The very first Bulwagang Gantimpala production, Katipunan, Mga Anak ng Bayan, pulsates with new life, as a special touring production, under the direction of Joel Lamanganand Jun Pablo.
The musical theater production acquaints modern viewers to the short life and turbulent times of the working class revolutionary Andres Bonifacio and his wife, Gregoria “Oryang” de Jesus. It illustrates the evolution of the mass-based revolutionary organization, the role of women in the struggle, the internal conflicts that weakened it and gives the audiences the lessons from the struggles and triumphs of the Great Plebeian.
Artistic director Joel Lamangan says, “Katipunan is my comeback to Gantimpala Theater. It is the first play I joined in Bulwagang Gantimpala, when the late Tony Espejo was still establishing it at the CCP It is really my coming back, it’s a full circle.”
“We try to make it as relevant as now, in terms of music and movement,” adds Lamangan. “This is all sung thru. It is fast and tiring, yes, but this young people, they are doing it very well.”
He carries on, “This is so challenging because I am doing both choreography and direction, with Jun Pablo (GT Chair and President) helping me to polish every thing as we go along.”
“We promise the audiences a very exciting and dynamic musical theater production about the life of Andres Bonifacio. I am sure that people of all ages will appreciate what we are offering,” ends Lamangan.
Playing major roles are Sandino Martino as Andres Bonifacio, Anna Fegi as Gregoria de Jesus, RJ Jimenez as Emilio Jacinto, with Brent Manzano, Allan Joseph Padilla and Vera Capiral as the Mga Tagapagsalaysay.
Script by Bonifacio Ilagan. Lyrics by Jose Jeffrey Camañag, Music by RJ Jimenez. Set Design by Sonny Aniceto. Production and stage manager is Cicey Alejo.
Metro Manila shows are being scheduled for November and December.
Katipunan, Mga Anak ng Bayan is fully supported by the National Parks Development Committee, Everbilena, Skin Sanctuary, and ACES and PROS.
For tickets, block buying and sponsorships, call the Gantimpala Marketing Office at 998-5622/872-0261. You may also visit www.facebook.com/gantimpala. Follow us on twitter @gantimpala_tf.
“Ang Platinong Buhok” (The Platinum Hair), a documentary film about the late theater, TV and film actress Amable |Ama” Quiambao Viray, holds special screenings at the Dream Theater of the CCP, this Cinemalaya 2013 Film Festival.
The twenty-minute film documentary highlights the account of Ms. Quiambao’s career as an actress and personal life as friend, teacher and mother which are revealed through interviews conducted by Abby Angeles.
Interviewed were Lui Manansala, Quiambao’s sister, former Ms. Universe First Runner-Up Mirriam Quiambao, her niece, and her colleagues – directors Joel Lamangan, Soxie Topacio, comedian Lou Veloso, character actress Ermie Concepcion, Joel Saracho J.K Anicoche and her son Ishmael Viray
Ms Ama Quimabao, accepting the Cinemalaya Best Actress Award last year and on her last film ‘Amor Y Muerte’
Perry Escaño, documentary director says, “My first professional interaction with Tita Ama was when we did Ang Tahanan ni Bernarda Alba, a play we did for Gantimpala Theater. She was my mother. And as Bernarda, nakaka-star struck siya.
“As an actress, she was most giving, very patient, but she expects you to do your part well. The experience to work with her gave me enough opportunities to appreciate her talents as an actress and realize how great she is as a person. We became friends after the play and she treats me as one of her theater sons, that was a big honor for me,” Escaño enthuses.
Host Abby Angeles and Documentary Director Perry Escaño
“This documentary is my modest way to pay homage to her,” the director ends.
Newbie talent Abby Angeles does the task of interviewing Ama’s colleagues, “Being a host is one of my biggest dreams, I love interviewing people, getting their points of view, and being pat of this documentary, I feel is a big blessing.”
She carries on, “My interview subjects were most cooperative. Ang babait nila. They were so easy to talk with, and as they share so many things about Ms. Ama, it made me realize that she was really a dedicated actress and a true professional.|
The screening of Ang Platinong Buhok” (The Platinum Hair) is slated on August 3, (Saturday) 2013 with the following screenings, 12:45PM (1st Screening) 1:20PM (2nd Screening) 1:55PM (3rd Screening) 2:30pm (Last Screening)
Ticket Price is P100.00. For ticket reservations and inquiries please contact J.R 0905422372
It’s that time of year for ALIWAN AVENUE to create a special page for the CINEMALAYA PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL! Featured here are the 5 Director’s Showcase & 10 New Breed films in competition. It will also include highlights of the 10-day event such as SCREENING SCHEDULES, Midnight Specials , posters, trailers, etc.
