Celebrate Mothers Day with NOVA VILLA, CES QUESADA, FYANG and JM: "PICNIC" A Tagalized Korean Film Released by Nathan Studios

While the rest of the world is happening, there's this Korean film called PICNIC that's taking the theaters by storm. This is a film directed by Kim Yong-gyun and will be showing today (May 7th) in theaters nationwide.

We were at Gateway Mall last night to cover the premiere night, and the lobbies were filled with JMFyang fans and movie goers who were screaming on top of their lungs when they saw stars on the red carpet. We were able to record the media conference before the screening, so please enjoy!

The film is certainly a tear jerker. It revolves around the characters Eun-Sim played by Na Moon-hee (voice dubbed by Ms. Ces Quesada) and Jun Geum-soon played by Kim Young-ok (voice dubbed by Ms. Nova Villa) and their friend Tae-Ho played by Park Geun-hyung (voice by Kuya Bodjie Pascua). The younger version of Eun-Sim and Tae-Ho was dubbed by Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra.

 

 

 

They are a rowdy bunch despite the number of octogenarians included in the cast, and there's certainly no shortchanging of "landi" if you could say that out loud. Super happy about scenes where they were able to throw shade at each other. It didn't matter if their backs would hurt at each turn, they will tell you a spade is a spade even if it hurts your feelings, even if it means bringing back the past. The conversations were so amusing that when you're about to cry, they'll insert humor in between so you would giggle about the situation. I think this was clearly done that way to make sure it wouldn't be heavy and cerebral.

 

I super love the banter between Ms. Nova Villa and Ms. Ces Quesada. It was a good decision to provide Filipino dubbing for it as it felt a lot like home. No need to rush reading subtitles to understand the story because it could easily be understood in cinema audio. Should you watch it? DEFINITELY. I bet you'll find the story more apt for the children rather than for the Grandmas or Mothers involved in it. They'll learn a lot about how to go through the intricacies of love for family. It's a gem, and if you find KDramas so good for watching in the corners of your room, go do this in the cinemas because the experience hits certainly different.

 

Congratulations to CEO Ria Atayde and COO Ms. Sylvia Sanchez who knew right from the start that this would be a good thing to bring in Philippine shores.

NETFLIX Had Us Experience SQUID GAME 2

Looks like NETFLIX is getting ready for highly successful Korean series Squid Game as they premiere on the platform this coming December 26, 2024. It's been a while since we've seen the first installment, but their Director Hwang Dong-hyuk promises that it will all be worth the wait.

We had ourselves experience this during the Netflix thanksgiving event at Green Sun a few weeks ago, and certainly, we had ourselves go through the various games they played in the series to earn points, and exchange it for exclusive merch later on in the evening.

The character Gi-hun will be starting off the second season after he leaves the airport, there will be some that will still be part of this installment, while a few will be new characters you should look out for in the show. Times will be different this time because after winning that game 3 years back, it'll be a whole lot different now especially when they get to win 45.6 Billion, and new players will have them running after their money. They also teased some characters from Season 1 will have appearances, so watch out for that!  

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They didn't win the Emmy's for nothing, so make sure you do download and subscribe through Netflix because as you can see, they definitely have a LOT up their sleeve!

Hon. LUIS CHAVIT SINGSON Set to Give 7 MILLION "E-GRACIA" On His Birthday

Luis Chavit Singson talks about E-Gracia, his birthday and more! (photo credits: 258 Tri Media and his official FB Page)

It's TRUE and I've personally verified it from the man himself.

Former Governor of Ilocos Sur, Mayor of Narvacan, Deputy National Security Adviser of the Philippines and Filipino Businessman Hon. LUIS CHAVIT SINGSON is giving away a whopping 7 MILLION Pesos on his birthday this coming June 21.

6 Million of this prize will be for 200 Winners of 10 Thousand Pesos each, and 1 Million will go to one lucky winner.

Here's his announcement when we talked to him over dinner:

 

Here's the mechanics on how you can join:
 

 

Instead of him receiving gifts on his birthday, he chose to do this instead. He was very eager to share his blessings and want to actually just spend it in Singapore or some other country because it gives him time to rest and just enjoy life. He's 41 (verified by him too), and he's been working hard all these years. He also got resuscitated thrice for his second life and got in danger more than 7 times. Some people fear him, look at him differently because of his stature, but at that short time that I got to talk to him, he's a very nice and approachable guy.

He also talked lengthily about his future projects including a plan to put up investments from Korea to the Philippines, perhaps produce a couple of shows too.  I heard some little talk about VAGABOND one of the highest rating series from Korea and Lee Seung Gi, plus his business plans, a Korean studio in Vigan, his adventures with Manny Pacquiao in Japan, and a few more things so you might want to listen to that too. 

 Here's our short talk after dinner:

Now, there's more than one reason to download their app called E-Gracia on Android and the App Store. If you want to win, just follow the instructions on his giveaway and who knows, you might just be the lucky one!