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  • 5 Things Why Nothing Compares to Walang KaParis

    Six years after their blockbuster film, Kita Kita, Director Sigrid Bernardo is back with a follow-up project starring Alessandra de Rossi and Empoy Marquez of the sensational love pairing, ALEmpoy.

    As the pandemic wanes, production for films has also come back in full swing. This includes the latest Amazon Original, Walang Kaparis, which will be available for streaming in 240 countries on Prime Video starting March 23, 2023.

    Director Sigrid Bernardo once again brings out the one-of-a-kind chemistry between Alessandra de Rossi and Empoy Marquez. 

    Here are five things you should know about the film:

    1. ALEmpoy takes on an acting piece

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    Alessandra de Rossi and Empoy Marquez are already known for their comedy. But this time, we’ll get to see the tandem in a heartbreaking drama – a challenge especially to Empoy who’s less experienced in the genre. Alessandra shares that after reading the script, she immediately called Sigrid and jokingly asked, “Direk, acting piece ito ha. Kaya ba ni Empoy?”

    2. Empoy’s acting coach is none other than Golden Globe nominee Dolly De Leon

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    Director Sigrid Bernardo asked none other than Golden Globe and BAFTA nominee Dolly De Leon to coach Empoy Marquez for Walang KaParis. Dolly also stars in the film that was shot both in Pari Baguio City.

    3. Walang KaParis shows a different side of Paris

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    Instead of the tourist attractions that Paris is famous for, the movie is set in Paris’ lesser known spots. Inspired by her friends who lived in Paris, Director Sigrid Bernardo wanted to show the parts of the city that people don’t usually see.

    4. KZ Tandingan is also back on board – this time singing Rey Valera’s Walang Kapalit

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    After KZ Tandingan’s hit remake of Two Less Lonely People in the World for Kita Kita, the singer is also back to sing the movie’s theme song – Rey Valera’s classic hit, Walang Kapalit.

    5. For Genre director Sigrid Bernardo, no one compares to ALEmpoy

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    Director Sigrid Bernardo also shares how Alessandra and Empoy are the only pairing for whom she’s ever done romance films. This has worked out well for Director Sigrid, too, as the love pairing has reached blockbuster status.

    Walang KaParis will be available for streaming worldwide starting Thursday, March 23, on Prime Video. Kita Kita is also now on Prime Video, along with thousands of amazing titles – all for only Php 149 per month.

  • WATCH: ‘Walang KaParis’ Trailer Reunites ‘Kita Kita’ Love Team Empoy & Alessandra de Rossi

    The people behind the hit rom-com movie Kita Kita are back for Walang KaParis! Director Sigrid Andrea Bernardo helms the new romantic flick headlined by Alessandra De Rossi and Empoy Marquez, also known as the AlEmpoy love team.

    The upcoming movie which will be released on Prime Video, dropped its first teaser trailer. Watch it below:

    Walang KaParis follows a Filipino artist in Paris named Jojo, who always felt a void in his romantic life despite the many lovers he had in the past. This is because he has always been captivated by the mysterious muse in his paintings– a woman with no name and no history. One day, his life changes when a woman named Marie walks up to him and claims to be the subject of his paintings.

    This will be the next film after the release of Prime Video’s first original movie from the Philippines, Ten Little Mistresses, which was released back in February. Walang KaParis will start streaming on Prime Video this March 23.

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  • Alessandra De Rossi and Empoy Marquez Reunite for New Amazon Original Movie ‘Walang KaParis’

    Prime Video has released the teaser key art for the new Amazon Original Movie Walang KaParis, a romantic drama which reunites the breakout tandem of Alessandra De Rossi and Empoy Marquez, popularly known as Alempoy. Walang KaParis is helmed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, the director of Kita Kita (I See You), which catapulted the pair to fame in 2017. Viewers will be able to stream the film exclusively on Prime Video starting March 23 in 240 countries and territories worldwide, alongside Kita Kita (I See You).

    Walang KaParis revolves around Jojo (Empoy Marquez), a Filipino artist in Paris who has had many lovers, but constantly finds himself  desperate to fill the chasm in his life occupied by the mysterious muse of his paintings. For years, his heart is held captive by a woman with no name and no history. Like a compass, he looks for her in every girl he meets, hoping she will be “the one.” One day, a woman named Marie (Alessandra De Rossi) walks up to him and claims to be the subject of his paintings. 

    Walang KaParis teaser key art

    Produced by Spring Films and Viva Films, Walang KaParis—which literally means “no match” in Tagalog—is a play on the story’s setting, one of the most romantic places in the world, Paris. Singer KZ Tandingan returns to record the original soundtrack for the new Alempoy movie.

    “A few weeks after Prime Video debuted its first Filipino Amazon Original 10 Little Mistresses, we are thrilled to bring another quality Filipino movie to global audiences with Walang KaParis,” said David Simonsen, director of Prime Video, Southeast Asia. “We’re always on the lookout for great stories that are uniquely local and highly enjoyable, and we’re excited to work with more Filipino talents to bring diverse stories to Prime Video members in the Philippines and across the globe.” 

    Walang KaParis joins the hundreds of other Filipino shows and films available on the Prime Video catalogue, such as 10 Little Mistresses, Drag Den with Manila Luzon, and One Good Day. Korean titles such as Island and Jinny’s Kitchen, anime hits such as Chainsaw Man, on top of award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and Emmy and Golden Globe winners Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Prime Video members will be able to watch Walang KaParis anywhere and anytime on hundreds of compatible devices. In the Prime Video app, members can also download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Find out more at www.primevideo.com and enjoy a 7-day promotional trial.

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