OPENING FILM : Baby Ruth Villarama-Gutierrez’s documentary “Jazz in Love” ,the story a Filipino gay man who waits for the arrival of his German boyfriend. JULY 26 / 7p / CCP Main Theater
CINEMALAYA2013 OPENING & CLOSING FILMS
CLOSING FILM : Joel Lamangan’s “Burgos” . Lorna Tolentino as Edita Burgos, crusading mother of missing activist Jonas.
The festival will run from JULY 26 to AUGUST 4, 2013 at the CCP , Greenbelt, Trinoma and Alabang Town Center Cinemas.
DIRECTOR’S SHOWCASE :
“AMOR Y MUERTE”
July 27 Trinoma Cinema 2 1:30pm
CCP litle theater 3:30pm
July 28 Greenbelt 3 cinema3 1:30pm
Trinoma Cinema2 6:30pm
Alabang Town Center 6:30 pm
July 29 Trinoma 1 4PM
ccp mkp hall 9pm
July 30 ccp Main Theater 3:30PM
Tanghalang Huseng Batute 9pm
July 31 CCP MAIN THEATER ( GALA NIGHT) 6:15PM
TRINOMA 1 9PM
August 1 TRINOMA 2 1:30PM
August 2 ALABANG TOWN CENTER 1:30PM
GREENBELT 3 CINEMA 5 6:30pm
Director: CESAR EVANGELISTA Writer: Jerry Gracio Cast: Althea Vega, Markki Stroem, Adrian Sebastian, and Ama Quiambao. Also starring: Mico Palanca, Kuya Manzano, Amante Pulido
… Set in 16th century, “Amor Y Muerte” (means “love and death”) is an examination of the initial encounter between the Indios (natives) and their colonizers (Spaniards) and their conflicting views on love, passion, religion, and sexuality.
“LIARS”
July 27 3:30 PM CCP Main Theater
July 28 3:30 PM CCP Studio Theater
July 30 6:15 PM CCP Studio Theater
July 31 9:00 PM CCP Little Theater
Aug 1 6:15 PM CCP MKP Hall
Aug 2 3:30 PM CCP MKP Hall
Aug 3 6:15 PM CCP Main Theater
Director: GIL PORTES Writer by: Senedy Que Cast: Alessandra de Rossi, Jan Harley Hicana, John Michael Bonapos, Cris Villanueva, Richard Quan, Jim Rocky Tangco, Sue Prado, Dax Alejandro, and Arnold Reyes
… Based on a real-life sports scandal, “THE LIARS” traces the incredible rise and the humiliating fall of a humble Filipino baseball team of young boys in an international baseball competition in 1990s.
“SANA DATI”
July 27 12:45 PM CCP Little Theater / 6:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 5
July 28 9:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3
July 29 12:45 PM CCP Studio Theater / 9:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 1
July 30 9:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 1 / 9:00 PM CCP Main Theater
July 31 12:45 PM CCP Main Theater/ 3:30 PM CCP MKP Hall / 6:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 5
Aug 1 4:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 2 / 4:00 PM Alabang Town Center / 9:00 PM CCP Studio Theater
Aug 2 4:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3 / 9:00 PM CCP MKP HalL
Aug 3 6:30 PM Trinoma Cinema 2
Aug 4 1:30 PM Trinoma Cinema 2 / 1:30 PM Alabang Town Center
Director/Writer: JERROLD TAROGCast: Paulo Avelino, Lovi Poe, Benjamin Alves, Ria Garcia, and TJ Trinidad
… “SANA DATI” is a love story about a woman whose wedding is thrown into disarray when a mysterious person arrives and reminds her of the man she really loves. It is the third part of JERROLD TAROG’s Camera Trilogy after CONFESSIONAL (Cinema One Originals 2007) and MANGATYANAN (Cinemalaya 2009).
