Rico Suave is the ultimate ladies' man - or so it seems. His secret problem: when he gets intimate with a girl, his entire body freezes. When Rico's friends discover his condition, they enlist the services of Venus, a sexy con artist. Sparks fly as Venus tries to scam Rico, but when she finds herself genuinely falling for him, she is caught in a dilemma.
Acting
Vhong Navarro commits to physical comedy like his life depends on it
Costume
Peak early 2000s Filipino fashion—low-rise jeans, frosted tips, chaos
Writing
The 'Hoy!' catchphrase that haunts my dreams
Director
Joyce E. Bernal
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is peak Vhong Navarro star vehicle era—he was the Philippines' answer to Jim Carrey, for better and worse.
Director Joyce E. Bernal went on to direct actual acclaimed films; this remains her most unhinged work. The 1.0 TMDB rating is arguably generous.
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