Drama. This film stars Enchong Dee, Erich Gonzales and JC De Vera.
Now I don't know how to start this post without sounding like a fan, because I am. I love Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee. Their pair has been a formidable formula of success in countless movies and TV program on Star Cinema and ABSCBN. It's about time that they'll have another one, but this will be under Skylight Films and Regal Films. As you may know the past movies of Skylight Films have been very successful on the box office but it has only tackled romcoms, comedy, horror but not drama yet. So that's what they did according to Enrico Santos, this is a gamble but he's sure the tandem will still work like clockwork.
Erich Gonzales still looking absolutely gorgeous during the Grand Presscon of "Once A Princess"
One of the few celebrities that I know that still is so kind and down to earth is Erich Gonzales. It's no wonder that she's been so blessed these past few years while still looking absolutely beautiful. She's also running restaurants and enjoying a very successful non showbiz relationship with his current boyfriend. Still, if you would see Erich and Enchong together... you'll feel how much they should have been meant for each other. Not that I'm insinuating anything but just like much of the fans of these two, I would have loved to have seen them having a relationship.
Two bankable stars from different stations one day wondered, what if they were given the opportunity to work with each other? Of course I'm talking about Ms. Aiai Delas Alas and Marian Rivera! I was there a few weeks ago to see a glimpse of Star Cinema, Reality Entertainment and The O&Co's offering called Kung Fu Divas. This is part of Star Cinema's celebration of their 20th anniversary and by golly I can't believe Marian is here. This would have been impossible in the past but since she's gone ahead and produced this as well, it'll surely be something to look forward too.
To tell you honestly we were already laughing due to the antics of Ms. Aiai Delas Alas when they entered the room. I couldn't quite concentrate because I was laughing profusely at her story where she didn't feel so special because there wasn't catering services when they were making films before. But when Marian Rivera came into the picture, they had it almost everyday! I guess that's how they treated GMA's queen of prime time right? Just like royalty... and she deserves it wouldn't you say so? =)
Now going back to the film, these two guys right here represent the company that painstakingly took hours and hours of legwork to provide state of the art and world class computer graphics to the movie. We have to THANK THEM for making the effects and scenes like it was real life! I bet pretty soon, we would be at par with the Oscars in this department. I'm a computer engineer and kind of a skeptic when it comes to these things. But really, I was so impressed by their work I'd want to recommend these guys to film makers in the future. Imagine, two beauty queens, turned martial artists, turned ninjas turned magicians all in one! They even made this extra special but submitting with the deadline almost up. Making this while it was flooding in Manila was doubly hard they say; but that's a true story!
See this guy beside Marian? He's Edward Mendez. You must have seen him most of the time in ramp and commercials but now he's doing a good job in this film. Director Onat Diaz says "Edward is a real discovery here, and you might think he's not going to do anything but strip down half naked in this film, but you're so wrong. He's got quite a number of lines that will surely tell the story of this project. He even did the stunts himself so imagine how hard he worked for the scenes that he did without a double. He is a discovery!" so for people who want to see him naked, you will be satisfied... but more because he's really done a lot with the story. You just have to find out what that means as the film shows on theaters tomorrow.
Yes you heard that right... this will be out October 2. As a matter of fact, they went out with a bang this evening on their premier night.
Check out the cast!
Credits to Star Cinema instagram account for photo above from the premier night
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It was a nice afternoon and we got the chance to visit the last shooting day of The Bride and The Lover. The film stars recent award winners Paulo Avelino and Lovi Poe together with gorgeous Jennelyn Mercado. They have a stellar cast that includes Hayden Kho, Joem Bascon and Councilor Alex Castro whom I just found out is running for a Vice Mayoralty post in Marilao, Bulacan.
As serious as it sounds, The Bride and The Lover is actually a RomCom. It's not another kabit flick if you don't mind. It's going to be a little naughty on some parts, a little serious and dramatic on others. The cast was excited on how this movie will turn out. I've got to talk to some of them during this shoot. Actually, I got to know them better.