“PORNO”
July 27 9:00 PM CCP Main Theater
July 28 9:00 PM CCP Studio Theater
July 30 6:15 PM CCP MKP Hall
Aug 1 3:30 PM CCP MKP Hall
Aug 2 12:45 PM CCP Main Theater
Aug 3 12:45 PM CCP Little Theater
Director: ADOLFO ALIX, JR. Writer: Ralston Jover Cast: Carlo Aquino, Yul Servo, and Angel Aquino
… “PORNO” is a powerful story about individuals linked by pornography. Three souls, one explicit illusion. To find the ultimate joy in their empty lives. A safe haven, where passion and love mean humanity, ecstasy means enlightenment; and the soul is the ultimate arbiter of the truth.
“EKSTRA (THE BIT PLAYER)”
July 27 Saturday 1:30pm Greenbelt 3 Cinema 3
3:30pm CCP Studio Theatre
July 28 Sunday 11am Greenbelt 3 Cinema 5
6:15pm CCP Main Theatre ***Gala Night
July 29 Monday 1:30pm Trinoma Cinema 1
3:30pm CCP MKP Hall
July 30 Tuesday 6:30pm Greenbelt 3 Cinema 3
July 31 Wednesday 1:30pm Trinoma Cinema 1
Aug 1 Thursday 3:30pm Ccp Main Theatre
6:15pm CCP Studio Theatre
Aug 2 Friday 6:30pm Ccp Little Theatre
9pm Trinoma Cinema 2
9pm Alabang Town Center
Aug 3 Saturday 1:30pm Trinoma Cinema 2
6:15pm CCP MKP Hall
Director: JEFFREY JETURIAN Writers: Jeffrey Jeturian, Antoinette Jadaone, and Zig Dulay Cast: Ms. Vilma Santos, Marlon Rivera, Vincent de Jesus, Ruby Ruiz, Tart Carlo… with the special participation of Piolo Pascual, Pilar Pilapil, Cherie Gil, Cherry Pie Picache, Richard Yap, and Marian Rivera
... A socio-realist drama-comedy film, which follows a seemingly usual day in the life of LOIDA MALABANAN as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera as an extra. As the shoot goes on, we get a glimpse of the truth in the ruling system of the production as well as the exploitation on the marginalized laborers like her.
NEW BREED:
“THE DIPLOMAT HOTEL”
July 27 – 12.45pm little theatre CCP, 6:30pm Greenbelt 3
July 28 – 11am Trinoma, 3:30pm mkp hall CCP
July 29 – 12:45pm main theatre CCP, 9pm Greenbelt 3
July 30 – 12:45pm thb/CCP, 6:30pm Trinoma, 6:30pm Alabang Town Centre
July 31 – 9pm main theatre CCP
August 1 – 9pm Trinoma
August 2 – 1:30pm Trinoma, 4pm Alabang Town Centre
August 3 – 12:45pm little theatre CCP, 6:30pm Trinoma
August 4 – 9pm Trinoma
Director/Writer : CHRISTOPHER AD CASTILLO Cast: Gretchen Barretto, Art Acuña, Mon Confiado, Joel Torre, Sue Prado, Nico Antonio, Abe Pagtama, and introducing Sarah Gaugler
…A disgraced reporter seeks redemption by leading his documentary crew to spend one night and tell the story of what really happened at the haunted and infamous The Diplomat Hotel (Baguio City).
“TRANSIT”
July 27 1:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3 / 6:15 PM CCP Studio Theater
July 28 11:00 AM Alabang Town Center / 1:30 PM Trinoma Cinema 2 / 9:00 PM CCP Main Theater
July 29 12:45 PM CCP MKP Hall / 6:30 PM Trinoma Cinema1
July 30 1:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 5 / 9:00 PM CCP MKP Hall
Aug 1 12:45 PM CCP Studio Theater / 6:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema5 / 9:00 PM CCP Main Theater
Aug 2 4:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3
Aug 3 10:00 AM CCP Main Theater / 9:00 PM Alabang Town Center
Aug 4 4:00 PM Trinoma Cinema1
Director/Writer: HANNAH ESPIA Cast: Jasmine Curtis Smith, Ping Medina, Irma Adlawan, Mercedes Cabral, and Marc Justine Alvarez
… “TRANSIT” begins and ends in an airport during a father and son’s transit flight from Tel Aviv to Manila. It tells the story of Moises, a Filipino single-dad working as a caregiver in Herzliya, Israel, who comes home to his son Joshua’s 4th birthday. It was on that day that Moises, together with their Filipino neighbors, Janet and her daughter Yael, find out that the Israeli government is going to deport children of foreign workers. Afraid of the new law, Moises and Janet decide to hide their children from the immigration police by making them stay inside the house.
