Star Cinema Earned 1.135 Billion Pesos in 2009

The movies of Star Cinema (ABS-CBN's film production outfit) for 2009 earned a total of P1.135 billion, according to reports on Philippine Entertainment Portal or PEP. Their opening salvo for 2010 is Paano Na Kaya? starring teen stars Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson. This romantic drama will premiere on January 27.

You Changed My Life, the Sarah Geronimo-John Lloyd Cruz-starrer, was once again a Valentine hit with its gross of P208.8 million. Star Cinema has promised that the love story of Laida Magtalas and Miggy Montenegro will continue, with Cathy Garcia-Molina still at the helm, but they have no definite date yet for its 3rd installment.

Last year, Philippines' Pop Princess, Sarah Geronimo was hailed as the Box-Office Queen by the GMMSFI for her blockbuster hit A Very Special Love, while her leading man John Lloyd Cruz was named Box-Office King.

Here are the box-office figures:

1. You Changed My Life (Star Cinema/Viva) - P208.8 million
Cast: Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz
Director: Cathy Garcia-Molina

2. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - P200.2 million
Cast: Ai-Ai delas Alas, Eugene Domingo
Director: Wenn Deramas

3. In My Life - P137.4 million
Cast: Vilma Santos, John Lloyd Cruz, Luis Manzano
Director: Olive Lamasan

4. I Love You Goodbye - P108 million
(As of today, January 15. The film is expected to continue screening until January 30)
Cast: Angelica Panganiban, Gabby Concepcion, Derek Ramsay, Kim Chiu
Director: Laurice Guillen

5. BFF (Best Friends Forever) - P102.5 million
Cast: Sharon Cuneta, Ai-Ai delas Alas
Director: Wenn Deramas

6. T2 (Tenement 2) - P95 million
Cast: Maricel Soriano, Mika dela Cruz
Director: Chito Roño

7. And I Love You So - P89.3 million
Cast: Sam Milby, Bea Alonzo, Derek Ramsay
Director: Laurenti Dyogi

8. Love Me Again: Land Down Under - P72.1 million
Cast: Angel Locsin, Piolo Pascual
Director: Rory Quintos

9. Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round - P72 million
Cast: Ai-Ai delas Alas, Joseph Estrada
Director: Wenn Deramas

10. Villa Estrella - P50.08 million
Cast: Maja Salvador, Shaina Magdayao, Jake Cuenca, Geoff Eigenmann
Director: Rico Ilarde