Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang?
Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang? (transl. I love you, is that okay?) is a 1998 Filipino drama (film and television) and romantic-comedy film released by Star Cinema directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng. The film, which was entirely shot at Baguio, stars Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin, in their third film together as love team partner, and are joined by Hilda Koronel, Ronaldo Valdez, and Gina Pareño. The film became a movie reference for best friends falling in love with each other.[1] In January 2017, the film was digitally restored and remastered by the ABS-CBN Film Restoration Project.[2]
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| Directed by | Jerry Lopez Sineneng |
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| Screenplay by | Ricardo Lee |
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| Music by | Nonong Buencamino |
| Cinematography | Joe Batac |
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Cast
Main cast
- Jolina Magdangal as Bujoy
- Marvin Agustin as Ned
- Hilda Koronel as Marissa, Bujoy's mother
- Ronaldo Valdez as Kanor
- Gina Pareño as Cora
Supporting
- Meryll Soriano as Mayo
- Gio Alvarez as Cenon
- Vanessa Del Bianco as Mary Ann
- Migui Moreno as Erwin
- Vhong Navarro as Jason
- Jeffrey Hidalgo as Ice
Soundtrack
The accompanying soundtrack album to the film was released on July 24, 1998 by Star Music, a month before the official theatrical release of the film itself.[3] Mid August, the album was awarded with a gold record certification, few weeks before the film debuted in theaters, and was expected to reach at least a platinum record.[3] Eventually, it was awarded with a 2x platinum certification from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry on May 20, 1999.[4] The album is considered as one of the most popular soundtrack albums in the Philippines spawning such radio hits as the Jolina Magdangal-original "Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal" and boy band Jeremiah's "Naghihinayang".[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal" (Recorded by Jolina Magdangal) | Larry S. Hermoso | 4:24 |
| 2. | "Girl of my Dreams" (Recorded by Jeremiah) | Larry S. Hermoso | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Hindi Kita Puwedeng Mahalin" (Recorded by Girl Talk) | Larry S. Hermoso | 5:36 |
| 4. | "Kanino Ba?" (Recorded by Jolina Magdangal) | Freddie Saturno | 3:32 |
| 5. | "Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita" (Recorded by 92 A.D.) | Larry S. Hermoso | 4:51 |
| 6. | "Nanghihinayang" (Recorded by Jeremiah) | Larry S. Hermoso | 4:46 |
| 7. | "Tingnan Mo Naman Ako" (Recorded by Jolina Magdangal) | Larry S. Hermoso | 4:01 |
| 8. | "Sa Ilalim Ng Puno Ng Sayote" (Recorded by Blusero Band) | Raymon Kutch | 5:01 |
| 9. | "First Time" (Recorded by Girl Talk) | Larry S. Hermoso | 4:31 |
| 10. | "Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal (finale)" (Orchestra conducted by Rodney Ambat) | Larry S. Hermoso | |
| 11. | "Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal (vocal finale)" (Recorded by Jolina Magdangal) | Larry S. Hermoso | |
| Total length: | 42:00 | ||
Commercial performance
Mid August 1998, the album was awarded with a gold record certification, few weeks before the film itself debuted in theaters, and was expected to reach at least a platinum record.[3] Eventually, it was awarded with a 2x platinum certification from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry on May 20, 1999.[4] The album produced the Magdangal signature song "Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal".
Personnel
Adapted from the Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang? Original Motion Picture Soundtrack liner notes.[6]
- Larry S. Hermoso – album producer
- Buddy Medina – executive producer
- Rene A. Salta – a&r supervision
- Gerald Michael Y. Portacio – production supervision
- Alvin C. Nunez – arranger (tracks 1, 2, 4, 7, 9)
- Dennis S. Quila – arranger (tracks 3, 6)
- Moi Ortiz – vocal arrangement (track 5)
- Blusero Band – arranger (track 8)
- Joy C. Marfil – orchestral arrangement (track 10), vocal arrangement (track 11)
- Nikki Cunanan – recording engineer (tracks 1, 2, 5, 6, 9)
- Efren San Pedro – recording engineer (tracks 1, 2, 6, 10, 11)
- Christopher Navarro – recording engineer (tracks 3, 4, 7)
- Joel Mendoza – recording engineer (tracks 3, 6, 9)
- Don Manalang – recording engineer (track 8)
- Jeffrey Feliz – recording engineer (track 8)
- Dante San Pedro – mixing engineer (tracks 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11)
- Jerry Joanino – mixing engineer (tracks 3, 4, 6)
- Jun Reyes – mixing engineer (track 8)
- Matt Rosanes – cover & lay-out design
References
- "8 Iconic Pinoy Movies from 20 Years Ago". 8list.ph.
- "'Labs Kita… Okey Ka Lang?' restored". tempo.com.ph.
- The Soundtrack (Media notes). Billboard. 24 October 1998.
- "PARI List of Awardeed". pari.com.ph.
- "Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang? Album Review by David Gonzales". allmusic.com.
- Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang? Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Liner Notes). Various artist. Star Music. 1998.CS1 maint: others (link)