Kris Aquino, Julia Barretto, and Joshua Garcia were supported by family members and friends during the red-carpet premiere of I Love You, Hater yesterday, July 10, at SM Megamall.
Kris, who skipped the red-carpet proceedings, was escorted by her lawyer friend Atty. Gideon Pena.
Julia's mother Marjorie Barretto, and siblings—including her baby sister—were also present during the premiere night.
Here are the other celebrities who were spotted at the red-carpet premiere of I Love You Hater, which opens today, July 11, in cinemas:
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Kris Aquino entered the backstage of SM Megamall's cinema together with lawyer-professor Atty. Gideon Pena, whom she described as her good friend.
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The two--who were noticed to be wearing the same shirt color--were seated beside each other inside the cinema. However, after sitting down, Kris clarified, "He's not my date. He's just my friend."
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Kris and Atty. Pena also left the premiere night together. It was in June 29 when Kris dismissed a brewing romance between her and the lawyer, after a netizen expressed happiness for the actress-influencer. Kris stressed, "He's really a FRIEND-wag na natin gawing complicated."
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In I Love You, Hater, Kris plays Sasha, a top social media influencer who is looking for a new assistant. The characters of Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia will battle it out so they can be picked to be Sasha's new employee.
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Love team partners and rumored couple Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia were holding hands as they arrived at the red carpet.
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In the movie, Julia plays Zoey, a fresh graduate who idolizes Sasha (Kris). Joshua plays Joko, a graphic artist who fails to make it to New York. He pretended to be gay when Sasha hired him to be one of her new assistants.
Zoey and Joko engaged in a battle to prove that they deserve to stay in Sasha's company. The battle becomes difficult for them when the two realize their feelings for each other.
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Julia's siblings Leon, Claudia, Dani, and mother Marjorie showed support for Julia. Julia's little sister, whom they fondly called "little princess," also joined the Barrettos at the premiere night.
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Kris's son Bimby Aquino-Yap also attended the red-carpet screening.
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Love team partners and rumored couple Elmo Magalona and Janella Salvador walked the red carpet while holding each other's hands.
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Hashtags member McCoy de Leon arrived solo.
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Miss Q&A winner Juliana Segovia arrived at the red carpet wearing her crown.
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KZ Tandingan came with real-life boyfriend and singer TJ Monterde.
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Joshua's father Geo Garcia
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Mark Neumann is part of the movie as the gay cousin of Joshua.
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Markki Stroem plays the partner of Mark in the film.
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Robi Domingo
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Kat Galang plays one of Julia's housemates.
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Alora Sasam plays one of Julia's best friends in I Love You Hater. The two are known to be close in real life, after working in the 2014 series Mirabella.
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Wansapanataym actress Ria Atayde
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Singer Moira dela Torre and fiance Jason Hernandez
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Moi Marcampo
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Precious Hearts Romances: Araw Gabi director Theodore Boborol showed support for JoshLia, who directed the love team's debut film Vince Kath and James.
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Directors and real-life sweethearts Antoinette Jadaone and Dan Villegas
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Singer-comedienne K Brosas
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Singer-actor Mark Oblea