The Wedding Hustler
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| Directed by | Chris Soriano |
| Written by | Chris Soriano |
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| Cinematography | Tim Banks |
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Production company | Matthew 25:14 |
| Distributed by | 1091 Pictures |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Wedding Hustler is a 2023 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Chris Soriano. The film stars Soriano, Christine S. Chang, Hillary Soriano, Heart Evangelista and Kane Lim.
Plot
[edit]A wedding hustler helps a bride and groom throw a surprise wedding.
Cast
[edit]- Chris Soriano as Chris
- Christine S. Chang as The Wedding Planner
- Hillary Soriano as Hillary
- Heart Evangelista as Heart[1]
- Kane Lim as Cam
Production
[edit]Principal photography happened in locations around San Diego, California including National City, Mission Valley and Pechanga Resort & Casino.[2] It is based on the Sorianos' own surprise wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic,[3] which took place on the first day of production.[4] Before she was cast, Chang was a real-life wedding planner in Southern California.[5] Heart Evangelista and Kane Lim, were also cast who previously worked together on the reality TV show Bling Empire.[6][3][7]
Release
[edit]The film was distributed by 1091 Pictures and was released on video on demand on February 7, 2023.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Abad, Ysa (November 3, 2022). "WATCH: Heart Evangelista appears in trailer for US film 'The Wedding Hustler'". Rappler. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Bell, Diane (January 19, 2023). "Column: S.D. couple turns pandemic wedding saga into feature film". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Mallorca, Hannah (February 26, 2023). "Heart Evangelista gives love advice in new rom-com 'The Wedding Hustler'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Small, Moses (February 18, 2023). "'The Wedding Hustler': San Diego couple releases movie based on pandemic wedding". KGTV. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Eady, Alyse (January 31, 2023). Christine Chang talks going from wedding planner to actress. WAGA-TV. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "Heart Evangelista appears in the trailer of international film 'The Wedding Hustler'". GMA Network. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Hellberg, Tessa Hayley (December 19, 2022). "Exclusive: Chris And Hillary Soriano On Starring Together In The Kane Lim-Produced 'The Wedding Hustler'". TheThings. Retrieved January 2, 2024.