Why the ShaiVid Loveteam Works

Saw the movie Because I Love You last night and got to sit down with some of the cast before the screening. They were nervous, a little excited because this is David Licauco and Shaira Mae Dela Cruz's first movie where they play the lead role. Directed by Joel Lamangan, this just had a lot of promise because again, they're banking on the ShaiVid Loveteam which worked on the digital series they did with GMA.

David Licauco attributes the success of their pairing to Shaira because he feels as good as an actress as she is, you can literally pair anyone with her and still get away with it because she's that good. Shaira on the other hand identifies how David was like a sponge on set because she knew how they needed to build on chemistry. She says "David was very timid, very quiet in the beginning and it took some time to warm up with him because it was our first time to work in a film. He was so good after that and I appreciate how he did his part in this movie." 

Saw Regal Baby Timothy Lawrence Yap on the red carpet. Super dapper as always, this guy needs a huge project and I hope he does in time.

Here's our interview with David and Shaira that evening. Enjoy!

The movie had superb acting, but I think the material was just a tad short to work with. Maybe if there were more conflict I'd enjoy it even more. This was good for its merits, watch it for David and Shaira alone.

The movie is now showing in theaters nationwide. Congratulations on the first project and I hope there would be more of these two on the silverscreen or TV. This is under ALV Films and Garage, distribution by Regal Films.

David Licauco for Because I Love You

It was a different guy I met a few days ago during a sit down interview with one of the stars of the movie Because I Love You, he’s David Licauco. It’s a movie produced by ALV Films, Garahe Productions and distributed by Regal Entertainment. I have been able to talk to him in the past and during those times, he wasn’t as keen in joining show business, a little meek, nonchalant, so you get the vibe he was doing this for the wrong reasons. Even with his good looks and demigod body, he (some til now) was actually very shy and timid, so you really come across a little strong especially with those brows that made him look even tougher in person - and on screen. Talking to him yesterday felt different, he was more warm, very candid and talked straight to the point when we interviewed him. I liked this more than my first encounter, he was like in love when he spoke about Shaira Mae Dela Cruz who appears in the film as Summer, a very feisty fire woman who falls in love with Rael (the man who’s got everything).

I couldn’t quite pinpoint what changed with him but he’s quite more endearing now, more warm, and I hope people see how he has improved a lot with his acting. The young gentleman even went the length of being under the wing of an acting coach so he could hone his craft and be good at this, as it shows on this Because I Love You film and the digital series he had with GMA.

You must like David Licauco for one or more reasons, but if you want to see how this almost impossible love story unfold and see how a rich committed guy end up falling for a beautiful lass, watch it on theaters this coming June 26th on malls, movie houses nationwide!

Who knows, you might fall in love with David too! :)

Shaira Diaz and David Licauco for "One Hugot Away!"

No label relationships, have you ever had one of those? Then you should watch this show, maybe you can relate with the story of Ellen and Ben.

Two young professionals who had to work odd jobs selling land and real estate properties. It was all well until they sparked a friendship. Weeks passed and the two had grown even more closer, to do things no ordinary friends would actually do. 

If you go above and beyond friends, but never even thought about being boyfriend and girlfriend officially, what do you call yourselves? What boundaries have you set? Is it even a relationship? Ellen wanted to know where they are in this limbo. Will Ben start admitting his feelings or will he prefer this status quo?

Shaira Diaz has been paired with so many guys before, but what makes this pairing called SHAIVID work? I'm sure fans of their initial Magpakailan Man episode would love this new short film to be shown in GMA's properties on March 25.

One Hugot Away is another project of the GMA News and Public Affairs group. This would peak interest to those who would like a more liberal mindset, to see how a relationship without labels may or may not work.

Again it's on the 25th! Watch it on GMA!