Aga-Angel-Jake starrer, “In the Name of Love”, to premiere in LA, San Francisco this May

May 13, 2011 - PRLog -- The much-awaited 18th anniversary film presentation of ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema – In the Name of Love – will have its U.S. premieres on May 28 in Los Angeles and May 29 in San Francisco Bay Area.  No less than two of its lead stars, Angel Locsin and Jake Cuenca, will grace the screenings and meet with their fans.

In the Name of Love had an opening day take of P15 million in the Philippines last May 11 and is predicted to be another major box office winner for Star Cinema, coming on the heels of the successes of Catch Me… I’m in Love (P120.21M) and Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak (P72.31M).  It brings together for the first time award-winning actor and actress Aga Muhlach and Angel Locsin with San Jose, California-born and raised Jake Cuenca, multi-awarded director-writer Olivia M. Lamasan and screenwriter Enrico Santos.

According to Lamasan, expect no tried and tested formula in this film.  This sensual love story is dark, told in the style of film noir and unfolds in non-linear fashion.  For the first time, matinee idol Aga is deglamorized, playing his age – mid 40s – and is not the dashing ladies’ man he has played in many of his movies. He is Emman Toledo, a dance instructor who has seen better days. He seems content to relive his glory days in his mind when an unlikely opportunity comes up: he is assigned to choreograph for the upcoming Governor’s Ball of the powerful political family of the Evelinos.  Suddenly, here is a chance for Emman to rekindle his lost passion.

It will be at this ball where the engagement of the governor’s son, Dylan Evelino (Jake Cuenca), and Cedes Fernandez (Angel Locsin) will be announced. Despite her hatred for dirty politics, Cedes has no choice but to succumb to the decision of Dylan out of her indebtedness to the family.

Emman is drawn towards Cedes from the first time she catches his eye. As their lives intertwine through dance, Emman and Cedes find themselves resisting an affair: one that holds the truths to their painful pasts, and the memories of a boundless love. The situation becomes complicated… and dangerous.  In the Name of Love asks the question, “What would you give for one touch, one kiss, one great love?”

Since dance is such an integral element of the story, moviegoers will see the results of long hours of dance lessons that Aga and Angel took to play their roles.  Angel studied pole dancing for three months.  There was a pole dancing scene that took three days to shoot, with Angel withstanding the pain and bruises of the physically grueling scene.  But she loved the challenge and the acting versatility that it demanded from her.

In the Name of Love also features Dante Rivero, Leo Rialp, Smokey Manaloto, Ryan Eigenmann, Emilio Garcia, Kat Alano, Dimples Romana, Bobby Andrews, Michael Flores, Joshua Zamora, Nanding Josef, Maliksi Morales, Paul Salas and Carmi Martin.

“In the Name of Love took about a year to finish.  That’s how intense the preparation, planning and execution were for this movie.  We want to showcase a story and characters that are multi-dimensional, as complex as life is, which is something I’m sure our kapamilya here in the U.S. could identify with. This is one exciting ride and I hope fans will appreciate the movie and enjoy their time with Angel and Jake at the premieres,” said Kerwin Du, ABS-CBN International’s head of theatricals.

Catch Angel and Jake at In the Name of Love U.S. premieres in:

LOS ANGELES
May 28, 2011 (Saturday)
2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

ALEX THEATRE
216 North Brand Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91203

TO PURCHASE TICKETS
•   Alex Theatre Box Office:
Friday-Sunday, 12 PM – 5 PM
•   Theatre hotline: (818) 243- 2539
•   www.alextheatre.org

SAN FRANCISCO
May 29, 2011 (Sunday)
2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

FOX THEATRE
2215 Broadway St.
Redwood City, CA 94063

TO PURCHASE TICKETS
•   Fox Theatre Box Office:
Monday-Friday, 10 AM – 5:30 PM (closed 2-3 PM)
•   Theatre hotline: (650) 369-7770
•   www.foxrwc.com

For more information, please visit www.abs-cbnglobalmovies.com.

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