Finally Found Someone

Finally Found Someone is a 2017 Filipino romantic comedy film starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. The film was directed by Theodore Boborol and was produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films. It was released in cinemas nationwide on July 26, 2017. The film marks the reunion of Cruz and Geronimo after A Very Special Love, You Changed My Life, and It Takes a Man and a Woman, all produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films. The principal photography for the film started in late February 2017. According to Star Cinema, the film earned ₱20 million on its opening day despite the bad weather. The movie breached the mark on its fourth blockbuster day. As of August 6, 2017, Finally Found Someone had grossed. As of August 13, 2017, Finally Found Someone had breached more than in less than three weeks of showing. As of August 15, 2017, the film had reached worldwide.

Plot

Aprilyn, who is left by her groom, Randy, on the day of their wedding, goes viral online. Devastated, she meets Raffy who works at a public relations agency hired by the father of the groom to help her move on, so that Randy will win the mayoral election when the public "forgives" him, once Aprilyn forgives him. As the storyline unfolds, it is revealed that both Aprilyn and Raffy were marked by a childhood in which they each had a parent who went overseas to work, leaving each of them impaired in their relationship abilities. Each contributes to the other's self-discovery, and over the course of the movie they gain insights into themselves and a love for one another.

Cast

Main cast

John Lloyd Cruz as Rafael "Raffy" Sandoval
Sarah Geronimo as Aprilyn Esguerra

Supporting cast

Joey Marquez as Pondong Esguerra
Yayo Aguila as Maybelyn Esguerra
Dennis Padilla as Mayor Garcia
Tetchie Agbayani as Evy
Christian Bables as Noah Alcala
Alwyn Uytingco as Ron
Alexa Ilacad as Junilyn Esguerra
Joj Agpangan as Mary
Justin Cuyugan as Vic
Ruby Ruiz as Babylyn
PJ Endrinal as Markus
Lemuel Pelayo as Harold
Cara Eriguel as Denise
Negi as Alfaro
Marnie Lapus as Rachel Santos
Axel Torres as Rick
April Matienzo as Trina
Leo Rialp as Mr. G
Milo Elmido Jr. as Gian
Zachie Reighn Rivera

Special participation

Enchong Dee as Randy Garcia

Release

Promotion

On July 6, 2017, Star Cinema released the trailer of the film via Facebook, it garnered millions of views and thousands of shares in few hours. John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo guested on various TV shows including Gandang Gabi, Vice!, Magandang Buhay and Tonight with Boy Abunda to promote the film. The tandem also appeared on concert-variety show ASAP and sung the Barbra Streisand and Bryan Adams' 1996 hit song "I Finally Found Someone", where it took from the film's title.

Theatrical run

The film was premiered at two different locations in Pasig and Quezon City on July 24. It was released on Philippine Cinemas on July 26 and earned PHP 20 million despite bad weather. It was reported to gain PHP 100 million in just 4 days. As of August 6, 2017, the movie has already grossed PHP 200 million. As of August 13, 2017, the movie has already grossed more than PHP 300 million.

Soundtrack

Sarah Geronimo recorded the song "I Just [Fall in Love Again]", which served as the movie's theme song. Star Music released the official music video of the song on July 10, 2017. Removed without the first chorus and third verse. Later, the song "I Just Fall in Love Again" was also the official theme song for the GMA Network action drama series, Black Rider, which aired from November 6, 2023 to July 26, 2024.