Second leads are the new unsung heroes of this generation. 

Okay, maybe that’s a bit of a stretch. But we really just want to give proper credit to the ones who pulled selfless acts -- to which we owe some of our favorite happy endings. 

These movie characters sacrificed their own happiness so others would find theirs, and if these don’t deserve a tribute to you, we don’t know what else to do. 

So, grab your tissues and relive some heartbreaking scenes with second leads from Star Cinema movies! 
 
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