'Everything About My Wife' starring Dennis Trillo, Jennylyn Mercado hits No. 1 on Netflix Philippines
The Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado flick on Monday climbed to the top spot on the list of Top Movies in the Philippines Today.
Other Filipino films that made it to the list include 'Scarecrow,' starring Judy Ann Santos, which placed third; the Marvin Agustin–Jolina Magdangal romantic comedy 'Ex Ex Lovers' at sixth; and 'My Future You,' featuring Seth Fedelin and Francine Diaz, at seventh.
'Everything About My Wife' premiered in over 200 cinemas in the Philippines in February. It was also screened at the Manila International Film Festival in Los Angeles, California in March.
The romantic comedy movie was also screened in Hong Kong, Macau and United Arab Emirates cinemas in May.
Directed by Real Florido, "Everything About My Wife" follows the story of a couple facing a challenging point in their marriage. It was co-produced by GMA Pictures, CreaZion Studios, and Glimmer Studio.
The film marked DenJen's reunion project after last working together in "Can I See You: Truly, Madly, Deadly" in 2020. —Jade Veronique Yap/JCB, GMA Integrated News
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