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'Late Bloomer,' 'Dirty Ice Cream' heat up streaming platform

Published May 14, 2024 12:05 am

At A Glance

  • Passionate emotions bloom as two women navigate the delicate balance between friendship and romance in 'Late Bloomer,' 
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Robb Guinto in 'Late Bloomer'

Vivamax remains unstoppable as it continues to heat the summer with two fiery and sexy movies: ‘Late Bloomer’ and ‘Dirty Ice Cream.’ 

Passionate emotions bloom as two women navigate the delicate balance between friendship and romance in ‘Late Bloomer,’ streaming on April 30.

‘Late Bloomer’ follows Therese dela Cruz (Robb Guinto), a beautiful and kindhearted Shoot Me Creative Studio production staff. One day, her life turns upside down when she is diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a form of terminal cancer. Determined to make the most of her remaining days, Therese wants to seize every moment, which includes dating and getting intimate with other people. Her desire to experience love and sex leads her to seek the help of her best friend, Maddie Reyes (Erika Balagtas).

As Therese embarks on a series of sexual flings, she finds herself longing for something deeper. Therese confides this to Maddie, sparking a newfound closeness between them… and they end up sharing a kiss. As the possibility of exploring a romantic relationship hangs in the air, Maddie’s boyfriend, Arthur (Ardy Raymundo), proposes marriage, which she accepts despite the comfort she feels when she’s with Therese.

Is the kiss merely a fleeting moment for Therese and Maddie, or will they find the courage to confront their growing desire for each other?

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The cast of 'Late Bloomers'

‘Late Bloomer’ is directed by Rodante Pajemna Jr., who also served as the writer and director of other Vivamax original movies ‘Punit na Langit’ and ‘Katas.’ ‘Late Bloomer’ is available to stream beginning April 30.

Meanwhile, two irresistibly hot sorbeteros will set pulses racing during one summer mayhem in ‘Dirty Ice Cream,’ a sexy heist movie from director Mervyn Brondial, streaming on May 10, 2024.

Ghion Espinosa and Seonwoo Kim play as hunky sorbeteros, Junebert, and Monch, who become the objects of desire of bored maids and unhappy housewives in a quiet subdivision in Manila. These ladies all crave a taste of their ice cream… and more.

When a blackout occurs in the subdivision during the peak of summer, Junebert and Monch arrive to save the day with their refreshing treat. The women of the subdivision take advantage of this opportunity to alternately indulge in their illicit fantasies, using Junebert and Monch as their willing accomplices.

Unbeknownst to the unsuspecting women, they are in for a different treat. And this time, it’s not as sweet as they anticipated. While the electricity is out and the husbands are away, Junebert and Monch are not only after stealing their hearts… but also their prized possessions. 

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The cast of 'Dirty Ice Cream'

Christy Imperial, Yda Manzano, Jem Milton, and Candy Veloso are lovely ladies who can’t resist their ultimate guilty pleasure. Subscribe now for a generous serving of ‘Dirty Ice Cream.’

To stream ‘Late Bloomer’ and ‘Dirty Ice Cream,’ subscribe to Vivamax at web.vivamax.net or download the app and subscribe via Google Play Store, App Store, or Huawei App Gallery. 

For payment thru website, you may choose from EC Pay, 7 Eleven, All Day, All Day, Pay Mongo, GrabPay, GCash, or PayMaya.  For payment thru app, you may choose from Globe, Smart, GCash, Paypal, Visa, or Mastercard.  For payment thru Ecommerce, you may choose from Lazada, Comworks, Clickstore, or Paymaya.  For payment thru authorized outlets, you may choose from Load Manna, Comworks, Cebuana Lhuillier, Palawan Express, and Load Central.  VivaMax’s cable partners are SkyCable, Cable Link, Wesfardell Connect, Fiber, BCTVI, Cebu Cable, Zenergy HD, Cotabato Cable Television Network Corporation, and Concepcion Pay TV Network, Inc.  

In UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar, Vivamax can be accessed for only AED35/month.  In Europe, Vivamax can be enjoyed for only 8 GBP/month.   

Vivamax is also available in Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan, Brunei, Macao, Vietnam, Maldives, Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada.  

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