Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras, who are also real-life sweethearts, will surely provide the much-needed "kilig" factor to the movie. They play Kristine and Stephen, two strangers whose romantic destinies became entwined through a message in a bottle thrown into the sea by a sad little girl (Kristine) 10 years ago. (It reminds us of the beautiful movie "Message in a Bottle.")

The two lovebirds are supported by a stellar cast that includes comedians Bearwin Meily and Tuesday Vargas who will provide the comic relief in the romantic comedy directed by Mac Alejandre.

Scene-stealers Bearwin and Tuesday, who have proven their comic mettle on various TV shows, first worked together in GMA Films’ Valentine offering "Let The Love Begin" which also starred Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras. In this movie, Bearwin played Richard Gutierrez’s favorite pedicab driver, Boy Palito, while Tuesday played the "socially aspiring" but lovable classmate of Angel Locsin. So effective were they at providing the laughs that direk Mac had no qualms casting them again in his newest romantic flick "Say That You Love Me." This time, Bearwin plays Mark Herras’ cousin Caloy who owns a coffee shop.

Now, let’s move on to the story of "Say That You Love Me." Stephen is a guy who, whenever he’s near a girl he likes, stutters uncontrollably. Kristine, on the other hand, is Stephen’s opposite. She is a spunky girl, currently unemployed, who’s never had a problem expressing herself and saying what’s on her mind.

Stephen’s family owns and runs a small business. His dad, played by Joel Torre, has never recovered from the depression which gripped him when his wife died, and communicated to his only son using postit notes. Kristine is a product of a broken home, and she is out to prove to her parents that she’s responsible and smart enough to land a good job.

One night, Stephen rushes through traffic to propose to her current crush (Megan Young), but the car he’s driving crashes into Kristine, who is riding her scooter to a meeting where she has been promised a job. Stephen is forced to bring Kristine to the hospital to have her cuts and bruises treated. Kristine’s accident and hospital detour resulted in Stephen’s crush saying "yes" to another suitor, and Kristine not getting the job she was promised. The two blame each other for their respective bad luck.

Later, Kristine runs into Stephen again and forces him to pay for her joblessness. Stephen tells her she can help her find a job, on the condition that she allow him to take her to a salon for a make-over. He tells her she needs to be presentable and being attractive is the first step to finding a good job. Kristine agrees.

Stephen becomes tongue-tied when he sees Kristine after the make-over. Kristine, who by this time has noticed Stephen’s habit of stammering in the presence of pretty girls, tells Stephen that she will repay him for what he did for her by teaching him how to be self-confident, especially around the ladies.

But after spending time together, the inevitable happens—Stephen and Kristine begin to fall in love.

We’ll find out how everything unfolds soon as the movie hits the screens.

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The 2005 Mossimo Bikini Summit (MBS), easily the biggest and most anticipated summer event in the country w ill be shown tonight at 9 on RPN 9.

Held recently at the Araneta Coliseum, the event will be hosted by Bianca Araneta and Ryan Agoncillo with Angel Jacob and Tim Yap.

The 2005 Mossimo Bikini Summit is presented by Arena Swimwear, Discovery Suites and Prime Shift in cooperation with Nestle Fitness Cereal, Nestle 0% Fast Yogurt and Gold’s Gym.

Tonight’s show is unprecedented in terms of production values and guest performers. Over 15 artists of various musical genres—from alternative to pop—will be performing, including acoustic artists Kitchie Nadal, Jimmy Bondoc and Pido, fast-rising Rebekah, DJ Myke of Akafellas, upcoming band Velcro, rap group Sun Valley Crew, "Queen of Soul" Ella May Saison, singing champs Frenchie Dy and Rachelle Ann Go and Grace Nono.

This year’s MBS has the biggest number of candidates in its four-year history led by male finalists Einar Ingebrigtsen, Joseph Salomon, Mico Areglado, Carlos Concepcion, Eri Neeman, Kevin Haaland, Ramon del Prado, Brian Canilao, Benj Capay, Martin Jickain, Paul Tumulak, Harly Ng, Joshua Ylaya, Donald Tan, Handrew Maxilom and Kerwin Yap.

The female finalists are Kathleen Deen, Ericka Fontanilla, Larah Monterola, Rexcy Mino, Ashley Spencer, Jouella Khonghun, Denise Montecillo, Jane Tuazon, Abbey Rangasajo, Jeff Gaitan, Liz Camering, Tricia Intong, Khai Lim, Jasmine Maierhofer, Anna Rose Jebb, and Mariam Corral.

Directed by Jon Corpus for television with Calvin Neria and Duds Santiago of Cast & Crew (producer and organizer of MBS) as stage directors and Noel Ferrer as scriptwriter, the 2005 MBS is sponsored by Pepsi, Samsung, Photoline, Cebu Pacific and SECS in Boracay with the support of Karat World Fine Jewelry, Mossimo Underneath, Manila Bulletin, Vivere Salon, VNC Shoes, Puma, STI Global City, Gold’s Gym Body Shop, I.O. Family KTV, Compass Internet, Global Wireless, La Carmela de Boracay Hotel, Istana Bali, and Gourmet Farms.

The contestants will don swimwear from Mossimo and Arena alongside the creations of fashion designers Ricky Vicencio, Mel Vergel de Dios, Ivarluski Aseron and Joey Samson, with the overall supervision of top fashion stylist Noel Manapat.

The 2005 MBS showcases the musical direction of Nino Regalado, set design of Gino Gonzales executed by J.T. Stage, video direction of Chi de Jesus and the photographs of Ronnie Salvacion and Jay Tablante.

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