Lance Joseph Martinez

Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis Reunite for Valentine’s Film ‘The Loved One’ After 15 Years

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<p>After more than five years away from the screens, <strong>Jericho Rosales</strong> made a highly anticipated comeback to showbiz in 2024. Since then, fans have been eagerly hoping for a project that would finally pair him with <strong>Anne Curtis </strong>again. Now, just in time for <strong>Valentine’s</strong> season, that wish is becoming a reality. Award-winning actors Jericho and Anne are set to reunite after almost 15 years in the romantic film <strong><em>The Loved One.</em></strong></p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTseOHKE-Sg/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A918778%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Directed by<strong> Irene Villamor</strong>—known for hits like<strong><em> Sid &amp; Aya: Not a Love Story, On Vodka, Beer, </em></strong><strong><em>and Regrets,</em></strong> and <strong>Only We Know</strong>—<strong></strong><em>The Loved One</em> tells the story of two former lovers whose paths cross again after a long separation. A teaser shows the characters reminiscing about their past relationship, which included a “fun night out” and a series of memorable dates. The film portrays them as older versions of themselves, with dialogue suggesting a decade has passed since they were last together.</p><p>Irene, a filmmaker celebrated for her romantic dramas, shared that the script was originally written back in 2018, and she envisioned it as a bittersweet Valentine’s story. During the <strong>“Love Con”</strong> at Robinsons Manila last Saturday, she revealed that the project went through several rounds of revisions, producers, and casting decisions before finally moving forward, a process that was paused by the pandemic.</p><p>“Until <em>kinuha</em> <em>ng</em> Cornerstone. And then, <em>naghanap kami. </em>And then, I asked Echo. <em>May kwento ‘yun na nasa </em>inbox <em>niya lang [‘yung</em> script] for some time. <em>Tapos</em>, <em>si</em> Anne <em>naman kasi, lagi kami nagko-</em>communicate. So, if I have something crazy, I know Anne will get me,” Irene explained.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT9YhleCV4y/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A968954.0000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px" spellcheck="false"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">For Jericho, the journey to accepting the role wasn’t immediate. Initially, he told Irene he wasn’t ready to do another love story, which led the script to linger in his inbox. Everything changed, however, after a meeting between Jericho and Irene.</p><p style="text-align:left">“<em>Nag</em>-date <em>kami ni Direk</em> Irene, <em>kami muna ‘yung nag-</em>date. And then, we got to know each other. And I said, let me read the script, and then, after reading the script, <em>wala na.</em> I couldn’t resist it. I said, let’s look for the right person. So, I offered myself to be the hunter,” Jericho shared.</p><p style="text-align:left">That’s when Anne entered the picture. One night, she coincidentally messaged Irene, saying, “You know, I’m looking for something a little bit more mature when it comes to telling a story about where love can lead you.”</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769424699866viva_films_1769257201_3817128314184893574_344190254.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Jericho Rosales, Irene Villamor, and Anne Curtis during &#x27;The Loved One&#x27; official kick-off | Photo from @viva_films</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">The rest, as they say, is history. At that time, Irene was on the hunt for the perfect partner for Jericho in <em>The Loved One,</em> and Anne was the ideal choice. For Anne, working with Jericho felt seamless from the start. “So we reconnected. So, we reconnected again. And then, a year after, we started filming.”</p><p style="text-align:left">Despite the busy schedules of both stars, Irene was patient. “After that, <em>sabi ko,</em> I have the patience of a chair. I texted them. And I will wait for you guys to finish whatever it is that you’re doing. <em>Tapos</em>, a year after &#x27;<em>yun</em>, shoot <em>kami</em>, 2025.”</p><p style="text-align:left">The project marks Anne and Jericho’s first collaboration in 15 years. Their last projects together were <strong><em>Baler</em></strong>, a 2008 romantic war film and official entry of <strong>VIVA Films</strong> in the <strong>Metro Manila Film Festival</strong>, and <strong><em>Green Rose</em></strong>, a 2011 television drama aired on <strong>ABS-CBN</strong>, adapted from the 2005 South Korean series of the same name.</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769424791945viva_films_1769257114_3817127469024252859_344190254.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @viva_films</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">For the actors, the reunion was more than just fan service; it was also the perfect timing in their personal and professional lives. “I think it helps <em>na parang </em>doing this story <em>kasi</em>, it’s very apt for where we are in our lives also versus, if we were to do this when I met him, I don’t know, <em>ilang years na &#x27;yun? </em>Almost 18? 18 years ago? It would have been too… <em>hindi kami bagay</em> to portray these roles versus where we are now, I feel like it was the perfect timing,” Anne said.</p><p style="text-align:left">She added, “I guess, being able to work with Jericho, I feel like it was probably really meant to be. And he’s always so easy and giving as an actor, as always. So, I was very happy to reunite with him for this project specifically.”</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769425019344viva_films_1769256820_3817125171199989732_344190254.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @viva_films</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p>For Jericho, the reunion can only be described as “<em></em>super<em></em> <em>kilig</em>.”<strong></strong></p><p style="text-align:left">“She has the right energy for every kind of project. Whether it be something fun, heavy, like action, <em>ganyan</em>, and love story. Every time I see her, <em>sabi ko, </em>‘<em>Uy</em>, guest <em>mo naman ako sa</em> <em>Buy Bust, kahit mag-</em>cameo <em>lang ako.’ Pero, </em>you know… But it never happens,” he shared.</p><p style="text-align:left">Reflecting on their past collaborations, Jericho admitted there was a sense of unfinished business with Anne. “I watched their movies <em>Sid and Aya, </em>I mean, <em>mamamatay ako sa inggit. </em>And I was like, I need to be in that film. <em>Sana ako ‘yung nakasama sa </em>film<em> na &#x27;yan. </em>Until one day, it really happened now,” he said.</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769424848634viva_films_1769256934_3817126039420903289_344190254.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @viva_films</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">He also praised Anne for her professionalism and dedication. From <em>Baler</em> to <em>Green Rose,</em> and now <em>The Loved One,</em> Jericho observed that Anne’s work ethic has remained exemplary. She arrives early on set, is collaborative, and fully invests in her roles.</p><p style="text-align:left">“I love whatever she’s like. She got everything about the story. No need to explain. She had her input. <em>Lahat ng p&#x27;wede niya ilatag, ng </em>experience and the idea that was on the table,” Jericho ended up highlighting. “She’s the type of actress that brings something to the table.”</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769424895826viva_films_1769257201_3817128314226813758_344190254.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @viva_films</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><strong><em>Produced by Cornerstone and Viva Films and starring Jericho Rosales, Anne Curtis, and Catriona Gray, The Loved One hits cinemas nationwide on February 11.</em></strong></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p><strong></strong>Lead photos from <strong>@viva_films</strong><em></em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong><br/></p>

<p>For Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis, "The Loved One" marks the perfect reunion project.</p>

For Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis, "The Loved One" marks the perfect reunion project.

After 15 Years, Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis Reunite for Valentine’s Film ‘The Loved One’

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After 15 Years, Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis Reunite for Valentine’s Film ‘The Loved One’

Lance Joseph Martinez

Published Jan 26, 2026 11:00 PM PHT

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Updated Jan 27, 2026 12:37 AM PHT

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