Bromance: My Brother's Romance
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| Directed by | Wenn V. Deramas |
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| Cinematography | Elmer Haresco Despa |
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
| Music by | Vincent de Jesus |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱163.5 million[1] |
Bromance: My Brother's Romance is a 2013 Filipino screwball comedy satire film directed by Wenn V. Deramas.[2] The story and screenplay written by Deramas, Ays de Guzman, Danno Kristoper C. Mariquit, Kriz G. Gazmen, Enrico C. Santos, and Joel M. Mercado was based on a true story.[3] Starring Zanjoe Marudo and Cristine Reyes, with the supporting cast include Arlene Muhlach, Nikki Valdez, Maricar de Mesa, and Joy Viado, the film revolves around twin brothers Brando and Brandy but when the latter was put into a coma, the former is forced to impersonate himself as his gay twin brother.
Produced by Skylight Films in its first foray to the comedy genre and distributed by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released on May 15, 2013.[4]
Synopsis[edit]
A young man is forced to pretend to be his estranged gay brother in order to keep a major business from falling through. Though he has always hated his brother, the young man gains a new appreciation as he lives his brother's life.[5]
Cast[edit]
Main cast[edit]
- Zanjoe Marudo as Brando/Brandy
- Cristine Reyes as Erika
Supporting cast[edit]
- Arlene Muhlach as Vangie
- Boom Labrusca as Arn-Arn
- Manuel Chua as Jerome
- Joey Paras† as Beergin
- Lassy Marquez as Tequi
- Atak Arana as Mr. Big
- Joy Viado† as Delilah
- Maricar De Mesa as Joyce
- Abby Bautista as Abby
- Nikki Valdez as Britney
- Carlo Romero as Rico
- Jeff Luna as Joey
Special Participation[edit]
- Maliksi Morales as Young Brandy/Brando
- Kokoy De Santos as Teen Brandy/Brando
- Beauty Gonzalez as Young Vangie
- Ai-Ai Delas Alas as the Columbarium Ghost
- Kris Aquino as the Doctor
- Vice Ganda as the Wedding Stopper
- Bea Alonzo as the Wedding Guest, Britney's (Nikki Valdez) friend
- John Lloyd Cruz as the Seminarian
Reception[edit]
Rating[edit]
The film was graded "B" by the Cinema Evaluation Board and rated PG by MTRCB.[6]
Box Office[edit]
Bromance: My Brother's Romance landed on No. 2 on its opening weekend beaten by Star Trek Into Darkness on a small margin.[7] Bromance earned P32,334,475 on its first 5 days of showing.[8][9] After 3 weeks of showing, it grossed P74,511,438.
References[edit]
- ^ "Philippines Box Office May 29-June 2, 2013". Box Office Mojo. May 29 – June 2, 2013.
- ^ "comic mettle in 'Bromance'". Manila Bulletin.[dead link]
- ^ "Gay-straight 'Bromance' twins based on true story". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. May 7, 2013. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "Skylight films swings to comedy with 'Bromance: My Brother's Romance'". The Philippine Star. April 30, 2013. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "Bromance: My Brother's Romance".
- ^ "Star Cinema". Archived from the original on September 15, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
- ^ "Philippines Weekend Box Office". May 15–19, 2013.
- ^ "Star Trek Into Darkness and Bromance: My Brother's Romance are in tight competition on their opening weekend!". May 31, 2013.
- ^ "BROMANCE: MY BROTHER'S ROMANCE". June 9, 2013.
