Shared Experiences, Love, and Hurt in MMFF 2025 Entry UNMARRY

This 2025 MMFF, an entry by CINEKO Productions and Quantum Films will touch on the topic of relationships, love, and walking away. Angelica Panganiban and Tom Rodriguez will play the role of Angelica and Tom, a married couple who's life is about to collapse, breaking their hearts, and their two daughters. The other couple played by Zanjoe Marudo and Solenn Heussaff, want to fight their annulment procedure, and being with his son Elio played by Zac. Then found themselves inside the office of a lawyer, Atty. Lombridas played by the iconic Eugene Domingo. 

Finding themselves in the same boat, they got to stand on trial, telling some of the hardest things they've ever experienced while in the circumstances of their respective partners, and end up connecting, because they've been through the same things too. They began rebuilding themselves, helping each other overcome their trauma, but does this mean they're meant for each other?

Eugene Domingo "This film is sincere, no hysterics, just telling a story. It's an honor for me to do a film like this, we have a relationship because I am the real Ninang of Angge. She gives a little, it doesn't have to be overdone, a little talk, you'll feel it because she has been through a lot."

Chris "It's the way they throw lines, when I wrote this, I couldn't imagine how it would feel like in real life. It's been 3 years since we conceptualized this, about annulment, and the issues of legalities, no resolve of suggesting, but fair depiction of it, and balanced."

Angelica says "If you watched it, you'll like how characters tell their story. When I read this, I needed to be the voice of those who are seeking freedom, and we deserve that. I prepared for this because you really have to get to know the character first, it's easy because I'm working amongst friends too. I often suggest things, and they were receptive. Z and I have worked together so many times so it's comfortable to work with him. She didn't have to fight an annulment, but it's how she tries to find herself.When I was being given roles, I just couldn't feel things. Of course I want the life I have right now but I needed something that could make me come back with a project, something that could fire passion. I got text messages from both Atty Joji and Direk Chris. When I found out the cast, it was just the schedules that we talked about. This was really worth it. I started slow, they guided us in the first 3 days, but I wanted to do best because I miss this craft a lot. I wanted to prove so many things because I have experience. I needed to attack differently. My husband was happy and supportive, had to take breaks because I live in Zambales. This made me go out to Manila for a couple of days. Being with Uge was also warm, I feel good being with her on set "

Zanjoe says "When I read this, I knew how we were not husband and wife, but we were going through the same thing. Being a Father, and Husband, it's going to be more natural to connect with my character. It doesn't undermine marriage. I focused on emotions, because most of it is Ivan's family and how they are leaving you. I had to attack it on the day of the shoot, because it needs to build up naturally. I love how you know something will happen on scenes even after rehearsing it, it's a surprise every day."

Tom says "Celine and Ivan is relatable, but I tried to approach it as a human being even if I don't understand why. Even if love was depicted wrong, it's not a gimmick, it is a story that happens a lot in the Philippines. I feel fortunate because I got through a divorce which is relatively quicker. I was eager to accept this role. Atty. Joji is my Mom, this material was good but when I read it, it's something you wouldn't just leave on the table. I had to find the character."

Nico says "Being a child in an annulment, I went through it personally. This encourages you that in every ending, it gives someone else a fresh start."

Here's the video of the Mediacom this afternoon:

This comes out on Christmas day together with other entries of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025. Make sure you catch it with the other films because this looks like an Angelica Panganiban masterpiece, she could get a Best Actress award for it. It doesn't matter if you're single, married or not. The film encourages you to think, start a better life with someone else or your own.

Why ANGELICA-COCO Movie Almost Didn't Happen

 

 

Love or Money, which will you choose? Well that's a hard question to answer but this new film from Star Cinema is just going to answer that for you. Angelica Panganiban and Coco Martin is teaming up in this project and with their first on screen pairing, it's going to be very exciting!

The Love or Money Blogcon or BLOVECON was a pretty fun way to actually get to know who their characters are and if you haven't bought tickets at KTX.PH, this might actually convince you to do so. 

Direk Mae Cruz Alviar says "My artists were not flying to locations and we were blind doing the scenes. I was already ready but people were already sent home because of safety protocols. We were supposed to extend but Coco had Probinsyano and cut the trip short, it was a blessing because after that, we had the lockdown. Announcements were done while we were at the beach finishing some scenes. We forgot the film and saved ourselves while editing in between takes, and online, then waited for things to become normal. This was really a pandemic baby, it had so many challenges. We went through a lot and survived through that. Coco also had a limit in English, we joke about that. He asked me to direct him because he was Cardo for several years. He wanted to be corrected. He listens and he wants to know that, as he wants to be different in this movie. He is very patient, he knows how to fake punches and he knows the tricks, he suggests stuff, he does action 101. I learned a lot from him and he was so kind."