“NUWEBE”
July 27 12:45 PM CCP Main Theater / 6:30 PM Trinoma Cinema1
July 28 4:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 1
July 29 6:30 PM Trinoma Cinema 2 / 9:00 PM CCP Main Theater
… Inspired by the actual story of one of the youngest mothers in Philippine history, “Nuwebe” follows the story of Krista who at the tender age of 9 got pregnant from the sexual abuse perpetrated by her own father… Her story is complex. Krista refuses to see herself as a victim. With an almost documentary style, “Siyam” follows Krista’s story as she demonstrates a level of resilience uncommon to her age. Her mother on the other hand is torn between her love for her child and her love for her husband.
“REKORDER”
July 27 12:45 PM CCP Studio Theater / 9:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 1
July 28 3:30 PM CCP Main Theater / 9:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 2 / 9:00 PM Alabang Town Center
July 29 1:30 PM Trinoma Cinema 2 / 6:30 PM Alabang Town Center / 9:00 PM CCP Little Theater
July 30 9:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 5
July 31 1:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3 / 6:15 PM CCP MKP Hall
Aug 1 1:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 5 / 6:15 PM CCP Main Theater / 9:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3
Aug 2 12:45 PM CCP MKP Hall
Aug 3 11:00 AM Greenbelt Cinema 5 / 3:30 PM CCP Studio Theater
Aug 4 1:30 PM Trinoma Cinema 1
Director: MIKHAIL RED Writers: Mikhail Red and Ian Victoriano Cast: Ronnie Quizon, Suzette Ranillo, Earl Ignacio, Abe Pagtama, Mike Lloren, Joe Gruta, and Belinda Mariano
… “REKORDER” tells the story of a former 1980’s film cameraman who now currently works as a movie pirate operating in present day Manila. He routinely smuggles a digital camcorder into movie theaters in order to illegally record films. One night he records something else… And the footage goes viral.
“BABAGWA (THE SPIDER’S LAIR)”
July 27 1:30 PM Trinoma Cinema 1 / 6:15 PM CCP Little Theater
July 28 12:45 PM CCP Main Theater / 9:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 5
July 29 1:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3 / 6:15 PM CCP MKP Hall / Trinoma Cinema 2
July 30 1:30 PM Alabang Town Center
July 31 4:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 2 / 6:30 PM Trinoma Cinema 1 / 6:30 PM Alabang Town Center
Aug 1 3:30 PM CCP Studio Theater / 6:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3
Aug 2 6:15 PM CCP Main Theater
Aug 3 9:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 1
Aug 4 9:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3
Director/Writer: JASON PAUL LAXAMANA Cast: Alex Vincent Medina, Joey Paras, Alma Concepcion, and introducing KIKO MATOS. Starring: Nico Antonio, Chanel Latorre, Garry Lim, Raqs Regalado, Marx Topacio, and Sunshine Teodoro
… An internet scammer falls in love with a rich old maid while trying to swindle her using a fake Facebook profile.
“QUICK CHANGE
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July 27 Sat 4:00pm Cinema 5 Greenbelt 3 / 9:00pm CCP Little Theater
July 28 Sun 12:45 CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute / 4:00pm Trinoma Cinema 2
July 29 Mon 4:00pm Alabang Town Center / 6:30pm Cinema 3 Greenbelt 3
July 30 Tue 1:30pm Trinoma Cinema 2 / 4:00pm Alabang Town Center
9:00pm Cinema 3 Greenbelt 3
July 31 Wed 12:45 CCP MKP / 3:30pm CCP Main Theater / 6:15pm CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
Aug 1 Thu 4:00pm Trinoma Cinema 1 / 9:00pm Cinema 3 Greenbelt 3
Aug 2 Fri 4:00pm Cinema 1 Trinoma / 9:00pm CCP Main Theater (GALA PREMIERE)
Aug 3 Sat 9:00pm MKP Hall CCP
Aug 4 Sun Greenbelt Cinema 3
Director/Writer : EDUARDO ROY, JR. Cast: Mimi Juareza, Junjun Quintana, Miggs Cuaderno, Natashia Yumi, Felipe Martinez, John Relucio, Giggle Esmeralda, Francine Garcia, and Rolando Inocencio
… Dorina believes she is a lady incarcerated inside a male body. She’s got herself a flourishing career, albeit in an illegal cosmetic surgery business. She is a mother figure to Hero, her eight year old nephew. She acts as a devoted wife to Uno. Between her job and her family, Dorina feels that she is one lucky woman. Until Uno falls in love with another tranny (transvestite).
“PUROK 7”
July 27 4:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 1/ 6:15 PM CCP Main Theater
July 28 12:45 PM CCP MKP Hall / 9:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 1
July 29 3:30 PM CCP Studio Theater/ 9:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3
July 30 9:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 2 / 9:00 PM Alabang Town Center
July 31 12:45 PM CCP Studio Theater/ 9:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3
Aug 1 4:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3 / 6:30 PM Alabang Town Center
Aug 2 1:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3 / 9:00 PM CCP Little Theater
Aug 3 12:45 PM CCP Main Theater / 9400 PM Trinoma Cinema 2 / 6:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3
Aug 4 11:00 AM Trinoma Cinema 1
Director/Writer: CARLO OBISPO Cast: Arnold Reyes, Angeli Bayani, Julian Trono, Miggs Cuaderno, Krystel Valentino, Jean Judith Javier, Carlon Matobato, Olive Nieto, Karen Haniel, Max Celada, Aaron Ching, and Sheenly Gener
… A countryside dramedy (drama-comedy) that follows 14-year-old Diana and her younger brother who live by themselves after their mother went abroad and their father lived with another woman. Set in a remote purok, where people display positive outlook in life despite daily struggles, the film features the light side of country lifestyle as the main characters take advantage of the fun and thrills of the town festival to take hold of their sweet childhood.
“DAVID F.”
July 27 3:30 PM CCP MKP Hall / 9:00 PM Alabang Town Center
July 28 11:00 AM Trinoma Cinema 2 / 6:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3
July 29 6:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3 / 9:00 PM CCP MKP Hall
July 30 4:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 1 / 6:00 PM CCP Main Theater
July 31 3:30 PM CCP Studio Theater
Aug 1 6:30 PM Trinoma Cinema 1 / 6:30 PM Alabang Town Center
Aug 2 12:45 PM CCP Studio Theater / 3:30 PM CCP Main Theater / 9:00 PM Trinoma Cinema1
Aug 3 11:00 AM Trinoma Cinema 1 / 6:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3 / 9:00 PM CCP Little Theater
Aug 4 11:00 AM Greenbelt Cinema 5 / 6:30 PM Trinoma Cinema 2
Director: EMMANUEL QUINDO PALO Writers: Liza Magtoto and Emmanuel Quindo Palo Cast: Quester Hannah (American theater actor), Sid Lucero, Art Acuña, Rocky Salumbides, Mitch Valdez, Jess Mendoza, Mariella Castillo, Dax Martin, and Madeleine Nicolas
… “David F” is written as a triptych with 3 short stories hinged together by the story of David Fagan, a real life historical character in the early 1900’s. He is a black American who was a member of the American regimen that was sent by the US government during the Philippine-American war. He became famous (or infamous) when he deserted the US troops and joined the sides of the Filipino revolutionaries. He was declared as a public enemy of the US government when he lead a series of battle with the Filipino revolutionaries against American soldiers. He was promoted as colonel of the Filipino troops under Emilio Aguinaldo and married a Filipina.
“DEBOSYON”
July 27 6:15 PM CCP MKP Hall / 9:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 5
July 28 1:30 PM Trinoma Cinema 1 / 6:15 PM CCP Studio Theater
July 29 11:00 AM Trinoma Cinema 1 / 6:15 PM CCP Main Theater
July 30 12:45 PM CCP MKP Hall / 6:30 PM Trinoma Cinema 1
July 31 3:30 PM CCP Little Theater / 6:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 5
Aug 3 10:00 AM CCP Studio Theater / 1:30 PM Alabang Town Center / 9:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 2
Aug 4 1:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3
Director/Writer: ALVIN YAPAN Cast: Paulo Avelino and Mara Lopez
… Mando, a Bicolano devotee of Ina, Virgin of Peñafrancia, injures himself. He will be nursed back to health by a mysterious woman, Salome, living at the foot of Mount Mayon. They will fall in love with each other. Salome holds a secret that will devastate Mando’s love for her; while Mando relies on his devotion to the Virgin of Peñafrancia to lift a curse that involves his life.
