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On-the-set LOOK: AFAM explores the concept of looking for a foreigner lover

05.05.23
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Photos: Vivamax

Through a neighbor, resort workers Hazel and Daisy—played respectively by Jela Cuenca and Rob Guinto—learned about AFAM-hunting online and soon found themselves a chatmate, not knowing that they are chatting with the same man who is using two names: JJ and Jamey, played by Nico Locco.

Everyone has the right to choose their partner. And many Filipinas prefer to end up with a foreigner.

This concept of looking for an ideal foreigner lover is what Vivamax explores in its latest movie, AFAM.

(AFAM formerly meant a foreigner assigned in Manila or an expat, until it got broaden to a foreigner around Manila or tourist. These days, it's loosely used to refer to a foreigner, period, whether he's staying in Manila or not.)

Hazel and Daisy (Jela Cuenca and Robb Guinto respectively) are friends and co-workers at Bukang Liwayway Resort. They are different in many ways— Hazel is sweet and a bit shy, while Daisy is tough and a nagger. But both are caring and ready to be in love.

With the right man, Hazel dreams to build a complete family that she never had. As for Daisy, all she wants is to have someone take her away from her family who makes her their milking cow.

With the help of their former neighbor, Mirabelle (Katya Santos), Hazel and Daisy discover the fun of online dating and AFAM-hunting. It’s how Mirabelle got herself a rich Italian husband.

Hazel and Daisy soon find a chatmate, not knowing that they are chatting with the same man who is using two names: JJ and Jamey (Nico Locco).

JJ/Jamey presents himself as charming and a perfect gentleman, but in reality, he is cunning and fraudulent. When he comes to the Philippines to meet his girls and attend to some questionable business, they are all startled about their situation.

JJ/Jamey’s deception is already a huge red flag, but somehow, Hazel and Daisy still consider being with him. Now, the two good friends become great rivals. When will they realize that he is not worth it? Or will JJ/Jamey actually redeem himself and become the Prince Charming that the girls are dreaming of? But who will he choose?

And ultimately, after all the trouble, will the girls choose love over friendship?

Directed by Linneth Zurbano, AFAM also stars Alexa Ocampo, PJ Rosario, Roi Alonte, and Giselle Sanchez.

It starts streaming on Vivamax starting this Friday, May 5.

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