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The Hopeful Romantic (2018) Poster

Full Cast & Crew

Directed by 

Topel Lee

Writing Credits  

Easy Ferrer ... (screenplay) &
Joma Labayen ... (screenplay)

Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification  

Pepe Herrera ... Jess
Ritz Azul ... Amanda / Veronica / Nikki / Jenny
Nikko Natividad ... Ross
Paeng Sudayan ... Ted (as Rafael Sudayan)
Johnny Revilla ... Sylvester
Atoy Co Atoy Co ... Doc Ang
Beverly Salviejo ... Nanay Ming
Bodjie Pascua ... Tatay Koks
DJ Durano ... Leon Carreon
Jenine Desiderio ... Mixy
Wacky Kiray ... Monette
Alora Sasam ... Jen-Jen (as Alora Mae Sasam)
Michelle Liggayu ... Heidi
Kelvin Miranda ... James
Vangie Labalan ... Madam Sugar Twinkle
Donna Cariaga ... Ilocana Maid
Kokoy De Santos ... Pedro
Jennelyn Arteta ... Rashna
Rain Yamson ... Hotel General Manager (as Rain Yamson II)
Art Valencia Art Valencia ... Jigs
Noel Rosales Noel Rosales ... Mr. Rubica
Edgar Allan Yu ... Mr. Domingo
Khem Marie Bacolod ... Leon Carreon's GF
Josie Ramos Josie Ramos ... Doc Ang's Wife
Eddie Ngo ... Doc Ang's Father
Ernie Dela Cruz ... Mr. Benedicto
Ednalyn B. Lu Ednalyn B. Lu ... Neighbor's Kid
Misy Echem Misy Echem ... Sales Clerk 1
Gabbi Dizon Gabbi Dizon ... Sales Clerk 2
Hector Macaro Hector Macaro ... Mr. Domingo's Assistant
Gwyneth Muse Gwyneth Muse ... James' Girlfriend
Geneva Solano Geneva Solano ... Nanay Ming's Tenant
Keanu Andrea Flores Keanu Andrea Flores ... Nanay Ming's Tenant
Rose Manalo ... Nanay Ming's Tenant
Patrick Zian Lumague Patrick Zian Lumague ... Home Alone Kid
Emir Amilhasan Emir Amilhasan ... Creepy Guy (as Emil Amilhasan)
Bongjon Jose Bongjon Jose ... Restaurant Manager
Louie Santiago ... Restaurant Security Guard
Ives Valdehueza Ives Valdehueza ... K-Pop Dancer
Ivy June Valdehueza Ivy June Valdehueza ... K-Pop Dancer (as Ivy Valdehueza)
Ray Raña ... Waiter (as Ray Rana)
Raimiel Roman Raimiel Roman ... Couple in Mc Arthur's Suite
Fei Palmera ... Couple in Mc Arthur's Suite (as Fei Pastoral)
Raion Sandoval ... Policeman
Jeffry Torne Jeffry Torne ... Policeman (as Jeff Torne)
Ahwel Paz ... Disco Bar D.O.M.
Jhera Bora Jhera Bora ... Hotel Staff
May Manaloto May Manaloto ... Hotel Staff
Grey Abadilla Grey Abadilla ... Hotel Staff
Pongs Leonardo ... Hotel Staff
William Morano ... Hotel Staff
Renz Jeffrey Verzosa Renz Jeffrey Verzosa ... Hotel Staff (as Renz Jeffrey Versoza)
Jess Acuna Jess Acuna ... Hotel Staff
Fritz Bilbao Fritz Bilbao ... Drag Queen
Armi Genesis Vilandle Armi Genesis Vilandle ... Drag Queen
Angel Lobramonte Angel Lobramonte ... Drag Queen
Archie Camposano Archie Camposano ... Jeweler
Arcel Tom Padua Arcel Tom Padua ... Bar Crowd
Takahiro Suzuki Takahiro Suzuki ... Bar Crowd
Michaella Canada Michaella Canada ... Bar Crowd
Raychell Oliveros Raychell Oliveros ... Bar Crowd (as Raychell Oliveros)
Christian Jay Leeccoter Christian Jay Leeccoter ... Bar Crowd
Nathaniel Mola Nathaniel Mola ... Bar Crowd
Rina Caimbre Rina Caimbre ... Bar Crowd
Michaela Andria J. Miral Michaela Andria J. Miral ... Bar Crowd (as Michaela Miral)
Rose Ann Villanueva Rose Ann Villanueva ... Bar Crowd
Ray Angelo Camcam Ray Angelo Camcam ... Bar Crowd
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Stephen Van Zotomayor Stephen Van Zotomayor ... Doctor (uncredited)