Angelica Panganiban says "When we were in Dubai, we were all going to run fast to the airport because lockdowns were already happening. We were pressured to finish this but didn't know if everything would close down. We were also worried about the shoot in the Philippines and if the movie is going to show in the country. Pandemic, the whole COVID thing was just crazy. If love or money, I would still choose love. If you work hard, you could still get that money, but love is a little harder to get and you pray for that. I couldn't find any fault on choosing money though, because if that gives them happiness, if that provides for them and their family, you can do without love, because that's the truth. You can find love later, or if not, you still will be happy. You can be lucky to have both. It's a big responsibility to give opinions, you have to know yourself, what your rights are, we are just lucky as artists, but they too can contradict you, and also give their opinions, that too is their right. Coco is tahimik, mahiyain, it was hard to actually pull off our team up because he has his own world. I was crazy, and I think he somehow doesn't get that. I was expecting him to give me a bike, a vespa, but he didn't, I was asking him to buy me jewelry, but he didn't. My room was actually full of food, it was like a grocery, I added a lot of pounds and ate a lot while we were there. Also, I wouldn't mind if I were supposed to be stuck there because it felt good to be there, I like that country."


This was a super fun interview because Angel was just hilarious! But she'll be showing sides of love, hope, and romance too. Watch her journey as she chooses love of money in this movie. This almost didn't happen because of the lockdown, but they were able to finish it so you could get something to watch. It's light romance with some of the best actors ABSCBN could churn out, Star Cinema made it, so I think that's enough. 

 

They do good movies.

Get Ready for HUEniverse Music Festival

HUENIVERSE is one of the most awaited Music Festivals in the country and since last year, the industry was abuzz with what could be the biggest party brought to us by Brightbulb Productions, but really, what is about to happen this September?

Artists like Bita and the Bottles, Agsunta, Spongecola, Written By The Stars, Claudia Baretto, around 12 Big names of in OPM music will converge in Filinvest Concert Grounds in Alabang. This is co-presented by SUN Cellular and has several partners. They will also have an international DJ to play music til the wee hours of the morning so you better get ready to party all day!

John Pratts, Camille Pratts, Isabelle Oli, Angelica Panganiban and Sam Milby form Bright Bulb Productions and originally they were just planning for Moira’s concert, then the music video came, then Kyla, then another one for Moira, then a movie but they want to concentrate in HUEniverse first. Their motivation is the artists dream so they start for that. Angelica have attended Coachella and Fuji Rock but in the country they wanted to spread positivity and learn from musicians here. To forget their worries, to get the artist spread their colors, to be positive. This is HUEniverse. It’s going to be fun!

Party starts at 1PM and the lineup will be a huge secret, so people could look forward and get to watch their favorite artists. There will be food stations, VIP section, food trucks, but if you have entered, you can’t go back. You will wear your status, there will be no dead airs (I hope this is true) and will have two band setups so you will enjoy music in the venue  continuously. This is also a product of listening to local artists (as John mentioned), they fell in love with OPM. It is a long term project and they are also planning ahead of what to do next year. Thing is, they are only allowing people 18 and above. They have also complied with security requirements of the city because they want everyone to be safe. They will be very strict. You can enjoy all the instagrammable areas especially the huge rocket which they will be placing in front of the stage. This will be really huge. Proceeds of this will be for the Hueniverse foundation. Details will be at Hueniverseph.com.

The ultimate dream is for Pinoys not to actually have to go to other countries because this is the perfect thing to happen in the country. They are hopeful it would encompass ages, people can bring their friends and family, make this a yearly event. They have a secret performer, but it will be divulged on the 14th so watch out for that. They also announced tickets will also be sold at 399 for the Gold Lite Section so everyone has the capacity to go there. They will also have arrangements for security, no things should go beyond 12 inches for bags. The long party will be from 12pm noon til 3am the next day. They will be also encouraging to report those who wouldn’t follow their guidelines, security is tight so don’t even try doing something bad!

Ticket Prices are at Php 2,999 for Platinum, Php 999.00 for Gold and Php 399.00 for Gold Lite. There is a VIP section but of course is offered to a select few.

So for those evil doers, you got no place here. For those who want good vibes, who want to have a good time and forget about your problems for a few hours, come and get entertainment at the HUEniverse Music Festival. This will be at the Filinvest City Events Grounds. 

You shouldn’t miss this!

