Sought-after love team Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz’s long-awaited reunion film is confirmed, and it will be produced by the same team behind the 2007 blockbuster movie, One More Chance
For years, romcoms have comforted viewers, defined romance, and provided a much-needed dose of relatable love advice to Filipinos worldwide. During the rise of many love teams in the 2000s, it is true that the film industry was saturated with iconic entries. And the well-known characters of Popoy and Basha are one of the most unforgettable and established cultural touchstones, living up to its legacy from 2007 until the present.
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Beyond the tandem’s box office numbers, Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz showcased their undeniable chemistry and acting prowess in every film, setting the bar high for romantic dramas. But after A Second Chance, most fans are left wondering if it is still possible to watch them again in theaters.
Amid the unending hope to see a comeback, Bea has finally confirmed that a movie is currently in the works. And while we wait for its release, let us go down memory lane and reminisce about their greatest love stories told in different eras.
2003: My First Romance
Their stand-out big screen romance started with a story of young love. It was a two-part movie where Bea and John Lloyd starred alongside John Prats and Heart Evangelista. The former love team’s part is titled “Two Hearts,” wherein John Lloyd played the role of Enzo, an ex-soccer player from school who had undergone heart transplant surgery. This incident leads him to Bianca, portrayed by Bea Alonzo, who happens to be the ex-girlfriend of Enzo’s heart donor. This storyline began the on-screen chemistry between the two actors, which led them to further develop their craft as reel partners.
2007: One More Chance
Directed by award-winning director Cathy Garcia-Molina, this was the movie that birthed the iconic characters of Popoy and Basha. The story revolves around two college lovers who are reaching for their dreams together. This marked the transition of the versatile pair to more mature roles as the movie tackled relationship problems, misunderstandings, and a couple’s ambitions for the future. The movie has crowded social media from then to now, featuring the heartwrenching line exchanges of Popoy and Basha.
2012: The Mistress
Some of the best romantic movies offer a fresh spin on a classic storyline, which can be seen on The Mistress. Long after the blockbuster hit film of John Lloyd and Bea Alonzo, this movie about heartache, betrayal, and forgiveness was released in 2012. John Lloyd and Bea delivered quality performances, along with co-stars Ronaldo Valdez and Carmi Martin.
2015: A Second Chance
In 2015, Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz have long worked as individual actors in the entertainment industry. That’s why when the production team announced a much-awaited sequel, it undoubtedly belonged in the must-watch lists of fans from different generations. The power love team upped their game in the film’s confrontation scenes as they added new flavors to Popoy and Basha. The evident growth of the pair was seen in the movie because their characters developed as brave souls amidst their relationship’s setbacks.
2021: One True Pair
Following their consecutive network switches, John Lloyd and Bea also starred in a heartwarming short film about Ian and Gela, long-time friends who reconnected through a project. As the 30-minute film progressed, the relationship between the two characters was instantly rekindled. This connection made them realize that despite many changes in their lives, many things in their friendship remain the same—like John Lloyd and Bea’s off-screen relationship.
Based on reports, the actors actively contributed to the short film’s screenplay, proving their unending chemistry even after years of not collaborating on a project. As the iconic pair everyone missed, the “one true pair” or OTP showed both the simple and complex realities of life and love.
