ABS-CBN talents showed support for Janella Salvador and Jameson Blake's first movie team-up in So Connected.
Maja Salvador, Elisse Joson, McCoy de Leon, Maris Racal, and Inigo Pascual were among the celebrities who attended the red carpet premiere of the movie held yesterday, May 22.
Jameson's Haunted Forest leading lady Jane Oineza was joined by her boyfriend, Kyle Secades, at the premiere night.
Meanwhile, Janella's rumored boyfriend Elmo Magalona was not present at the screening.
The movie, which is directed by Jason Paul Laxamana, will open in cinemas today, May 23.
Here are some highlights of So Connected's red carpet premiere:
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Janella Salvador and Jameson Blake (right) posed for a photo together at the backstage of SM Megamall before the premiere night of their movie So Connected, which will open in cinemas today, May 23.
Elmo Magalona showed his support for Janella by posting a message on his Twitter account on May 22:
"Tonight’s the night! Tonight, on the big screen, you’ll capture all. With your talent, beauty, and most importantly, your heart. Another milestone for you. I’m so proud of you! :)"
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Janella Salvador plays Tricia, a waitress who bought a smartphone. She did not know that the phone was stolen and was owned by Karter (plqyed by Jameson). He gets a glimpse of Trisha's life, after her photos and videos were automatically uploaded in an app called Storebox, and he later finds himself falling for the stranger.
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Jameson Blake plays Karter, the owner of the phone that was bought by Tricia.
In this photo, Jameson is holding a stuffed toy named Panti-Panti that plays a pivotal role in the movie. In fact, Panti-Panti was even included in the end credits!
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In So Connected, Janella and Jameson's characters will meet, and will eventually share a connection through past events that triggered their decisions in life.
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Wildflower actress Maja Salvador was one of the guests who arrived at the red carpet premiere. She is currently working with So Connected director Jason Paul Laxamana in a movie titled To Love Some Buddy.
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Kapamilya love team Elisse Joson and McCoy de Leon arrived together at the red carpet. The love team worked with Janella in Be Careful With My Heart, while McCoy and Jameson are part of It's Showtime's dance group Hashtags.
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Rumored sweethearts Maris Racal and Inigo Pascual arrived together at the red carpet. They are currently shooting their own movie.
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Precious Hearts Romances presents Araw Gabi actress Jane Oineza came together with her boyfriend Kyle Secades (left), who was Jameson's batchmate in Pinoy Big Brother 737.
Jane worked with Jameson in the movie Haunted Forest and she was Janella's batchmate in Star Magic Circle of 2013.
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Walwal actress Devon Seron
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Hashtags member Paulo Angeles plays Enzo, Tricia's ex-boyfriend.
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It's Showtime Funny One 2 winner Donna Cariaga
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Hashtags members Vitto Marquez, CK Kieron, Rayt Carreon, and Maru Delgado showed support for Jameson and Paulo.
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Regal baby Cherise Castro plays Jasmine, Karter's ex-girlfriend.
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Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids 2 finalist Krystal Brimmer plays Karter's sister.
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The Voice Kids winner Esang De Torres showed support for Krystal, her batchmate in Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids.
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Pinoy Big Brother Lucky 7 housemate Cora Waddell
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Sebastian Castro was also at the premiere night. He was invited by Direk Jason Paul Laxamana who is helming his current project titled Bakwit Boys. "It's an indie film that covers the lives of a family that survived a typhoon. I play a DJ there. Devon [Seron] is part of the film." Sebastian is also part of a series in Cignal TV titled Sleepless, which is a spin-off of the movie about call center agents.
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Janella and Jameson posed for a photo with Panti-Panti, a stuffed toy that is very meaningful for their characters in So Connected. According to Direk Jason Paul Laxamana, he got the idea for the movie when he heard a crime report about a smartphone that was stolen and it got connected to an online app. However, Direk Jason decided to turn it into a rom-com.