Produced by 

Pamela Baldevieso ... associate producer (as Pamela Faye R. Baldevieso)
Lea A. Calmerin ... supervising producer
Lily Y. Monteverde ... executive producer
Roselle Y. Monteverde ... executive producer

Music by 

Len Calvo
Andrew Florentino

Cinematography by 

Rain Yamson ... director of photography (as Rain Yamson II)

Editing by 

Chrisel Galeno-Desuasido ... (as Chrisel Galeno Desuasido)

Production Design by 

Ericson Navarro

Art Direction by 

Louie Kim Sedukis

Makeup Department 

Mariliz Cachuela ... assistant makeup artist
Cyrus Mark Lagunsad ... assistant makeup artist
Genet Yao ... makeup artist (as Genet Jean Yao)

Production Management 

Rex Pereira ... unit head: Regal

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 

Easy Ferrer ... assistant director

Art Department 

Kim Abaroa ... setman
Ariel Banez ... set dresser
Jem Bautista ... setman
Manny Bautista ... propsman
Roy Bayonito ... setman
Allen Grace Bayubay ... art department coordinator
Jason Cortez ... setman
Rochelle Jan Crisostomo ... associate production designer (as Rochelle Jan L. Crisostomo)
Peter Dela Cruz ... setman
Reynante Floralde ... setman (as Reynan Florante)
Joshua Gallano ... set dresser
Joseph Christian Gelizon ... graphic artist
John Marvie Icarinom ... setman (as JM Icarinom)
Marc Jayson Jose ... graphic artist
Edmond Montas ... setman (as Edmon Montas)
Jason Orsales ... setman
Donato Padilla ... setman
Mark Angelo Padilla ... setman
Mac Jerald Pagdatunan ... setman (as Marc Jerald Pagdayunan)
Josel Reyes ... propsman (as Jocel Reyes)
Mark John S. Rico ... art department coordinator (as Mark John Rico)
Rey Romasanta ... setman
Johaida B. Sanchez ... art department coordinator (as Haydee Bayot-Sanchez)
Rodel Valencia ... propsman
Jerome Valenzuela ... setman
Stephen Van Zotomayor ... set dresser

Sound Department 

Aris Alcantara ... sound recordist
Louie Boy B. Cadag ... boom operator (as Louie Cadag)
Romnic Calosor ... administrative: Wildsound Studios
Aian Caro ... technical engineer: Wildsound Studios (as Aian Louie Caro)
Lamberto Casas Jr. ... re-recording engineer: Wildsound Studios / sound designer
Christian Paul T. Delos Santos ... sound recordist (as Christian Paul Delos Santos)
Jemel Delos Santos ... boom operator
Zharlene Dei Discipulo ... audio post production producer: Wildsound Studios
Arnel Gelotin ... sound recordist
Gerald Guardiano ... sound recordist
Albert Michael Idioma ... chief executive officer: Wildsound Studios / president: Wildsound Studios
Augustus Caesar Idioma ... administrative: Wildsound Studios (as Ace Idioma)
Timi Idioma ... administrator: Wildsound Studios
Donald Ilagan ... sound recordist
Sherwin Jaen ... boom operator
Pietro Marco S. Javier ... technical engineer: Wildsound Studios (as Pietro Marco Javier)
Roque Magsino ... in-house colorist: Wildsound Studios
Eric Mancera ... boom operator
Jayson Nidea ... administrative: Wildsound Studios
Mervin Christian Pangue ... digital imaging technician: Wildsound Studios
Edwin Pitogo ... boom operator
Beth Ramirez ... dubbing supervisor (as Elizabeth Ramirez)
Dorie D. Ramones ... administrative: Wildsound Studios (as Dorie Ramones)
Melvin Rivera ... sound recordist
Fatima Nerikka Salim ... adr recordist: Wildsound Studios / ambience recordist: Wildsound Studios (as Fatima Nerikka P. Salim) / foley artist: Wildsound Studios (as Fatima Nerikka P. Salim) / foley recordist: Wildsound Studios (as Fatima Nerikka P. Salim) / sound designer / sound effects: Wildsound Studios (as Fatima Nerikka P. Salim)
Genevie Sarabia ... audio post production producer: Wildsound Studios
Rayjohn E. Tagayon ... digital imaging technician: Wildsound Studios (as Rayjohn Eriful Tagayon)
Lovely Rose V. Tazan ... audio post production producer: Wildsound Studios (as Lovely Rose Tazan) / foley artist: Wildsound Studios (as Lovely Rose Tazan) / foley recordist: Wildsound Studios (as Lovely Rose Tazan)
Alex Tomboc ... technical engineer: Wildsound Studios
Alexis Tomboc ... boom operator
Erlyn P. Tomboc ... adr recordist: Wildsound Studios (as Erlyn Tomboc) / foley artist: Wildsound Studios (as Erlyn Tomboc) / foley recordist: Wildsound Studios (as Erlyn Tomboc)
Jan Tomboc ... boom operator
JC Tomboc ... sound recordist
Jay Torres ... boom operator

Visual Effects by 

Jimmy Dela Cruz ... visual effects
Bong Tamayo ... visual effects

Camera and Electrical Department 

Alvin Agliron ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Win Agulane ... second assistant camera: RSVP Film Studio
Maxi Basister ... camera grip junior: RSVP Film Studio
Jayson Bautista ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Domingo Benitez ... generator operator: RSVP Film Studio
Buboy Bepinosa ... generator operator: RSVP Film Studio
Manuel Bermundo ... first focus puller
Manny Bernabe ... head crew: RSVP Film Studio
Leogin Betonga ... camera grip junior: RSVP Film Studio
Joel Bondoc ... gaffer
Bronz Broncillo ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Michael Buenaobra ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Dexter Bullo ... digital imaging technician senior: RSVP Film Studio
Franklin Cabanag ... head crew: RSVP Film Studio
Chocs Caduyac ... second focus puller (as Marlot Xyrell Caduyac)
Ryan Cagatan ... second assistant camera: RSVP Film Studio
Charles Callao ... carmount rigger: RSVP Film Studio (as Charles Calliao)
Arnold Camay ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Jessie Castro ... carmount rigger: RSVP Film Studio
Edwin Catampungan ... commu technician: RSVP Film Studio
Gerald Dabu ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Vergel De Dios ... dolly operator: RSVP Film Studio / electrician: RSVP Film Studio
Dennis De Leon ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Dexter De Leon ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Owel Del Socorro ... electrician: RSVP Film Studio
Arlon Dela Cruz ... camera grip junior: RSVP Film Studio
Romell Dela Cruz ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Royce Doblada ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Gapor Eupena ... carmount rigger: RSVP Film Studio (as Gabor Eupeña)
Hubert Francisco ... camera grip junior: RSVP Film Studio
Denz Garcia ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Estong Garcia ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Renz Gregorio ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Lee Robert Guzman ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Ric Guzman ... generator operator: RSVP Film Studio
Jesfer Hernandez ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Reymar Itang ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Alex Japona ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Rob Justimbaste ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Keith Laurente ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Albert Libunao ... electrician: RSVP Film Studio
Son Linsangan ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Emmanuel Rei I. Liwanag ... second camera (as Emmanuel Rei Liwanag)
Vic Macabansag ... generator operator: RSVP Film Studio
Lory Manalo ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Jethro Mariano ... camera grip junior: RSVP Film Studio / dolly operator: RSVP Film Studio
Dexter Masangya ... digital imaging technician senior: RSVP Film Studio
Resty Mateo ... camera grip junior: RSVP Film Studio
Raymond McCakeren ... first focus puller
Randy Melad ... second assistant camera: RSVP Film Studio
Noel Vincent P. Miguel ... technical staff
John Ross Misa ... steadicam operator (as JR Misa)
Ewad Montino ... commu technician: RSVP Film Studio
Orlando Nalupa ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Vin Nazar ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Eufemio Nibre ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Jack Nicolas ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Aldrian Nido ... camera grip junior: RSVP Film Studio
Von Parayno ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Ryan Victor B. Pelovello ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio (as Victor Pelovello)
Rex Pereira ... technical head: Regal
Albin Petalano ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio (as Albin Petallano)
Louie Pondare ... grip junior: RSVP Film Studio / second assistant camera: RSVP Film Studio
Jun Ramos ... digital imaging technician senior: RSVP Film Studio
Edwin Regano ... digital imaging technician senior: RSVP Film Studio (as Edwin Rejano)
Dan Reyes ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Ronald Riel ... carmount rigger: RSVP Film Studio (as Nald Riel)
Mark Anthony Rimada ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Marcial Romero ... generator operator: RSVP Film Studio
Wilson Sabugdalan ... lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Arvin Manalang Salvador ... electrician: RSVP Film Studio (as Arvin Salvador) / lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio (as Arvin Salvador)
Ryan Sepe ... camera grip junior: RSVP Film Studio
Enrico Serios ... grip junior: RSVP Film Studio / second assistant camera: RSVP Film Studio
Rodmar Tinitigan ... key grip (as Peter Rodmar Tinitigan)
Robert Tugonon ... camera grip junior: RSVP Film Studio / lighting grip: RSVP Film Studio
Monching Ursos ... camera grip junior: RSVP Film Studio

