TIRSO, BOBOT, BOYET and LOVI for SOME KIND OF VALENTINE

Looks like the memories will come crashing back in as SOME KIND OF VALENTINE will be showing at the Newport Performing Arts Theater this coming February 3 and 4. This will be headlined by iconic actors Tirso Cruz III, Edgar Mortiz, Christopher de Leon and the gorgeous Lovi Poe. Aside from these guys and lovely lady, they will also be featuring Kanishia, Mel Villena and the AMP Band. 

Director Alco Guerrero says "We have lots of realizations and the 15-20 piece band will surely be playing the classics so I'm excited to do this."

Bobot Mortiz adds "The last Valentine show I had was with the bad bananas, and we also introduced Zsazsa Padilla at the time, this time we have Lovi. Hopefully our fans, we will have to dig up some of them, would be able to watch this two night concert."

Christopher de Leon says "This is gonna be filled with laughter, lots of fun and will have familiar songs from our time. There will be duets, it's gonna be wacky and real singing. I promise, it's going to be fun!"

Lovi says "I know, I was a little afraid to stand with icons on stage, but it's been a while since we have performed so this is the perfect time to celebrate love with everybody."

Sir Tirso says "It'll be so much fun because we will have a different arrangement for these songs and there are so much songs that we plan to sing, from 60's, 70's to 80's hits, the classics and you'll get to reminisce how we enjoyed music since then. There will also be comedy portions in between songs which I am sure you'll surely enjoy!"

Tickets cost 8K for Platinum, 7K for SVIP, 6K for VIP, 5K for Gold, 3,5K for Silver and 1,5K for Bronze. Head on to SM Tickets to get them all and enjoy the show!

Mark Neumann, LT, Christopher De Leon for "Kamandag Ng Droga"

Got invited to the premier of the "Kamandag ng Droga" film of Carlo J. Caparas last week and saw stars Christopher De Leon, Mark Neumann, Ms. Perla Bautista, AJ Muhlach, CJ Caparas, Sarah Lahbati Gutierrez and their co-stars. Ms. Lorna I think was out spending time with family so she wasn't there at the premier. The film is an advocacy movie, about drugs and family relationships. Although it was tackling a pretty serious subject, it felt more like what we're seeing right now in the news, so it touched in reality and how the current administration is dealing with it. 

You will see the President's speech inserted in a few scenes while they are discussing the subject so it felt like a broadcast from TV or a long talk in congress. If you are a fan of the President then you'll really love this film but if you're not, then you probably should skip it. If you are looking for acting prowess, this may have hits and misses but overall it's just okay. You also should watch this for the merits of the stars, more so if you miss them because you haven't seen them in quite a while. As usual, Christopher and Ms. Lorna delivers, but felt it could have been better if they had a different premise, a different issue or talk, because I got a bit tired of the lengthy talk they did about the menace of drugs. It comprised about 80% of it, and the rest delved into family relationships, with friends, peer pressure, death and a lot of partying.

Please don't take me wrong, it was okay all in all but it was just not my cup of tea. Was it worth to watch it? If you are a fan of the president and his campaign then YES, if not then watch it because of the lovely stars in it. It was made for an intended audience, like a niche project. Take this review with a grain of salt, this is just me and perhaps not the entire audience that evening. Some clapped after the end scenes and had a pretty good time seeing the film. If you want to see it for the cause they want to also push, then this is for you. It's still out on theaters nationwide! Watch it before MMFF starts.

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Enrique Gil Portrays Kidnap Victim in Paul Soriano's "Dukot" (Kidnap)

We're now at the press conference of DUKOT, a film directed by Paul Soriano for Ten 17 and Star Cinema. The film stars Enrique Gil, Shaina Magdayao, Ricky Davao, Bing Pimentel, Ping Medina, Alex Medina, Bangs Garcia, Dino Pastrano and Christopher De Leon. 

This is a story of kidnapping based on true events. A victim's tale of escape from ex military mercenaries, the gritty details and how it involves relationships and families. This is the first time that Enrique and Direk Paul is working together and last night's TWBA episode remarks Enrique Gil's hunger for tougher acting projects, his performance was said to be lauded by the Director. Enrique is still with Lisa Soberano in Dolce Amore and this film will prove his acting prowess, not just on romantic stories but now more on drama-action-thriller genre. Enrique has also done remarkable films such as Just the Way You Are abd Everyday I Love You which also did well on box office, they're hoping his different take and treatment will somehow make viewers see Enrique in a more serious light, capable of doing other things than love stories.

Paul Soriano says that even if the plot looks predictable, you will enjoy the ride!

A horrific crime is about to happen this July 13, hopefully when you get to see this, it will shed some light on what really happens in society, make you more aware, and perhaps make Enrique noticed in the international scene just like the other who have already successfuly penetrated it. I think he deserves it :)

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