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Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto’s “Always Yours, Never Mine” Heads to Cinemas Worldwide

Some love stories are defined by happy endings. Others are shaped by timing, missed chances, and the people who remain in our hearts no matter how much life changes.

That is the emotional core of “Always Yours, Never Mine,” Star Cinema’s latest romantic drama starring Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto.

Directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana, the film opened in Philippine cinemas on September 30 and is now preparing to bring its story of love, longing, and life-changing choices to audiences around the world.

Apollo and Luna’s Story Goes Global

Following its Philippine theatrical release, “Always Yours, Never Mine” will roll out across several international markets beginning this October.

The film will open in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Australia, and New Zealand on October 22, followed by the United States, Canada, and Guam on October 23.

Fans in Europe will also get their chance to see the film on the big screen. Screenings begin in the United Kingdom and Austria on October 31, followed by Spain, France, and Italy on November 1.

With its growing international release, the film brings Joshua and Julia’s latest onscreen pairing to Filipino audiences and moviegoers overseas who have been waiting to see them together again.

Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto to Meet Fans in Europe

The international release will also come with special appearances from the film’s lead stars.

Joshua and Julia are set to attend special screenings and meet-and-greet sessions at Genesis Cinema London on October 31, with screenings scheduled at 10 AM and 1 PM.

A day later, the pair will head to Spain for another round of special screenings at Palacio de la Prensa Cinema in Madrid on November 1, with showtimes at 1 PM and 6 PM.

The appearances give fans in Europe a rare chance to experience the film with its stars and hear more about the story behind Apollo and Luna.

A Romance That Unfolds Across Three Decades

At the center of “Always Yours, Never Mine” are Apollo, played by Joshua Garcia, and Luna, portrayed by Julia Barretto.

Their lives repeatedly cross over the course of three decades, but each reunion arrives with a new set of circumstances and a different choice to make.

As the years pass, every decision sends them in a new direction. Some bring them closer, while others pull them apart.

The result is a story that explores not only romance, but also the weight of timing, sacrifice, and the consequences of choosing one path over another.

It asks a painfully familiar question: What happens when love is real, but life refuses to make things simple?

Joshua Garcia Calls the Film a Much-Needed Breather

For Joshua, “Always Yours, Never Mine” offers audiences something warm, relatable, and emotionally refreshing.

Feeling ko kailangan natin ito, yung mga ganitong entertainment. Kailangan nating huminga, I think ito yung hinga natin. I hope maraming maka-relate at makasabay sa characters nina Apollo at Luna (I feel like we need this kind of entertainment. We need to take a breath and enjoy a story like this. I hope many can relate to the characters of Apollo and Luna),” he shared.

The actor expressed his hope that viewers will connect with Apollo and Luna and see something familiar in the choices, emotions, and relationships they encounter throughout the film.

His words also point to one of the movie’s strengths: its ability to turn a deeply personal love story into something audiences can recognize in their own lives.

Julia Barretto on Loving Without Being Loved the Same Way

For Julia, the title itself captures one of the film’s most painful truths.

[It’s about] your willingness to give your heart to somebody else who can’t give theirs back to you,” she said.

That idea sits at the center of Luna and Apollo’s story.

Love, after all, does not always arrive equally. Sometimes one person gives more. Sometimes the timing is wrong. And sometimes, even the strongest feelings are not enough to guarantee the ending we want.

It is this emotional tension that gives “Always Yours, Never Mine” its bittersweet appeal.

A Story About Love, Timing, and the Choices We Carry

More than a conventional romance, “Always Yours, Never Mine” looks at how relationships change as people grow older, make different choices, and become different versions of themselves.

Apollo and Luna’s journey stretches across years, but the question at the heart of their story remains the same: Can two people who keep finding their way back to each other ever truly belong to one another?

For audiences drawn to stories about second chances, missed opportunities, and complicated love, the film promises an emotional ride built around one of romance’s most enduring ideas: sometimes the person you love most is also the person you cannot completely have.

Where to Watch “Always Yours, Never Mine”

“Always Yours, Never Mine” is now showing in cinemas across the Philippines, with international screenings beginning in October.

Tickets and additional screening information are available through mytfc.com.

For more updates on the film, follow Star Cinema on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

For other ABS-CBN updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok, or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

October 1, 2026
Joshua Garcia, other celebs and content creators spread cybercrime awareness
Content creators and celebrities often share their daily dose of comical skits, life hacks, and shopping ‘budols.’ But aside from spreading entertainment, some of them also took immediate action to help protect netizens’ hard-earned money from being stolen through fun and educational videos.

