made where one son, Tupe (Pascual), promises to secure VIP tickets to a fan meeting of celebrity crush Park Seo-joon if Baby agrees to treatment.
The movie began its worldwide screenings on November 12, with releases scheduled across Australia, New Zealand, the UAE, Europe, North America, and parts of Asia throughout November and December.
Several stars, including Vice Ganda, Dingdong Dantes, and Marian Rivera, attended the film's world premiere on November 11 at SM Megamall.
Alora Sasam shared on Instagram how the movie moved her to tears, praising its relatable lines and timely reminder to spend time with loved ones.
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Star Cinema's latest film, "Meet, Greet & Bye," has earned P85 million in Philippine box office sales within its first five days of release.
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Veteran actress Maricel Soriano portrays Baby Facundo, a mother battling recurring breast cancer that has spread to her brain and liver, in the film "Meet, Greet & Bye."
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