December 22, 2017 - January 7, 2018
Jan. 22-Feb.7, 2015
Philippine Showbiz Today
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Paul Soriano’s wish for Siargao
“SIARGAO” finally takes front
and center in acclaimed director-
producer Paul Soriano’s first Metro
Manila Film Festival entry, starring
Jericho Rosales, Erich Gonzales
and Jasmine Curtis-Smith.
Deviating from his previous
serious projects, Soriano dips his
hands into the romance-drama
genre with his first travel-themed
movie focusing on the story of a
woman who is finding, recreating
and rebuilding herself in the
picturesque island of Siargao.
But more than showcasing the
island, Soriano aims to create an
awareness to match the province’s
booming tourism.
“Now that we have this
voice, we have this media
attention, we also want to
make sure to create an
awareness that let’s take care
of Siargao. Let’s take care
of the beauty of Siargao, the
beauty of the beaches. Let’s
respect the locals and let’s
not saturate it,” he explained
saying that they made sure
to interlace their advocacy
into the film’s script and their
ongoing promotional efforts.
Joining him in this cause
are Jericho, who plays the
role of Diego, the island-lover
love interest of the broken-
hearted
Laura,
played by Erich and
the
environmental
activist and Siargao
native, Abby, played
by Jasmin