MMFF 2023 Entry "KAMPON" Starts Unusual Scaring on December 25th

MMFF is certainly a venue to watch a multitude of genres, and with that comes Quantum Films' entry called KAMPON starring Derek Ramsay and Beauty Gonzales, will be shown this Christmas day along with 9 other entries in the festival. The movie is about the depths of love, divulging secrets and fear brought about the unknown. They're a couple, "reproductively" challenged and was trying to conceive for over 8 years. A child suddenly appears and claims to be Clark Martinez's (played by Derek) daughter. The material has been in worked on for years, and has been so good to have landed the 4th during selections, so they meticulously worked on cinematography, scoring and it's effects, you'll love how it will look like in cinemas. This is the first time Beauty Gonzalez is doing MMFF 2023, and the addition of Zeinab Harake to the cast will get this a fresh take on just your usual other woman role. It was fun to see her talk about her character after the press conference. 

Derek says "We never seemed to have problems on the set, Atty. Joji doesn't sugarcoat things, and I like that. If she doesn't like what you're doing, she will tell you and call it out. When she is happy, she tells so and encourages us."

Asked about his personal life he says "Right now me and my wife are also trying to conceive a baby, so I need to really be hands on in taking care of the wife and hopefully a baby. We will focus on that and try, sad we lost the baby on a trip in Spain. She is okay, I am a little off, I just worry."

About Zeinab, Derek adds "Zeinab? I couldn't believe she was a first timer, she went straight to character and she delivered in our scene, we had to bite lips, slam me on the wall."

Beauty says "They really take good care of me and we did scenes as fast as we could so there wouldn't be discomfort for both of us. You can ask my husband or Ellen, we laugh about these things."

Here's our video coverage of the media conference this afternoon.

Being part of the first 4 films announced this MMFF 2023, Atty. Joji of Quantum Films knows that they have a really good film in their hand. They are now going to battle it out with 9 other entries in the festival, but with confidence, they hope to offer this project that has been made with quality in mind. It has already been part of a film festival in Portugal, which they also proudly announced during the press conference. This is also somewhat a comeback film of Derek Ramsay who said he couldn't say NO when it's Atty. Joji asking him to make a movie. I also find Zeinab's character quite an interesting one, albeit her first time in a project like this, she got the nod of her fellow actors. Beauty as always delivers, the interaction between her, the kid Erin Espiritu and Derek Ramsay would be a fun way to showcase their acting chops, perhaps win them a coveted Best Actor, Actress, or Child Star award in the process. Make sure you make this as part of your movie watching lineup this Christmas. 

 It just screams good, hopefully you'll end up doing that too. 

A Brand New Spankin DUNKIN’

You should see the new DUNKIN' store in Aurora Boulevard. It's a great new place to hang out with a more homey feel, warm, comfy chairs and a native wicker basket wall which they plan to do nationwide. There are plans to have 5 more very soon and it will happen during the first quarter.

Derek says "I love what they have done now to the store as they made it more at home, more Filipino compared to other stores worldwide. It draws you in, but still serves out the best coffee. I also love the Boston Creme, Bavarian and Strawberry Filled. I think soon they will only call it D na lang because they kept shortening it. I will have another show, an action project with Andrea Torres, watch out for that!"

Piolo adds "They also maximized the seating capacity. They also have design based on our roots, the iconic jeepney, the tarsier, pawikan, Mayon Volcano and even the classic Dunkin Donuts signs before they called it Dunkin today! I love the munchkins, and this store keeps evolving. I have a new film with Brillante Mendoza coming this year, and another one from Star Cinema coming soon. It is important to embrace change, it keeps you on your toes, do something new so your audience don't get bored. Just like this one, the spotlight is just here."

Dingdong says "For those who are in a hurry they have different cashiers now. One for take out, pwd/senior lane and the regular one. Now it is more welcoming, more warm because of the lighting. It feels to come home to a Dunkin branch because I have been here a lot of times since I only live a few streets away. They renovated it quite nice. I look forward to more memes made here, my projects include Descendants of the Sun which you will see very soon! Let's share more of Choco Honeydipped and Butternut and the Eclairs."

Make sure you visit these new 360 stores because it will be more hip, become a place to socialize and enjoy what you already are enjoying all these years. They have been here for 40 years, and they will keep growing!

Derek Ramsay on GMA ARTISTAKEOVER

Even though I kinda know Derek Ramsay because of his shows, I don’t quite know him as a person. I guess he’s good keeping his private life intact, and I wouldn’t blame him. Showbiz is toxic sometimes and the less people know about you, the less stress you get. He recently transferred to GMA and yes, he’s got an upcoming show in the kapuso network. A few days ago, he was tasked to be the man at ARTISTAKEOVER, an IGTV and social media initiative of GMA so he could share more of his life with his fans.

This was a bit personal, as he shares more of his life, his home, and his fur babies. He also talked about his everyday regimen, his workouts and how he keeps that Derek Ramsay body in shape. He also relaxes, takes us around some of his favorite places and gives us a behind the scenes look of the photos published online. I like the part when he talks like a friend, no fuzz, just human. Like a normal Derek Ramsay.

You may see these posts all on GMA’s IGTV coverage here instagram.com/tv/Bw94BgmBMB3/ and if you wanna know more about this hunk, watch it today!