Love triangles, high school crushes, and glow-up surprises — get ready for a campus romance rollercoaster as Anji Salvacion headlines The Four Bad Boys and Me, ABS-CBN’s first-ever original YouTube movie premiering July 31 on the ABS-CBN Entertainment channel.
Based on the hit Wattpad novel by blue_maiden, the film adaptation brings the viral coming-of-age love story to life with a fresh Gen Z cast: Gelo Rivera, Harvey Bautista, Dustine Mayores, and River Joseph — four new-generation Kapamilya heartthrobs who are set to steal hearts and stir up chaos in the name of young love.
Helmed by Wild Little Love and MOMOL Nights director Benedict Mique, the teen romantic comedy centers around Candice Gonzales (Anji Salvacion), a quiet and bookish senior who unexpectedly finds herself tangled with the most notorious boys on campus: the confident and cold Jeydon Lopez (Gelo), the mysterious Marky (Harvey), the charming playboy Troy (Dustine), and the rebellious Charles (River).
What begins as an ordinary school year turns upside down when Candice gets caught in the orbit of the “bad boys” — triggering a whirlwind of glow-ups, jealousies, and unexpected feelings. From hallway run-ins to rooftop confessions, the movie promises all the highs and lows of a Wattpad-worthy romance with a visual punch.
At the media launch held July 25, Anji gushed over finally playing a character she grew up reading:
“Ever since Grade 9, inaabangan na namin ng classmates ko ang mga chapters. Sobrang nakaka-relate at nakakakilig ‘yung kwento. It’s my first time stepping out of my comfort zone like this.”
For Gelo, who marks his acting debut as the aloof Jeydon, the project was both nerve-wracking and exciting:
“May pressure talaga, pero sobrang thankful ako na sila agad ang mga nakatrabaho ko sa una kong acting project. It was a rollercoaster experience.”
Meanwhile, River Joseph — fondly dubbed the “green flag” of PBB Celebrity Collab Edition — shows a different side as the brash older brother figure.
Harvey and Dustine also shared their excitement in playing their respective roles, teasing that fans can expect a mix of romance, humor, and campus drama.
Also joining the star-studded ensemble are rising Kapamilya names Brent Manalo, AC Bonifacio, Analain Salvador, Gela Alonte, and Krystal Brimner, rounding out a cast that reflects the vibrant energy of today’s youth.
The Four Bad Boys and Me will premiere exclusively for Super Kapamilya members on YouTube starting July 29, ahead of the worldwide premiere on July 31 via the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel.