You'll Need Towels for Tears: FAMILY MATTERS this MMFF 2022

If you've been seeing trailers left and right for Metro Manila Film Festival 2022 happening this month, you probably remember this one by Cineko Productions (under Mayor Enrico Roque). It was able to touch the hearts of so many Filipinos in the trailer alone as it delved into the story of a FAMILY. 

Francisco and Eleanor are in the geriatric age, and got sick, requiring much care and attention from their family, but the eldest had to go find love elsewhere. This forced the other siblings to step up the plate, but the couple chose to do things their way, butting heads as the patriarch still wants to be taken cared of by his wife Eleanor which she thankfully obliges to do so later on the film. It's played by Noel Trinidad and Ms. Liza Lorena, plus an ensemble cast which includes Nonie Buencamino, Agot Isidro, Mylene Dizon, James Blanco, Nikki Valdez, JC Santos, Ina Feleo, Ketchup Eusebio and a throng of other actors that put their trust on this MMFF 2022 entry.

Here's what happened during the press conference on video, please, enjoy!

I asked a few unconventional questions during the press conference specifically on some parents making an investment out of their children. Also, I tried to see what they think of how Filipinos make it an obligation for family to take care of them in their older years. I was impressed how Mylene Dizon answered it after stating the differences, saying the care Filipinos do come from a place of LOVE rather than it being embedded in culture overall.

It is no surprise that those who have seen the trailer already shed a tear or two as this film comes from the same people behind "Miracle at Cell #7" that won awards and box office success in previous MMFF years. Will this prove to be a sure fire formula to success this coming December 25th? You're going to see a lot of actors vying for the Best Actress role and might need to compete with Ms. Liza Lorena. The ensemble cast is also a tough act to follow since they formed a real family doing this movie.

It's going to be a very interesting awards night and you might be looking at another successful entry when you watch "Family Matters" during the MMFF 2022 days. This is Directed by Nuel Naval and written by the prolific Mel Mendoza-del Rosario. They warned us and said this time, tissues won't be enough for your tears, bring towels!

Ningning Shines on ABSCBN

I was a little sad that one of my favorite programs on ABSCBN Oh My G just ended but a little excited that this other show was starting. If you've followed Jana Agoncillo's adventures in Dream Dad, she's back in this original story again called Ningning set to conquer TV screens starting this week. It's about a little girl, her family, good things, values, and how she changes the lives of other characters while set in Palawan. She was a bit on the dark side when we saw her during the press conference and as we confirmed, she has been able to play a lot since most of the scenes are set on beaches in this side of the Philippines. Palawan is such a beautiful place and they'll also be talking in local languages on some instances so it becomes more authentic.

 

Together with Jana Agoncillo who plays Ningning Angeles is Beauty Gonzalez as Lovely Angeles (her mother), Ketchup Eusebio as Adonis "Dondon" Angeles (her father), Ms. Sylvia Sanchez as Pacita "Mamay" Angeles (her grandma). They will play pivotal roles and will all be there to raise Ningning as the story progress. Other cast members like Vandolph Quizon (who will play funny Otep), Nyoy Volante, Rommel Padilla (is the only contrabida this time), Mercedes Cabral, Pooh, John Steven de Guzman (who plays Mac-Mac), Nonie Buencamino, and Franco Daza (who plays Marvin) will all contribute to the story. 

I was a bit puzzled though just like the rest of the media that evening because they were not giving out too much details as to how the story will unfold but they want it that way precisely so people would learn to appreciate Jana's journey in the show. There was also an instance where Ketchup was being compared to Zanjoe Marudo but the Ningning star Jana Agoncillo cried as she was being forced to compare the two Dads, that part was adorable because she didn't want to answer that. Both guys are quite dear to her and Ketchup says he's actually mirroring Zanjoe for most of the scenes and how he treats Ningning because this is also the first time he's playing a father role.They bonded over playtime at the beach and the kid absolutely loves him because of that. San Vicente, Palawan is also picturesque especially if you're in the small hills, or outside the shore looking into this small town they call home.

Ningning is going to be shown starting July 27 (yesterday) at their Kapamilya Gold time slot. Make sure you watch it everyday if you're up to a feel good story. You'll love the look and feel of this show!

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