The Four Bad Boys and Me
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| Directed by | Benedict Mique |
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| Based on | The Four Bad Boys and Me [1]by Ma. Cristina "Tina Lata" Lata-Beniza (Blue Maiden) |
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| Cinematography | Arjanmar Rebeta |
| Edited by | Noah Tonga |
| Music by | Pearlsha Abubakar |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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The Four Bad Boys and Me is a 2025 Philippine romantic comedy film based on a Wattpad story of the same name by Blue Maiden.[1] Directed by Benedict Mique, the film stars Anji Salvacion, Gelo Rivera, Harvey Bautista, Dustine Mayores, and River Joseph. It was produced by ABS-CBN Studios in association with Lonewolf Films and was released digitally on July 31, 2025.[2]
Premise
Candice Gonzales is an awkward and introverted student who prefers to keep a low profile as she goes through her final year in high school. Her quiet routine begins to change after she becomes involved with four popular boys at school: Jeydon Lopez, Troy Mendoza, Marky Lim, and Charles Gonzales. As Candice spends more time with them, she faces new friendships, school conflicts, and romantic complications that challenge the life she has tried to keep simple.
Cast and characters
All of the cast and characters are adapted from the released trailer, unless otherwise noted.[3]
Main cast
- Anji Salvacion as Candice Gonzales
- Gelo Rivera as Jeydon Lopez
- Harvey Bautista as Marky Lim
- Dustine Mayores as Troy Mendoza
- River Joseph as Charles Gonzales
Supporting cast
- AC Bonifacio as Tiffany Chua
- Analain Salvador as Stacey Chua
- Angela Alonte as Jaycee Lopez
- Brent Manalo as Shawn Lucas Dela Fuente
- Krystal Brimmer as Kim
- Bea Rose Santiago as Candy Gonzales
- Alora Sasam as Yaya Lena
- Ian Ignacio as Dave Lopez
- David Minemoto as Teacher Jayson / David Shouder
- Tina Lata as Judge Tina Lata
- Hannah Nixon, Jasmine Mendoza, and Abigail Arnold as the Mean Girls
- Gerald Venus, Viabelle Ria, and Nicolette Concepcion as teachers
Production
Development
The Four Bad Boys and Me was developed as a film adaptation of Blue Maiden's Wattpad story of the same name. The project was announced in June 2025 as part of ABS-CBN's slate of new YouTube offerings,[4] with Benedict Mique serving as director.[5]
Anji Salvacion was cast as Candice Gonzales, while Gelo Rivera, Harvey Bautista, Dustine Mayores, and River Joseph were cast as the four male leads. The film marked Rivera's acting debut and paired him with Salvacion in a leading role.[6]
Salvacion said she underwent a multi-stage audition process for the role of Candice. Rivera described the project as a challenge because it was his first lead acting role.[7]
Music
The film's soundtrack includes "Lovesick", performed by Anji Salvacion. The song was written and composed by Francesca Johnnae Chua Mahusay, produced by Rox B. Santos, and arranged by Tommy Katigbak.[8] Andito Lang by BGYO was also used as the film's official theme song.[9]
Marketing
The film was promoted as the studio's first original YouTube movie and as part of its expanded slate of YouTube programming announced in June 2025.[5] Its official trailer was released on July 3, 2025, highlighting the film's school-based romantic comedy premise and main cast.[10]
Ahead of its public release, the cast appeared in a media conference livestream titled The Baddest MediaCon on July 25, 2025.[11]
Release
The Four Bad Boys and Me was made available for streaming to Super Kapamilya YouTube members on July 29, 2025, two days before its official premiere on July 31.[12]
Reception
The film reached over one million views on YouTube within four days of its release and trended nationwide on X. It also ranked as the number-one movie on iWant following its release.[13]
See also
References
- 1 2 Alyssa Lita (July 2, 2024). "Best-selling Wattpad author fights cancer with faith". Newsen. Archived from the original on July 5, 2026. Retrieved July 5, 2026 – via ABS CBN News.
- ↑ Nickie Wang (July 31, 2025). "ABS-CBN woos Gen Z clicks with 'The Four Bad Boys and Me'". Newsen. Archived from the original on August 3, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2026 – via Manila Standard.
- ↑ Citations about the casts of TFBBAM:
- The Manila Times (July 31, 2025). "Anji Salvacion, Gelo Rivera bring high school romance to life in 'The Four Bad Boys and Me'". Newsen. Archived from the original on July 5, 2026. Retrieved July 5, 2026 – via The Manila Times.
- Hannah Mallorca (August 2, 2025). "Anji Salvacion takes the lead in digital film 'The Four Bad Boys and Me'". Newsen. Archived from the original on July 6, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Inquirer.
- Mary Ann Bardinas (August 16, 2025). "Anji Salvacion, Gelo Rivera recall their first taping day jitters for 'The Four Bad Boys and Me'". Newsen. Archived from the original on July 2, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via ABS CBN News.
- Arci Claveria (August 5, 2025). "'The Four Bad Boys and Me' Serves an Undeniable Cast of Visuals". Newsen. Archived from the original on July 6, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Metro.Style.
- Reggee Bonoan (July 28, 2025). "Anji, Harvey, River, Gelo magpapasabog ng kilig sa "Four Bad Boys and Me"" [Anji, Harvey, River, Gelo will unleash thrills in "Four Bad Boys and Me"]. Newsen (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on July 6, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Philippine Inquirer.
- ↑ abscbnpr (July 27, 2025). "Anji and Gelo deliver ultimate high school romance feels for ABS-CBN's first original YouTube movie". Newsen. Archived from the original on July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via ABS CBN News.
- 1 2 ABS CBN Studios (June 17, 2025). ""BINIversus", "Kuan on One", "Sparks Camp", and "The Four Bad Boys and Me" headline newest YouTube offerings". Newsen. Archived from the original on July 2, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via ABS CBN News.
- ↑ Ralph Regis (July 3, 2025). "BGYO's Gelo Makes His Acting Debut In New ABS-CBN Studios Digital Movie". Lifestyle. Archived from the original on September 19, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2026 – via Billboard Philippines.
- ↑ Charmie Joy Pagulong (July 31, 2025). "Anji Salvacion on working with "Four Bad Boys"". Newsen. Archived from the original on July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via The Philippine Star.
- ↑ Apple Music (August 1, 2025). "Lovesick (from "The Four Bad Boys and Me") - Single". Single. Archived from the original on July 6, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Apple Music.
- ↑ ABS CBN Ent. (August 1, 2025). "'ANDITO LANG' by BGYO is the official theme song of #TheFourBadBoysAndMe". Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 6, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ ABS CBN Ent. (July 3, 2025). "The Four Bad Boys and Me Official Trailer". Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 6, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Jefferson Fernando (July 28, 2025). "Anji Salvacion leads ABS-CBN's first YouTube rom-com" [Anji Salvacion, Gelo Rivera on-point in "The Four Bad Boys and Me"]. Newsen (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Tribune.
- ↑ The Freeman (July 30, 2025). "ABS-CBN premieres its first original YouTube movie". Newsen. Archived from the original on July 6, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Philippine Star.
- ↑ Reggee Bonoan (August 7, 2025). "Anji Salvacion, Gelo Rivera pak na pak sa "The Four Bad Boys and Me"" [Anji Salvacion, Gelo Rivera on-point in "The Four Bad Boys and Me"]. Newsen (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on August 20, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Bandera Inquirer.