Bromance: My Brother's Romance cast: (L-R) Carlo Romero, lead star Zanjoe Marudo, direk Wenn Deramas and sultry actress Cristine Reyes 

We've seen Zanjoe Marudo as a serious actor in films such as Star Cunema's Sa'Yo Lamang and his very remarkable performance in Star Cinema's official entry to MMFF 2012,  One More Try with co-actors Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban and Angel Locsin. Being a Star Magic talent, Zanjoe's versatility as an actor was even defined as he became more relaxed with comedy roles. His regular stint in  the gag show Banana Nite and Banana Split: Extra Scoop has even enhanced his capabilities as a comedy actor. 

Zanjoe Marudo during the Bromance presscon

Today, all his efforts and anticipations will be paid-off, as Zanjoe Marudo will set another trend in Philippine comedy films in his own time via the movie Bromance: My Brother's Romance showing in all theaters this May 15,2013 nationwide! In this movie, Zanjoe plays a dual role, portraying Brando as the very masculine mechanic and Brandy, the girly (gay) and successful interior designer. Playing a gay role was not Zanjoe's first, actually, he had done this before in one of the romance anthologies in 24/7 In Love last November of last year under Star Cinema. He played a gay best friend of his "real love" partner, another gorgeous and award winning actress, Bea Alonzo. 

Zanjoe in dual role as Brando and Brandy 

Zanjoe was given another rare opportunity to portray again a gay role, but this time, in a full-length movie, Bromance: My Brother's Romance. He find his role very challenging in a different way, despite the fact that he had been doing comedy roles in Banana Nite and Banana Split: Extra Scoop in ABS-CBN. He said, "Kasi 'yung Banana Split, gag show 'yon, madalas, parang nagbibiruan lang kami doon. Pero dito sa movie, seryosong comedy ang ginawa ko." 

Zanjoe Marudo laughs during the movie's presscon

During our set visit to the movie's one of location shoots in Manila, direk Wenn Deramas was quoted as saying "Zanjoe Marudo will be the Adam Sandler of the Philippines." And based from the movie's teasers, I couldn't agree more with you direk! I can still recall how direk Wenn believe and admire Zanjoe, he has only but good words and praises for his lead actor as well as Zanjoe's leading lady, Cristine Reyes who, according to direk Wenn was so professional, very patient and "real" person. 

Direk Wenn Deramas and Zanjoe Marudo during our set visit 

Cristine Reyes during the movie's presscon

Bromance: My Brother's Romance "blockbuster" director Wenn Deramas

When the full script was offered to direk Wenn, the only actor that he had in mind that will perfectly fit the role was Zanjoe Marudo and the only actress for the role of Erika as Brandy's bestfriend and Brando's apple of the eye was Cristine Reyes. During the movie's presscon, Zanjoe admitted that he mimics his celebrity girlfriend, Bea Alonzo's "pouting lips." Zanjoe was asked if what would he think Bea  would say and react after watching his movie Bromance: My Brother's Romance, Z (Zanjoe) enthusiastically replied, "Bea will be proud of me!" Zanjoe is one hardwroking, humble and friendly actor who's so confident about his sexuality, that's why I really admire his versatility. 

Bromance: My Brother's Romance cast

Bromance: My Brother's Romance is a different kind of comedy film for everyone, it depicts of a family relationship with differences and conflicts. It will also show how they will traverse through life and realize life's lessons and  will leave us thinking how we can relate at the same time be entertained by the funny scenarios and wacky characters in the story like Arlene Muhlach, Joy Viado, Nikki Valdez, Manuel Chua, Boom Labrusca, Joey Parras, Lassy, Maricar De Mesa, Abbie Bautista, Carlo Romero, Jeff Luna and Atak. After all the stressful events that us, Filipinos had experienced these past few weeks brought by the national elections, it's high time that we should go out with the whole family, friends, peers and loved ones. Treat yourselves to a movie date with 

Bromance: My Brother's Romance. 

