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Grammy Winner Jhett Tolentino’s ‘Asian Persuasion’ Rom-Com Lands Spring North America Release (EXCLUSIVE)


Jhett Tolentino's romantic comedy 'Asian Persuasion' sets North American theatrical release.

The ensemble cast features “Bling Empire” breakout Kevin Kreider, Paolo Montalban (“Cinderella”), Geneva Carr (“It’s Complicated”), Scarlet Sherr (“Hustlers”), Celia Au (“Lodge 49”), and newcomer Jax Bacani. The R-rated comedy drama will hit major markets including Los Angeles, Seattle, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Chicago, Toronto, Honolulu, and Washington D.C. through Seismic Releasing’s theatrical partnership. Behind the camera, Tolentino assembled a crew including cinematographer Andrea Walter (“The Fabulous Filipino Brothers”), production and costume designer Sheena Alexis (“Caretakers”), and composer Eunike Tanzil (“Be Somebody”).

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