Top social media stars partnered with leading finance super app GCash to help spread awareness on e-wallet phishing scams, one of the most rampant cybercrimes in the country.

Joshua Garcia and the different e-wallet phishing scams

GCash endorser Joshua Garcia takes the helm in spreading awareness in social media, sharing how e-wallet phishing scams could come in the form of 1) fake portals in non-PAGCOR accredited gambling sites, 2) fraudsters who claim to be from GCash saying your account is on hold, and 3) fake rewards.

Spotting the red flags with Saab Magalona, Chinkee Tan and Ayn Bernos

Red flags are warning signs that may indicate unhealthy relationships, but they also extend to every day, seemingly-harmless messages that might end up as scams. Through witty yet educational skits and reminders, singer-podcaster Saab Magalona, financial guru Chinkee Tan, and writer-entrepreneur Ayn Bernos, also shared three red flags that could help users spot each of the e-wallet phishing scams.

Kaladkaren and Direk Tonet and the wrong kinds of ‘karupukan’ and ‘budol’

Winning big through online games might seem like a good life hack to earn additional money, but TV host Kaladkaren shares why non-PAGCOR sites are literally ‘budol’ – where you can end up losing money instead of earning more. Meanwhile, it seems that filmmaker-podcaster Direk Tonet Jadaone already knows that a lot of Filipinos remain ‘marupok’ and oblivious to red flags when it comes to relationships. However, she reminds everyone in her video: “Alam kong mahilig kang ma-fall, pero wag sa scam.”

Davao Conyo and the oversharer’s worst nightmare

Oversharing, including your personal information such as Mobile Personal Identification Number (MPIN) and One-Time Password (OTP), can lead to dire consequences. Davao Conyo, known for making related comedic skits, shares in his video every self-confessed oversharer’s greatest fear.

Pipay on why ‘TMI’ is never a good thing

Everyone has that one ‘bida-bida’ friend. Social media personality Pipay recreates this scenario as a third wheel, ultimately reminding netizens why sharing too much information is never a good thing, especially when it’s your personal information at stake.

AC Soriano and staying secure under pressure

Dubbed the ‘multi-dogshow superstar’ for impersonating celebrities, AC stages a ‘fast talk’ segment to remind us not to share our sensitive information such as MPIN and OTP even when put under pressure.

Spot Red Flags, Don’t Overshare

As different content creators showed, it is important to be constantly aware of phishing scams as cybercriminals have been increasingly creative to remain unsuspicious. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
- Think before clicking a link. Review the sender and the content of a suspicious message even before responding or clicking on the link. If you are being offered rewards or prizes, backtrack if you have indeed joined a program or raffle and verify with the company through another channel. Remember that GCash will never send links via SMS, email and messaging apps, so never click on links claiming to be from GCash.
- Only transact through your GCash app. GCash will never ask you to activate your account through a phone call or through messaging applications. All transactions are only done through the official GCash app, including resolving concerns related to your account. If a notice feels rushed, it’s most likely a phishing scam! Check your account through the GCash app first to confirm if it is indeed on hold and don’t share your MPIN and OTP to anyone – even those who claim to be from GCash.
- Carefully read the text messages that come with an OTP. If you receive an OTP through text message, make it a habit to read the entire message and make sure that it matches the request you made. If you did not make the request or if it is different from what you want to do, do not enter your OTP on any site or send it to anyone, to make sure you are not unknowingly linking your account to another device.
- Never share your OTP and MPIN. Never provide your personal information if you did not initiate a request. As a rule, don’t provide sensitive information, such as your OTP and MPIN, even to your family, friends and other people claiming to be representatives of banks, companies, service providers, and government agencies. Remember that GCash will never ask for these details from you.
As trusted e-wallet apps like GCash work to ensure that the tools we use for our everyday financial transactions are fortified with security measures, it is also essential that e-wallet users play their part in keeping their personal information safe and out of reach by cybercriminals. As all of the content creators remind netizens, whatever the circumstance, never share your MPIN and OTP!

If you encounter any phishing scams or suspicious activities targeting your GCash account, report them immediately. You can do this by visiting the Official GCash Help Center or messaging Gigi on the website, and simply typing, “I want to report a scam.”
October 17, 2023
Joshua Garcia celebrates Christmas Magic as the new face of GCash for the holidays

While the last few years may have been a little less jolly, GCash, the country’s leading e-wallet app, is bringing back the magic to the holidays with a little help from Philippine entertainment’s new leading man.

