My Amanda
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| Directed by | Alessandra de Rossi |
| Written by | Alessandra de Rossi |
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| Cinematography | Boy Yñiguez |
| Music by | Kettle Mata |
Production companies | Spring Films AWOO |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
My Amanda is a 2021 Philippine romantic drama film directed and written by Alessandra de Rossi in her directorial debut produced under Spring Films and AWOO. It stars de Rossi and Piolo Pascual.
Plot
[edit]The film revolves around TJ "Fuffy" and Amanda "Fream" who are unusually close friends who are often mistaken as a couple.
Cast
[edit]- Alessandra de Rossi as Amanda "Fream"
- De Rossi played the role of Amanda. She also had to simultaneously fulfill the role of director and writer which she remarked as "draining".[1]
- Piolo Pascual as TJ "Fuffy"
- The character was based on a composite of De Rossi's male friends in real life.[2] De Rossi herself cast Piolo Pascual as TJ, due to the actor's sense of humor. De Rossi, in jest, added that Pascual funnier than her Kita Kita co-star Empoy Marquez.[3] Pascual remarked that his character is the same as him in real life. He had to grow his hair long and wear piercing for the role.[3] Since TJ is largely based on De Rossi's friend in real life, TJ was brought in for the film so that Pascual could mimic the mannerisms of de Rossi's friends.[4]
The cast of My Amanda also includes Luz Valdez, KC Montero, and Helga Krapf.[5] Piolo Pascual remarked that his character is the same as him in real life, save for his character's long hair and piercings.
Production
[edit]My Amanda marks as the directorial and writing debut for lead actress Alessandra de Rossi.[6] The film was produced under Spring Films, a production film of cast member Piolo Pascual, and AWOOO (A World of Our Own).[2] The film which took three years to complete, also had Joyce Bernal as its creative producer and Boy Yñiguez as its cinematographer.[2] Other members of the production team include Marilen Magsaysay (colorist), Kettle Mata (composer), and Hector Calma (assistant director). Principal photography for My Amanda lasted 10 to 11 days.[7]
De Rossi in coming up for the concept for the film, intended to share a "share a different kind of love story" – she wanted My Amanda to portray a friendship that is "intimate and not superficial, rare and sincere".[8] Chaka Khan's "Through the Fire" was used as the film's theme song.[9]
Release
[edit]My Amanda was first released globally through the online streaming platform Netflix on July 15, 2021.[5][2]
Reception
[edit]The film became the top 2 trending film in Netflix Philippines, two days from its initial release.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Perez, Ace June Rell (July 17, 2021). "'It's draining!' — Alessandra on acting, directing, writing 'My Amanda'". Sunstar. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Sorilla, Franz IV (July 15, 2021). "'My Amanda': Is Alessandra De Rossi And Piolo Pascual's Netflix Film An Anti-Rom-Com?". Tatler Philippines. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ a b Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose (July 9, 2021). "'My Amanda': Why Alessandra de Rossi chose Piolo Pascual, not John Lloyd Cruz". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ Grana, Rhia (July 19, 2021). "Direk Alessandra, in the eyes of Piolo Pascual". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Alessandra de Rossi's directorial debut film 'My Amanda' trends to top 2 on Netflix". GMA News. July 17, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ Siytangco, AJ (July 19, 2021). "Alessanda De Rossi debuts as writer-director in 'My Amanda'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ "Alessandra de Rossi on making 'My Amanda': "Another director would insist on a straight romantic portrayal, and I didn't want that"". NME. July 15, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ Cayabyab, Charlene (July 13, 2021). "'My Amanda' premieres July 15 on Netflix". Sunstar. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ Mauricio-Arriola, Tessa (July 15, 2021). "Piolo and Alessandra declare 'Through the Fire' a BFF song". The Manila Times.
