I'mPerfect

This article is about the film. For the 2013 album, see I'mperfect.

Not to be confused with Imperfect.

I'mPerfect, sometimes written as I'm Perfect, is an upcoming Philippine romance film written and directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo. The film revolves around the romantic relationship of two adults with Down syndrome.^[1] Starring Anne Krystel Daphne Go and Earl Jonathan Amaba, who have Down syndrome themselves, in the lead roles, it features a supporting cast including Sylvia Sanchez, Janice de Belen, Joey Marquez, Lorna Tolentino (who also served as a producer), Tonton Gutierrez, and Zaijian Jaranilla.

I'mPerfect
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Sigrid Andrea Bernardo
Written by	Sigrid Andrea Bernardo
Produced by	Jaime Baltazar Victoria Lorna Fernandez
Starring	Earl Jonathan Amaba Anne Krystel Daphne Go
Cinematography	Boy Yñiguez
Edited by	Maryo Ignacio
Music by	Len Calvo
Production company	Nathan Studios
Release date	December 25, 2025 (2025-12-25)
Running time	131 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Produced by Nathan Studios, the film will be released theatrically on December 25, 2025, as one of the entries at the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival.

Cast

Main cast

• Earl Jonathan Amaba as Jiro^[2]
• Anne Krystel Daphne Go as Jessica^[2]

Supporting cast

• Sylvia Sanchez as Jessica's mother
• Janice de Belen
• Joey Marquez
• Lorna Tolentino
• Tonton Gutierrez as Jiro’s father
• Zaijian Jaranilla
• Bea Mendoza

Both of the lead actors, Go and Amaba, have Down syndrome and are playing characters with Down syndrome.^[1][3]

Mendoza, who also has Down syndrome, was originally cast in the lead role, as Jessica, in the 2017 trailer. After the unforeseen death of the original lead actor playing Jiro, Mendoza was recast under a different role in the movie.^[4]

Production

I'mPerfect was directed by Sigrid Bernardo under Nathan Studios.^[5] The story which features romance between two people with Down Syndrome has been pitched to producers since 2010.^[6][7]

A teaser video for an earlier version for I'mPerfect released in 2017 under VYAC Productions.^[8][9] Andie Cruz as Jiro and Bea Angela Mendoza portrayed the roles of Jiro and Jessica in the trailer.^[10]

The story for I'mPerfect was completed in 2018. Its production was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.^[4]

Nathan Studios adopted the project in 2024.^[7] Audition process for the film lasted from October to December 2024 with the selected actors undergoing a three-month workshop before principal photography began.^[5][7] Filming was conducted in various locations in Mindanao, including Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, and Claveria, Misamis Oriental.^[11]

The production team coordinated with Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Best Buddies Philippines, and the Special Olympics Pilipinas in an effort to be able to depict people with Down syndrome accurately.^[12]

Release

I'mPerfect is set to be released on December 25 in cinemas in the Philippines as one of the official eight entries of the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival.^[5]