Joshua Garcia has been heating up televisions across the country with his starring role as Brian Robles in “Mars Ravelo’s Darna” and an upcoming landmark deal for Dreamscape production’s “Unbreak My Heart”. Adding to his already impressive list of milestones is his new role as the face of GCash to celebrate a Merry G Christmas and uphold what truly warms his heart – traditions with his family and friends.

“The family tradition I look forward to every Christmas is our family reunion wherein my family spends Christmas together,” he said. “We take advantage of the time we can have our bonding during this season when we are not too busy with work with some games and a simple feast for the whole family.”

Christmas Magic Lives On

Just like many Filipinos, Christmas for Joshua becomes truly magical when spent with the right people.

“My most magical Christmas experience was when I was living in the province and I went caroling in our neighborhood with my friends. Afterwards, we attended the Simbang Gabi with our family. I’m really glad that I got to experience Christmas that way,” he said.

Of course, part of any Christmas celebration is hunting for the perfect gifts for your loved ones. But despite his high-profile stature, Joshua stays humble and opts for meaningful gifts and thoughtful spending.

“To find the most meaningful Christmas gifts for my loved ones, I always think about what they really need at that time so the gifts are useful and that, through those gifts, they will also remember me somehow,” Joshua said. “I don’t really give very expensive gifts. As long as they make them happy, then I am, too.”

Gift-giving, the Joshua way

With the long list of celebrations lined up for Joshua this Christmas, looking for these useful items will be a big task. His secret? He does his shopping with GCash.

According to the actor: “One of my favorite GCash services is GLife because there are lots of merchants to choose from. It is a one-stop shop for a quick purchase of my favorite products and services. It is very timely since Christmas season is almost here, I can definitely use it for my Christmas shopping to buy gifts for my loved ones.”

Thanks to GCash, Christmas shopping can be a magical experience in itself, especially when you get cashbacks and discounts from the GCash Online Bazaar from Nov. 28 to January 5, 2023. You can conveniently pay through your GCash wallet, pay later through GCredit, or pay in installment with GGives.

Though many Filipinos will celebrate with their families this year, there are still some who wouldn’t be able to enjoy family reunions like Joshua and might spend time apart during the holidays. Despite the distance, GCash makes sure that everyone can send Christmas cheer wherever your loved ones may be.

You can send pamasko to anyone anywhere through Send Money for other GCash users, Bank Transfer or GCash Padala for non-GCash users, or Send with a Clip to attach a special message to your Aguinaldo. If actual presents are your thing, you can also shop online with GLife and pay for your gifts on GCash.

And because GCash wants everyone’s Christmas to be truly magical, every gift given through GCash becomes a gift for yourself, too.

For every PHP 100 spent using GCash services or when using GLoan, GGives, and GCredit, users can earn parols and enter the Merry GCash raffle. Raffle draws will be done on December 5 and December 19 where GCash will be giving away five iPhone 14 phones, five Macbook Air M1 laptops and five Sony PS5 Playstations. Sixty-five lucky winners will also take home P10,000 worth of e-fuel cards from Petron, P10,000 worth of Mercury Drugstore gift certificates, P20,000 worth of IKEA gift cards and P30,000 worth of SM Appliances gift cards.

With so many ways to hunt and shop for gifts, Joshua leaves his fans with just one piece of advice: “To be honest, I think for me what’s more important is that every time I give my loved ones gifts, they are pleased with what they received, whether they may be simple or otherwise.”

 Whether you opt for grand gifts or small tokens, make every spend count when you use your GCash for every transaction. No GCash yet? Download the GCash App on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery! Register and get verified today, and discover how you can have a Merry GCash celebration!

December 5, 2022
Joshua Garcia is the new Celebrity Endorser of Koomi

Share a guiltless goodness moment with popular actor Joshua Garcia, one of the biggest stars of his generation, as Koomi welcomes him as their new celebrity endorser at their 100^th store at SM Mall of Asia Square.

The healthy Koomi lifestyle, with natural drinking yoghurt that’s deliciously guilt-free, was brought to the Philippines from Sydney, Australia by Visum Ventures Group. It has gained an ardent following of Koomikadas who are fun, creative, cheerful, engaging, and enjoy refreshing drinks, cakes and frozen yogurt now available in 100 stores nationwide.

Koomi mixes together fresh fruits and other healthy ingredients like grains and nuts with their natural drinking yoghurt and fruit honey. Bestsellers include the Avo Nice Day, Mango Moo, and Joshua’s personal favorite, the Will Ube Mine.

Their frozen yogurt is perfect for those craving for a healthy, refreshing dessert, and comes in their signature Simply Koomi and Waterberry Wonder. Their yogurt cakes, the first in the country, are for those who want to enjoy a guiltless goodness treat. It has layers of moist, gluten-free almond dacquoise, fresh fruits and tangy yogurt cream. It’s good enough to share with another person, or indulge all on your own without the guilt, and comes in Waterberry Wonder, Mango Moo, and limited-edition, seasonal flavors.