Have you ever experienced that time when you just get pissed at someone because they meddle too much at work or at school? Don't you just want to quit but you can't because you kinda need it too? Did you ever had that time where you wanted to just do a task but you had to work with someone you really really don't like? You have gambled too much in businesses but failed and needed to work, but the person you needed to work with is someone you also wanted to hate; then end up really liking her because she's so beautiful? Oh... is that what it's all about?! =)
A good looking Richard Gutierrez sat down with us a week ago and started to tell us about his character in this upcoming film My Lady Boss. He says it has been eagerly awaited by fans and he knows it should have been done years ago but it has been put aside because of other pressing shows that he had to do. He also told the press that this should have been his directorial project because he also wanted to work behind the camera. He was so happy to have been able to work with the one and only Marian Rivera on this project. Their previous one did really well in the box office and he didn't know why it took this long for them to team up again. In this film he plays the role of Zack, a rich guy who hails from a good family of businessmen. He wanted to be a very independent so he sought to always put up businesses but unfortunately he always fails. Then he gets to start off on a clean slate one last time by working with Marian Rivera's character Evelyn in the movie. He wanted this to be his legacy but it has proven to be very difficult because Evelyn won't go down to his standards..
If she wants to, she can change personalities to fit the role she's playing. Talented and so beautiful in person, Marian Rivera was someone I never thought I would meet in this lifetime. She's not that tall but oozing with confidence. She was shouting at the press like she missed them for so long, she treated everyone like long lost friends. She even mentioned specific articles that they wrote because it looks like Marian reads it. It was definitely something that I would never expect from her; she was down to earth and even very playful at times.
She says she was so glad to have had the chance to work with Richard and had the same sentiments about them not having a project together since their last one. Marian says Richard was a gentleman, never took advantage of her nor was she given too hard of a task in getting comfortable with him. When I asked about their first impressions with each other Marian thought Richard was "Mayabang and matapobre" but it turned out quite the opposite of that because right from the first day she was spoiled by Richard. No, actually the whole cast and crew was spoiled with Richard as she was often asked what she wants to eat or how comfortable she is the whole time of the shoot.Richard she says is naturally sweet and this reunion of their team up after years of planning has been something they look forward to. Now that they have the schedule and time to work on this movie, they assure viewers that My Lady Boss would be one of the best romantic comedies ever seen in Philippine cinema.
When asked about who her inspiration was in playing the role of Evelyn, she immediately mentioned her Grandmother because she knew how exactly she would have dressed and all the mannerisms that came with it. She was quite familiar on how to execute this particular role because her family is quite similar on how strict, how conservative and how mataray she had to be in this movie. Marian was even suggesting headlines on the above photo that's why she was laughing profusely while being interviewed by the press.
When asked about their Valentines day plans, Marian bursted into laughter because she said "Amin lang yun, akin lang yung araw na yun.. wala namang plans kasi diba dapat lalaki nagpaplano nun? Sa amin lang yung February 14th" she insists. I'm sure Dingdong has lots of plans for her. =)
Richard on the other hand is always communicating with Sarah. They will continue to do so and see where their story goes. No details on their plans but I'm sure Richard has something up his sleeve.
The press was a little worried about seeing Marian getting rushed to the hospital (a few days ago before this interview) and her condition was not really a joke. The doctor had her on a neck brace but decided later on to remove it because Marian admittedly says she's too "Malikot and Kangkarot" so it was useless to have it on. She was also not allowed to work and instructed to have complete bed rest. She says she can't do that so the doctor agreed to have her work on a strict and limited time. They still have a lot of shooting days and a couple more for post processing. My Lady Boss has no play date yet but I've heard from the grapevine that it would probably fall after holy week. Marian Rivera thanked the staff and crew who was really worried for her and really takes care of her while working on the film She says she was so touched at how everyone showed concern over her condition but says she'll be alright. The doctor even says that in her condition, Marian is so strong. She doesn't complain that much and always follows his orders. If it were other patients she could have given up easily because the pain is actually excruciating. She's a very strong gal. She's bubbly and really so charming to meet in person. She looks at you directly when asked a question. I like her. I'm sure you would too so please do watch My Lady Boss as soon as it comes out of theaters. This is produced by GMA Films and Regal Films.
