Dingdong Dantes, Iza Calzado’s ‘Moments of Love’ won’t have sequel – director

Dingdong Dantes, Iza Calzado and Karylle in ‘Moments of Love’ (2006) | Image: Facebook/Mark Reyes

Director Mark Reyes has clarified that his iconic 2006 movie “Moments of Love,” starring Dingdong Dantes and Iza Calzado, won’t have a sequel or a remake following online rumors that the film is set to have a second installment.

Reyes took to Facebook on Saturday, Jan. 4, to explain that his upcoming film, “Moments of Love: On Borrowed Time,” will only have the same premise as “Moments of Love.”

“Just to clarify, “Moments of Love: On Borrowed Time” is not a sequel or a remake. It’s an entirely new story, but again it is about an extra-ordinary love between two people from two different time periods,” he wrote on the post.

Image: Facebook/Mark Reyes

“Moments of Love” was well-received in the Philippines upon its release almost 20 years ago. It follows the time-crossed romance between Marco (Dantes), a young man living in the 2000s, and Divina (Calzado), a woman living in the 1950s.

Despite being separated by decades, the pair develop a deep connection, sharing their hopes, dreams, and feelings through their phone conversations. The film also stars Karylle, Gloria Romero, and Ian Veneracion, among others.

“Moments of Love” was also nominated and awarded a Certificate of Excellence in the 2006 New York Festival Film and Video Awards at the time.

Reyes is known for his work in the films and series “Encantadia,” “Till I Met You,” “Mulawin: The Movie,” “You to Me Are Everything,” and “Voltes V: Legacy,” among others.