Visum Ventures CEO Mike Hilton says that Joshua best personifies the Koomi brand. “He is a young, fun, chill guy who likes to stay fit and active but has the need to indulge during his downtime, and prefer healthy food choices.”

Like Koomikadas, Joshua loves discovering new experiences, and strives to be healthier but has the need to indulge as a personal reward.

Guiltlessly good choices

Hilton recalls that he was with Ms International 2018 1^st runner-up Ahtisa Manalo, now the event and PR director for Visum Ventures, in Sydney Australia when he saw a long line of people outside a Koomi shop and decided to try it. “I took one sip and I knew we needed to bring this guiltless goodness drink to the Philippines. Before we launched Koomi, we worked on the flavors that would best suit the Filipino palate, and made sure it had just the right amount of tartness without being too sour. The original blend is the Aussie flavor. We then tweaked it a bit for those who prefer their drinks to be on the sweeter side,” Hilton explains.

He attributes Koomi’s growth to its health benefits, an important attribute during and in the middle of a global pandemic. “You get to indulge without the guilt, and enjoy your favorite fruits and fun add-ons with our natural drinking yogurt that contains probiotics good for your gut. We believe the pandemic has taught us to value our health and be more conscious of what we eat, be more aware of enjoying food that’s equally good for us.”

Joshua couldn’t agree more. At the onset of the pandemic, he played computer games for long periods of time. Now, he is more health-conscious, taking time to do more cardio workouts like running. He also lifts weights and has modified his diet.

Undoubtedly one of the brightest young stars today, Joshua, who co-stars in the new adaptation of the popular Darna television series, has captured the hearts of the public with his endearing roles onscreen. He rose to prominence for his critically-acclaimed performance in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival top-grosser Vince, and Kath and the James, and in the primetime series The Good Son. He has starred in various TV series such as Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (2015), The Greatest Love (2016), Ngayon At Kailanman (2018), and The Killer Bride (2019).

100^th stores and more coming soon!

The flagship brand of Visum Ventures Group, Koomi has taken the country by storm since opening its first store in 2019. The now widely-popular brand has branches all over the country, fast expanding in major cities and provinces nationwide. Its 100^th store is located at the SM Mall of Asia Square.

“This is just the beginning of exciting things to come for Koomi and the Visum Ventures Group. Plans are afoot for more Koomi stores, as well as new and exciting brands. We will continue to provide fresh concepts to show that healthy need not be bland. In fact, they can be very delicious and flavorful,“ Hilton says. Visit www.koomi.ph and follow the official Koomi PH social media pages for updates and promos. Koomi is now available at 100 stores nationwide, and through food delivery apps GrabFood and foodpanda.

August 23, 2022
Joshua Garcia is the new Koomikada

Actor Joshua Garcia, one of the biggest stars of his generation, recently signed up with Koomi, Manila’s favorite natural drinking yogurt, as its new endorser and Koomikada in time for the opening of its 100^th store at the SM Mall of Asia Square in August.

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Joshua, who currently co-stars in the new adaptation of the popular Darna television series, has captured the hearts of the public with his endearing roles onscreen. He rose to prominence for his critically-acclaimed performance in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival top-grosser Vince, and Kath and the James, and in the primetime series The Good Son. He has starred in various TV series such as Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (2015), The Greatest Love (2016), Ngayon At Kailanman (2018), and The Killer Bride (2019).

The flagship brand of Visum Ventures Group, Koomi’s guiltless goodness drinks have taken the country by storm since opening its first store in 2019. The now widely-popular brand has branches all over the country, fast expanding in major cities and provinces nationwide.

Shown in photo during the contract signing are from left: Visum Ventures Group’s Hyacinth Luansing, Chief HR Officer; John-Michael Hilton, President and Chief Executive Officer; Joshua Garcia; Adrian Luansing, Chief Finance Officer and Andrew Neri, Chief Marketing Officer.

Visum Ventures believes that healthy eating need not be bland and boring. This resonates in the other brands under its expanding portfolio: Oh My Greek, Meraki by Oh My Greek, Zig, Sante by Zig, and T2 Tea. They recently launched Salt and Ice Oyster Bar and Craft Cocktails at the Uptown Parade in BGC.

Make sure to drop by and have your favorite #GuiltlessGoodness treats at any #KoomiPH store or order via Grab Food, Food Panda, Pick-A-Roo, and Toktok.

July 27, 2022