Third World Romance Explained

Director:Dwein Ruedas Baltazar
Screenplay:Reynold Giba
Cinematography:Kara Moreno
Editing:Marya Ignacio
Music:Vincent De Jesus
Studio:
Runtime:112 minutes
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino

Third World Romance is a 2023 Filipino romance film written and directed by Dwein Baltazar.[1] Produced by Black Sheep Productions, it stars Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon.[2] It was released theatrically on 16 August 2023.[3]

The film is about Britney (Dizon) and Alvin (Aquino), blue-collar workers who meet at the height of the Covid pandemic. They become co-employees at a grocery store, but their budding romance is beset by persistent economic difficulties.

Cast and characters

Production

The film was announced by Black Sheep Productions.[4] Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon was cast to appear in the film.[5] The trailer of the film was released on July 31, 2023.[6] [7] The film was screened at the 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival[8] as the closing film.[9]

Reception

The series was reviewed by various other media publications, such as ABS-CBN, The Philippine Star, and Daily Tribune.[10] [11] [12]

Accolades

YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResult
202447th Gawad Urian AwardsGawad Urian for Best ActressCharlie Dizon[13]
Gawad Urian for Best DirectorDwein Ruedas Baltazar
Gawad Urian for Best MusicVincent de Jesus
Gawad Urian for Best Production DesignEero Yves Francisco
7th EddysBest ActressCharlie Dizon[14]
Best Musical ScoreVincent de Jesus
2024 FAMAS AwardsFAMAS Award for Best ActressCharlie Dizon[15]
Best CinematographyKara Moreno
Best Production DesignThird World Romance
4th Pinoy Review AwardsBest DirectorDwein Baltazar[16]
Best Lead PerformanceCharlie Dizon
Best CinematographyKara Moreno

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dwein Baltazar's Third World Romance caps Cinemalaya 19 . . September 17, 2023 . August 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230818004546/https://mb.com.ph/2023/8/9/dwein-baltazar-s-third-world-romance-caps-cinemalaya-19 . live .
  2. News: PHOTOS: Carlo Aquino, Charlie Dizon lead 'Third World Romance' premiere night . ABS-CBN Entertainment . September 17, 2023 . August 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230821174842/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starcinema/articles-news/photos-carlo-aquino-charlie-dizon-lead-third-world-romance-premiere-night-20422 . live .
  3. Web site: Three solid reasons why the film 'Third World Romance' is a must-see . . September 17, 2023 . September 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918155819/https://mb.com.ph/2023/8/18/three-solid-reasons-why-the-film-third-world-romance-is-a-must-see . live .
  4. News: Cinemalaya closing film 'Third World Romance' more than a love story . ABS-CBN Entertainment . September 17, 2023 . September 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918045945/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/04/23/cinemalaya-closing-film-third-world-romance-more-than-a-love-story . live .
  5. News: Carlo Aquino, Charlie Dizon star in 'Third World Romance' . ABS-CBN Entertainment . September 17, 2023 . September 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918045944/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/19/23/carlo-aquino-charlie-dizon-star-in-third-world-romance . live .
  6. News: Charlie Dizon, Carlo Aquino find each other amid struggles in 'Third World Romance' trailer . ABS-CBN Entertainment . September 17, 2023 . September 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918045944/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/31/23/charlie-carlo-find-each-other-amid-struggles-in-third-world-romance-trailer . live .
  7. Web site: MTRCB summons 'Third World Romance' distributor, producer for use of profanity in trailer . September 17, 2023 . September 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918045944/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/175283/mtrcb-third-world-romance-a5132-20230818 . live .
  8. Web site: Cinemalaya 2023: 'Marupok AF' is opening film, 'Third World Romance' is closing film . September 17, 2023 . September 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918045944/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/174888/cinemalaya-2023-opening-closing-films-a4113-20230731-lfrm . live .
  9. Web site: 'Third World Romance' to cap Cinemalaya 19 . . August 9, 2023 . September 17, 2023 . September 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918045943/https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/08/09/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/third-world-romance-to-cap-cinemalaya-19/1904519 . live .
  10. News: Movie review: Pragmatic love in 'Third World Romance' . ABS-CBN Entertainment . September 17, 2023 . September 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918045943/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/20/23/movie-review-pragmatic-love-in-third-world-romance . live .
  11. Web site: REVIEW: Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon highlight the struggles of blue collar love in 'Third World Romance' . September 17, 2023 . September 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918045944/https://philstarlife.com/geeky/716726-review-third-world-romance . live .
  12. Web site: 'Third World Romance' review: Insincere, superficial take on love and labor . . August 19, 2023 . September 17, 2023 . September 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918045945/https://tribune.net.ph/2023/08/20/insincere-superficial-take-on-love-and-labor/ . live .
  13. Web site: Cerezo . Anna . LIST: 2024 Gawad Urian winners . . June 9, 2024 . June 23, 2024.
  14. Web site: Here are the nominees for 7th EDDYS . Push.abs-cbn.com . June 24, 2024.
  15. Web site: Presillas . Bryan Ferdie . FAMAS Award 2024: Full list of winners . . May 27, 2024 . June 23, 2024.
  16. Web site: Nominado sa 4th Pinoy Rebyu . . February 17, 2024 . June 24, 2024.

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