Hello, Love, Again Explained

Hello, Love, Again
Director:	Cathy Garcia-Sampana
Cinematography:	Noel Teehankee
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Filipino

Hello, Love, Again is an upcoming Philippine romantic drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana and it is the sequel to Hello, Love, Goodbye. The film stars Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, with the supporting cast including Joross Gamboa, Jeffrey Tam, and Kakai Bautista.

A co-production of Star Cinema and GMA Pictures, the film is scheduled to be released on November 13, 2024.^{[1] [2]}

Cast and characters

Main

• Kathryn Bernardo as Joy Marie Fabregas
• Alden Richards as Ethan del Rosario

Supporting

• Joross Gamboa as Jihim Gabriel
• Jeffrey Tam as Carlo Nicolas
• Kakai Bautista as Sally Daraga
• Lito Pimentel as Mario del Rosario
• Maymay Entrata as Mary Dale Fabregas
• Lovely Abella as Gina Marikit
• Valerie Concepcion

Production

Development

During the opening week of Hello, Love, Goodbye on August 1, 2019, lead actor Alden Richards and director Cathy Garcia-Molina expressed openness to working on a sequel for the film despite the latter's confirming plans to retire from directing to focus on her family.^[3] On August 26, 2019, lead actress Kathryn Bernardo has also expressed similar sentiments on doing a sequel for the film.^[4]

On May 19, 2024, Deadline Hollywood confirmed that Star Cinema and GMA Pictures will be collaborating together on developing the film, with Bernardo and Richards reprising their respective roles as Joy and Ethan. Cathy Garcia-Sampana was hired to direct the film's sequel, and is targeting for a November 13, 2024 release in the Philippines.^[5]

A teaser trailer features the character Joy in gazing at Canada's snowy mountain. The film's sequel centers on Filipinos in Canada. Screenwriters Carmi Raymundo and Crystal San Miguel narrate Bernardo and Richards' blooming romance amid their hardships and challenges as OFWs. On May 19, 2024, Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, Kriz Gazmen and Carlo L. Katigbak, among others held a joint press conference of the upcoming film, showing the start of the movie collaboration between ABS-CBN and GMA.^{[6] [7]}

Filming

Mid June, actor Joross Gamboa, who is also a cast of the prequel movie Hello, Love, Goodbye, shared photos and videos with fellow actors Alden and Jeffrey Tam in Hong Kong as they gear up for the HK leg of the shoot.^{[8] [9]}

Principal photography has commenced on July 26, 2024 in Calgary.^{[10] [11] [12] [13]}

Notes and References

1. News: Kathryn Bernardo on 'Hello, Love, Again': 'We thought we already said our goodbyes, but here we are, saying our hellos'. GMA Network. May 19, 2024.
2. News: Star Cinema and GMA Pictures team up for "Hello, Love, Again". ABS-CBN. May 19, 2024.
3. Web site: 'Hello, Love, Goodbye' sequel? Alden, Direk Cathy open to doing a follow-up film. Buan-Deveza. Reyma. ABS-CBN News. August 22, 2019. August 2, 2019.
4. Web site: Kathryn Bernardo, open ba for a 'Hello, Love, Goodbye' sequel?. Is Kathryn Bernanrdo open for a 'Hello, Love, Goodbye' sequel?. Star Cinema. tl, en. September 4, 2019. August 26, 2019.
5. Web site: Merican . Sara . 2024-05-19 . 'Hello, Love, Again': Star Cinema & GMA Pictures Set Sequel To Filipino Box Office Hit 'Hello, Love, Goodbye' . 2024-05-19 . Deadline.
6. News: Antonio. Josiah . 'Started as a tease': Why 'Hello, Love, Again' is best movie to start ABS-CBN, GMA film collaboration. May 20, 2024 . ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. May 20, 2024.
7. News: Llemit . Kathleen. 'Nangapa ulit kami': Alden Richards, Kathryn Bernardo share story behind 'Hello, Love, Again' teaser. May 20, 2024 . . May 20, 2024.
8. News: June 15, 2024 . Alden Richards, Joross Gamboa, and Jeffrey Tam are now in Hong Kong for 'Hello, Love, Again' . GMA News.
9. News: Cerezo . Anna . July 8, 2024 . Joross Gamboa teases what to expect in 'Hello, Love, Again' . ABS-CBN News.
10. News: Deveza . Reyma . July 24, 2024 . Kathryn Bernardo departs for Canada to film 'Hello, Love, Again' . ABS-CBN News.
11. News: Purnell . Kristofer . July 26, 2024 . Kathryn Bernardo arrives in Canada for 'Hello, Love, Again' production . Philippine Star.
12. News: July 29, 2024 . Alden Richards arrives in Canada for 'Hello, Love, Again' . GMA News Online.
13. News: Gupta . Boshika . August 8, 2024 . 'We were all surprised': Filipino stars react after receiving love from fans in Calgary . CBC News Canada.