Times have changed since Viva Films’ phenomenal 1984 movie “Bagets” set the trend for youth-oriented films. But even after three decades, a young man’s thirst for adventure, the need to belong while staying true to himself, the struggle to keep it all together in the face of academic stress, love problems and family issues, and the thrill of going through it all with real friends – themes like these still make for a relevant movie, and Viva Films knows just how to deliver it in this millennial generation. Hence comes “Squad Goals”, directed by multi-awarded filmmaker Mark Meily.

In this dramedy, Julian Trono, Vitto Marquez, Andrew Muhlach, Dan Huschka, and Jack Reid portray the roles of college students who find camaraderie amidst a series of mishaps that could expel them from school.





















Prince of the Dance Floor and the other half of the love team JulianElla, Julian Trono (Fangirl, Fanboy) is Benj, an Engineering student who is a secret dance guru called “Young D”. He wears a mask in his dance videos on YouTube to keep his father from finding out about it. He took up Engineering to be able to help out in their family’s failing business.


Vitto Marquez is Tom an HRM student and a varsity team captain who also happens to be a three-time MVP. He is too hung up on his girlfriend who is so concerned about her image. It mirrors the relationship of his parents as his father is a retired basketball player while his mother is an actress. In real life, Vitto is the son of Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno.
Filipino-German Dan Huschka plays Hans, a shy-type music genius who keeps getting gigs as a DJ. In the process, his studies are taken for granted. He tries not to be too attached to his friends because he and his mom will go to Germany anytime to see his father. The thought of leaving becomes more upsetting when he met a girl who shares his musical interest.

Andrew Muhlach plays Nat, the class clown and best friend of Tom. His father works as a driver, while his mother is into a networking business. Quick though he is in coming up with pranks, he is very slow in expressing his feelings for the girl he likes. In real life, Andrew is the brother of the original “Bagets” superstar, Aga Muhlach.


Jack Reid plays Pads, a Mass Comm student who works part time as a bartender. This makes him drowse off during class. Born and raised in Australia, he is not fluent in Tagalog. He is tutored by a girl who seems to be the only one not affected by his charisma. With this film, Jack hopes to be recognized for his own capabilities, and not just for being the youngest brother of James Reid.

As the five boys try to fix their mess in school while the other aspects of their lives –romantic and domestic— are also on the brink of failure, see how the squad got each other’s backs.
                                                                                        
Adding excitement to the movie is Ella Cruz, together with Carlyn Ocampo, Aubrey Caraan, Sam Capulong and Victoria Pilapil.
“Squad Goals” opens in cinemas starting May 9, 2018.

Meet the FBOIS of Squad Goals; Julian Trono, Vitto Marquez, Andrew Muhlach, Jack Reid and Dan Hushcka...
JULIAN TRONO #FLYBOI
Julian Trono broke into showbiz in 2009 as a host in the values-oriented children’s show Tropang Potchi. In 2010, he joined Party Pilipinas where he wowed audiences with his dance moves, earning him the title "Prince of the Dance Floor”. Not one to limit himself, he tried out acting and appeared in several TV shows, such as Amaya (2011), Anna Karenina (2013), Niño (2014), Buena Familia (2015), and Dear Uge (2016). In 2017, Julian played a significant role in Viva Films’ horror movie Ang Pagsanib Kay Leah Dela Cruz. Not long after, he finally got his first leading role in the romantic comedy Fangirl, Fanboy,opposite Ella Cruz. And while honing his craft as an actor, Julian was also enjoying being a recording artist under Viva Records. His original songs include Balang Araw, Isang Tingin, and Tumalon.
This year, Julian has the pleasure of showing both his dancing and acting chops in the movie SQUAD GOALS He plays Benj, an Engineering student who is a secret dance guru called “Young D”. He wears a mask in his dance videos on YouTube to hide from his father who frowns upon this passion of his. He took up Engineering to be able to help out in their family’s failing business. As if juggling his studies and interest is not hard enough, Benj finds himself in some misadventures with his friends. Will he be able to dance his way out of trouble?

