Maja Salvador supported McCoy de Leon and Elisse Joson's first solo movie, Sakaling Maging Tayo, by attending the black-carpet premiere night at SM Megamall yesterday, January 15.
The actress is supportive not only of McLisse's movie, but also of their real-life relationship.
After taking a selfie with them, Maja told the love team, "Try niyo magbalikan!"
McCoy and Elisse recently admitted that they became real-life sweethearts, but eventually parted ways.
Even though they have already moved on to different projects, the McLisse love team will be featured in the rom-com Sakaling Maging Tayo, which opens today, January 16, in cinemas.
Other celebrities were spotted at the premiere night organized by Black Sheep, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Films.
Here are some highlights of the premiere:
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ABS-CBN actress Maja Salvador, along with her friends Pooh and Thou Reyes, went to support the first movie of McCoy de Leon and Elisse Joson, Sakaling Maging Tayo.
After the movie, Maja took a selfie with the McLisse love team.
Before leaving the cinemas, she told McCoy and Elisse, "Try niyo magbalikan."
McCoy and Elisse both admitted in past interviews that their onscreen romance became real when they became a real-life couple.
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After watching their first film, McCoy and Elisse hugged each other. According to those who took their photos, it took a while before they gave each other a hug inside the cinema.
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Sakaling Maging Tayo is McCoy and Elisse's first solo movie.
McCoy expressed how happy he is to finally see their film on the big screen.
He told PEP.ph in an interview before the screening, "Ang sarap sa feeling na ito na kami, hindi na kami guest lang sa isang premiere night kaya thankful kami sa lahat."
Elisse said, "Ngayon pa lang nagsi-sink in, being here sa black carpet at saka ngayon ko lang papanuorin kasi di pa namin napapanuod, e. So kinakabahan!"
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In Sakaling Maging Tayo, Elisse plays Laya, a brokenhearted college student who tries to move on after her ex-boyfriend dumped her and left her with a lot of problems.
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McCoy is cast as Pol, a college student who has a long-time crush on Laya. He spends time with her when he tries to save her while mending a broken heart.
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Compared to their recent emotionally-charged interviews, McCoy and Elisse were all smiles during the premiere night.
PEP.ph asked them about getting through all the interviews and finally getting the chance to attend their film's premiere night.
McCoy said, "Parang di nga namin iniisip yun, e. Ang nasa isip lang talaga namin ngayon, sobrang positibo, positive lang kasi nga may movie na. Kumbaga lahat nang nangyari, natabunan ngayon ng masaya."
For her part, Elisse feels "bittersweet." She explained, "Parang happy dahil may movie tapos sad kasi after this, we don't know na what's gonna happen. Mahirap din. But overall, we're really happy."
McCoy then told Elisse, "Huwag ka nang umiyak!"
Elisse laughed and said, "Tapos na, tapos na! Iyakin po talaga, e!"
McCoy then remarked, "Di na iiyak 'yan, brave 'yan, e."
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McCoy and Elisse walked the red carpet with their co-star Milo Elmido.
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The cast of Sakaling Maging Tayo: (L-R) Chai Fonacier, Milo Elmido, Paulo Angeles, McCoy de Leon, Elisse Joson, and director JP Habac.
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Aside from supporting McLisse, Maja also supported her Black Sheep family, ABS-CBN's film arm that produced Sakaling Maging Tayo.
Prior to Sakaling Maging Tayo, Black Sheep produced the film To Love Some Buddy, which was top-billed by Maja and Zanjoe Marudo.
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Thou Reyes, Maja Salvador, and Pooh
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GMA-7 actress and former Pinoy Big Brother celebrity housemate Jinri Park came with DJ Chacha at the premiere night. They were fellow housemates of McCoy and Elisse in PBB Lucky 7.
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Love team Vivoree Esclito and Charles Kieron
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Kira Balinger and Ylona Garcia were also at the premiere night. They were former groupmates with Elisse in ASAP's defunct girl group, ASAP BFF5. Elisse replaced Andrea Brillantes when the latter left the group.
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Paulo Angeles plays the role of Pol's gay best friend. Paulo recently received good feedback for his performance in the latest episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya.
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Markus Paterson plays Elisse's ex-boyfriend in the film. He arrived with good friend Jameson Blake, who is Elisse's co-star in Ngayon at Kailanman, and McCoy's fellow Hashtags member.
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Actress Sue Ramirez was flanked by Markus and Jameson. The three were co-stars in the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2018 entry, Ang Babaeng Allergic sa Wi-Fi.
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Boyband PH members Russell Reyes, Niel Murillo, Ford Valencia, Joao Constancia, and Tristan Ramirez attended the black-carpet screening. They worked with Elisse in the Wansapanataym installment titled Ofishially Yours.
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Michelle Vito
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Claire Ruiz
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McLisse's PBB batchmate Yong Muhajil
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Twins Joj and Jai Agpangan
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Hashtag member Rayt Carreon