The Hopeful Romantic

The Hopeful Romantic

2018•1h 45m•4.8/10

ComedyRomance

Ratings

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4.8/10(6)

Jess, a bellboy working at The Manila Hotel, is gifted an all-expenses paid stay at the hotel's most expensive suite. And during his stay, he encounters Veronica, a professional golddigger. Jess keeps up the illusion of being a rich guest of the hotel, hoping to get Veronica to fall in love with him before he has to tell her the truth.

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Regal Entertainment

Language

TL

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Pepe Herrera

Pepe Herrera

Jess

Ritz Azul-Guy

Ritz Azul-Guy

Veronica/Amanda/Nikki/Ashley

Johnny Revilla

Johnny Revilla

DJ Durano

DJ Durano

Jenine Desiderio

Jenine Desiderio

Atoy Co

Nikko Natividad

Nikko Natividad

Ross

Paeng Sudayan

Ted

Wacky Kiray

Alora Sasam

Alora Sasam

Jenjen

Mich Liggayu

Mich Liggayu

Heidi

Kelvin Miranda

Kelvin Miranda

James

Beverly Salviejo

Beverly Salviejo

Mommy Ming

Bodjie Pascua

Bodjie Pascua

Tatay Koks

Vangie Labalan

Vangie Labalan

Donna Cariaga

Donna Cariaga

Yaya

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