JC Santos and Ryza Cenon for Mr. & Mrs. Cruz

It’s so nice to hear that the one who wrote and did Kita Kita is actually on a roll as she takes another project called Mr. and Mrs. Cruz. This movie is produced by Idea First Company and Viva Films and will show on January 24, 2018. You can’t teach chemistry and when they did this, they had to undergo workshops first because the material was difficult to execute and they wanted the characters to become real, they didn’t require them to workout for the role.

Ryza says “Direk Sigrid was so open to suggestions, very detailed and we felt like being trained because we had to do workshops just for the character. JC gave me advise on our lines, they prolly did this in theater so it was easy for him. I might have struggled a little because I was shooting two projects in the past so it was a little hard adjusting to this.

JC reveals "I watched Direk on theater, in UP and she was good. I was so lucky to work with them because it was a theater process because we rehearsed it before the actual thing happened. We even shot it on her phone so the process was easy. I didn’t act too big because she toned me down when we filmed this. Ryza knows the screen and how it works being in the industry for quite a while. She’s very good."

“I didn’t really expect Kita Kita would be that big but I’m not pressuring myself that the same will happen, but I do hope it does because we have worked hard for it. This is about love, marriage, finding yourself and moving on. It will also tackle and define happiness. I made this before Kita Kita (the script) they are an interesting pair and I have seen them in past projects. I was really interested working with them. I am so excited how this would turn out. Yes, theg did deliver with the material even if it was a bit difficult to do this, but they agreed to do workshops with me because of the process. This was shot in Puerto Princessa and El Nido, I fell in love with the place. They need to see how beautiful the place is! The underground river, the secret beach, island hopping, it’s all gorgeous!” says Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, the writer and Director.

Make sure you head on to theaters on this date because according to Direk Perci and Jun Lana (who already saw it) says it’s a material that differs so much from Kita Kita but says it’s a welcome change. Direk Sigrid is gunning for personal happiness while doing it, so if you connect with the emotions of the characters, that’s exactly why they did it. I’m watching!

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GMA Network's "Believe In The Magic of Christmas" Campaign

Had a nice evening with GMA's brightest stars, a few blogger friends and kapuso brigade people over at GMA Network's Believe in the Magic of Christmas Campaign Video launch. When they say magical, they mean it's the first locally produced, first in the country, 3D Animated Christmas campaign that starts Monday November 7 during the airing of 24 Oras, GMA's primetime news program. Their thrust is to air several heartwarming and magical stories so Filipino viewers here and around the globe would be able to believe in the magic of Christmas.

There will be three parts to the story of Magical Crayons, sending the message of getting wishes granted in the eyes of a child. They are doing this fresh from the win of "Alamat" (legend) which just won Best of Festival during the US International Film and Video Festival (USIFVF). The Christmas story project is the brainchild of GMA's Program Support Department under FVP Regie Bautista, AVP Dino Garcia, AVP Hasmin Marable, ACD BJ Camaya, PM Catherine Co, Writer Nicole Castillo, Juan Javier, Reybert Ramos, Laqy Laqueo, and done by GMA's Post Prod FVP Edward Achacoso, VP and Head of Operations Paul Ticzon, and SM for Video Graphics April Canasa - Angeles. The theme songs for this year's Christmas campaign will also be sung by Julie Anne San Jose. The other stories will come out soon so if you have watched the first one, stay tuned for the others on GMA Network. There will also be promotions done kn GMA network's social media properties so make sure you follow them there too!

I can't wait to see what the other stories would be!

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Ryza Cenon and Martin Del Rosario for "Ang Manananggal Sa Unit 23B"

I am typing these thoughts at 3AM. I just watched the Ryza Cenon and Martin Del Rosario starrer for the QC International Film Festival entry called "Ang Mananananggal sa Unit 23B". I thought it was going to be a run of the mill horror story that we always watch during this season, but alas, that wasn't the case at all.

The supposed freak show turned into a light plotted romantic film. I was giddy seeing how the love blossomed between Nico and Jewel, and how it almost failed in the end. 

Humor wise, I would really want to give props to Ms. Vangie Labalan for doing such a good work on the grandma role, she had us love her character which was so cute and endearing.

I could feel Ryza Cenon struggle really hard on that run of the mill painful transformation to a mythical monster, she did good as Jewel and if there's one thing I would want her character to do, it's a successful love making session with Nico. Not to spoil anything but I don't really find this movie scary at all, but more "cute" in a way.... plus a little bloody with the way things turned out for the lead roles. I think that was on purpose too, a little thinking wouldn't really matter much to capable audiences.

