MMFF Biggest and Grandest movie - Enteng ng Ina Mo !

Words cannot describe how huge this article is.

I am honored to post the 2011 MMFF biggest, grandest, funniest, and enormous film. I can say that this is a dream project made into reality. This is the joint forces of two gigantic movies of Metro Manila Film Festival, Enteng Kabisote and Tanging Ina Mo. Star Cinema, M-Zet Films, OctoArts Films and APT Entertainment came up of the dream project pairing up two biggest royalties of showbiz, Comedy Blockbuster King Bossing Vic Sotto and Comedy Queen Ai Ai Delas Alas.

For the past years of MMFF, Enteng and Tanging Ina are battling teeth to teeth for supremacy. Ai Ai prove herself after her Tanging Ina movies went to be blockbuster films and hailed her as festival’s Best Actress last year. Moreover, Bossing is continuing his legendary adventures through Enteng Kabisote since 1990 until to this date.

December 20, 2011, in Cravings, Katipunan, bloggers in the Metro Manila gathered for the conference conducted by Star Cinema for movie “Enteng ng Ina Mo”. Bossing Vic came to the conference alongside with movie’s writer Danno Kristoper C. Mariquit and director Tony Y Reyes. Bossing entered the venue with a very inviting greeting to everyone.

Bossing was so flattered for this project for this is his most ambitious and grandest project. He defines the difference of his crowd to Ai Ai’s. He said that he past Enteng movies was of magical and mystic type while Ai Ai’s was more of reality and feminist type. But they shared one thing in common; both films valued the importance of family. In this movie, Enteng ng Ina Mo, there’s a line varying between fantasy and reality.

Writer Danno Kristoper C. Mariquit admitted that he has hard time thinking how the two different world of Ina Montecillo will and Enteng Kabisote will meet. He studied both of the films and sees one thing they shared in common. For at the end of the day, both characters will go back to their roots – FAMILY.

Bossing shared that the idea of putting this Enteng and Ina movie started when Ai Ai joked in her acceptance speech. Ai Ai said that he wants to marry Vic Sotto. And everything came to reality when Star Cinema opened up to bossing their intention of making Ai Ai-Vic film after making Doktor Kwak with Bea Alonzo.

The movie is filled with funny and magical scenes. They revealed that they have spoofed famous Star Cinema movies. And Bossing shared that his favorite time doing this film was during their downtime. It’s their time to bond with each other knowing the fact that they came from two different stations. I asked bossing how much is the possibility of a second installation for Enteng ng Ina Mo, knowing that this movie will be a sure hit. He answered that there is a sure possibility of a part 2, that would only varies on scheduling the cast again.

So this Christmas, let us laugh and let the magic of Enteng ng Ina Mo entertain us. Get out the house and see this once in a lifetime film. For sure, this will make much money for MMFF. Don’t ever ever forget to watch Enteng ng Ina Mo on December 25. Starring Vic Sotto and Ai Ai Delas Alas.

Star Cinema's Segunda Mano

Ever wondered who was the owner of your bag you bought in Greenhills or Ukay?

Have it ever crossed in your mind how things around the house originated, especially antiques?

This December, be terrified with Star Cinema’s suspense horror film.

 Segunda Mano, a movie of Star Cinema for 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival is one of the much awaited movies this year. A dream come true project, this is how can I describe the movie. This is the combination of gigantic talents of two rival networks, GMA-7 and ABSCBN-2. Starring the gems of ABSCBN, Angelica Panganiban and Multimedia Queen, Kris Aquino and joined by GMA’s premiere leading man, Dingdong Dantes. This is also the comeback of Movie Queen Ms. Helen Gamboa.

Ms. Helen plays the character of Adela, mother of Mabel (Kris Aquino). After the tragic death of her young daughter Marie, Adela grieved so much that she unintentionally lost affection for her other child Mabel. Adela knows that she can’t stand to lose her remaining daughter now that Mabel is haunted by a seemingly vengeful ghost.

Dingdong, on the other hand plays the character of Ivan Galvez, a rich and successful architect and recuperating from past heartache. Mabel and Ivan found love in a hopeless place. After he proposes to her, she started to experience thrilling encounters with a violent ghost that smash chaos on her and the people around her. Meanwhile, Angelica plays a very mysterious role that will make the audience think until the end of the film.