Costume and Wardrobe Department 

Gene Albarillo ... wardrobe assistant
Dolores Gutierrez ... wardrobe assistant
Lorielyn Roque ... wardrobe assistant (as Loreilyn Roque Padon)
Ricsey Villanueva ... wardrobe assistant
Loi Villarama ... wardrobe head

Editorial Department 

Miguel Araneta ... colorist: Outpost Visual Frontier (as Miko Araneta)
Raymark Buerano ... I/O group: Outpost Visual Frontier (as Raymarck Buerano)
Ronald Davis Cabataña ... software developer: Outpost Visual Frontier
Bien Michael Caralian ... closing credits: Outpost Visual Frontier
Jayel Dela Cruz ... I/O group: Outpost Visual Frontier (as Jay-El Dela Cruz)
Maria Erika Dela Cruz ... post assistant: Outpost Visual Frontier
Daryl Jaya Domingo ... traffic and support: Outpost Visual Frontier
Kennedy Uy Recato Dy ... head of technology: Outpost Visual Frontier (as Kennedy Recato Dy)
Easy Ferrer ... subtitles
Chrisel Galeno-Desuasido ... trailer editor (as Chrisel Galeno Desuasido)
Ma. Isabel Alyanna Libao ... traffic and support: Outpost Visual Frontier
Dexter Lim ... operations supervisor: Outpost Visual Frontier (as John Dexter Lim) / support online editor: Outpost Visual Frontier (as John Dexter Lim)
Relisa Lim-Dungog ... post coordinator
Mark Joseph Llona ... post producer: Outpost Visual Frontier
Mark Joseph Loterte ... digital cinema specialist: Outpost Visual Frontier
Janice Magsombol ... post assistant: Regal Multimedia
Noel Vincent P. Miguel ... associate editor / post team leader: Regal Multimedia (as Noel Vincent Miguel)
Vince Ivan Moran ... closing credits: Outpost Visual Frontier
Jansendale Louis Winze Ng ... post specialist: Outpost Visual Frontier
Sao Patelo ... traffic and support: Outpost Visual Frontier (as Saul Patelo)
Maria Carina Isabel R. Rivera ... post editor: Regal Multimedia (as Maria Carina Isabel Rivera) / subtitles (as Carina Rivera) / television commercial editor (as Maria Carina Isabel Rivera)
John Joseph Tan ... producer: Outpost Visual Frontier
Orlean Joseph Tan ... creative director: Outpost Visual Frontier
Mikel Tomas ... closing credits: Outpost Visual Frontier
Earl Jerome Tuazon ... digital cinema specialist: Outpost Visual Frontier
Ezekiel Valenzuela ... traffic and support: Outpost Visual Frontier
Antonio Ventura ... technical engineer: Outpost Visual Frontier

Location Management 

Jose Rainier Angeles ... assistant location manager
Joenel Canaria ... location manager
Rhoda Navarro ... location manager

Script and Continuity Department 

Ji-Ann Lachica ... script continuity
Pongs Leonardo ... script continuity (as Kevin John Leonardo)
Gammy Lopez ... script continuity (as Louie Gamaliel Lopez III)

Transportation Department 

Enan Asis ... driver: RSVP Film Studio
John Buensuceso ... driver: RSVP Film Studio
Voltaire Cruz ... driver: RSVP Film Studio (as Voltair Cruz)
Gener Dela Cruz ... driver
Phol John S. Dela Cruz ... driver (as Phol John Dela Cruz)
Ramil Eliang ... driver: RSVP Film Studio
Edgar Guadalupe ... driver
Christian Mendoza ... driver
Cris Mendoza ... driver
RJ Olesco ... driver: Regal
Ramil Sore ... driver: Regal
EA Villafuerte ... driver
Pat Villanueva ... driver

