Cathy Garcia-Sampana

Directing

Cathy Garcia-Sampana

Born

1971-11-28 (54)

Place of birth

Quezon City, Philippines

Known for

Directing

Credits

44 titles

Catherine Rosales Garcia-Molina is a Filipino film and television director best known for directing romantic comedy films produced and distributed by Star Cinema. She also directed a few TV series, which aired on ABS-CBN. Two of the highest-grossing Filipino films are directed by Garcia-Molina: "Hello, Love, Goodbye" and "The Hows of Us".

Known for

Always Yours, Never Mine poster
4.0

Across thirty years, several almosts, and timing that is never quite right, two people keep crossing paths – always on the verge of being together, but never quite making it.

Always Yours, Never Mine

2026

Four Sisters and a Wedding poster
6.8

The children of the Salazar family have been pursuing separate lives in the recent years. After a few years of not being together as a whole family, they find themselves reuniting when CJ announces his plan to marry Princess, his girlfriend for three months. Much to their shock and dismay, CJ's sisters come together for the wedding and have agreed to dissuade him from marrying his fiancée.

Four Sisters and a Wedding

2013

Us in the End poster
8.5

Cisco and Cheska, a long-term couple, embark on a final "break-up trip" to decide whether to let go or fight for their relationship after years of growing apart due to conflicting ambitions.

Us in the End

2026

Hello, Love, Again poster
6.4

Five years on from when Joy said goodbye to Ethan and Hong Kong to pursue her dreams in Canada. After fighting for their love to conquer the time, distance and a global shutdown that kept them apart, Joy and Ethan meet again in Canada but realize that they have also changed a lot, individually.

Hello, Love, Again

2024

She's Dating the Gangster poster
7.6

Seventeen-year-old Athena Dizon unwittingly plays a trick on resident heartthrob and bad boy Kenji de los Reyes. All of a sudden, she finds herself pretending to be his girlfriend to make an ex jealous; however, she falls in love with him.

She's Dating the Gangster

2014

The Hows of Us poster
6.8

A young couple dream of growing old together as they deal with the struggles of being in a long-term relationship.

The Hows of Us

2018

Film credits

Behind the camera

Always Yours, Never Mine poster
4.0

Across thirty years, several almosts, and timing that is never quite right, two people keep crossing paths – always on the verge of being together, but never quite making it.

Always Yours, Never Mine

2026

Four Sisters and a Wedding poster
6.8

The children of the Salazar family have been pursuing separate lives in the recent years. After a few years of not being together as a whole family, they find themselves reuniting when CJ announces his plan to marry Princess, his girlfriend for three months. Much to their shock and dismay, CJ's sisters come together for the wedding and have agreed to dissuade him from marrying his fiancée.

Four Sisters and a Wedding

2013

Us in the End poster
8.5

Cisco and Cheska, a long-term couple, embark on a final "break-up trip" to decide whether to let go or fight for their relationship after years of growing apart due to conflicting ambitions.

Us in the End

2026

Hello, Love, Again poster
6.4

Five years on from when Joy said goodbye to Ethan and Hong Kong to pursue her dreams in Canada. After fighting for their love to conquer the time, distance and a global shutdown that kept them apart, Joy and Ethan meet again in Canada but realize that they have also changed a lot, individually.

Hello, Love, Again

2024

She's Dating the Gangster poster
7.6

Seventeen-year-old Athena Dizon unwittingly plays a trick on resident heartthrob and bad boy Kenji de los Reyes. All of a sudden, she finds herself pretending to be his girlfriend to make an ex jealous; however, she falls in love with him.

She's Dating the Gangster

2014

The Hows of Us poster
6.8

A young couple dream of growing old together as they deal with the struggles of being in a long-term relationship.

The Hows of Us

2018

The Hows of Us poster
6.8

A young couple dream of growing old together as they deal with the struggles of being in a long-term relationship.

The Hows of Us

2018

Hello, Love, Goodbye poster
6.3

A bartender and a domestic helper of Filipino origin living in Hong Kong find themselves falling in love, but they each have different plans for their future.

Hello, Love, Goodbye

2019

Hello, Love, Goodbye poster
6.3

A bartender and a domestic helper of Filipino origin living in Hong Kong find themselves falling in love, but they each have different plans for their future.

Hello, Love, Goodbye

2019

A Very Special Love poster
7.3

Laida Magtalas is a modern-day Belle who works hard to provide for her family while hoping that someday she will meet her prince charming and that they will live happily ever after together. That would-be prince charming is none other than "Miggy", the youngest member of the Montenegro clan — a well established family in the business world. Moony Laida's desire to finally meet Miggy leads her to apply as an Editorial Assistant at his newly launched men’s magazine, "Bachelor". In spite of the fact that a relationship with Miggy may prove to be a long shot, Laida revels working in such close proximity with the man of her dreams.