Judy Ann Shines, Angelica Sparks in Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes

I've seen the film industry improve over the years and one glorious evidence of that is the film Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes (The Two Mrs. Reyes) which is produced by Star Cinema, Quantum Films and made by the Idea First Company under Perci Intalan and Directed by Jun Lana. I've honestly been bored of Filipino films lately that I haven't seen some of them in the recent MMFF, but this piece wasn't going to pass me since Judy Ann is doing it. Yes she's got hits and misses but I guess this material was just promising. It's got all the angles in it, romance, love, infidelity, s3x, foreplay, even food and the whole enchilada of LGBTQWTFOMGBBQ causes you can think of.

Judy Ann being the Queen has never lost her touch. She cries like a river, and can definitely touch you in so many ways that you'll find yourself crying in the dark corners of the cinema. Yes I admit that might have been me, not once, but twice because her monologues was just the highlight of the film, one that you should pay attention to when her character starts posting a Facebook status towards the end of the film. You would fall for her, feel her pain, her agony, her angst and you would feel good while she's letting it all out on social media, just like what your friends do on their timeline too.

Angelica Panganiban on the other hand had her own battles. Like a woman scorned, she wanted revenge, but later finds herself learning, enjoying, moving on from the whole ordeal. She also presents the punchlines so well you'll hear the gallery laugh quite hard during the whole movie. She's going to get mad and bonded with cats, travel the world to seek revenge, then perhaps fall in love with a stranger found in the most unconventional places. She's also going to cancel all holidays for you, that particular line will stick to you like glue so pay attention when she does her outbursts... oh she's got a ton of that. 

I haven't had so much fun in movies lately, this particular one made me cry twice, had me laugh and made me feel good about Filipino movies again. This film also stars JC De Vera and Joross Gamboa, you'll love how their pair would intertwine their story in different situations. As Direk Perci said "This is our opening day and I hope you see this film, if you like it please spread the word. I really hope you like the movie because as of now we are hearing it’s doing good in the box office. If you are posting anything on social media please use #AngDalawangMrsReyes so we can see it!”

Screenings started yesterday and if you haven't watched this movie yet, you better spend for it today because it's really good.

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Angelica, Sam and John Launch Bright Bulb Productions

Had the chance to drop by the launch of Bright Bulb Productions and "Malaya"(Free) which is the new MTV of talented singer Moira Dela Torre. This has been part of a soundtrack for a movie they did a couple of months ago but they didn't have a music video with it and they started it off. Sam Milby has been good friends with Moi, John and Angelica so they decided to make this their first official venture under their new production company.Moira is definitely the talk of the town because of her songs which recently gained airplay plus "Malaya" climbed up the Billboard Philippines charts so they felt it was just the right time.

John Pratts directed the shoot with a single camera on hand and he says "While editing it we felt that the emotions was right, this was Moira's personal story, a song that was for her Grandma. Freeing someone is hard, but you have to let go even if it's painful. It was easy to direct them because you can tell them what your vision is and they give it in one shot. It wasn't sad during the shoot. I think on the scenes, I caught them on the most vulnerable parts of their lives. I want to make them a part of the cast and make a concept that would be perfect for them. It was just awkward at first but since they are involved in production they gave it all and more because they are invested in it."

Angelica had a hand in the creatives and says the process was pretty easy since she was working with people she already knew, she adds "For me if you love someone, you have to fight for it but never force it. If they don't want you, it's not real love if you don't give them their happiness. I was a bit shy when those kissing scenes happened but it was inspiring to actually do that. When I started kissing him I didn't want to stop. It was addicting. (Then they laughed) The scenes in Moira's MTV was more of an open ended wide conceptualized thing so in a nutshell we just did it without any scripts. We just talk and execute. We didn't use any personal experience or talk about it otherwise we would have all gone home and packed up the shoot. The things we do elsewhere, it was raw and people could relate to that. It was just good to do it. I didn't have an awkward phase but just followed their direction because I know how to put up a wall between professionals and friends."

Sam Milby was in good spirits, he gamely answered he plethora of questions about love and letting go asked by other people in the small talk and says "It must really be that way, if you love someone you have to laugh about things. It would be more okay to free them if you value yourself. I don't know where to cry, I was just sad there and on the scene you just have to be mum. If you are guilty you just don't have to say anything just like what happened there. For me it was awkward at first because I never worked with him in that setup, but since it's a music video it was light even if the song was so sad. It came out fine because we could communicate easily. We know our own strengths and we work quite nicely and I even do tech, so I suggest things. That's how we work together."

