My Future You

2024 Philippine romantic comedy film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

My Future You is a 2024 Philippine romantic comedy film written and directed by Crisanto B. Aquino. Starring Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin, it revolves around two strangers from different timelines meeting each other in a dating app. It co-stars Almira Muhlach, Christian Vasquez, Peewee O'Hara, Bodjie Pascua, Mosang, and Izzy Canillo.

Directed byCrisanto B. Aquino
Written byCrisanto B. Aquino
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My Future You
Theatrical release poster
Directed byCrisanto B. Aquino
Written byCrisanto B. Aquino
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJan Oliver Evangelista
Edited byVanessa U. De Leon
Music byDecky Jazer Margaja
Production
company
Distributed byRegal Films
Release date
  • December 25, 2024 (2024-12-25)
Running time
109 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
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Produced and distributed by Regal Entertainment, the film was released on December 25, 2024, as one of the official entries for the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Premise

Karen (Francine Diaz) and Lex (Seth Fedelin) meet each other on an online dating app. They live in two different timelines, set fifteen years apart, whose connection was made possible through a comet. After learning their strange situation, they work on changing the past to alter their fate.[1][2]

Cast

  • Francine Diaz as Karenina "Karen" Lopez
    • Ryrie Sophia Turingan as young Karen
  • Seth Fedelin as Alexander "Lex" Ramos
    • Luis Mikael Capiral as young Lex
  • Christian Vazquez as Miguel, Karen and Troy's stepfather
  • Almira Muhlach as Pamela, Karen's mother
  • Izzy Canillo as Troy, Karen's younger brother
  • Peewee O’Hara as Rica Ramos, Lex's adoptive mother
  • Bodjie Pascua as Erwin Ramos, Lex's adoptive father
  • Mosang as Berns, the Ramos family maid
  • Marcus Madrigal as Tony, Karen and Troy's father
  • Vance Larena as Paco, Lex' biological brother
  • Donna Cariaga as Flower Vendor

Production

My Future You is a Regal Films production directed by Crisanto Aquino. It is the film debut of Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin as a love team who are collectively known as FranSeth.[3][2] It was among the last three approved by production by Regal Films producer Lily Monteverde prior to her death in August 2024.[2]

The script for the film was made in 2020.[4] The concept of the film revolves around two strangers who met in two different timelines who works together to alter their fate.[2] Diaz hinted that the movie had a mature take in its story.[5]

Members of the cast reportedly had script reading session in April 2024.[3] Principal photography of My Future You was scheduled for April 23.[6]

Release

My Future You's red carpet premiere was held at SM Megamall[7] and is set to premiere in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2024, as one of the official entries of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. It was part of the second batch of film entries announced, or submissions that belonged to the finished films category.[8] The film also scheduled to premier at Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Los Angeles on January 30, 2025.[9]

My Future You is one of the last films greenlit by Lily Monteverde before her death in August 2024. Her daughter, co-producer Roselle Monteverde-Teo, announced that the film will honor her mother and father, Leonardo "Remy".[10]

Reception

Critical response

My Future You received positive reviews upon release. Mark Angelo Ching of Philippine Entertainment Portal described the film as "funny, sweet and heartwarming" with emphasis on Diaz's performance, stating that she "carries much of the film’s emotional weight."[11] Writing for Entertainment Inquirer, Hannah Malorca opined that the chemistry of the two leads is the highlight of the film, stating that their performances made up for the film's flaws.[12]

Accolades

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Accolades received by My Future You
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2024 Metro Manila Film Festival December 27, 2024 Best Picture My Future You 3rd [13]
Best Director Crisanto Aquino Won
Best Actor Seth Fedelin Nominated
Best Actress Francine Diaz Nominated
Best Screenplay Crisanto Aquino Nominated
Best Editing Vanessa Ubas De Leon Won
Best Visual Effects Santelmo Studio Inc. Nominated
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence My Future You Nominated
Best Float Nominated
Breakthrough Performance Award Seth Fedelin Won
Francine Diaz Nominated
2025 Manila International Film Festival March 7, 2025 Best Director Cristanto Aquino Won [14]
Best Actor Seth Fedelin Won
The EDDYS July 20, 2025 Best Editing Vanessa Ubas de Leon Won [15][16]
Best Original Theme Song "Museo" by Eliza Maturan Won
Best Visual Effects Santelmo Studio Inc. Nominated
41st Star Awards for Movies November 30, 2025 Movie of the Year My Future You Nominated [17][18]
Movie Director of the Year Crisanto Aquino Nominated
Movie Actor of the Year Seth Fedelin Nominated
Movie Screenwriter of the Year Crisanto Aquino Nominated
Movie Editor of the Year Vanessa Ubas De Leon Nominated
Movie Loveteam of the Year Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin Won
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