Philippine Romantic Comedy ‘My Love Will Make You Disappear’ Achieves Strong Box Office Opening
*My Love Will Make You Disappear*, a Philippine romantic comedy starring Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, earned approximately $500,000 in North America and about $700,000 in the Philippines during its opening weekend. The film had an impressive opening day, marking the highest grossing among local films this year. Directed by Chad Vidanes, it follows the story of Sari, who believes she is cursed in love.
The Philippine romantic comedy, My Love Will Make You Disappear, starring renowned actors Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, has shown impressive financial performance at both the North American and local box offices. Over its opening weekend, the film grossed approximately $500,000 from 225 screens in North America. In the Philippines, it accumulated P40 million, which is nearly $700,000, marking a significant achievement for the film.
On its release day of March 26, My Love Will Make You Disappear generated ticket sales exceeding $209,000 in the Philippines, achieving the highest opening day revenue among local films this year. ABS-CBN Studios has recently enjoyed multiple successful theatrical releases, including Un/Happy For You and the record-setting Hello, Love, Again, which has become the Philippines’ highest-grossing film globally with over $27.8 million.
The narrative follows Sari, portrayed by Kim Chiu, who has lived under the belief that she is cursed, as every man she loves mysteriously vanishes. In an effort to avoid more heartbreak, she vows to stay away from romance until she encounters Jolo, played by Paulo Avelino, a troubled landlord dealing with his personal failures. As they collaborate to protect their community from displacement, their connection grows.
Directed by Chad Vidanes and penned by Patrick Valencia and Isabella Policarpio, My Love Will Make You Disappear is distributed in the United States by Abramorama. This film marks the first time that Chiu and Avelino star together as leads, following their appearances in two television series, Linlang and the local adaptation of the Korean drama What Happened to Secretary Kim.
In conclusion, *My Love Will Make You Disappear* showcases remarkable box office success in both North America and the Philippines, establishing itself as a standout romantic comedy. With impressive opening weekend revenues and a compelling storyline, the film has garnered attention and accolades, further solidifying the popularity of its lead actors and the reputation of ABS-CBN Studios.
Original Source: deadline.com