“INSTANT MOMMY”
July 27 Sat 12:45PM/CCP MKP Hall / 9PM Greenbelt 3 Cinema 3
July 28 Sun 1:30PM Greenbelt 3 Cinema 5 / 4PM Alabang Town Center
6:15PM/CCP Little Theater
July 29 Mon 3:30PM GALA/CCP Main Theater / 9PM CCP Teatrong Huseng Batute
July 30 Tue 4PM Trinoma Cinema 2 / 9PM Trinoma Cinema 1
July 31 Wed 1:30 PM Trinoma Cinema 2/ 4PM Greenbelt 3 Cinema 3
Aug 1 Thur 1:30PM Alabang Town Center / 9PM CCP Main Theater
Aug 2 Fri 4PM Trinoma Cinema 2 / 6:15PM CCP MKP Hall
Aug 3 Sat 4PM/Trinoma Cinema 1 / 9PM CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
Aug 4 1:30PM Greenbelt 3 Cinema 5
Director/Writer : LEO ABAYA Cast: Eugene Domingo, Rico J. Puno, Luis Alandy, Archie Alemania, Shamaine Buencamino-Centenera, Tuesday Vargas, Matt Evans, Alchris Galura, and Yuki Matsuzaki (Japanese actor from Hollywood).
… Story of a summer’s journey of Bechayda amidst a highly visualized world where the video screen reigns supreme. Bechayda is a wardrobe mistress in TV commercials who pretends to be pregnant to keep her Japanese fiance.
Short Films
Shorts A
Bakaw by Ron Segismundo, Missing by Zig Dulay, Para Kay Ama by Relyn A. Tan, Taya by Adi Bontuyan, Tutob by Kissa Mari Campano
July 27 10:00 AM CCP MKP Hall / 4:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 2
July 28 11:00 AM Greenbelt Cinema 3 / 9:00 PM CCP Little Theater
July 29 1:30 PM Alabang Town Center / 6:15 PM CCP Studio Theater / 9:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3
July 30 3:30 PM CCP Main Theater / 9:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 5
July 31 1:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 5
Aug 1 4:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 5
Aug 2 10:00 AM CCP Main Theater / 3:30 PM CCP Studio Theater / 6:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3
Aug 3 11:00 AM Alabang Town Center/ 1:30 PM Greenbelt Cinema 5 / 3:30 PM CCP MKP Hall
Aug 4 4:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema3
Shorts B
Onang by JE Tiglao, Katapusang Labok by Aiess Alonso,The Houseband’s Wife by Paulo O’hara, Pukpok by Joaquin Pantaleon,Sa Wakas by Maria Veronica Santiago
July 27 10:00 AM CCP Studio Theater / 6:30 PM Trinoma Cinema 2
July 28 10:00 AM CCP Main Theater / 4:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 5 / 6:15 PM CCP MKP Hall
July 29 4:00 PM Trinoma Cinema 2
July 30 4:00 PM Greenbelt Cinema 3 / 6:15 PM CCP Little Theater
July 31 4:00 PM Alabang Town Center / 9:00 PM CCP Studio Theater
Isang date, isang usapan. Matagal nang plinano. Ngayon lang natuloy. Finally. Isang gabi, sa piling ng aktor na si Allen Dizon.
Hayun si Allen at galing pa ng Pampanga. Medyo haggard pa dahil kadarating lang din buhat sa bansang Japan ilang araw pa lang ang nakakaraan (dahil nag-showing doon ang pelikulang “Dukot”) at medyo sinisinat pa. Pagkakita sa writer na ka-date niya, tila sumigla ang mukha niya. Hay salamat, hindi pa rin nagbabago ang isang Allen Dizon pagkatapos ng maraming panahon na lumipas. Hindi man niya totally pinapakita yun, mararamdaman mo… Isang gabi, sa piling ni Allen Dizon.