Additional Crew 

Rico Arellano ... crew: Regal
Eloisa Avila ... voice talent
Liza Avila ... human resources: Outpost Visual Frontier
Romari Bernabe ... crew: Regal
Justin Brian Besana ... advertising coordinator / graphic artist: adprom and marketing
Marianne Billones ... talent coordinator (as Marianne Billiones)
Arnold Bitanga ... traffic: RSVP Film Studio
Aileen Buela ... promo associate
Ryan Buenconsejo ... crowd control
Mark Bumagat ... admin personnel: RSVP Film Studio / storeroom personnel: RSVP Film Studio
JP Canlas ... crew: Regal
Emily Caperina ... traffic: RSVP Film Studio
Mhiko Capiral ... events and guestings senior coordinator
Stephen Capuchino ... Poster Photographer
Joven Cardeño ... crew: Regal (as Joven Cardeno)
Oliver Cardeño ... crew: Regal (as Oliver Cardeno)
Tony Ceñido ... traffic: RSVP Film Studio
Manuel Chavez ... booking and distribution: Regal Entertainment
Arthur Cudia ... crowd director (as Arthur Cudia Jr.)
Dondon Daymon ... maintenance personnel: RSVP Film Studio / storeroom personnel: RSVP Film Studio
Marlo Daymon ... maintenance personnel: RSVP Film Studio / storeroom personnel: RSVP Film Studio
Eduardo Dee ... booking and distribution: Regal Entertainment
Anna Liza Desquitado ... accounting manager: Regal Multimedia / booking and distribution: Regal Entertainment
Aileen Joy Domingo ... promo specialist
Karlo Dungog ... voice talent
Jhune Erupang ... crew: Regal (as June Erupang)
Sylvester Erupang ... crew: Regal
Jennifer Evio ... production accountant: Regal Multimedia (as Jennifer Rapas Evio)
Easy Ferrer ... creative manager
Edwin Frilles ... traffic: RSVP Film Studio
Genevieve Thea Galang ... traffic on the job: RSVP Film Studio
Charmaine Garcia ... talent coordinator
Michael Garcia ... voice talent
Junatan Gilva ... production assistant
Mary Joy Gonzales ... traffic staff clerk: RSVP Film Studio
Lenlen Jabon ... traffic: RSVP Film Studio
JL Jimeno ... crew: Regal
Steven Kho ... talent supplier
Romela Lacangulo ... production assistant
Oli Laperal Jr. ... managing director: RSVP Film Studio / owner: RSVP Film Studio
Rafa Laperal ... assistant managing director: RSVP Film Studio (as Rafael 'Rafa' Laperal)
Imelda Legaspi ... voice talent
Theodore Leviste ... voice talent
Alice Lim ... talent supplier
Dennis Lubis ... traffic: RSVP Film Studio
Byron Luna ... admin personnel: RSVP Film Studio / storeroom personnel: RSVP Film Studio
Shahani Maddawin ... admin personnel: RSVP Film Studio / storeroom personnel: RSVP Film Studio
Harold Oliver Malinao ... traffic: RSVP Film Studio
Myra Masilongan ... voice talent
Zerille Medina-Tan ... billing and collection staff: Outpost Visual Frontier
Katrina Ayn Mendoza ... digital content producer
Myrna Mercado ... traffic: RSVP Film Studio
Gladiosa Molde ... traffic staff clerk: RSVP Film Studio
Choi Nacario ... utility
Beverly Naive ... finance support: Outpost Visual Frontier
Jun Nardo ... publicist
Ferdie Nicandro ... voice talent
Gary Nicandro ... voice talent
Mary Lorraine Oclarit ... finance support: Outpost Visual Frontier
Renzo Parada ... utility: Outpost Visual Frontier
Jello Parangan ... crew: Regal
AJ Pereira ... crew: Regal
Christian Pereira ... crew: Regal
Bernabe Poliquit ... messenger: Regal Multimedia
Jennifer Quiboloy ... accountant: Regal Multimedia
Micah Quinay ... traffic staff clerk: RSVP Film Studio
Twinkle Ramirez ... voice talent
Ronnie Ramos ... voice talent
Jose Javier Reyes ... creative consultant
Elmer Santos ... traffic: RSVP Film Studio
Miko Sore ... crew: Regal
Vincent Sy ... voice talent
Ligaya Tan ... booking and distribution: Regal Entertainment
Angelo Tayad ... crowd control
Louie Tiria ... events and guestings junior coordinator
Evangeline Torcino ... crowd director
Robert Tuazon ... messenger: Outpost Visual Frontier
Dan Valderama ... traffic: RSVP Film Studio (as Daniel Valderama)
Alex Valenzuela ... traffic: RSVP Film Studio
Arielle Villanueva ... traffic on the job: RSVP Film Studio

Thanks 

Joey Lina ... special thanks: Manila Hotel (as Atty. Joey D. Lina Jr.)
Natalie Jade Torres-Ramirez ... special thanks: Manila Hotel
Enrique Y. Yap Jr. ... special thanks: Manila Hotel (as Dr. Enrique Y. Yap Jr.)
Basilio C. Yap ... special thanks: Manila Hotel
Emil Yap ... special thanks: Manila Hotel (as Dr. Emil Yap)
Crew believed to be complete

See also

Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs

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