For those who want to see the video, here it is as posted on their Youtube channel:

Saw this already earlier and I think it was awesome. It had that raw feeling that takes you in the situation, Angelica and Sam both had us engulfed at the flames of their pain, his eyes of guilt included. You'll see more of this and their future works because by the looks of it, this is just the start. Perhaps soon, they'll get to do short films, full length ones and release it in movie houses.

They assured us they will.

Top 5 Sexiest Women for Piolo Pascual

The country's Ultimate Hearthrob Piolo Pascual has officially turned 40 and just like wine, he gets even better. We're at his birthday get together at ABSCBN and we're raring to ask Papa P as he's fondly called about his taste in women. I mean he's the sexiest man in the Philippines bar none but what does he find in women that is sexy?

He says "I am overly shy, I don't know how to approach people and it's an insecurity. I keep things to my self and I just talk when I need to. But if there are moments when you can do simple things and make her happy, I feel that's going to be something that will have contentment. I like it like that."

In no particular order, he finds these women the SEXIEST by his standards:

Iza Calzado - she's got the classiest look, the curves and also a very beautiful face. She knows how to take care of herself. She's very sensual.

Shaina Magdayao - she's got the curves and the way she projects it is sexy, very voluptous. 

Nadine Lustre - she's got the right proportionate body.

Liza Soberano - and so is she.

Kathry Bernardo - she may be shy, but when she comes out of her shell, that's her charm.

Oh and yes he also mentioned Angelica Panganiban and says she's sexy and she can't do anything about it!

Piolo by the way will also have a musical special on ASAP this January 15. Make sure you watch it and relive the reason why he's still the Philippines hottest guy!

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Paulo Avelino for The Unmarried Wife

A story of a woman torn between holding on and letting go. Is it hard to forgive the one who hurts you over and over? How is trust gained back? Is it worth it to find someone else to love you? How does a married woman become an unmarried woman? Those are the questions that this movie wants to answer. Star Cinema presents THE UNMARRIED WIFE. This stars Dingdong Dantes, Paulo Avelino and Angelica Panganiban and is directed by Maryo J. Delos Reyes, written by Vanessa Valdez. 

Talking to Paulo Avelino, he says "In a way if you are happy with your wife, why would you look for temptation? It can be the fault of the other party too. How do you free someone from their past? Legalities, there is a saying that time heals but the best thing is to make them feel happy all the time. That perhaps is close to what I probably personally believe in, hopefully in the end, it would just take time. As per Bryan, he sees this broken woman smiling, so there is something wrong with her and that makes Bryan more fascinated and did the best thing to make her happy. I don't think it's a sickness, but you can forgive, Ann also has to understand why he did it again. I wouldn't call it cheating, but I always believe a vow is a vow. It's forever. You see a lot of people getting separated but I believe marriage can work things out to make it exciting. It's repetitive and sometimes it's boring, but you have to make a way to break a routine. In most of my relationships I always held on, even of the girl doesn't want it, even if they let me go."

Here's the rest of the interview on video, enjoy!

The movie will be shown next week November 16, 2016 so if you want drama and conflicts on screen, watch this on theaters nationwide! This is Directed by Maryo J. delos Reyes.

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ABSCBN's "Pangako Sa'yo" Bids Farewell

Popular TV show Pangako Sa'yo (The Promise) is ending this February and with its successful second run on ABSCBN, they're ending it with a huge turn of events as Yna Macaspac (played by Kathryn Bernardo) finds out she's the long lost daughter of Amor Powers. Angelo (played by Daniel Padilla) is now caught in between as there's a huge issue that Yna might actually be his half sister.

They've been adored by fans in Asia, proven it with their wins in different award giving bodies and has remained as the teen King and Queen even after this show. They signified that after this, they're gearing towards accepting more mature roles and said that the show helped them transition through that awkward stage where they're too old to be sweet teens and too young to get roles with more character. They feel to have really grown because the show has been able to give a different side of who KathNiel is. They reminisced how they felt how huge the project was when they were running around that iconic hill seen on the first few trailers whilst signifying this as a huge honor to be in.

The show will end on February 12 as they will give way to the Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano starrer "Dolce Amore". Jodi Sta. Maria and Ian Veneracion on the other hand said they've never been so thankful to have been able to portray the roles of Amor and Eduardo. Likewise, they're hoping not to have Claudia Buenavista (played by Angelica Panganiban) in the mix as they end the show next week. With the jampacked shows abroad and the continued support they're getting in social media and the internet, they hope you get to watch the next few days left in Pangako Sa'yo.

Here are video excerpts of the event:

PART 1




PART 2

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