Nagsimula sa pagiging isang sexy actor, si Allen Dizon ngayon ay isa nang nirerespetong aktor. isang “total transformation”, at isa sa mga aktor na nagtahak ng magandang “career planning”. Salamat sa manager niyang si Dennis Evangelista, na-proteksyunan ng husto ang career ng aktor na ito. Kasi sa bawat karera ng isang artista, isang simpleng pagkakamali ay maari nang ikabagsak mo na. Sa kaso ni Allen, habang tumatagal ay lalong tumitibay ang kanyang karera.
First acting award na natanggap ni Allen ay para sa pelikulang “Twilight Dancers” kung saan ay papel ng isang ageing macho dancer ang kanyang ginampanan. Nanalo siya ng Best Supporting Actor sa Star Awards, at nasundan pa ng isa sa Famas, para din sa pelikulang yun. And the rest is history.
Pagkatapos nun, nag-umpisa na ng tuluyan ang pagtahak ni Allen into becoming a full-pledged dramatic and serious actor. At unti-unti na siyang nakaalis sa sexy genre o image.
Naririto ngayon ang aming Q and A kay Allen:
ALIWAN AVENUE (AA): After winning two best Supporting Actor trophies and three Best Actor trophies, one for “Paupahan” and another one for “Dukot” just early this year and last year, it seems na talagang marami na ang nakakapansin sa isang pagiging magaling mong artista, Allen.
ALLEN DIZON (A.D.): Maraming taon ko din pong pinaghirapan yan, kuya Robert. Yung mga naunang pelikula ko, naging preparasyon ko lamang. Pero I think, si direk Joel Lamangan talaga ang nakapiga sa akin sa acting. Nagsimula yun nung gawin namin ang pelikulang “Dukot”. Nanalo ako sa pelikulang yan sa Gawad Tanglaw, ka-tie ko si John Lloyd Cruz, tapos, na-nominate ako sa halos lahat ng award-giving bodies dahil sa pelikulang yan… kuya Robert, ibang klase kasing magtrabaho si direk Joel. He is very straight, disciplined. Gusto niya, prepared ka na pagdating mo sa set ng shooting niya. Ang gusto lang niya, huwag kang mago-overacting. Dapat controlled ka lang.
AA.: Kaya pala bukod sa “Dukot”, napakagaling mo rin sa pelikulang “Sigwa”. Maski ba medyo supporting lang ang role mo sa “Sigwa”, unlike sa “Dukot” na bida ka talaga, still, yung highlight scene mo sa ‘Sigwa” ay remarkable talaga.
A.D.: Yung eksenang nagpakamatay ako dun sa Sigwa, tuhog ang eksenang yun. Wala yung cut-cut! Kaya dapat, super-prepared na kaming lahat bago kunan ang eksena. Siyempre, takot din kaming lahat kay direk Joel. Pero yun, after nung take na yun, natuwa sa akin si direk Joel at sabi niya, magaling daw ako. Salamat naman at nagawa ko ng mahusay yung eksenang yun. Isa kasi akong deep-penetration agent dun sa movie na yun na nagpakamatay sa bandang huli.
AA.: Ano-ano ang mga kasunod mong pelikula ngayon after “Dukot” and “Sigwa”. Siyempre, people are expecting much from you.
A.D.: May nakatakda kaming gawin, ang working title ay “Deadline”, ukol sa mga warlords at media killings. Apat kaming magiging bida run. gagampanan ko dun ang pael ng isang Muslim journalist na magiging witness sa isang krimen.. Pagkatapos, naka-iskedyul na rin yung “Silab”. Si Racquel Villavicencio ang sumulat ng script nito kaya maganda talaga. Istorya ng isang OFW sa Saudi na nagbalik sa Pilipinas kasama ang bestfriend niya. Mapagkakamalan silang bading ng bestfriend niya. Yun pala ang misis niya ang may relasyon sa bestfriend niya at itsa-chop-chop ng misis niya ang “ari” ng bestfriend niya… At pangtalo, yung dream movie namin ng manager ko na ukol sa land-grabbing sa mga magsasaka. Ito ang magsisilbing solo movie ko na ako talaga ang bida. Parang “dukot” ang magiging tema nito.
The very first Bulwagang Gantimpala production, Katipunan, Mga Anak ng Bayan, pulsates with new life, as a special touring production, under the direction of Joel Lamanganand Jun Pablo.
