Marvin Agustin, Jolina Magdangal’s comeback film set for US release
Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal reunite in ‘Ex Ex Lovers.’ CONTRIBUTED
In one of the lines of the famous OPM song “Dati” by Sam Concepcion and Tippy Dos Santos, the iconic ‘90s love team of Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal was mentioned: “Pero ‘singtamis ng kendi ‘pag nagkakasal-kasalan / ‘Di ba dati ay nagkukunwaring Marvin at Jolina?”
It’s not just that – numerous songs and rap verses have referenced their tandem.
Their iconic status endures to this day, proving that even though they did not end up together in real life and their love team reached its peak years ago, their names still resonate for many.
Now, their beloved love team is set to make a grand comeback with their upcoming movie together. After 26 years, Agustin and Magdangal are set to make a much-anticipated return to the big screen with their new romantic comedy, “Ex Ex Lovers.”
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“Ex Ex Lovers,” produced by Project 8 Projects, is slated to premiere in theaters across the US and Canada on Feb. 21.
Originally intended for streaming, the movie’s grand cinematic release was decided after Agustin, Magdangal and the production team, led by renowned director Antoinette Jadaone, felt that the reunion of the beloved tandem deserved the full big-screen experience.
“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment for us, and we want to share it with our audience in the best way possible,” the production team expressed in a press release.
The film, partially shot in Malta, delves into the question of whether love from the past can reignite under new circumstances. The story revolves around Joy (Magdangal), who embarks on a journey to Europe at the request of her daughter SC (Loisa Andalio).
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Directed by JP Habac, “Ex Ex Lovers” features a stellar cast that includes actor-singer Juan Karlos and rising star Loisa Andalio.
The film aims to strike a balance between old-school romcom charm and modern storytelling, appealing to both longtime followers of Agustin and Magdangal’s classic films – such as “Labs Kita… Okey Ka Lang?” (1998), “Kung Ayaw Mo Huwag Mo” (1998) and “Hey Babe!” (1999) – and a new generation of viewers.
