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Monthly Archives: Hunyo 2013
The Passion That Drives RICHARD QUAN
RICHARD QUAN
The dictionary defines passion as an intense desire or enthusiasm for something. This is the force that drives character actor Richard Quan. Since his first appearance as the other man in the Reyna Films’ classic Saan Ka Man Naroon? that starred the phenomenal love team of Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta, Quan, continues his love affair with show business, with this burning passion that fuels him to offer the finest in all the roles he portrays.
Film aficionados were most impressed with his performance as the tahong vendor father of JM de Guzman, in the Cinemalaya 2012 favorite Intoy Siyokoy.
Quan’s remarkable moment – caught his wife playing fire with another, he backed away quietly from the on-going transgression, crushed and disillusioned, this accidental discovery led to his plummet, a most tragic death that left his son Intoy orphaned.
This July, Richard is part of another Cinemalaya entry, “The Liars,” written by Senedy Que with multi-awarded film master Gil Portes as director.
The film is based on a real-life sports scandal that presents the incredible rise and the humiliating fall of an unprivileged Filipino baseball team of young boys in an international baseball competition in the 1990s.
“I play one of the fathers of the kids na part of the team who has no conscience,” Quan speaks of his role. “Wala siyang pakialam sa mga consequences of his actions. All he wanted was the glory and the fame, and of course, the money that comes with it.”
“When the offered it to me, I was immediately attracted to the character because portraying a person who, as they say, belongs to the dark side is always challenging,” the actor quips. “Pag kinaiinisan at bwisit na bwisit ang mga audiences with my portrayal, it feels good. It is more fun and fulfilling, honestly.”
Richard adds, “I am very choosy with the films that I do, I always want them to say something, to impart lessons or at least, make people think, reflect. Dapat they inspire people to change.”
Other cast members are Jan Harley Hicana, Jim Rocky Tangco, John Michael Bonapos as the kids, with Alessandra de Rossi, Cris Villanueva, Victor Basa, and Arnold Reyes.
Another very important project that he involved with is “Ang Sugo,” the bio-film about Ka Felix Manalo, the founder and patriarch of Iglesia ni Cristo.
“It is work and a very big responsibility, that is how I see this project,” Richard states with a smile “I am very proud of this film.” Carrying on, “The whole process of creating a film, there is really no sure formula,kahit may ganoon ka kagandang script, mahusay anf artistic and production staff mo, the outcome, naiiba pa rin. So, I’m hoping lang na everything will fall into place at magiging one of the best if not the best ang movie ito, and that the public, watches it.”
Richard ends. “In the nearest future I plan to produce. Whether it is a TCV show or a film, my motivation is, it’s not na pagkakakitaan ko lang siya but because, it is socially relevant, it is saying something. It is challenging the status quo. Dapat from the script pa lang, it will stir the passion. Up to this day, that passion in me, is my guide, it drives me to be part of good films and TV projects ”
“Liars,” under the direction of Gil Portes, is part of CINEMALAYA 2013, July 26 to August 4, 2013 in CCP theaters, Trinoma, Greenbelt, and Alabang Town Center Cinemas.
-ALWYN IGNACIO
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MARC CARLOS DE LEON : THE BOY MOST LIKELY!
MARC CARLOS DE LEON
He is easily the boy most likely to sweep you off your feet as you gaze into his eagle-eyed charm in an endless flow of excitement! You may have glanced upon his face just before noon if you are a Be Careful With My Heart fan since he plays Iñigo Cabanatan in the top-rating tv series. He may be abuzz with so much showbiz commitments but this eighteen year old charmer makes sure that he attends his classes at the Mapua in Intramuros where he is a 2nd year Civil Engineering student. If and when the time is ripe, Aliwan Avenue is cocksure that MARC CARLOS DE LEON will be one of the most sought-after leading men in the local film industry!
ISABELLE DAZA & GEORGINA WILSON : KISSING COUSINS
Photo : Mark Nicdao
Source : Isabelle Daza‘s Instagram Account
Of course this is not as astounding as we would wish it to be. Georgina Wilson is a well-known attention whore and would unabashedly be into anything to attract flies at any possible instance. This time, she poses with cousin Isabelle Daza for Mark Nicdao in an attempt to contribute to the cause of their take on the cause for equality of gay rights. We are clueless as to what purpose this photo [published on Daza‘s instagram account] is driving at since both are not openly gay. Perhaps it was just a spur in her lack-of-things-to-do-moment that urged them to cook up a thought that may or may not scandalize the church to further make them a stunning image flashed on the backside of this era. Oh, my… there goes my pitch for Isabelle to become the next Filipino Miss Universe!
TOM RODRIGUEZ : PHILIPPINE TELEVISION’S LATEST ALPHA MALE!
Suddenly, err like overnight ; TOM RODRIGUEZ is now a household name. His role as the ‘husband’ in GMA7’s controversial homoheteroserye shot him like a rocket from nowhere into the polluted air of Philippine entertainment. His nocturnal visits to thousands of homes is a welcome addition to augment malnourished sectors the much needed fill to their hunger. He gazes at you like you were the only one. His suave aura seeks your innermost tickle zone and his voice is enough to give Inday a premature orgasm. That is how he affects his audience now and there is no doubt that his star will shine brighter than most of his new network’s talents [he is an over-the-bakoder from ABSCBN]. The series, ‘MY HUSBAND’S LOVER’ gained flak from the catholic church for its over and under homosexual tones and is now a top rating tv fare.
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MISIBIS BAY : FAILED PICTORIAL SCHEME!
THIS PICTURE is ALL WRONG. While the girl teases up the air in her bikini, the guys are safely draped with their surfshorts or better known here as ‘Puruntong‘ shorts [inspired by Dolphy‘s character in ‘John&Marsha‘ tv show] . Whoever brewed up this pictorial concept is not aware that promotion pictorials should follow a synch-ed up conduct so as not confuse its purpose. Definitely , the selling point zeroes in to the sensual levels of the theme but on this photo, they have denied the male subjects the use of enticing BANANA HAMMOCKS that would drum up whatever interest they deem to achieve for people to salivate on what they are pitching. And grammar shouldn’t be an issue here when idiots don’t really get the drift !
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SAMMY LAGMAY , Rest In Peace…
SAMMY LAGMAY
Sammy Lagmay, a popular comedian in several ABSCBN sitcoms in the 80s/90s passed away today at 3pm. This according to his sister Mylene. Lagmay had been suffering from diabetes for a long time . Prayers & Condolence to the Lagmay Family.
The wake for the actor-comedian will be held at St. Peter Memorial Chapel in Tandang Sora, Quezon City.
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