Let the Love Begin

Let the Love Begin is a 2005 romantic film released by GMA Films in the Philippines. The film was directed by Mac Alejandre. It starred Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin, Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras.

The film was shown in the Philippines on Valentine's Day of 2005. During its opening week, it became the first Filipino film of 2005 that topped the box office, ahead of foreign made films. Its lifetime gross is believed to have almost reached the 100 million mark.

Most of the classroom scenes were filmed at Lyceum of the Philippines University.
Epson and McDonald's are the major sponsors of the film, obviously shown in many scenes.

The airport scene was shot in Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark Airbase, located in the province of Pampanga.

The movie also starred Richard's older brother Tonton

 

Let the Love Begin is a 2005 romantic film released by GMA Films in the Philippines. The film was directed by Mac Alejandre. It starred Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin, Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras.

Storyline Their paths always cross but they never seem to meet. Eric is a very smart young man. Though he doesn't have the financial capabilities, he is strong-willed to succeed. He even takes a job as the school's janitor to work his way through night school. He finds inspiration in Pia, the most beautiful and wealthiest girl in their school. But all Eric could do is become Pia's "savior." When will Pia realize that Eric is more than her knight in shining armor? Maybe only them can they let the love begin.

Plot

The story is set in high school. Pia (Angel Locsin) is beautiful and wealthy. She is the campus sweetheart that every guy is dreaming of. However, she is unhappy because her father (Tonton Gutierrez) constantly blames her for her brother's death, and makes all the decisions with regards to her future. Eric (Richard Gutierrez), Pia's high school classmate, is intelligent and has a good heart, but lives in poverty. Both of his parents have already died. He is left is with his kind and loving grandmother who continues to encourage him to pursue his dreams and his love for Pia, no matter what obstacles get in his way. Eric works as the school's janitor during the day to support his studies, and to provide for his and his grandmother's needs. He has always admired Pia but never really had the courage or the chance to even talk to her. Although they belong to the extremes of social classes, Pia and Eric's paths cross when they share the same seat in class - Eric during the night (as part of his scholarship program) and Pia during the day. Eric becomes Pia's anonymous 'savior' as he answered Pia's school-related questions, and promised to always be there whenever she needed him. Are they destined to be with each other because of this sign? Or is fate playing a trick on them? Meanwhile, in the background, one of Eric's best friends, Luigi(Mark Herras) is the typical playboy, and often changes his girlfriend. This has gone on since they were in highschool. Luigi best friend is Eric, but on the sidelines, Alex(Jennelyn Mercado). Alex is a tomboy who has a crush on Luigi. After five years, she changed and blossomed into a beautiful girl, with Luigi falling in love with her.

Complete cast

Richard Gutierrez as Eric Crisanto
Angel Locsin as Pia
Mark Herras as Luigi
Jennylyn Mercado as Alex
Gloria Romero as Lola
Paolo Contis as Uno
Bearwin Meily as Boy Palito
Tuesday Vargas as Wendy
Tonton Gutierrez as Pia's father
Nanette Inventor as Yaya Lucing

rest of cast listed alphabetically:

Nicole Anderson as Angela
Mon Confiado as Baldo
Jerome John Hughes as Mr. Gaston
Julianne Lee as Dianna
Geoff Rodriguez as Vito
Shamrock as Themselves
Tessbomb as Tess
Maggie Wilson as Sexy Laine
Polo Ravales as Brix

Theme song

The title of the movie is based on the song, Let the Love Begin. The song was written by Gloria Sklerov and Lenny Macaluso and performed by Jimmy Demers and Carol Sue Hill for the love theme of the American movie Thrashin'. In the Philippines, the song was originally popularized by singer Gino Padilla in 1987 and it became popular. In the Let the Love Begin movie, Kyla and Jerome John Hughes renditioned the song for its soundtrack.

Trivia

Epson and McDonald's, major sponsors of the film, are promoted in several scenes.
Most of the classroom scenes were filmed at the Lyceum of the Philippines University.

The airport scene was shot at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport at Clark Air Base in the province of Pampanga.

The soccer field scene was shot at the Claret School of Quezon City.

The movie starred Richard's older half-brother, Tonton Gutierrez. 

Based on the song, "Let the Love Begin", a popular song in the Philippines in 1987. The song was actually the love theme of the movie, Thrashin'. 

Rated b by the Philippine's Cinema Evaluation Board 

   

Supported by Yes FM, 90.7 Love Radion, Star Choco Nut, EPSON, Summit Clear, and McDonald. 

This was the highest grossing movie of 2005 in the Philippines.   

Media release

The series was released onto DVD-format and VCD-format by GMA Records. The DVD contained the movie plus bonus features like the music video of "Let the Love Begin" plus the full-length trailer of the movie and Karaoke features. The DVD/VCD was released in 2005.

"Let the Love Begin"
Music by Gloria Sklerov
Lyrics by Lenny Macaluso
Performed by Jerome John Hughes and Kyla
Produced and Music Arrangement by Ito Rapadas

"Voltes V Theme Song"
Telesuccess Productions
Larry Chan

"Simply Being Loved"
Performed by BT
FOR MEMBERS ONLY album
Licensed and Published by Universal Records, Inc.

"Here She Comes"
Lyrics, Music, Arrangement and Vocals by Vincent de Jesus

"When You Need Me"
Lyrics, Music, Arrangement and Vocals by Vincent de Jesus

"Alipin"
Sung by Shamrock
Composed by Sam Santos
Lyrics by Sam Santos

"Ms. Serious"
Sung by Shamrock
Composed by Sam Santos
Lyrics by Sam Santos

"Tanging Pag-ibig"
Performed by Ogie Alcasid
Music and Lyrics by Viktoria
Published by Ogie Alcasid/Premiere, Inc.
Original version appears in the album Ogie Alcasid, I am a Singer
Under Viva Records