Love You So Bad

Love You So Bad is a 2025 Philippine romance film directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar from a story concept she co-wrote with Maren Kyle R. Loreño, Vanessa R. Valdez, and Crystal Hazel S. San Miguel, who solely wrote the screenplay. Featuring an entirely new set of characters and storyline that are inspired by the 1998 film Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita, the film stars Will Ashley, Bianca de Vera, and Dustin Yu.
A co-production between Star Cinema, GMA Pictures, and Regal Entertainment, the film, an official entry to the 2025 [Metro Manila Film Festival|51st Metro Manila Film Festival], was released theatrically on December 25, 2025.

Premise

It revolves around the story of Savannah, who finds herself torn between Vic or "Mr. Sungit" and LA, the latter of which she refers to as her savior. She is the daughter of a woman who has "bad taste in men", which leads her to take upon herself to define what love truly is.

Cast

Main cast

Will Ashley as Victor "Vic" Alvarez: An academic achiever and student council president.
Bianca de Vera as Savannah "Vanna" Aquino: A self-proclaimed lover girl with bold personality.
Dustin Yu as Laurence Adrian "LA" Dolores: A campus athlete whose hobby is swimming.

Supporting cast

Dimples Romana as Tita Eve
Agot Isidro as Mary
Ana Abad-Santos as Mich
Bodjie Pascua as Lolo Fred
Desiree del Valle as Jen
Victor Neri as Renz
Bernard Palanca as Paco
Xyriel Manabat as Belai
Ralph de Leon as Phil
Vince Maristela as Jed
Zach Castañeda as Dylan
Reign Parani as Trisha
Nour Hooshmand as Nini
Franco Laurel as OSA Head
Victor Silayan as Coach
Lotlot Bustamante as Manimbe
Ron Angeles as Bry
Argus Aspiras as Ritchie

Guest appearances

Anne Curtis as Older Savannah

Production

The details of the new film project were announced in August 2025. Principal photography for the film was commenced on September 25.
On October 10, the film, along with Bar Boys: After School, I'mPerfect, and Unmarry, was chosen as the "final four" entries at the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival.