Why ‘I’m Drunk, I Love You’ is still a hit 3 years later, according to Maja Salvador

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<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/entertainment/04/29/maja-salvador.jpg' ><figcaption>Paulo Avelino and Maja Salvador starred in the 2017 film 'I'm Drunk, I Love You.' <em>ABS-CBN Lifestyle</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Over the three years since its original release, "I'm Drunk, I Love You" has remained a memorable film to many fans, with conversations about its story of unrequited love regularly making the rounds on social media.</p><p>In fact, with its free, full-movie release on YouTube amid the coronavirus lockdown, the film by JP Habac has easily drawn a million views and has ranked among the top trending videos on the platform.</p><p>The film's enduring appeal came up Wednesday during a virtual roundtable held by Lockdown Cinema Club, an online fundraiser for film workers affected by the coronavirus crisis.</p><p>The April 30 episode has as guests Habac, as well as cast members of "I'm Drunk, I Love You," including lead star Maja Salvador.</p><p>"Iba talaga 'pag ganoon ang story," she said, when asked for her thoughts on why "I'm Drunk, I Love You" continues to be popular.</p><p>"Iba talaga 'yung ibinigay ni Direk JP sa pelikula. Kuwento naman din kasi ng lahat ang 'I'm Drunk, I Love You.' Meron talaga sa buhay natin na pinagdaanan natin ang lahat ng characters."</p><p><script src='https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.5' async type='text/javascript'></script></p><div class='fb-post' data-href='https://www.facebook.com/cinema76fs/videos/877389412778555' data-width='auto'> </div><p>The 2017 film follows the story of college best friends Carson (Salvador) and Dio (Paulo Avelino), who go on a last vacation before their graduation. The trip becomes an opportunity for Carson to confront her long-hidden feelings for Dio.</p><p>"Siguro kahit kailan mo pa siya ipalabas, kahit paulit-ulit mo siyang ipalabas, meron at merong makaka-relate," Salvador said.</p><p>A question from one fan asked Salvador whether she would change how the story ended. She had a quick and sure answer.</p><p>"Kung paano natapos, iyon talaga," she said. "Isang malaking dahilan ng pagtanggap ng 'I'm Drunk, I Love You' ay dahil hindi siya nagtapos na mag-end kami together."</p><p>"Realidad. Kasi may parte sa buhay natin na may ganoon kang kuwento," Salvador said.</p><p>The roundtable did not touch on the <a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/05/19/maja-paulo-on-board-for-im-drunk-i-love-you-sequel-director-confirms' target='_blank'>previously announced</a> sequel, which was said to continue Carson and Dio's story, still under the direction of Habac.</p>

<p>The April 30 episode has as guests Habac, as well as cast members of "I'm Drunk, I Love You," including lead star Maja Salvador.</p><p>"Iba talaga 'pag ganoon ang story," she said, when asked for her thoughts on why "I'm Drunk, I Love You" continues to be popular.</p><p>"Iba talaga 'yung ibinigay ni Direk JP sa pelikula. Kuwento naman din kasi ng lahat ang 'I'm Drunk, I Love You.' Meron talaga sa buhay natin na pinagdaanan natin ang lahat ng characters."</p><p><script src='https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.5' async type='text/javascript'></script></p><div class='fb-post' data-href='https://www.facebook.com/cinema76fs/videos/877389412778555' data-width='auto'> </div><p>The 2017 film follows the story of college best friends Carson (Salvador) and Dio (Paulo Avelino), who go on a last vacation before their graduation. The trip becomes an opportunity for Carson to confront her long-hidden feelings for Dio.</p><p>"Siguro kahit kailan mo pa siya ipalabas, kahit paulit-ulit mo siyang ipalabas, meron at merong makaka-relate," Salvador said.</p><p>A question from one fan asked Salvador whether she would change how the story ended. She had a quick and sure answer.</p><p>"Kung paano natapos, iyon talaga," she said. "Isang malaking dahilan ng pagtanggap ng 'I'm Drunk, I Love You' ay dahil hindi siya nagtapos na mag-end kami together."</p><p>"Realidad. Kasi may parte sa buhay natin na may ganoon kang kuwento," Salvador said.</p><p>The roundtable did not touch on the <a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/05/19/maja-paulo-on-board-for-im-drunk-i-love-you-sequel-director-confirms' target='_blank'>previously announced</a> sequel, which was said to continue Carson and Dio's story, still under the direction of Habac.</p>

<p>In fact, with its free, full-movie release on YouTube amid the coronavirus lockdown, the film by JP Habac has easily drawn a million views and has ranked among the top trending videos on the platform.</p><p>The film's enduring appeal came up Wednesday during a virtual roundtable held by Lockdown Cinema Club, an online fundraiser for film workers affected by the coronavirus crisis.</p>

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/entertainment/04/29/maja-salvador.jpg' ><figcaption>Paulo Avelino and Maja Salvador starred in the 2017 film 'I'm Drunk, I Love You.' <em>ABS-CBN Lifestyle</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Over the three years since its original release, "I'm Drunk, I Love You" has remained a memorable film to many fans, with conversations about its story of unrequited love regularly making the rounds on social media.</p>

<p>Over the three years since its original release, "I'm Drunk, I Love You" has remained a memorable film to many fans.</p>

Over the three years since its original release, "I'm Drunk, I Love You" has remained a memorable film to many fans.

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Why ‘I’m Drunk, I Love You’ is still a hit 3 years later, according to Maja Salvador

Why ‘I’m Drunk, I Love You’ is still a hit 3 years later, according to Maja Salvador