Tween Academy: Class of 2012 is a 2011 Filipino teen comedy film directed by Mark A. Reyes V. It was produced by GMA Pictures and SM Development Corporation. The film was based on the series Tween Hearts, and stars Joshua Dionisio, Barbie Forteza, Jake Vargas, Bea Binene, Joyce Ching, Kristoffer Martin, Lexi Fernandez, Derrick Monasterio and Louise delos Reyes, all in different roles, with Alden Richards and Elmo Magalona joining the cast. The film was released August 24, 2011.
Cast[]
Main cast[]
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- Barbie Forteza as Kara (Anime Geek) - A cosplayer and online retailer of collectible toys. Naturally resourceful, she uses her techie skills to help her mom make ends meet for their family. She will develop an online friendship with Robin (Joshua Dionisio), one of her regular customers. She is cousin of Jess, that they don't tell others because of Jess is with the popular kids.
- Elmo Magalona as Enzo (The Nerd) - A shy guy and a wannabe rapper who ventures from television to movies as he assumes the role of “Mr. Fix-It”, Enzo. Perceived as an introvert, he would rather spend time with his gadgets or his two best friends, Kara and George.
- Bea Binene as George (Campus Tomboy) - She plays the boyish character that caught up in the “best friend syndrome”, she tries to hide her feelings for her best friend enemy and instead, helps him get closer to Chloe.
- Jake Vargas as Jepoy (Guitar Enthusiast) - The group's resident rocker. He is head-over-heels in love with Chloe (Lexi Fernandez) and tries to get closer to her through his best friend George. In the end, he just might realize that he is chasing after the wrong girl.
- Joshua Dionisio as Robin (Online game Fanatic) - He spends most of his time at their family-owned computer shop, while doing other students’ computer projects to earn extra income. His liking for comic books and collectible toys will lead him closer to Kara (Barbie Forteza).
- Kristoffer Martin as Diego (Happy-go-Lucky) - Plays the happy-go-lucky character, he carries a devil-may-care attitude, carelessly engaging in one fight after another. He is inseparable from his scooter and has a girlfriend named, Ashlee (Joyce Ching).
- Joyce Ching as Ashlee (Fashionista Gal) - She has a strict parents and have a hard time for her to take his boyfriend, Diego (Kristofer Martin) because she's afraid that her parent will be more strict about them. But later before they went to prom he introduce her boyfriend to her dad, just like Diego wants to. She is a good influence to her boyfriend, Diego.
- Louise delos Reyes as Jess (High School Sweetheart) - She belongs to a poor family but hides this from her circle of friends. She pretends to be rich like her barkada as she desperately wants to be in the “in-crowd” with Chloe. She is cousin of Kara, that they don't tell others because she is with the popular kids.
- Alden Richards as Christian (High School Heartthrob) - He is Chloe's brother. Despite his good looks and popularity in school, Christian is down-to-earth and friendly. He is close friends with Robin and will fall in love with Jess.
- Derrick Monasterio as Maximo (Campus Bully) - The resident school bully. He puts on a strong front but is actually a coward inside. He likes to pick on George and Enzo. She has a crush on Chloe and admit it at the prom.
- Lexi Fernandez as Chloe (Popular Gal) - a typical spoiled rich girl and she is Christian's sister. But underneath her “popular schoolgirl” façade, Chloe faces issues concerning her weight. She attracts many guys at school, including Jepoy.
- Yassi Pressman as Caitlin (The Cheerleader) - She is a cheerleader and friends with Jess, Ashlee, and Chloe.
Extended cast[]
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- Sam Pinto as Maddie
- Angelu De Leon as Luisa
- Bobby Andrews as Robin's father
- Yayo Aguila as George's mother
- Nadia Montenegro as Sherrie
- Pinky Amador as Anna
- German Moreno† as Mang Fabian
- Pamela Jacinto as Manang Fe the Landlady
- Anna Vicente as Ridgeview Student
Cameos[]
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- Sarah Lahbati
- Ellen Adarna
- Dingdong Dantes (from Twin Hearts)
- Marian Rivera
- Mark Herras
- Jojo Alejar
- Ynna Asistio
- Julie Anne San Jose
- Alodia Gosiengfiao
- Chienna Filomeno
- Cesar Zarsata
- Chieffy Caligdong
- Ian Araneta
- Alexander Borromeo
- Ateneo Blue Eaglets Juniors Basketball Team
- La Salle Antipolo Girls Soccer Team