Philippines’ Box Office Hit: ‘My Love Will Make You Disappear’

The rom-com “My Love Will Make You Disappear” has opened strongly, grossing approximately $500,000 in North America and P40 million in the Philippines. The film features Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, portraying characters connected by personal challenges. Directed by Chad Vidanes and distributed by Abramorama, it sets a promising tone for local cinema with its successful opening day earnings.

The Philippine romantic comedy film, “My Love Will Make You Disappear,” featuring renowned actors Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, has successfully grossed approximately $500,000 across 225 screens in North America during its opening weekend. In the Philippines, it generated an impressive P40 million (nearly $700,000) at the local box office, underscoring its strong performance in both domestic and international markets.

On its opening day, March 26, the film achieved over $209,000 in ticket sales, marking it as the top local film opening this year. The success of this film adds to the track record of ABS-CBN Studios, which has produced several blockbuster hits over the past two years, including “Un/Happy For You” and the record-breaking “Hello, Love, Again,” which grossed over $27.8 million globally.

The narrative of “My Love Will Make You Disappear” follows Sari, portrayed by Kim Chiu, who believes she is cursed as the men she loves mysteriously vanish. In an effort to avoid further heartbreak, she avoids romantic relationships until meeting Jolo, played by Paulo Avelino, who is burdened by personal challenges. Their mutual efforts to save a struggling community intensify their relationship.

The film is directed by Chad Vidanes, with a screenplay by Patrick Valencia and Isabella Policarpio. It is distributed in the United States by Abramorama. Notably, this film marks the first time Chiu and Avelino lead together, having previously appeared in the series “Linlang” and the adaptation of “What Happened to Secretary Kim.”

In conclusion, “My Love Will Make You Disappear” has made a strong impact at the box office both locally and in North America, signaling an impressive start for the film. Its engaging storyline and the combined star power of Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino contribute to its popularity. With its successful opening weekend, it is poised to continue attracting audiences and may replicate the successes of previous ABS-CBN productions.

Original Source: deadline.com