Carlo Aquino, Nadine Lustre star in a new film together

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“Exes Baggage” and former “JCS” star Carlo Aquino has just confirmed an upcoming film entitled “Ulan” with actress Nadine Lustre. The film is produced by Viva Entertainment, Inc.

Carlo teased fans with an Instagram photo from the movie, where the two are waiting at a jeepney stop as it rains. The scene is set in the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD). Carlo captioned the post in Filipino saying, “To play again with my childhood.” He followed it with an Instagram story that said, “Without rain, nothing grows.” Ulan the Movie has also been consistently posting content on their Instagram account.

The movie, which Nadine considers a “stepping stone” as she won’t be teamed up with partner James Reid, is themed around a woman’s search for self-acceptance and self-love. This goes with Nadine’s statement denying any allegations of having separation anxiety when not working with James. She said, “It’s just work. Whatever will help the project best. I mean, I trust Viva Entertainment and of course, it’s for the good of the film.” Nadine said she is “excited” with the movie’s strong message and that “It’s about finding yourself and learning to love yourself,” something she “really stands for.”

The film is directed by Irene Villamor, who has been very outspoken in defending Nadine from critics who say she’s a “flop queen” and not compatible in starring in a film with Carlo, who is a “box office star.” In Direk Irene’s words to one specific commenter, “The world is already full of hate that any ill wish to anyone should be treated back with kindness. With an understanding of the soul and not with apathy to the human condition. Spread love my dear. Let us now add to the drudgery.”

Shooting for the film is still ongoing. It is reported that Xian Lim, Marco Gumabao, and AJ Muhlach will also be part of “Ulan,” set to release next year.