Claudine Barretto
Soltera (Lonely Hearts)
Events coordinator Sandra Valdez (Maricel Soriano) is successful in her business, admired for her resilience, and respected by the people around her--but deep inside she still feels as if there is a void that she desperately needs to fill. Sandra strongly feels that the only missing piece in her life is struggling realtor Eric (Diether Ocampo), so despite his being many years her junior she begins a relationship with him. Eventually their age difference catches up on their relationship, creating a gap that progressively becomes insurmountable. Despite Eric's insistence not to, Sandra calls for some time apart for them to reevaluate their relationship, but just when she makes up her mind to commit to their relationship, she finds Eric already loving someone else. Will Sandra remain single and lonely forever?
May Minamahal (Loving Someone)
The sudden death of Carlitos' (Aga Muhlach) father leaves him to assume all the responsibilities his father left - including tons of debts and the grueling task of providing for his family. In becoming the new head of the family, Carlitos is forced to relinquish his life as a bachelor in order to prioritize his family's needs. Things begin to change for Carlitos, however, when he falls in love with the sassy and boyish Monica (Aiko Melendez). But because of being loud and aggressive, Carlitos' family immediately disapproves of Monica. With this, Carlitos must now make the difficult task of choosing between his beloved Monica and his family.
Nasaan Ka Man (Wherever You Are)
The mountain setting of Baguio gives a foreboding feeling of desolation and isolation among the shadows of pine trees where spinsters and broken-hearted sisters Lilia (Gloria Diaz) and Trining (Hilda Koronel) adopt and raise Joven (Jericho Rosales), Ito (Diether Ocampo), and Pilar (Claudine Barretto). The children grow up as siblings but Joven and Pilar find themselves irresistibly falling for each other. The announcement of their decision to marry is received with scorn and skepticism but Lilia later gives her blessings to the resentment of Ito who has been keeping his feelings for Pilar a secret. As Ito's indignation morphs into spite, he and the couple find themselves in a furtive and lethal cat-and-mouse game right under the noses of their unsuspecting guardians, leaving its participants wondering who is the assailant, who is the victim, and who must bid farewell.
Dubai
With their parents long gone, Raffy (Aga Muhlach) swore to protect his little brother Andrew (John Lloyd Cruz) and find every possible way to fulfill their dream of migrating to Canada. After nine long years of working in Dubai, Raffy finally reunites with his brother when he gets the rare chance to bring Andrew to Dubai. But then, a rift between Raffy and Andrew grows when they both fall in love with Faye (Claudine Barretto). The gap between the two worsens when Andrew discovers that going to Canada will no longer be possible for him and Raffy. Will these events break the bond the brothers have nurtured for so many years?
Nasaan Ka Man (Wherever You Are)
The mountain setting of Baguio gives a foreboding feeling of desolation and isolation among the shadows of pine trees where spinsters and broken-hearted sisters Lilia (Gloria Diaz) and Trining (Hilda Koronel) adopt and raise Joven (Jericho Rosales), Ito (Diether Ocampo), and Pilar (Claudine Barretto). The children grow up as siblings but Joven and Pilar find themselves irresistibly falling for each other. The announcement of their decision to marry is received with scorn and skepticism but Lilia later gives her blessings to the resentment of Ito who has been keeping his feelings for Pilar a secret. As Ito's indignation morphs into spite, he and the couple find themselves in a furtive and lethal cat-and-mouse game right under the noses of their unsuspecting guardians, leaving its participants wondering who is the assailant, who is the victim, and who must bid farewell.
Milan
Naive and alone, Lino (Piolo Pascual) aimlessly searches for his wife, Mary Grace (Iza Calzado), in the unfamiliar streets of Milan. He meets Jenny (Claudine Barretto), a pragmatic woman who is tired of juggling multiple jobs to provide for her family in the Philippines. She takes Lino under her wing and he gradually learns to cope with the hardships of working abroad while searching for his wife. Weeks go by and yet there are no signs of Mary Grace, compelling Lino to come to terms with his wife abandoning him as well as face the budding feelings between him and Jenny. Their new relationship is put to the test when Jenny finds Mary Grace, now a mother and stuck in a loveless marriage. This leaves Jenny with the difficult burden of telling Lino the truth about his wife or to allow themselves to move on with their own relationship.
Kailangan Kita (I Need You)
New York-based celebrity chef Carl comes home to the Philippines after being away for seventeen years to marry his supermodel fiancée, Crissy at her hometown. Carl has to meet Crissy’s family on his own while she is held up in Europe for a photo shoot. Amidst the frenetic pace of wedding preparations, Carl learns more about local cuisine from his fiancée’s younger sister, Lena – the cook of the family. Carl eventually becomes torn between his feelings for Lena and the commitment he has with Crissy, urging him to come to terms with making a decision that may change their lives forever.
