Sarah Geronimo’s long wait is over. Last Thursday, she had her first shooting day with John Lloyd Cruz. The project is her launching movie, a co-production between Star Cinema and Viva Films.

Work on the film has been delayed many times because of Sarah’s hectic schedule here and abroad. Filipinos in the US and Canada clamor for Sarah’s shows. She also became busy with several endorsements for Jollibee, Cebuana Lhuiller, HerBench, AMA University, Charmee, Islander Footwear, E-aji Dip Snacks Potato Chips, Hapee Toothpaste Gel, Extreme Magic Sing Videoke Microphone, Belo Medical Group, Magnolia Health Tea, among others.

Sarah and her manager, Vic del Rosario, had to turn down many shows just so her launching movie will push through.

"I got excited when I learned that my movie with John Lloyd will push through," says Sarah. "I’ve been waiting for this film for a long time now."

Her director, Kathie Molina, will finalize the movie’s title.

Besides the movie, Sarah also did a duet with Backstreet Boy member Howie Dorough in Los Angeles recently. The duet, "I’ll Be There," will be included in Sarah’s new album to be released in time for her birthday in July.

She just came back from an almost-one-month concert series in the US and Canada with fellow champions Rachelle Ann Go, Christian Bautista and Erik Santos

She recently swept the MYX Music Awards, where she won four trophies, the most by any nominee this year: Favorite Song for "Ikaw," Favorite Artist, Favorite Female Artist and Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ

Sarah’s other awards are People of the Year from People Asia Magazine, Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Award, PLDT Plaque of Recognition, "Ang Pinaka Sikat na Female Singer" from Q-11’s "Ang Pinaka," Best Variety Program for "Little Big Star" at the 20th KBP Golden Dove Awards, Female Artist awardee (for the "Taking Flight" album), First ASAP 24K Awards and Compilation awardee ("Hotsilog") and Third ASAP Platinum Circle Awards.

"The blessings come one after another. I’m super thankful for all that’s happening in my career," says Sarah.

The Pop Princess is also thankful that she has finished building her dream house for her family. The house came from Sarah’s hard-earned money. And those who have seen the house are impressed because only a few young people can do what Sarah did. She prioritized saving her family over her personal needs and wants.