A Very Special Love

2008

Just the 3 of Us poster
7.2

An unlikely love story between polar opposites Uno and CJ two strangers, and how one night changes their lives forever. Unforeseen circumstances collide and force Uno and CJ to live under the same roof as they both deal with their sense of responsibility and their yearning for security. Uno is motivated by his sense of family while CJ is governed by an unconditional love that should put her first above everything else. The unlikely thing that binds Uno and CJ together paves the way for them to find in each other the kind of love they never thought they needed.

Just the 3 of Us

2016

Meet, Greet & Bye poster
7.0

A mother, who loves watching K-dramas, decides to stop her chemo treatment after losing hope of getting better. Her only dream before dying is to meet her ultimate K-drama idol, who is visiting Manila for a series of events. Her four children agree to work together with the condition that once their mother meets their idol, she will undergo therapy before her time runs out.

Meet, Greet & Bye

2025

Meet, Greet & Bye poster
7.0

A mother, who loves watching K-dramas, decides to stop her chemo treatment after losing hope of getting better. Her only dream before dying is to meet her ultimate K-drama idol, who is visiting Manila for a series of events. Her four children agree to work together with the condition that once their mother meets their idol, she will undergo therapy before her time runs out.

Meet, Greet & Bye

2025

You Changed My Life poster
7.5

It has been six months since Laida Magtalas won the heart of her prince charming Miggy Montenegro and it has been nothing but good. Laida got promoted from executive assistant to account executive, while Miggy has been doing well as he is being mentored by his older brother Art Montenegro. Laida had gotten an offer from her aunt in Canada where she is being given a good recommendation in order for her to work there.

You Changed My Life

2009

My Ex & Whys poster
6.1

Cali a blogger who owns the upcoming blog "The Bakit List," and her ex Gio who will return to her life unexpectedly and surprisingly.

My Ex & Whys

2017

My Ex & Whys poster
6.1

Cali a blogger who owns the upcoming blog "The Bakit List," and her ex Gio who will return to her life unexpectedly and surprisingly.

My Ex & Whys

2017

ÜnOfficially Yours poster
6.9

Macky Galvez is a depressed young man contemplating why he had several failed relationships. Galvez meets Ces Bricenio, a modern-day woman who is afraid of commitment.

ÜnOfficially Yours

2012

My Amnesia Girl poster
6.6

When Apollo finds himself surrounded by friends who are beginning to settle down, he is faced with the possibility of finding his true love. It all boils down to one name: Irene. It must be fate then, when he once again sees Irene, his ex-girlfriend from three years ago with whom he had the best memories with. Apollo and Irene were a perfect couple until circumstances led them to fall apart.Now, Irene has no recollection of Apollo, having acquired amnesia shortly after their separation. Apollo sees this as the perfect opportunity to pursue Irene again, and be able to undo all the mistakes he made in the past, by offering Irene the best memories she could ever have.True love is difficult to resist, they learn. Just when they find themselves ready to commit to each other, the pains from the past catch up with them, challenging them to finally own up to the mistakes made and lies said, and eventually realize what it is to forgive and forget.

My Amnesia Girl

2010

Seven Sundays poster
8.2

The Bonifacio siblings reunite when they find out their father is diagnosed with cancer. In the process, they have to deal with unresolved issues among themselves before it's too late.

Seven Sundays

2017

One More Chance poster
6.7

Popoy and Basha had been together forever. Their love story began when they first met as students at university. They had been inseparable and did everything together—eating, studying and attending parties. However, Popoy's incessant planning and nagging took a toll on their relationship leading Basha to break-up with him.

One More Chance

2007

It Takes a Man and a Woman poster
6.6

The film follows the life of Miggy and Laida after their break-up which occurred after the events in the second film. Miggy, is now in a relationship with Belle while Laida is now a fiercer woman after living in the United States. They try to co-exist in the same company while Laida tries to oppose Miggy's business decisions through a series of events which made them realize the real definition of true love.

It Takes a Man and a Woman

2013

Close To You poster
5.9

Manuel and Marian have always been best friends. They are so close that they know each other’s secrets well almost. After all these years, Manuel never had the courage to tell Marian how much he loves her. When Marian’s first love, Lance, returns to the Philippines, she is intent on seeing him again. She brings along Manuel on a chase that brings them around the Philippines and abroad. Manuel now has to decide- Will he let his best friend be happy with her Prince Charming or will he fight for the love that has kept him alive all these years?