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I don't know anybody who's not excited to watch this! I love Eugene Domingo. You can ask my friends how many times we've met after all these years just to see her movies. Each time she makes one there's like an automatic reunion of some sort. I'm not surprised though.
Did you know Kimmy and Dora Go Dong Hae is back? Yeap! Now it's Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kyeme, they are holding the premier today. Tomorrow, we will surely hound the cinemas and watch this movie!
Imagine these people traveling all the way to South Korea just to bring you a bigger and better KIMMY DORA experience! They worked with people who couldn't even understand them. The lead star Eugene Domingo laments that she even talked to them in Filipino because the Korean group they worked with had basicall ZERO English skills. It was not that hard though to work with them because they understood one thing... the passion to make movies. It was a great experience even though slightly hard because of the weather. It all paid off said Director Joyce Bernal. The places they went to in South Korea were all cinematic she says and the Korean crew definitely had so much fun with them because they were doing something different. "Masyado silang serious, kasi sila gusto nila work lang samantalang kami we were having fun! Iba daw ang experience working with Filipinos" says Bb. Joyce Bernal. They shot scenes in Gwanghwamun Plaza, Cheonggyecheon, Myeongdong, Namsan Tower, and Doseonsa. When Ms. Eugene Domingo was asked about a role she wanted to do after this, she said "Porno, kung sino yung available ng araw na yun tas bukas ulet.." then we all laughed! She seriously wants to do a travel show in the future. She's doing something she loves now which is a modern take on Nora Aunor starer Bona. She's so glad to be back on theater. You should definitely watch out for this movie though!
If the trailer didn't convince you, check out this KIMMY DORA Music Video!
Kudos to the people who made these gorgeous outfits for both Kimmy and Dora Go Dong Hae during the film, the photo shoot and the music video! Each outfit seemed delicately made for Ms. Eugene Domingo. This movie is THAT GOOD! BIGTIME!
The Designers:
Rajo Laurel Joey Samson Kaye Morales Rhett Eala Tatah Galias Marlon Rivera Maxie Cinco Ferdie Abuel Jerome Salaya-Ang Cay Cuasay Oz Go
Ariel Ureta will play as their Father Luisito Go Dong Hae,Dingdong Dantes as Johnson the senior manager at the Go Dong Hae Group of Companies, Zanjoe Marudo as Barry who plays the role of a farmer and his lover (who by the way kisses good according to Ms. Eugene). Miriam Quiambao as Gertrude Kimmy's hard-working, loyal but bullied executive assistant. Moi Morcampo who's got a new screen name "Moi Bien" and plays Elena Kimmy and Dora's maid, Alodia Gosiengfiao will play as "Sang Kang Kang" the ghost girl who's been hunting the sisters (she's got a lot of fans in Korea believe it or not!). Kiray Celis, Ryan Bang plays Young Luisito Go Dong Hae, Mura, Mikky who is Dora's pet dog (one of the leads of this film) and Arnize Acamad who will play as Dora's New Friend. There are also cameo roles played by Regine Velasquez, Kris Aquino, Slater Young, Tin Patrimonio, Paco Evangelista and Wendy Tabusalla... but that's a surprise... don't tell them I told you! hahah!
We've got world class actors and actresses, the best people behind the camera, the gorgeous wardrobe by world renowned designers, the finest comedienne the country has ever produced and a plot that can make you and your family enjoy this Horror-Comedy Film! They made this BIGGER and BETTER for you guys so honestly, its but right for you to watch it! Tell your friends too! Let's all watch KIMMY DORA and the Temple of Kyeme on June 13! This will be a BIG hit than the last one! I'm sure of it!
