BARBIE FORTEZA Shows Range in Funny Barkada Film "SAVING CHERRY"

It's been a while since I've had a laugh with a Filipino film, but SAVING CHERRY did it. This stars Barbie Forteza, Khalil Ramos, Mikee Quintos, Mika Salamanca, AC Bonifacio, Sassa Gurl, Kokoy de Santos, Joey Marquez, JC Alcantara, Monina Lawrence, Almira Mulach, and Than Perez. 

Barbie plays the role of Cherry who's getting married to Jude (played by Khalil) but finds out he wasn't the man of her dreams after all on day 1. Mikee, Mika, AC and Sassa are friends who went to rescue her as she gets into a wild state, taking her own sweet revenge after saving herself YEARS for marriage.

Barbie is an actress, she does impeccable comedic timing for every scene she's involved in and gives a place to start a conversation where each one of her friends could come in. You can't help but be surprised on how she becomes a chameleon, showing experience, range, that she probably can do any other character there is in cinema. Cherry is one tough, bold and strong woman, and Barbie gives so much life to her in this film.  

My personal favorite part is the scene on the stairwell. Mikee represents the life of a married woman and all the intricacies of issues she faces. Watch out for the little language she injects on the scenes and why you'll never see a washing machine the same way again. AC on the other hand does a fun religious character, which makes this a crazy mix of personalities. Mika's character is the most liberated one, taking Cherry on a wild goose chase of finding a man who can do her the favor she's been wanting to do after Jude did something to her. Sassa as always will be the source of beauty and kanal (breath?) humor that gave her the nod in previous Regal projects, it just made each moment like a wild party!

But don't be deceived with the comedy content in this film because once the dust settles, Barbie will definitely give the DRAMA you can expect from an actress of her caliber. When Barbie and Khalil take you to the quiet moments, you'll be swayed with their tears, then feel her ANGER when she needs to.

SAVING CHERRY is a must watch, especially if you are a fan of BARBIE, MIKEE, AC, MIKA and SASSA because they all mirror the Filipino barkada. Make sure to bring your friends along when you watch this, because it's fun, you get to see what length people can go to for their friends, and you'll learn a thing or two about the women in your life. This is produced by Regal Entertainment and Directed by Ivan Payawal. It's a RIOT! Showing today in 160 cinemas, so don't miss it for the world!

Upcoming MMFF 2025 Entry "I'M PERFECT" Set To Bring Strong Message of Love and Inclusion

When news came out of this movie being accepted as an entry for the Metro Manila Film Festival, I was excited about it. The concept is quite interesting, more so, it has not been done in Philippine cinema yet. Casting differently abled actors for the lead role, But what made this special, is the calling of proving what THEY CAN DO, rather than WHAT THEY CAN'T DO.

This film called "I'm Perfect" is something special. It's about unconditional love, the support actors describe this as reality, a spectrum of emotions, and when they were in the set, instead of them teaching the lead actors, they learned more instead. They taught them the currency of love and hugs, and watch them enjoy the process as actors for MMFF. They were overwhelmed!

Direk Ingrid says "I need to make a story, a film about 11 years ago. We won in FDCP and this was teased. This was to show that they can. I'm very lucky that this was noticed by Ms. Sylvia and Nathan Studios and made it happen. Kita Kita was 2017, but this was 2009. They forged my characters, they choose what to show and we only had to trust them. I know it is a risk for producers but I was given the right ones with passion. I didn't want to use them, because this is a passion project and we didn't want them to be used, but loved and be independent. I felt hope because it doesn't end there."

Ms. Sylvia says "I saw two of her scripts and didn't like it but this third one was an afterthought. She didn't believe I would do this, because it was 10 years ago, they wanted it but didn't trust that this will be made, but I knew that the kids with down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy can. I want to thank Janice, LT, Tonton, Zaijan, because at the beginning they knew they would support them, and they did. When I found the cast in Direk's laptop, I knew I had to do it. We met with the officials because we want their guidance and do it right. These kids will make history, so please make sure to watch it!"

Seeing them all talk on stage already made us all cry. I saw what they saw in them, and I think that's exactly what you'll see in theaters this Christmas. I overheard Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines Chairman Elmer Lapeña while he was talking to a blogger friend where he says "They have one special ability, and that is to LOVE without inhibitions, magmahal ng wagas!"

Lead stars Earl Jonathan Amanda and Anne Krystel Daphne Go will make you feel love like you've never seen or felt before. They will be together with Ms. Sylvia Sanchez, Janice De Belen, Ms. Lorna Tolentino, Tonton Gutierrez, Joey Marquez and Zaijian Jaranilla. 

Here's what happened at the Mediacon!

During the talk, it made me wonder that we might be wasting time treating them differently... but they probably need to be treated plain and the same. It's an eye opener, looking at family dynamics on how to love, and how to do it purely, without judgement, hesitation, or anger. That's what they want you to feel in this film, and if you're up to it, you can support them on the 25th!

Vhong Navarro Stars in New Comedy Film "Da Possessed"

The whole cast except Kimpoy was there during the blogcon of the Vhong Navarro movie Da Possessed. This is his first movie after the controversial rape case filed against him by Deniece Cornejo and Delfin Lee. It was great news for the star to have been able to get justice when the DOJ finally junked the case last April 4, 2014. The film marks his comeback in the movies too which is hopefully going to be at par with his previous ones Mr. Suave, D' Anothers and Agent X44 all of which consequently have been directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal. 

   

Veteran comedian Joey Marquez, Joy Viado, Smokey Manoloto and Beverly Salviejo are also part of the cast. They are joined by not so gay actor John "Sweet" Lapuz who's complaining that he's been typecasted as a gay guy in films and the sexy-sultry Ms. Solenn Heussaff as Vhong's love interest in this movie. One of the film's writer was also present to give some facts on the creative process too. He says it wasn't hard to create material for Vhong because no matter what you give him, he can execute it well. He's got his own brand of humor and you can't just find that in most actors these days.

It was funny to hear them tell some of the stories while filming. They were also shelling some secrets in doing comedy and how they attacked the roles that were given to them. Solenn Heussaff also hinted that she had a crush on Vhong, which the actor gladly got so excited with to the delight of the crowd.

They also had a time when Joy Viado and Beverly Salviejo had a disagreement in statements, so automatically Smokey Manaloto, John Lapuz and Joey Marquez ganged up on them and wanted to make them fight. They were hilarious!

No matter how serious this may be, it'll still fall on a hilarious situation. With spectacular writing and great situational scenes, this is bound to be another blockbuster in the making. This is also an offering for Star Cinema's 20th anniversary and the pressure for Vhong to make this movie perform the same way as their previous films is big... he said he'll do his best and hopes the audience would love it the way they do. It's a little naughty, a little more in the manly humor as the writer explains but it's not cheap slapstick. You'll laugh and have a good time with your family and friends if you choose to watch this new Vhong Navarro starrer. You'll also see how fantastic Vhong Navarro could be in physical comedy. I even heard he's the Jim Carrey of the Philippines, I couldn't agree more.

Da Posessed will be shown on April 19 in your favorite theaters. They won't have a premier night but will be shown on Black Saturday so make sure you rush to theaters and see this film. They say this is better than Vhong's previous films so let's see if they can prove that statement shall we?! :)

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