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Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal

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Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal
Directed byJose Javier Reyes
Written byJose Javier Reyes
Produced by
  • Orly R. Ilacad
  • Simon C. Ongpin
  • Art R. Ilacad
Starring
CinematographyJun Pereira
Edited byGeorge Jarlego
Music byDionisio Buencamino
Production
company
Distributed byOctoArts Films
Release date
  • December 25, 1992 (1992-12-25)
CountryPhilippines
Languages

Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal (English: Why Do I Love You So Much?[1]) is a 1992 Filipino romantic drama film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. Starring Lea Salonga, Aga Muhlach, and Ariel Rivera, the film revolves around a love triangle of a young woman with two men: her fiance and his friend. Supporting cast includes Barbara Perez, Noel Trinidad, Sandy Andolong, and Mary Walter while Chin-Chin Gutierrez, credited as Mariajose "Michelle" Arnaldo, was introduced to the film.

Produced and distributed by OctoArts Films, the film was theatrically released on December 25, 1992, as one of the entries for the 18th Metro Manila Film Festival, where it received 5 nominations and 4 wins.[2][3] At the 1993 Gawad Urian Awards, it received two nominations.

Plot

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Sandy (Lea Salonga) returns to the Philippines from the United States to see her family and fiancé, David (Ariel Rivera). David's friend Tommy Carbonel (Aga Muhlach), who is unhappy with his relationship with his girlfriend, Cynthia (Chin-Chin Gutierrez), resigns from his job in the hotel lobby. David introduces Sandy to Tommy before leaving to help plan the upcoming wedding. After David departs, an unexpected romance ensues between Sandy and Tommy.

Cast

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Main cast

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Supporting cast

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References

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  1. ^ Nicanor Tiongson, ed. (1994). "Philippine Film". CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. Vol. VIII (1st ed.). Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines. p. 283. ISBN 971-8546-31-6.
  2. ^ "Lea nominated best actress". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. December 25, 1992. p. 20. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  3. ^ "Lea's leading men cop MMFF awards". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. December 30, 1992. p. 21. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
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