10 Philippine Showbiz Today
September 8 - 21, 2016
Jan. 22-Feb.7, 2015
For the Love of Spock (G) ****
Vulcan Love!
One off showings can be hit or miss aff airs. Touchwood
PR and the makers of the documentary For the Love of Spock
pull off a Marvellous movie about the famed sci fi phenom
as well as his alter ego, Leonard Nimoy. All about Nimoy may
have well been subtitled this movie at it paints a loving portrait
about the actor who brought the pointed one to life.
No, you don’t have to be a Trekkie to enjoy this
movie. Through scores of old television interviews as well as
delightful moments with Leonard Nimoy we become aware
of the origins of Mr. Spock as well as the tumultuous career of
this gifted actor and humanitarian.
Being an icon is not easy and the fi lm delves deep
into the pressures all that fame brought to the humble Nimoy
household. Over the years we see the impact such fame and
success had on a lucky family as well as how the fi lms evolved
over time.
Lots of laughs and a good feeling plus thoughtful
insights from all who partake In This delightful look at a caring
man and the joy he brought to countless global generations
forever more make this a true treat.•
Former TV host-singer gets
second chance in life
Despite
the
many
heartaches and trials he went
through,
Romano
Vasquez
did not give up. The former
mainstay of German Moreno’s
“That’s
Entertainment”
has
bounced back to conquer the
entertainment scene again.
Romano’s showbiz career
dipped when that show folded.
He tried to forge a career in
Japan but it didn’t work out.
He eventually succumbed to
depression. For a time, things
got so bad he was said to have
lived on the streets until a
Good Samaritan adopted him.
Later, Romano begged to be
accepted by his own father
and like the prodigal son, he
was welcomed back to the
household.
While recovering from his
trials, Romano met his future
wife Alma whom he said was
instrumental in his decision to
fi nally change for the better
and for good.
It was perfect timing.
Someone by the name of
Princess Merriam Kiram of
Sulu invited him to join the
multi-level marketing company
JC Premiere Business Int’l. He
soon became an independent
distributor, then international
and local speaker-trainer of
the company. In no time, he
was back on his feet again.
“Most of the time we
are blinded from seeing the
‘greater good.’ We all need
to face the challenges in our
lives with a positive attitude,”
he said.
Through Maryo J. de los
Reyes’ Productions 56 Inc.,
Romano has returned to his
fi rst love: Singing. He has just
released the album “Chicken
Adobo.”
“I relate it with my life now.
That life is really like a dish. All
the mistakes and failures are
not the opposite of success,
but rather the ingredients of
success..•
- Crispina Martinez-Belen, MB