Now and Forever
"The True to Life Story of the Kuusela-Hilario Romance"
Originally released in 1953. Now and Forever is a history/romance film. directed by Rolando del Mar. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Armi Kuusela, Virgilio Hilario, and Ricky Blake
Synopsis
The true-to-life story of Miss Finland Armi Kuusela who was crowned Miss Universe in the first Miss Universe pageant held in 1952. In 1953, some nine months after she won the Miss Universe title, Armi was invited by the Philippine International Fair Committee to crown that year’s Miss Philippines, in the course of her stay, she met Virgilio Hilario, a Filipino businessman, through a blind date in Baguio, the two were eventually married in Tokyo that year. Kuusela chose to relinquish her crown shortly before her reign ended as Miss Universe
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
Language
TL
Original language
Country
Philippines
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TL
Production Companies
- Deegar Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Now and Forever about?
The true-to-life story of Miss Finland Armi Kuusela who was crowned Miss Universe in the first Miss Universe pageant held in 1952. In 1953, some nine months after she won the Miss Universe title, A...
Who directed Now and Forever?
Now and Forever was directed by Rolando del Mar.
How long is Now and Forever?
Now and Forever has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Now and Forever released?
Now and Forever was released on December 30, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Now and Forever?
The main cast of Now and Forever includes Armi Kuusela, Virgilio Hilario, Ricky Blake, Caviteno Ilano, Oscar Keesee.