Ooops, Teka Lang, Diskarte Ko 'To
Marian (Claudine Barretto) an accident-prone young novice in ardent search for her elder sister Mabel (Bernadette Allyson) seeks the help of Dario (Robin Padilla) a gruff ex-cop/lieutenant and side kick Dencio (Vhong Navarro). Dario finds himself tenderly caring for and in love with Marian. Being hotly pursued, they elude and fight the hoodlums who happen to be the same people Dario is after to avenge the death of his men. Will Marian leave the convent for the love of an ex-policeman?
Mula Sa Puso the Movie
"When Via turns 18, she learns that the life she has been living comfortably is packed with lies. While family secrets unfold before her eyes, she finds herself falling in love with Gabriel, her personal savior. But despite the doting love she shares with Gabriel, Via still has a long way to go before getting her true happy ending as she becomes one of the vertices of a wretched love triangle."
Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita (Because I Really Love You)
Tenaciously straight-laced Miguel (Rico Yan) and campus bad girl Mela (Claudine Barretto) shock the people around them when they decide to go out but they are too smitten with each other to notice any objection set against their union. The two eventually realize that it takes more than physical attraction to maintain a relationship, for their differences in personality turn their initial sweetness into petty arguments and misunderstandings. Their respective bitter exes deal the final blow that sever any chance of reconciliation between the two, as the scheme leaves Miguel feeling cheated and Mela distrusted. Both, however, still feel that the only person who can fill the chasm created by their separation is each other--but how can they have a lasting relationship without trust?
May Nagmamahal Sayo
"Louella, who has a child out of wedlock, gives up her toddler with hopes that he can have a better life. Several years later, she returns home from working overseas and looks for her kid. In her search, Louella stumbles upon a young boy who she believes is her son."
May Minamahal (Loving Someone)
The sudden death of Carlitos' (Aga Muhlach) father leaves him to assume all the responsibilities his father left - including tons of debts and the grueling task of providing for his family. In becoming the new head of the family, Carlitos is forced to relinquish his life as a bachelor in order to prioritize his family's needs. Things begin to change for Carlitos, however, when he falls in love with the sassy and boyish Monica (Aiko Melendez). But because of being loud and aggressive, Carlitos' family immediately disapproves of Monica. With this, Carlitos must now make the difficult task of choosing between his beloved Monica and his family.
Kailangan Kita (I Need You)
New York-based celebrity chef Carl comes home to the Philippines after being away for seventeen years to marry his supermodel fiancée, Crissy at her hometown. Carl has to meet Crissy’s family on his own while she is held up in Europe for a photo shoot. Amidst the frenetic pace of wedding preparations, Carl learns more about local cuisine from his fiancée’s younger sister, Lena – the cook of the family. Carl eventually becomes torn between his feelings for Lena and the commitment he has with Crissy, urging him to come to terms with making a decision that may change their lives forever.
Got 2 Believe
Toni (Claudine Barretto), a wedding planner and perennial bridesmaid, has always wanted to have a fairy-tale romance. Turning 25, she is half-afraid and half-resigned to the fact that she might have to spend the rest of her life being single. Caddish photographer Lorenz (Rico Yan) offers Toni a proposal to be the subject of his article for an exclusive magazine in exchange for setting Toni up on a date with the perfect man for her. Toni reluctantly agrees and eventually meets her ideal man in Perry (Dominic Ochoa). The only problem is that Toni is now torn between the perfect man and the man who made her heart fall in love.
Etiquette For Mistresses
Not all mistresses are as cheeky and coarse as most of us would think. There are those who know their place, who know their etiquette, who just happened to be in love with committed men. A group of sophisticated, well-mannered mistresses--the epitome of a powerful, perfect woman Georgia (Kris Aquino), the high-maintenance, liberated lady Chloe (Claudine Barretto), the fierce lawyer with a soft heart Stella (Iza Calzado) and the richest mistress with a lucky face Charley (Cheena Crab)--is introduced to a newcomer, the naive and spirited barrio lass Ina (Kim Chiu), whom they all guide into their world. Issues arise because not all mistresses are alike; there are those who choose to uphold tradition and follow the etiquette word for word, while the others go as far as breaking the rules. Their lives and beliefs are shaken when the lover of one of them makes a seemingly impossible dying wish—to die in the arms of his mistress. They begin to ask themselves: Will my partner even choose me during his dying days? Do I love him enough to take care of him? In the end, Etiquette For Mistresses is a movie about empowerment – how women are capable of making choices for how they wish to live their lives. And when they do so, who are we to judge them?
Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita (Because I Really Love You)
Tenaciously straight-laced Miguel (Rico Yan) and campus bad girl Mela (Claudine Barretto) shock the people around them when they decide to go out but they are too smitten with each other to notice any objection set against their union. The two eventually realize that it takes more than physical attraction to maintain a relationship, for their differences in personality turn their initial sweetness into petty arguments and misunderstandings. Their respective bitter exes deal the final blow that sever any chance of reconciliation between the two, as the scheme leaves Miguel feeling cheated and Mela distrusted. Both, however, still feel that the only person who can fill the chasm created by their separation is each other--but how can they have a lasting relationship without trust?