Director of the movie, Binibining Joyce Bernal attended the blog conference of the movie held at Tea Cup, Mother Ignacia. She shared motivations and visuals on how she came up with this film. She shared her personal experiences on encountering elements or ghost back in Sampaguita Pictures. Writer Joel Mercado explains how they came up with the concept of horror with the elements of a second hand items. He said that Filipinos are fond of buying signatures items but they don’t want to spend much that why many people settle for less expensive and second hand items.

I had a chance to ask Bb. Joyce about what makes Kris Aquino very appealing to horror films. In her reply, she describes Kris’ expression very communicative. She has the gift of convincing people how a certain scenario could be terrifying.

This Christmas, give you self and young loved ones a thrill on their spines and have a spooky holiday. I am inviting everyone to catch Star Cinema’s sure hit, Segunda Mano starring Kris Aquino, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban and Ms. Helen Gamboa. 

10 Reasons Why You Need to Watch 'My Househusband, Ikaw Na!

Christmas is the best way to celebrate ‘Love’ and ‘Abundance’. Philippines is the only country I know who celebrate Christmas season as a festive occasion. Streets are all lit up, cheers and carols are sung, and malls and street are crowded. People bond together and spent a good way to celebrate holiday extravagant.

Furthermore, Christmas is the also a celebration of abundance of our local cinema. Every December 25, Metro Manila Film Festival showcases their top and caliber movies. Varies from horror to comedy to drama etc. Film makers and producers give a brain drain on how they can give a quality and explosive film for moviegoers.

I have attended the blog conference of Metro Manila Film Feast entry of OctoArts Films, My Househusband – Ikaw Na! last Saturday in Guilly’s Bar in Tomas Morato. Bloggers from all side of the metro gathered for this one grand event. The conference was attended by the cast and lead of the movie; Roco Naccino, Ellen Adarna, Eugene Domingo, Judy Ann Santos and for his first title role, Ryan Agoncillo.

This Christmas, I’ll give you 10 reasons why you need to watch ‘My Househusband, Ikaw Na’:

10. Roco Naccino – Roco is one of the Philippine Hottest Guy in show business. He was one of the Cosmopolitan’s mouthwatering bachelors of 2011 and he is part of the film portraying a nurse brother of Judy Ann Santos.

9. Ellen Adarna – Tagged as one of the FHM’s Philippine Sexiest, she portrays a very cute role in the movie.

8. This is not a SEQUEL – For all those who will think that this is a third installation of Juday-Ryan film – THIS IS NOT. For two consecutive years, Juday-Ryan was one of the box office movies in the MMFF, after Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo then comes another hit Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo. Although same powerhouses are combined, including director – Direk Joey Reyes, the cast clearly said that this is far different from the first two movies. This is under OctoArts films and it offers different storylines and characters. Again – This is not a SEQUEL.

7. How to be a FATHER & MOTHER in a modern world – In the modern world today, men and women are now equal. Before the typical set up of a family is that the father will work and provide all the needs and mother will stay at home to nourish and take care of the children. But today, it is a mix of everything. Man learns to wash dishes, opens a cook book and sweeps the floor and does the laundry. Woman finds a decent job, go to work and earn the living for the family. I know so many families that have this set up. It doesn’t matter who stays at home and who works, what really matters is how the family is working out for each other.

6. No Other Woman ang Peg – With the success of movie No Other Woman, this movie has parodied the blockbuster film. The element of how the wife deals with his husband and his mistress but in a comic way. Mia, discovered that his husband Rod is having an affair with their neighbor. Although she is not threatened of what the other she can do, Mia stood up and fight for her family.

5. Direk Joey Reyes –  I have the most respect for Direk Joey, ever since I’ve watched his previous works, ‘9 Mornings’, ‘Kung Ako Na Lang Sana’, ‘KKK’ and ‘SSS’ and the epic movie ‘ Ora Plata Mata’. Since the start of his carrier, he has mastered the market of middle classes. Over the years, Direk Joey is contributing quality products for his audiences and never fails to wow his patronizes.

4. Eugene Domingo – No words can describe how talented can a Eugene Domingo is. A thespian, a singer, host, best actress and box office queen – she has come so far from the small roles she has been with.  One lesson she shared is to value the opportunities that we are showered of and develop the craft that we are gifted with. No other celebrity can surpass the talent, glamour, beauty and wit of Ms. Eugene Domingo.

