In this 51st Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Love You So Bad”, Bianca de Vera, Dustin Yu, and Will Ashley star in a youthful tale that promises to be an unforgettable rollercoaster ride of love and longing. Under the direction of Mae Cruz Alviar and written by Crystal San Miguel, the movie is a co-production of Star Cinema, GMA Pictures, and Regal Entertainment.
Here’s a page of essential information, official videos and images, and more specials on “Love You So Bad”, all of which you can refer to anytime for your further enjoyment of the film.
Synopsis
Sassy, confident and unapologetically herself, college senior Savannah (Bianca de Vera) is determined to live life on her own terms. She finds herself torn between two very different men: one who fuels her wild side, bad boy and chick magnet LA (Dustin Yu), and one who challenges her to grow, principled and ambitious Vic (Will Ashley). As old wounds resurface and difficult choices confront her, she must decide who she really wants to be and who she dares to love.
Director
Mae Cruz Alviar
Cast
Will Ashley
Dustin Yu
Bianca de Vera
Release date
Dec. 25, 2025
Movie milestones
Aug. 21, 2025: In a New Movie Alert event, it was announced that former “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” housemates Will Ashley, Dustin Yu, and Bianca de Vera are reuniting in the upcoming film “Love You So Bad”. A landmark collaboration between Star Cinema, GMA Pictures, and Regal Entertainment, it was also revealed that Mae Cruz Alviar will be directing the screenplay written by Crystal San Miguel.
Oct. 10, 2025: “Love You So Bad” officially joined the roster of the 51st MMFF, as it was named among the movies of the festival’s second batch of entries. On the same day, the official teaser of the film was released.
Dec. 1, 2025: Star Cinema unveiled the character posters of Bianca de Vera’s Savannah, Will Ashley’s Vic, and Dustin Yu’s LA, giving fans added excitement with the posters’ charming slam book style.
Dec. 8, 2025: The stars and creatives of “Love You So Bad” held the film’s Press & Party media day and official trailer launch at the Dolphy Theater, where Bianca, Will, and Dustin, along with director Mae Cruz Alviar and writer Crystal San Miguel, gave touching answers to the movie press’ questions.
Dec. 25, 2025: “Love You So Bad” opened on Christmas Day as part of the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival. The stars later expressed gratitude to fans for their heartwarming reception of the movie, as reported by ABS-CBN News.
Official movie poster
Official movie trailer
Movie stills
Savannah is a young woman who will not hesitate to go for what her heart desires.
Could it be LA, a guy for whom other girls also fall head over heels?
Or could it be Victor, the guy who radiates a caring nature?
Savannah’s feelings both give her romantic highs and conflicting lows.
It will not be an easy choice, but the journey towards it is definitely worth taking.
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