VITTO MARQUEZ #FITBOI
Vitto Marquez surprised his mother Alma Moreno when he told her his desire to join showbiz. The actress described her son with Joey Marquez as “shy”, but she knew he’d build his confidence under the management of VIVA. In 2016, Vitto auditioned for ABS-CBN’s boy group Hashtag, and a year later, he was officially launched as one of its members.
To this day, Vitto is seen regularly on It’s Showtime. From the small screen, Vitto gets his first break in the big screen with the movie SQUAD GOALS that’s coming out this summer. He plays Tom, son of a retired basketball player and a model/actress. He is an HRM student and a varsity team captain who also happens to be a three-time MVP. It is not surprising that he is hailed as the “It Guy” in the university. But like a typical teen, he gets into various mischief with his friends. Will he stay popular for the right things or be talked about for the wrong ones?

ANDREW MUHLACH #FUNNYBOI
Andrew Muhlach pondered on joining showbiz when he was in high school. The desire to entertain grew even stronger when he reached college, so he decided to pursue it even with his busy schedule in school. His decision was fully supported by his family, especially his brother Aga Muhlach. In 2016, he starred as the son of Herbert Bautista and Maricel Soriano in the movie Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin. In 2017, he worked with Jack Reid for the *rst time in the horror +ick Darkroom.
This year, Andrew aptly plays the role of a class clown by the name of Nat in SQUAD GOALS. He is the best friend of Tom (Vitto Marquez). He comes from a middle class family, with his father earning a living by driving for Uber while his mother is a2liated with a networking company. Quick though he is in coming up with pranks, he is very slow when it comes to expressing his feelings for the girl he likes. As he tries to *gure out these matters of the heart, he engages in crazy antics with his friends. But the consequences will prove to be no laughing matter.

JACK REID #FASTBOI
Jack Reid is on his third year in showbiz, and this Fil-Aussie has been working hard since to be recognized for his own capabilities and not just for being the youngest brother of James Reid. In 2016, he was cast in the TV series Ang Panday and the game show Happy Truck Happinas. Last year, he starred in the horror flick Darkroom. His good looks and fashion sense have scored him a clothing endorsement contract.
This Summer, Jack will surely have girls swooning over his character in SQUAD GOALS. Jack plays Pads, a Mass Communication student who works part time as a bartender. This makes him drowse off during class. Born and raised in Australia, he is yet to speak Tagalog fluently. He is tutored by a girl who seems to be the only one not affected by his charisma. Pads lives with his older brother, but he has also found some cool “bruhs” in the university. In times of adversity, to what extent can their brotherhood help him?

DAN HUSHCKA #FUNKYBOI
Dan Huschka was first known as a member of a boy group “Sugar High” in 2013. Singing was his reason for entering showbiz and his 14-year-old self once said that it’s what he’d want to do for the rest of his life. The boy turned into a young man, and now this Filipino-German is also into acting. In 2017, he was cast in Taddy Taddy Po, a family comedy on Sari Sari channel.
This year, Daniel widens his acting experience with the movie SQUAD GOALS. He plays Hans, a shy type music genius who keeps getting gigs as a DJ. In the process, his studies are taken for granted. He has a set of friends, but he tries not to be attached to them as he knows he and his mom will go back to Germany anytime to see his father. This became exceptionally di2cult to do when he met a girl who shares his musical interest. In the midst of his personal issues and academic struggles, will Hans open up to his friends after all?
#FBOIS ON TOUR
Catch the #FBOIS on the following dates and venues:
February 24 (Saturday) - SM City Bacoor
March 04 (Sunday) - Ayala Malls Cloverleaf
March 10 (Saturday) - Ayala Malls Feliz
March 11 (Sunday) - SM City San Pablo
March 17 (Saturday) - SM City Iloilo
March 24 (Saturday) - Ayala Malls Harbor Point
March 25 (Sunday) - SM City Pampanga
April 07 (Saturday) - SM City Tarlac
April 08 (Sunday) - SM City Rosales
April 09 (Monday) - Fisher Mall
April 14 (Saturday) - Ayala Malls Legazpi
April 22 (Sunday) - SM City Bicutan
April 28 (Saturday) - SM City Novaliches
April 29 ( Sunday) - Gaisano Starscene Davao
FOLLOW THEM! For more info on #FBOIS and their upcoming shows, follow their official social media accounts: Facebook : facebook.com/VIVAFilms : facebook.com/SquadGoalsMovie Twitter : @VIVA_Films Instagram : @viva_films Produced by VIVA Films, SQUAD GOALS opens nationwide this summer.