She also shared that she will be doing a musical movie tribute for APO Hiking Society soon.

3. Judy Ann Santos – Judy Ann Santos is indeed the young Superstar. Her caliber of acting has never been surpassed. Even her batch mates never maintain their limelight as Juday did. A great carrier, a loving husband, a happy family .. what more can she wish for?

2. Ryan Agoncillo – After stepping from hosting to acting, Ryan Agoncillo proved to the world that he deserve what he is now. After their back to back blockbuster hits with his loving wife Juday, they are paired up again for a family oriented movie this Christmas. He plays Rod, a husband who needs to stay at home and take care of the children. The situation calls him to do so after kick out of work. Then she find a comfort with his bubbly neighbor Aida (Eugene Domingo) who soon changed the relationship between him and wife Mia (Juday).

1. Family Oriented Movie – The movie ‘My Househusband: IKaw Na’ is centered in a story of modern family today. A middle class family striving to survive amidst the odds and crisis calls by their nature. Everyone can appreciate the movie for it reflects the story of your/our family.

My Househusband, Ikaw Na is directed by Joey Javier Reyes, 

starring :

Ryan Agoncillo

Judy Ann Santos

Eugene Domingo

Agot Isidro

Francine Prieto

Miriam Quiambao

Roco Nacino

Renz Valerio

Derrick Monasterio

Lexi Fernandez 

Boots Anson Roa

Dante Rivero

Bobby Andrews

Shalala 

Here is the full trailer:

So this Christmas, treat you mother, father, sister, brother a movie spree and enjoy the MMFF. Please do watch My Househusband first before anything else. Let us get out of our home and support the Philippine cinema this Christmas. Merry Christmas!

photos courtesy of Ning Magcauaus of http://www.manilenyamom.info/

OctoArts Film's 'My Househusband: Ikaw Na!'

OctoArts Film’s entry for 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival is one of the most talked about movie in this year’s fest. Top billed by three gigantic names in the local entertainment industry – Judy Ann Santos, Eugene Domingo and Ryan Agoncillo in ‘My Househusband: Ikaw Na’. Directed by multi awarded and box office director and writer, Direk Joey Reyes – the film is a story of a couple who has a non-traditional set-up in that Rod (Ryan) takes care of the house and kids, while Mia (Juday) is the one who works for the family. Along the way, conditions arise that test the understanding and their relationship.

Rod and Aida (Eugene) build up a strong friendship and developed into a deep relationship. Eugene said ‘It will make you think about — or make that, rethink — the roles a man and a woman play in a marriage, the relationships between the opposite sex, the importance of and dynamics in communication, and so on. Makatotohanan ang kuwento ng pelikula at kung ’di niyo man makita ang sarili niyo kay Mia, Rod o Aida ay may kakilala kayo na kahawig ng buhay nung tatlo’.  She added that this movie is so special to her for so many reasons; one of those is for she plays a mistress – a first time in her career.

Direk Joey describes the film as a ‘real life’ movie. He added ‘Madami ng househusbands sa panahon ngayon who became one either by choice or circumstance — at alin man sa dalawa ang dahilan ay hindi ’yon masama. In the film, we explored the intricacies of being in the shoes of the househusband as well as the working mother.Nagbabago ang panahon at ito ang katotohanan sa ngayon sa madaming mag-asawa,’

Ryan and Juday’s roles turn into even more realistic approach in their characters in many aspects. They know exactly what it’s akin to to raise kids, to weigh career and family life, to continue to be best friends with significance to each other even after tying the knot, and to be clear on priorities and keep the sense of humor especially through thin. Direk Joey made a special note of the confrontation scene between Mia and Aida – “Kakabugin nila si Anne Curtis at Cristine Reyes in No Other Woman.”

What is so exciting about this film is the element of combined expontaneous talent of Juday, Ryan, Eugene and Direk Joey. They don’t need to prove themselves for the made histories already. Juday and Ryan’s market are perfect for today’s movie goers. Modern family setting is one of the most interesting stories today. Eugene’s addition to this film will really make your gas out. She never fails to make us laugh. What I think is the best element of this film is the realistic approach of their story. It somehow reflects your story, my story or the story of someone you know.

So come out of the crib this Christmas and spend a good movie to watch. Get ‘My Househusband: Ikaw Na’ on your top list. Let us support our local film industry.