Close To You

2006

Forever and a Day poster
4.2

Eugene arrives in Bukidnon with only one intention: to forget his problems at work. But when he meets Raffy and as they travel and go on ridiculous and death-defying activities together, they start to form a friendship that goes beyond Euge’s original plan. Raffy helps Euge appreciate himself more and to look at things in a positive way. With Raffy, Euge begins to believe in himself again. Soon, against his own expectations, he admits to himself that has fallen in love with this girl. But life is truly ironic. The moment Euge expresses his feelings for her, Raffy suddenly starts to push him away. She admits that he can never have her, and she doesn’t want Eugene to hope for a happy ending with her, because she cannot be loved.

Forever and a Day

2011

Love at First Stream poster
7.5

It revolves around the story of four people a streamer, a student, a breadwinner, and a heartthrob who will explore love and friendships online to escape their realities offline.

Love at First Stream

2021

Love at First Stream poster
7.5

It revolves around the story of four people a streamer, a student, a breadwinner, and a heartthrob who will explore love and friendships online to escape their realities offline.

Love at First Stream

2021

Three Words to Forever poster
9.5

Three generations of a family get together for the 25th anniversary of Rick and Cristy while their daughter Tin appears clueless that her parents no longer sleep on the same bed.

Three Words to Forever

2018

My Perfect You poster
8.4

Burn, a man who’s down in the dumps, and Abi, the girl who helps him see the light again. Will they find the perfect love for them or will they have to fave heartbreak again?

My Perfect You

2018

My Perfect You poster
8.4

Burn, a man who’s down in the dumps, and Abi, the girl who helps him see the light again. Will they find the perfect love for them or will they have to fave heartbreak again?

My Perfect You

2018

Miss You Like Crazy poster
8.2

Allan and Mia meet in the most unexpected way. They eventually become close, causing their romance to blossom. Faced with huge decisions in life, the two find it hard to fight for their love for each other.

Miss You Like Crazy

2010

Forevermore poster
NR

A spoiled rich boy sent to province who meets a hardworking poor girl, and through constant clashes and shared struggles, they grow as individuals and eventually fall in love despite their different worlds.

Forevermore

2014

You Are the One poster
4.9

Sally Malasmas applies for a US visa. There she meets the young and dashing vice-consul Will Derby with a wide, warm and inviting smile. Sally feels it's her lucky day! But Will thinks Sally does not have enough ties to the Philippines that will make her come back. He denies her visa, beams one last sweet smile at her and turns his back before she could protest. It isn't Sally's lucky day anymore. Sally Malasmas is a Care Officer at the National Statistics Office. She's smart and is a genuinely caring person who always has a hand to help other people.

You Are the One

2006

No artwork available
NR

Reunion movie of Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz

No Goodbyes

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Unexpectedly Yours poster
7.5

Two former high school friends Patty and Cocoy find each other unexpectedly 30 years later, not only as organizers of their high school reunion, but also as new neighbors. Patty and her daughter Yanni's quiet lives then get an unexpected shake-up when love—in the form of Cocoy and his nephew Jason —comes knocking on their door.

Unexpectedly Yours

2017

Bcuz Of U poster
6.9

This movie encloses three intertwining love stories of six different people through a vintage car: Ria and RJ share the perfect relationship until she chickens out on their wedding. Years after, she decides to win him back. But the indecisive and the new RJ is now the most sought-after model in town. He wants nothing of her anymore. Will their love prevail over the pain they cause each other? Cara never takes a chance on falling in love because she believes that it will only break her heart. That was until she meets Roni but only to find out that he is the kind of man she's been trying to avoid. Will she take the risk this time? Louie, a tourist guide, meets April a Korean girl who gets lost in the city and is left with no choice but to pretend that she is a famous actress in her hometown only to survive. Will it be possible for two very different individuals find home in one another?

Bcuz Of U

2004

Cinco poster
4.0

A creative horror movie made up of five unique short films tied together by a similar theme.

Cinco

2010

A Second Chance poster
7.1

Popoy and Basha have had a wonderful wedding, but their subsequent married life turns out to be extremely difficult.

A Second Chance

2015

Partners in Crime poster
2.0

A pair of partners-turned-rivals compete to interview the richest man in the Philippines, only to find themselves at the scene of a baffling crime.

Partners in Crime

2022

My Only Ü poster
7.4

Winona, a sassy and spunky girl is just diagnosed with lupus, Bong, a guy who secretly loves her, will do everything for her to live to the fullest before she expires.

My Only Ü

2008

You Got Me! poster
7.0

A love story between three people: the strong policewoman, the shy-type policeman, and the petty thief.

You Got Me!

2007

Toss Coin poster
NR

The director of Hello, Love, Goodbye, outdoes herself again with another rom-com film. All it takes is one coin flip and one lie, and it leads Pia down a memory lane of her ex-boyfriend. She revisits all their special places, hoping to bump into him again and to rekindle their love. But will this lead her back to him or the beginning of anew journey?

Toss Coin

2023