Actors Bela Padilla and Carlo Aquino reunite in the drama movie "A Special Memory" under Viva Films, which will be shown nationwide beginning March 11.

During a media conference at Gateway Cinema, Bela believes "A Special Memory" will be one of those classic Filipino films.

"For me, I think this is one of the films that I would consider a classic. Nothing as I've never done before," said Bela.

Carlo and Bela also said their latest movie was a good way to catch up, having teamed up for the first time in the film "Meet Me in St. Gallen" in 2018.

"Hanggang ngayon, nauulit nang nauulit yung mga video ng 'Meet Me in St. Gallen.' Itinatag pa rin kami kapag may mga Pilipino na pumunta sa St. Gallen sa Switzerland. (Until now, the 'Meet Me in St. Gallen' videos have been played over and over again. We are still being tagged when Filipinos go to St. Gallen in Switzerland)," Bela said.

But Carlo admitted at first that he was having second thoughts about doing the film

"Natatakot akong gawin ito kasi yung role na may Alzheimer's disease, may stages yan eh. Tapos i-co-compress mo sa an hour and a half. So, yung emotions ng character, ang dami niyang hinihingi. Takot na takot talaga ako," said Carlo during an interview with the Boy Abunda Talk Channel on YouTube. (I'm scared to do this because the role of someone with Alzheimer's disease has stages. Then you compress it into an hour and a half. So, the character demands a lot of emotions. I'm really scared.)"

Carlo and Bela also reflected on their relationships in the same interview.

When asked how Carlo stays loyal, the actor said, "Bumabalik ako sa memories na na-build na namin. Sa mga pinagdaanan namin. Three years pa lang kami, pero sobrang dami na ng nangyari sa amin. Sa bashing, sa personal life namin. Pero yung binigay naman niya sa akin, nagkaroon ako ng goal, dreams. Yun ang mga binabalikan ko ngayon. Sobrang at ease ako ngayon. (I'm going back to the memories we've built. To the things we've been through. We've only been together for three years, but so much has happened to us. In bashing, in our personal lives. But what she gave me, I had goals, dreams. Those are the things I look back on now. I'm so at ease now.)"

Carlo, 40, is married to actor Charlie Dizon. They have a daughter named Mithi. He also described himself as a mature man at this stage of his life.

On the other hand, Bela, who is single, said she is in a situation where she is not worried and enjoys what she's doing.

"I am not putting any attention to my personal life, which is okay with me. Recently, may nag-comment, sayang ito, walang relationship na nag-wo-work. Yun na lang ang kulang sa kanya. (Recently, someone commented, "What a waste. No relationship works for her. That's all she's missing.)"

"So I thought to myself, why is being in a relationship such a no-no for a Filipino woman? But I don't see my relationship as a failure. In fact, it served its purpose for me and for him. So I don't see the ending of our relationship as something bad," Bela said.

Bela and Carlo shared the special memory they wanted to keep.

"Ako is when ipinanganak si Mithi. Yung first time kong makita si Mithi. (For me, it was the time when Mithi was born. The first time I saw Mithi)," said Carlo.

Bela, who became emotional, answered, "Ako naman nasa Paris. It was a warm day, and I bought myself some bread. I felt so good that day. Sabi ko, I've worked hard to get here to buy myself this bread. I enjoyed every bite. That's it. Tinapay lang yung sa akin eh. Parang patay-gutom ako."

Viva Films presents this unforgettable romance-drama from acclaimed directors Jerry Lopez Sineneng and Ricky Lee, starring Bela Padilla and Carlo Aquino.

A Philippine adaptation of the acclaimed Japanese series Pure Soul, ‘A Special Memory’ reimagines this timeless story to offer Filipino audiences a heartfelt tale of love, loss, and the memories worth fighting for.

Bela stars as Sandra, a fashion designer whose impulsive nature hides the pain of a past heartbreak. As she works to rebuild her life, fate introduces her to Dindo, played by Carlo Aquino, a construction foreman in her family’s company.

Drawn together by fate, they fall in love and move in together. But when Sandra is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, their world changes forever. Fearing she’ll become a burden, Sandra makes the heartbreaking decision to leave, admitting herself into a nursing home in hopes of sparing Dindo the pain of watching her fade away piece by piece.

Devastated but devoted, Dindo honors her wishes from afar. He visits Sandra in the nursing home, reintroducing himself and patiently rebuilding their connection one gentle moment at a time.

Experience a love that dares to hold on, even as memories fade and moments slip away—proving that what’s truly unforgettable stays close to the heart.

From their first pairing in Meet Me in St. Gallen (2018), Bela and Carlo reunite in ‘A Special Memory,’ rekindling the onscreen magic that captivated audiences. Bela delivers a performance that highlights her emotional range, while Carlo, celebrated for his versatility and nuance, brings depth and sincerity to his role once again.

Joining Bela and Carlo is an outstanding ensemble cast—Lotlot de Leon, Joel Torre, Yayo Aguila, Jaime Fabregas, Phoebe Walker, and Paolo Gumabao—who add warmth and heart to the film’s emotional journey.

“A Special Memory” opens in cinemas nationwide beginning March 11.