With "Call Me Mother" set as Star Cinema and The IdeaFirst Company’s official entry to the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival, excitement is building once again for the long-awaited pairing of Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre.
“Gustung-gusto ko talaga ‘yung tandem nina Meme at Nadine,” said reddit user @mirmo48.
“The collab that we deserve. Go, maders!,” shared Arlynne Agustin Bayani on Facebook.
“Can’t wait to watch this movie,” another FB user wrote.
Lustre first appeared with the Phenomenal Superstar in "Petrang Kabayo," followed by another hit film, "Beauty and the Bestie." Lustre has appeared on the noontime show "It's Showtime."
Given their previous collaborations, which highlighted their pleasant onscreen connection, their new film is receiving the earned and expected attention.
What makes their new collaboration interesting is that they are both “mothers” to their followers. In pop culture, "mother" refers to an iconic public figure who exudes confidence, a powerful presence, and commands respect.
Lustre has made a name for herself in show business with remarkable roles in "Uninvited," "Deleter," "Ulan," "Never Not Love You," and "Nokturno," as well as awards for best actress from Gawad Urian, FAMAS, and Star Awards. To her credit, she embodies the attributes of a true modern movie star: bold, original, and knowledgeable about her art.
Vice, of course, does not need to prove herself at the box office, as she can only shatter records for herself. Whatever she does, her passionate admirers will follow her. But what some critics fail to recognize is that the comedy superstar is a marketing genius – she knows her audience and what sells. Vice, on the other hand, is not a product of marketing hype; instead, she is multi-talented.
When movie companies bring them together, it's a match made in heaven. They've always had onscreen chemistry, but this time it's rooted in true admiration for one another. Given their present influences, now is the ideal time for them to star in the film together.
While the two stars will undoubtedly bring the camp looks and razzle-dazzle to the film, they will also offer the viewers with an understanding of what it is like to be a "mother" in today's world, without losing sight of the heart.
In addition, Jun Robles Lana, who is directing the movie, knows how to make a campy movie with still-commercial worth. Amidst the nation's current events, viewers need a sense of escape and aspiration, which both stars can provide.
Meanwhile, the official poster for "Call Me Mother" has been revealed, with positive comments from netizens.
“Halatang tatatak na naman sa aming hearts,” Princess Divine Sevilla wrote on FB.
“Our FAMAS queens in one film,” said FB user Carlo Morales.