John Lloyd, Bea have incomparable chemistry

MANILA, Philippines - Celebrating 10 years of partnership in showbiz, ABS-CBN Star Magic talents John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo prove they still “have it” as their current movie The Mistress lands the P100M-mark (and counting) in the box-office.

But it’s not only the movie’s box-office charm that sets The Mistress apart. It’s also the palpable chemistry between John Lloyd and Bea that continues after years of working together. John Lloyd, who describes their latest movie as “kakaiba,” says he credits the film’s success to his good working relationship with Bea. The actress’ patience and maturity when it comes to acting really emanates in the film. Bea, on the other hand, described her working relationship with John Lloyd as their most “harmonious” yet, as they now fully understand how the other works.

Though it sounds like a mutual admiration, both are actually speaking the truth as critics praised their undeniable magic on the silver screen. Bea really did deliver her most daring role yet as Sari, who is torn between her ardent admirer JD (John Lloyd) and her benefactor Rico (played by Ronaldo Valdez). Bea looked believable as a seamstress struggling between doing what is right for her family and her own feelings for the two men. There is no overacting for John Lloyd either as the heartthrob JD as the actor is a genius at playing tragic characters. Sari and JD really came to life on screen as the story unfolded, making one forget Bea and John Lloyd are only acting.

The Mistress celebrates the 10th year of John Lloyd and Bea’s partnership on screen, attesting that love teams don’t need to be real off camera to receive the public’s support. All they need is to imbibe the characters they play and the magic will naturally transcend through the viewers.

With The Mistress success, one can’t help but anticipate John Lloyd and Bea’s next project, A Beautiful Affair, which will soon air on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. Considered as their biggest television project this year, A Beautiful Affair will once again make the audience in awe with their new and challenging portrayals plus romantic scenes shot in Vienna.