Here's our short interview before the film was shown in Robinsons Galleria.

I went home wanting to congratulate the two who saw the film with us a few rows back but they were already whisked away for work and perhaps more screenings the next day. I couldn't be prouder for Martin Del Rosario, if I would have not known these artists personally I swear there must have been something going on with them romantically judging from the film. It's very current too as it touches on Extra Judicial Killings, not on the President or any names though.

Think of horror, but see something cute, if that's making you think about seeing this film, nobody is stopping you. As for me, I find it good to watch with friends and your girlfriend. Go to Trinoma, Gateway Mall, Robinsons Galleria and UP Town Center. It's totally worth it! You'll end up smiling like I did. For the ladies, pretty soon you'll love wearing red nails. Watch the film and it'll tell you why.

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Ryza Cenon Stars in Quezon City International Film Festival Entry

 She's one of the most gorgeous faces in the GMA Artist Center stable and has starred in countless programs on the same network. She's been doing roles that are quite wholesome, very reminiscent of young character actresses and hasn't been gambling that much in the industry. That's about to change a LOT now that Ryza Cenon is going to be in an entry at Quezon City International Film Festival for the movie called "Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23 B". This is a RomGore, a combination of romantic story with gory scenes, something probably not purposely done yet in Philippine cinema. It's a break from the norm and aside from the excellent story, Ryza is setting out to be extremely daring in this film. It's definitely something that she's never done before. Add to that the thought of being pitted against Nora Aunor and Jacklyn Jose in this same festival, it adds pressure to what she's going through.

Director Prime Cruz says "It's been a long time since we've thought of doing a concept with a Manananggal (A mythical creature from Philippine folklore, a lady turns into a monster, then flies like a bat with only half of it's body), and with the help of our mentors. It's a story about a mythical creature who fell in love with a human. We had problems doing it in the city and we got real scenarios from problems now and put it in the film. The basic mythology is there, you see her in half, but how we presented her from other films is another idea, she's sensual, she's pretty to begin with and it's her point of view rather than the community. If you watch this, I hope people see horrific things and how society perceives that it can be a weapon. We do have controversial things and you'll see that in the film and question yourself about what's good and bad. RomGore, it's romantic but we added gore so it's really different to begin with."

Ryza begins telling us "I feel really so emotional because I prayed to get this role, and I could relate to Jewel that time when I auditioned. Thank you to my Directors. There are a lot of firsts in this movie and I hope you watch those sensitive scenes. It's totally different from what I do in TV because I veered away and took risks. I was auditioned for the friend of Jewel but I really wanted to do her role. I cried a lot before the filming so they won't see me half heartedly doing the scenes. *Sighs*, I was supposed to do sexy scenes in the past but I was more afraid about swimming in another film called Intoy, I'm a little old (laughs it off) and if I'm going to do this I better do it now."

"Jewel is not an ordinary friend, her character is so near to my persona because I'm a bit of a loner, but really sincere when in a relationship. She's a hero and you would see how she fights for friendships, for love and get revenge versus men who cheat."

"I felt bad when I saw that comment about pirating the film, that fan was already asking to do that and the film wasn't even showing yet and I had to tell him so he wouldn't think it's okay or a normal thing. You have to draw the line and if it looks like I need to answer them myself, I would."

"The thought of being in the same category as with Ms. Nora Aunor and Ms. Jacklyn Jose was always being reminded everytime we had a shoot. I'm pressured, but I'm using it as motivation. I'm already claiming it because you'll see how different I am going to be here. Jewel is not a vigilante, she's struggling between being a monster and human."

"Martin is so good in this film and I've worked with him a couple of times when he arrived in GMA. I was afraid to do some of the scenes but for Martin, it was not that needed in bed scenes because he was the one "I loved". So he's important in how you see Jewel's character in the movie."

The film "Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23 B" will be shown on select theaters in Quezon City starting October 15, up until October 23. The awards night will be on October 19, at the Kia Theater in Cubao, Quezon City.



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Starmobile Launches New Digital TV Phones

As I mentioned in my Instagram post earlier, popular smart phone brand Starmobile has just released a line of Digital TV Phones today at the Burger and Brewskies Pub in Estancia Mall Pasig City. This is the first of it's kind in the Philippines and they're unleashing three different phones in three different price points. What's also exciting is that Starmobile has got Digital TV on these phones which means you can watch digital tv while you travel and wherever there is digital TV signals.  Isn't that amazing?

