I Love You, Goodbye (film)
Introduction '''''I Love You, Goodbye''''' is a 2009 Filipino film starring Gabby Concepcion, Angelica Panganiban, Derek Ramsay and Kim Chiu. It is produced and released by Star Cinema. It is also the official entry of Star Cinema to the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival.The film was also shown in select cities in the United States in January 2010 via ABS-CBN International.
Plot Lizelle Jimenez is in a relationship with surgeon Adrian Benitez. Everything appears to be going well until Adrian's daughter from a previous marriage, Ysa, arrives from abroad and lives with them. Ysa showes her dislike for Lizelle, unbeknownst to Adrian.Adrian is sued for malpractice and the investigation starts to cause conflict in Adrian and Lizelle's relationship. Feeling unwanted, Lizelle finds comfort in the seductive photographer and ex-boyfriend Gary Angeles, who is now dating Ysa. Lizelle and Gary rekindle their romance, with the latter admitting that he dated Ysa to get back with Lizelle. Ysa tries to win Gary's heart but Gary admits that he loves someone else.Lizelle and Gary decide to elope, but Lizelle is stood up. Lizelle returns to Adrian and asks to marry him. During the wedding preparations, a lawyer informs Lizelle that Gary has died and named her his sole beneficiary of Gary. Adrian goes home to see Lizelle crying, admitting she tried to leave him for Gary, but he didn't show up. Adrian tells her that he knows Gary because he tried to treat him before he died.Adrian recounts his story, admitting to Lizelle that he knew she was meeting Gary and planned to leave him. He then confronted Gary. While arguing, Gary tried to cross the road but was struck by a car and died shortly after.After Lizelle asks for forgiveness, they resolve their problems and proceed with the marriage. Lizelle is shown laying flowers at Gary's tomb before walking away hand in hand with Adrian.
Cast and characters ===Main cast=== *Gabby Concepcion as Adrian Benitez*Angelica Panganiban as Lizelle Jimenez*Derek Ramsay as Gary Angeles*Kim Chiu as Ysa Benitez===Supporting cast===*Angel Aquino as Valerie Benitez*Joem Bascon as Raul*Matet de Leon as Melai	*Ketchup Eusebio as Jimbo	*Janna Dominguez as Connie		*Liza Lorena as Melinda*Arlene Muhlach as Claire*Ces Quesada as Manang*Cris Villanueva as Arthur*Chinggoy Alonzo† as Dr. Eduardo Vicencio
Reception ===Gross===''I Love You Goodbye'' grossed a total of ₱94.2 million as of January 7, 2010, where the film fest officially closed. It took the second spot in terms of box-office performance. The film came right after ''Ang Panday'', which grossed ₱99.4 million. And as of January 15, 2010, the film had grossed ₱108 million, according to the statement released by Star Cinema. It became one of the most successful romantic-drama movies from Star Cinema.===Feedbacks===The movie received positive feedback. Angelica Panganiban's acting was excellent as expected by many. Kim Chiu's performance was subtle as the villain. Her character brought about the movie's conflict. Both actresses received positive reviews on their performance.
Awards and nominations  Award Giving Body  Award  Recipient  Result35th Metro Manila Film Festival   2nd Best Festival Picture ''I Love You, Goodbye''  Best Original Story  Vanessa Valdez, Kris Gazmen, Karen Ramos  Best Cinematography  Lee Briones Meily  Best Film Editor  Manet Dayrit, Efren Jarlego  Best Actress Angelica Panganiban Best ActorGabby Concepcion Best ActorDerek Ramsay  Best Supporting ActressKim Chiu  12th Gawad PASADO Awards Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktor  Derek Ramsay26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies  Movie of the Year  ''I Love You, Goodbye''  Best Director  Laurice Guillen  Best Actress  Angelica Panganiban  Best Screenplay Laurice Guillen, Mark Meily, and Karen Ramos   Best Cinematography  Lee Meily  Best Editing  Manet Dayrit  Best Production Design  Edgar Martin Littaua  Best Original Score  Von De Guzman  Best Sound  Albert Michael Idioma
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