There would be surprise cameo roles of four star celebrities, watch out for it! 

Check out Behind the Scene (BTS) photos during our 

Set Visit and the Grand Presscon here. 

After the success of "Praybeyt Benjamin" at the tills last year, here comes another Star Cinema comedy film "This Guy's In Love With You, Mare" which is now on its second week and a certified blockbuster hit with 160 million gross earnings and had 23M on its first day in over 150 theaters nationwide. 

I guess one of the biggest and success factors of this film is the characters per se, of course not to forget the box-office comedy director, Wenn V. Deramas. The unique, complicated and fun-filled love triangle story of Gemma played by Toni Gonzaga, Mike played by Luis Manzano and Lester played by Vice Ganda, made the film stand-out since this is the first-ever movie project of the comedy box-office trio. 

Direk Wenn proudly narrates, " 'Ang This Guy's In Love With You, Mare' ay tungkol sa tatlong tao na pare-parehong naghahanap ng puwesto nila sa mundong ito. Si Vice as Lester, isa s'yang pusong babae na sinentro ang buong buhay sa lalakeng pinakamamahal niya na si Mike, si Luis 'yun, na naghahanap naman ng isang normal na buhay na may asawa at may anak. Si Toni as gemma, nasa sa point ng buhay niya na gusto na niya mag-asawa so tamang-tama 'yung timing nilang dalawa ni Mike. Ang hindi niya alam, meron palang dark secret ang boyfriend niya."

Hmmm.... dark secret? It kept me thinking what Toni had said about one of the questions that was asked during the movie's bloggers conference- "What is the moral lesson of the movie?" Toni replied, something like "You can never give love unless you learn to forgive." It made sense, right?! :))

Toni Gonzaga during "This Guy's In Love With You Mare" blogcon 

The multi-media star also shared her fond experiences with her co-stars and how she promptly describe them, "Si Luis pagdating sa pagkain, isha-share n'ya 'yung food n'ya, magpapabili s'ya, minsan tatanungin ka n'ya kung ano 'yung gusto mo... ibibili ka rin n'ya, si Vice naman, chikahan nang chikahan nang chikahan, tiktakan nang tiktakan nang tiktakan kami nang walang humpay...kwentuhan at tawanan."

The very playful Vice Ganda and Luis Manzano

Toni even added, "Ito na siguro ang pinakamasayang pelikulang nagawa ko sa tanang buhay ko. Parang at its highest level lahat ng eksena. Todo-bigay lahat. Wala kaming tinipid dito, lahat ng ikasasaya ng tao ibinigay namin sa pelikulang ito. On the other hand, Luis shared that he was so excited of the film not only for its unconventional love story but also because he was able to work with his friends. 

Meanwhile, Vice strongly believes in the sincere intention of their film which is to spread good vibes among the moviegoers. He expressed, "Ang intensyon namin sa pelikulang ito ay mapatawa kayong lahat at alam kong maibibigay namin sa inyo 'yan." And truly, every moviegoer that goes out of every movie theater has that certain "smile" not only on their lips but it is also kept within their hearts. 

The wacky trio- Vice, Toni and Luis 

Toni Gonzaga talks about her unforgettable scenes in 

"This Guy's In Love With You Mare"

To add more riotous scenes to the movie, Vice, Toni and Luis were also joined by Edgar Mortiz, Buboy Garovillo, Gladys Reyes, DJ Durano, Karla Estrada, Carla Martinez, Ms. Tessie Tomas, Jayson Gainza, Eagle Riggs, Ricky Rivero, IC Mendoza, Dang Cruz, Cecil Paz, Manuel Chua, Ricci Chan, Tess Antonio and Edward Mendez. 

"This Guy's In Love With You Mare," a movie that will tickle your funny bones, still showing in theaters nationwide. For more infos, you can log on to StarCinema or like and visit their Facebook page and follow @StarCinema.