Before the candles are lit and the roses are given, Kyle Echarri and Xyriel Manabat bring the 2000s back to life with a story that celebrates the bittersweet magic of a provincial debut. Photo by Nikko Miguel Garcia
The two are star in the new Netflix film premiering on April 9.
Kyle Echarri and Xyriel Manabat send a wave of magic, kilig, and nostalgia ahead of their upcoming Netflix rom-com, “18th Rose.”
The pair recreate a debut-style slow dance and play trivia games in front of select audiences, including radar Entertainment.
Set in 2000s Romblon, the film follows Rose (Xyriel), who dreams of a memorable 18th debut. Her plans take an unexpected turn when she meets Jordan (Kyle), an American-Filipino searching for his long-lost father. The two strike a deal: Rose helps him reconnect with his dad, while Jordan helps organize her big day—only to find themselves slowly falling for each other.
“18th Rose”—directed by Dolly Dulu, who co-wrote the screenplay with John Carlo Pacala—premieres on April 9.
With reports from Miguel Montemayor
From the marble heart of Romblon to the nostalgic glow of a 2000s debut, “18th Rose” promises a heartfelt journey of searching for family and finding unexpected love.
Nikko Miguel Garcia writes about the things that make life worth living—and dying for: literature, film, food, music, pop culture, and showbiz happenings.