16 Philippine Showbiz Today
16 Philippine Showbiz Today
December 22 , 2017 - January 7 , 2018
To cap its year-long 25th anniversary celebration , talent management group Star Magic spent the early part of the holidays sharing their blessings with those in need through various causes and charities .
On December 2 , some of the brightest artists of ABS-CBN paid the love forward via Star Magic Gives Back , a day-long gift giving event at Cottolengo Filipino , San Lorenzo Ruiz Home for the Elderly , Bantay Bata Foundation and Ephesus Home for Girls .
Over 70 stars volunteered to take part in the outreach bringing joy in the lives of less fortunate children , teens and elderlies through interaction and special performances .
The residents of San Lorenzo Ruiz Home were thrilled with the visit of Klarisse de Guzman , Bugoy Drilon , Angeline Quinto , Nyoy Volante , Myrtle Sarrosa , Lem Pelayo , Neil Coleta , Antoinette Taus , Ingrid dela Paz , Ysabel Ortega ,
Coco Martin picks up the dagger of late action great Fernando Poe , Jr . and continues the saga of “ Ang Panday .”
The late FPJ has always been an inspiration , the actor said . Thus , after successfully giving life to FPJ ’ s Cardo in the primetime series , “ FPJ ’ s Ang Probinsyano ,” Coco has chosen to play another of FPJ ’ s beloved character , the legendary Panday .
In the latest retelling of the beloved character created by Carlo J . Caparas and artist Steve Gan , the story will revolve around the grandson of original Panday . Far from the brooding Flavio of FPJ , Coco ’ s Flavio III is a street-smart guy who grows up in Tondo . The apo gets into scrapes and fights , but takes on his biggest challenge when he learns his bloodline is destined to save humanity from
Maymay Entrata , Edward Barber , Riva Quenery , Trina Legaspi , Amy Nobleza , AC Bonifacio , Vivoree Esclito , Kisses Delavin , Christian Morones , Heaven Peralejo , Nikki Gonzales and Alexa Ilacad , as well as child stars Xia Vigor and Rhed Bustamante .
The children of Cottolengo Filipino meanwhile bonded with hunks Gerald Anderson , Young JV , Rayver Cruz and Sam Thurman , as well as Ria Atayde , Jayson Gainza , Fifth Solomon , Maris Racal , Loisa Andalio , Maika Rivera , Erika Clemente , Krystal Mejes , Uno Bibo , Lance Lucido , Joaquin Reyes , Grae Fernandez and Ylona Garcia .
The Bantay Bata Foundation kids and Ephesus girls especially enjoyed an afternoon at KidZania Manila together Maja Salvador , Jake Cuenca , Zanjoe Marudo , Jessy Mendiola , Dimples Romana , Thou Reyes , Joem Bascon , Sofia Andres , Belle Mariano , Kim Cruz , Chantal Videla , Raine Salamante ,
Coco takes on his biggest challenge yet
Lizardo ( Jake Cuenca ) who comes back from the world of darkness to once again wreck havoc to the human race .
He scours different worlds to be able to gain the trust of the mythical power of the legendary sword . And like the original beloved hero , Flavio III gets to meet various characters that will help him become the rightful heir to the revered Panday title .
“ Ang Panday ” is not only an iconic character in Pinoy pop culture , but also arguably one of the most beloved Pinoy comic book heroes of all time as it embodies the ideals of truth and justice .
Aware of the great challenge of tackling a legendary character , Coco left no stone unturned to make “ Ang Panday ” a treat for every Filipino . He fused his invaluable experience from his start as an independent actor in “ Serbis ,” “ Kinatay ,” among others and now , as a mainstream actor , starring and being the creative consultant of the long-running toprater on ABS-CBN primetime , “ FPJ ’ s Ang Probinsyano .”
He tapped the best in the industry , making sure to surround himself with highly skilled and trusted individuals behind the cameras , like directors Malou Sevilla and Toto Natividad and former Senator Lito Lapid . It is one of the best lessons he ’ s learned from working with internationally renowned Filipino director Brillante Mendoza , he shared .
The director in Coco aims for realism , something he got from indie filmmaking . This exacting manner left an impression on former Senator Lito Lapid while
Michelle Vito and Elisse Joson , Elmo Magalona and Franco Rodriguez , along with Hashtags
they were shooting crucial scenes on a volcano ’ s crater for “ Ang Panday .” “ Sabi ni Senator Lito Lapid , ‘ Alam mo may pagkasadista kang director . Bakit ayaw mong pasimplihan ?’” Coco recalled .
Coco also made sure to work with some of the best actors in the country , including Eddie Garcia , Michael de Mesa , Gloria Romero , Jaclyn Jose , Dimples Romana , Jeric Raval , Jaime Fabregas , Julio Diaz , Mariel de Leon , Awra Briguela , Dennis Padilla , Carmi Martin , Albert Martinez , Agot Isidro , Kylie Versoza , and Jhong Hilario , among many others .
There are several big scenes requiring over a hundred characters , he revealed . “ We got a Chinese fight director and we recruited fight doubles from China ,” he said .
The best gift for him this Christmas – aside from time to rest and be with his family – is for the Filipino viewer to be able to appreciate his film . He does not want to shortchange his fans .
“ Iniisip ko ang viewers ko ,” he said , “ Gusto ko , pag labas nila ng theater , feeling busog sila kaya dapat may action na hindi katulad sa nakikita nila gabi-gabi ‘ Ang Probinsyano ,’ dapat may fantasy , comedy , romance at may pang nanay at mga lolo ’ t lola .”
Coco Martin has no kissing scenes with beauty queens Kylie Verzosa and Mariel de Leon in his upcoming movie , “ Ang Panday .”
The closest that Martin got was a kiss on the cheek from Verzosa , who won Miss International in 2016 .
“ Beso lang po . Well , nahiya din po ako [ kung sabi niya nahiya din siya ]. Pero beso lang ‘ yun . members Ronnie Alonte , Tom Doromal , Jimboy Martin and McCoy de Leon . ● - TMT
Siguro mga tatlong takes yun ,” Verzosa said .
Coco also took into consideration how De Leon ’ s parents would react . The Binibining Pilipinas International 2017 titleholder is the daughter of veteran actors Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong .
He said : “ Isa na rin ‘ yun . Siyempre nahihiya ako . Siyempre ipinagkatiwala sa akin ni Tito Boyet ( De Leon ) and Tita Sandy ( Andolong ) si Mariel . Gusto ko na kapag napanood nila , mapaproud sila sa anak nila .”
De Leon , for her part , said she is grateful to Martin for taking care of her and Verzosa while they were filming .
“ For me kasi I ’ m not that experienced with acting , so it was a bit weird to be that close to someone that I don ’ t know that well . Pero after a few minutes , I was very comfortable kasi super , super bait ni Coco . He really took care of us ,” she said .
“ Every scene , he wanted me to look good . He wanted me to push myself in terms of acting , especially ‘ yung mga crying scenes ,” she added .
Like De Leon , Verzosa is thankful that her acting debut was with Martin .
Asked why he decided to include Verzosa in the movie , Martin said : “ Narinig ko na gusto niyang pumasok sa showbiz . Kapag nakakarinig kasi ako ng ganun , naiisip ko nung nagsisimula ako . Gusto kong makapagbigay ng opportunity . May way . Binabalik ko lang ‘ yung mga nangyari sa akin noon .” ●
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