Richard Gutierrez is King of Hearts

MANILA, Philippines - Valentine Box-office King they call Richard Gutierrez. And rightly so for the past four years Richard has starred in as many Valentine hits. They are Let the Love Begin, I’ll Always Love You, and The Promise (all opposite Angel Locsin) and My Best Friend’s Girl Friend, (with Marian Rivera).

This Valentine’s, he has another offering, When I Met U, with KC Concepcion as love interest. That makes Richard King of Hearts, after all, Valentine is the month of hearts, of love and of romance.

When I Met U is the reunion of Richard and KC after last year’s For the First Time. The second time around is lovelier and sweeter... and funnier. After all, When I Met U is a romantic comedy, directed by Joel Lamangan and produced by GMA Films and Regal Entertainment.

Partly shot in the island paradise Coron, Palawan, When I Met U tells the story of two people of contrasting backgrounds and clashing personalities fated to be together in trying, if at times humorous, circumstances. They try to look the other way, denying the attraction and affection felt for each other, but love finds a way of making them closer.

Richard cuts a dashing figure, complementing KC’s loveliness. Together, sparks fly on and off cam. They’ve got what they call chemistry, electricity, rapport. A regal-looking pair, indeed.

Now closer and more comfortable with each other, Richard and KC give more credible performances. Yes, lovelier, sweeter...and funnier the second time around.

Educator Romarico Barrientos writes:

“Who doesn’t know King Richard of tinseltown? Once a chubby little angel like his twin brother Raymond, Richard grew into one of Philippine cinema’s golden boys — for sheer talent, industry, and mature attitude.”