===Supporting cast===
===Supporting cast===
* [[Kaila Estrada]] as Maxine Carlos
* [[Kaila Estrada]] as Maxine Carlos
* [[Kaori Oinuma]] as Trixie
* [[Kaori Oinuma]] as Trixie
* [[Matet de Leon]] as Glenda
* [[Matet de Leon]] as Glenda
* Jeffrey Tam as Renan
* Jeffrey Tam as Renan
* Madz Nicolas as Arlene
* Madz Nicolas as Arlene
2025 family drama film by Cathy Garcia-Sampana
Meet, Greet & Bye is a 2025 Philippine family drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana from a screenplay she co-wrote with Jumbo A. Albano, who solely developed the story concept, and Patrick R. Valencia, who also served as a producer. The film stars Maricel Soriano, Piolo Pascual, Joshua Garcia, Belle Mariano, and Juan Karlos Labajo. The film will be produced by Star Cinema.[2][3][4][5]
The film marks Piolo Pascual’s return to the family drama film genre since his 2002 film, Dekada ’70. It also marks as his comeback movie with Star Cinema since his 2017 film, Last Night with Toni Gonzaga and reunite with Maricel Soriano after 24 years since their 2001 film, Mila. The film also marks Juan Karlos Labajo’s debut movie with Star Cinema and his first time working with Cathy Garcia-Sampana.[6]
Cast
Main cast
Supporting cast
Soundtrack
Marketing
The movie was officially announced in Star Cinema‘s social media pages and YouTube channel on June 23, 2025.[7] Its official teaser was released on September 17, 2025 and have garnered millions of views within few hours from its release.[8]
On October 4, 2025 three major events took place. First is the release of the film’s official poster which was unveiled via the ELJ Billboard. To hype things more, the ELJ Building was lit up with the film’s jargon “MGB”. Lastly, the film’s official website was launched that provides access to all information about the film, its casting, related articles, and even link for ticket purchase.[9]
During the film’s media conference held on October 8, 2025, the highly emotional trailer was released leaving both the actors and the press in tears.[10]
On October 20, 2025, one of the lead stars, Belle Mariano appeared in the US morning news program, Good Day L.A. to promote the movie which will also premiere in US and other countries.[11] Mariano also attended the East Meets West event in Los Angeles hosted by FilAm Creative community.
Pascual and Mariano attended more interviews and panel discussions in Vancouver and California after both took part in ASAP 30th Anniversary show in Canada.[12]
References
- ^ “MEET, GREET & BYE“. British Columbia Film Classification Office – Consumer Protection BC. November 4, 2025. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^ Oquendo, Xian (June 24, 2025). “#NewMovieAlert: ‘Meet, Greet & Bye’ stars Piolo, Joshua, Belle, and Juan as children of Maricel Soriano”. ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- ^ Felipe, MJ (June 23, 2025). “Piolo Pascual, Belle Mariano, Joshua Garcia, Juan Karlos team up for family drama ‘Meet, Greet and Bye!’“. ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- ^ Pasajol, Anne (June 24, 2025). “Maricel Soriano, Piolo Pascual, Joshua Garcia team up in ‘Meet, Greet & Bye’“. INQUIRER.net.
- ^ Bote, Jia (June 24, 2025). “Star Cinema Drops Teaser for Upcoming Family Film “Meet, Greet & Bye”“. When in Manila.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer (June 24, 2025). “Piolo Pascual, Maricel Soriano headline ‘Meet, Greet and Bye’ from Cathy Garcia-Sampana”. The Philippine Star.
- ^ Oquendo, Xian (June 24, 2025). “#NewMovieAlert: ‘Meet, Greet & Bye’ stars Piolo, Joshua, Belle, and Juan as children of Maricel Soriano”. ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
- ^ Geronimo, Mika (September 17, 2025). “In ‘Meet, Greet & Bye’ teaser, Piolo, Joshua, Belle, Juan Karlos plead with Maricel Soriano to fight cancer”. ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
- ^ Oquendo, Xian (October 6, 2025). “‘Meet, Greet & Bye’ poster drops with grand surprises”. ABS-CBN.com.
- ^ Oquendo, Xian (October 8, 2025). “Family tension rises in official ‘Meet, Greet & Bye’ trailer”. ABS-CBN.com.
- ^ Bote, Jia Pizarro (October 21, 2025). “LOOK: Belle Mariano Makes a Guest Appearance on a U.S. Morning Show”. When in Manila.
- ^ “Belle, Piolo lead “Meet, Greet & Bye’s” previews and panels in North America”. corporate.abs-cbn.com. October 30, 2025.