Aside from that, it's got the ability to record and you can leave it in your pocket when you're busy and watch it later when you can. This takes away this brand from the competition which probably don't have this digital tv feature yet. 

This is the "Up Vision". It lasts 3 hours of straight uninterrupted Digital TV. It's got 4.7 inch display, 1.3 Quad Core Arm Cortex A7 processor,  13MP back and 8MP front camera, 16GB of space and can accomodate 64GB more of external memory. This costs Php 5,990.

This is their flagship phone called Knight Vision. It's got a 1.3GHz Quad Core ARM cortex A7 processor, 2GB Ram, 16 GB ROM and can be expanded to 64GB. It also has a 5.5 inch screen, a 13MP back camera, 8MP front cam, and of course 5 hours of Digital TV too. This costs Php 9,990.

This is the Up Max. It's got 10 hours of sweet Digital TV viewing, 1.3 GHz Quad Core ARM Cortex A7 processor, 5 inch ips screen, and can do 990 hours pf stand by. It also runs on Android 5 Lollipop and costs Php 7,990. 

Stars were there like Julian Trono, Ryza Cenon and the gorgeous Rich Asuncion. I also saw Mark Neumann of TV5's Baker King.

All these phones are available this Friday in all Starmobile stores nationwide. 

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GMA Artists Celebrate Birthdays at East Avenue Medical Center

Ina Feleo, Bettina Carlos, Ryza Cenon and Chynna Ortaleza

We went to the function hall of East Avenue Medical Center to celebrate the birthday of Ina Feleo, Bettina Carlos, Ryza Cenon and Chynna Ortaleza together with the children and adult cancer patients of the hospital a couple of weeks ago in Quezon City. We've been covering worthwhile events from them lately and this isn't any different. Ina Feleo, Bettina Carlos, Ryza Cenon and Chynna Ortaleza wanted to celebrate their birthdays in a very meaningful way and giving joy, a few things might just do that for the patients in EAMC.

Starting the celebrations, we didn't know what would happen with such a big crowd. Together with the people from East Avenue, they started telling us stories of hope. Like this guy in the photo for instance, he's not just a very spirited professional violinist. Just like the patients in the venue, he too was a cancer patient. He went to the same things that these guys were also going through, the medicines, the confinement, the chemotherapy, he did all that and survived. It was inspiring how I've seen him so enthusiastic to perform for the patients who needed some image of hope, to see him do this was a statement that they too would be able to become someone soon. After they get better, they still have a ton of things to look forward to in life. I felt it that afternoon.

Ina Feleo, Bettina Carlos, Ryza Cenon and Chynna Ortaleza also took time taking photos, playing games and giving away gifts from their sponsors so they could share what they have, no matter how big or small it is to these guys who are going through hardships now. Chynna Ortaleza and I share the same birthday and I was touched to hear from her how she advised them to never lose hope. I felt her sincerity, how she genuinely cared and how she wanted to spend time with them all that afternoon. Ryza Cenon too together with her fans packed gifts the day before so they could get each one of the patients something to take home after the event. Ina Feleo might have been scaring a lot of people on TV shows but I could feel she was happy to spend time with them too. Bettina Carlos' birthday was on the day we did this and she felt it was the perfect way to celebrate it, as much as doing it with her family. They are all going to have projects and more on GMA and movies this coming 2015, so make sure you do not miss the afternoon primetime shows on the Kapuso channel.

 

They didn't miss giving the kids some toys too. GMA Artist Center also supplied pasta, drinks, ice cream and snacks to the crowd so they didn't go hungry.

They also played with the kids via Trip to Jerusalem, Ina, Bettina and Ryza joined in while Chynna served as host.

During the games, Ina Feleo really let loose. She enjoyed playing with the kids and her co stars.

Chynna is seen here taking photos with some of the kids

Bettina Carlos and Ina Feleo helped in giving away the gifts and food to the patients and their guardians

It was a good way to spend their birthdays, actually it was my birthday month too. Thank you so much to GMA Artist Center for having us tag along this charity event with Ina Feleo, Bettina Carlos, Ryza Cenon and Chynna Ortaleza. Thank you also to their sponsors for chipping in to help a very worthy cause. These kids had fun, they'll have a full life because of the things these good people are doing in their own little way. Til the next one!

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