What If is a 2023 Philippine romantic drama film directed by Manny Palo (Emmanuel Quindo Palo), starring Alessandra De Rossi and JM de Guzman. When newlywed musicians Jecs (De Guzman) and Billie (De Rossi) get trapped by a storm on their island honeymoon in Camarines Sur, they are forced to confront hard truths that could end their marriage. What If premiered on Netflix on September 7, 2023.
The film was written by Alessandra De Rossi and Mike G. Rivera and produced by Viva Films with A World Of Our Own. It quickly climbed to the #1 spot on Netflix Philippines’ Top 10 movies list, though critics were more divided, with several reviews singling out the film’s pacing and storytelling as its weak points even as De Rossi and de Guzman’s performances were praised.
Quick Facts
| Title | What If |
| Director | Manny Palo (Emmanuel Quindo Palo) |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Starring | Alessandra De Rossi, JM de Guzman, Chard Ocampo, Ana Abad-Santos |
| Writers | Alessandra De Rossi, Mike G. Rivera |
| Production | Viva Films, A World Of Our Own |
| Release Date | September 7, 2023 |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Country / Language | Philippines / Filipino |
The Cast of What If
- Alessandra De Rossi as Billie
- JM de Guzman as Jecs
- Chard Ocampo
- Ana Abad-Santos
- Nicole Omillo
- Soliman Cruz
- Anna Luna
- Aldwin Tan
- Joseph Rolie Z. Magallano
- Fiver Consigna
- Aljon Medina
- Xavier Javier
- Paolo Manere
- Jett Pangan
What If Soundtrack
The official What If? (Original Movie Soundtrack) was released digitally by Viva Records on September 15, 2023. It runs seven songs, most performed by the film’s own stars, and is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.
By Alessandra De Rossi & JM De Guzman
- There’s No Getting Away From You: A duet between Alessandra De Rossi and JM De Guzman that opens the soundtrack.
- For Always: Another duet between the two leads, produced by Jean-Paul Verona.
By Alessandra De Rossi
- All There Is: Words and music by Alessandra De Rossi, produced by Jean-Paul Verona.
By JM De Guzman
- Tibok: Words and music by JM De Guzman, arranged and produced by Jean-Paul Verona and Alessandra De Rossi. It plays in the film during a studio recording scene with Jecs and the band.
- Paano Na: Composed and performed by JM De Guzman.
Featured Artists
- I Drop: Performed by Bayani Agbayani.
- Miss, Pa-Kiss: Performed by the band The 11th Hour.
Where to Watch and Listen
What If is streaming exclusively on Netflix. The soundtrack songs are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other major platforms.
Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “What If” (2023) about?
What If follows newlywed musicians Jecs (JM de Guzman) and Billie (Alessandra De Rossi), whose island honeymoon in Camarines Sur is upended by a storm that traps them together and forces them to confront difficult truths that could tear their marriage apart.
Who directed What If?
What If was directed by Manny Palo, whose full name is Emmanuel Quindo Palo.
Who wrote and sings the songs in the What If soundtrack?
Most of the soundtrack is written and performed by stars Alessandra De Rossi and JM de Guzman themselves, including the duets “There’s No Getting Away From You” and “For Always,” plus solo tracks “All There Is” (De Rossi) and “Tibok” and “Paano Na” (de Guzman). Bayani Agbayani and the band The 11th Hour also contribute songs.
Where can I watch What If?
What If is streaming exclusively on Netflix, where it premiered on September 7, 2023.
Did What If do well after release?
Yes — the film became the #1 movie on Netflix Philippines soon after its release, although critical reviews were mixed, with several critics praising the lead performances while criticizing the pacing and storytelling.
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