ARJO ATAYDE Praises JULIA MONTES in Action Film TOPAKK

 

This has been under the wraps for quite a while since they've been looking for an international release for this film a couple months back. They've secured it but kept mum about who had the rights for distributing this new action flick called TOPAKK starring Congressman Arjo Atayde, the very elusive Julia Montes, very talented actor Sid Lucero. This is Directed by Richard Somes who also did several films and TV series on ABSCBN.  We sat down with them after a grueling shoot that afternoon while marveling at their real cuts and bruises which they got from the scenes they did that day.

 Arjo says "JM was supposed to play this role but he wasn't available because of a series he's involved in. TOPAKK is about a guy who has PTSD, in a nutshell, he's a little crazy. But really, if you have this condition, it doesn't automatically mean you are crazy, because there might be reasons why you act a certain way which will be shown on the film. This also talks about how there might be no support system in the military. This is quite a very well thought out concept by our Director Richard Somes, I just feel so lucky to be on board and able to work with some of the best actors and actresses in the country."

 

@kumagcow Some behind the scenes look at TOPAKK with @arjoataydeofficial #JuliaMontes and Sid Lucero #tiktokshowbizreporter #EntertainmentPH ♬ Tuwing Umuulan - Moira Dela Torre

With Nathan Studios, Arjo adds "We do talk about it with the whole family. Before the pandemic, my Mom was really looking forward to putting out quality content by having a production company of our own. This was born out of passion, and Nathan Studios was already involved in Catleya Killer before this project, and much of the projects are under post production, hopefully they will all come out soon. As much as possible, we want to tap the international market first before showcasing it locally. Because I'm in public service, Nathan Studios is handled more by Mom. For creative inputs, suggestions, we try to come up with that. It's a blessing to also work with great directors because they also do that. Richard Somes is a brilliant Director, and he's so intense! He doesn't just do lip service, as you can see during the shoot he's doing everything including stunts and shows us how its done. You'll see him on set and getting wet too, he's not all talk, he knows what he wants and if he sees it on screen that a punch is awkward, you'll have to do it again."

 

Sid Lucero and Director Richard Somes for TOPAKK

He also talked about working with Julia Montes and says "Some actors often say that you'll see a different person here, but you will see a different kind of Julia. The character was specifically made for her, and she had to do a lot of new things in this movie. She really brought her A game, I have worked with her in a series before and I can say, she's going to blow your mind when you watch her in this movie. There also won't be a romantic angle between us, which is something new because it doesn't rely on a love story which is often seen on Philippine cinema. I'm telling you, what she's done in this movie is just over the top. We're so lucky to have Julia in this film!"

We also got to talk to Director Richard Somes and brilliant actor Sid Lucero, who gave us more insight about how this film was made. Listen in!

We also had the opportunity of watching the raw trailer for the film after the shoot, and I must say, you will get quite exhausted on how they tied up the story and action scenes. Hopefully, when this comes out this year, Filipinos would get a glimpse of TOPAKK and see how these fine actors did justice with their roles. Arjo didn't get those Best Actor trophies for nothing. And Julia Montes is just starting to get her face seen on the international stage, people will definitely love her acting prowess because of how genuine she is to this day. Here is also our talk with Arjo that evening.

 

This film also stars Bernard Palanca, Enchong Dee, Kokoy de Santos and a lot of other actors. It's time we get a taste of the action genre once again in cinemas!

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!

KORINA INTERVIEWS: Lion of the North Hon. Luis Chavit Singson

This next interview by Ms. Korina Sanchez-Roxas is certainly going to be interesting. He's feared by many, and highly influential especially in the world of politics in the north, no other than former Governor Luis Chavit Singson.

Although Korina Interviews have turned into a very lighthearted format, Governor Chavit was more than game in answering issues, and promises to do it  no holds barred.

Much to Ms Korina's surprise, they talked about what happened with Governor Chavit and former President Joseph Estrada wherein he confirmed to have had a rift in the past few years. Aside from that, they also have talked lengthily about his feared persona which he says was just made up by those who are just trying to bring him down since politics has always been full of mudslinging especially during elections.

Governor Chavit also toured Ms. Korina Sanchez-Roxas in his Narvacan Resort and Baluarte in Ilocos where they encountered some of the fiercest animals on earth - all of which will be shown on January 8 at 5PM on free TV via NET25. Make sure you watch this season opener as it'll be a great jump-off of things to come on her show Korina Interviews.

Sustainability, Powerful Gaming Laptops, Awesome Speakers #NextAtAcer 2023 Global Conference

To see what they're offering this year, we listened in to the #NextAtAcer 2023 Global Conference which they streamed at their FB page and YouTube channel. Aside from their recent environmental efforts which has been quite successful in the past few years, this year, they strengthen their goals for sustainability in 2035. To make our world a cleaner and better place, not just about technology, but people.

Jason Chen the CEO of Acer says "As a leading tech company, we will leverage our industry to touch everyday lives. Half a million people now utilize our Vero line worldwide, a green and sustainable product which we continue to produce. Also half of our suppliers now have transformed their businesses to become sustainable, and we want to make this accessible to gamers, creators, and those who are on the go. We want to explore more ways to empower our users, and we are thrilled to showcase exciting new products."

 

 

Thin and Light Series

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The new ACER Halo Swing (wireless speaker) has Google Voice, enhanced base, IPX5 waterproofed, customized LED display with RGB lighting. It's got the right amount of light while preserving batteries.

3D Gaming

SpatialLabs TrueGame comes installed on gaming profiles, giving you steroscoping gaming experience on the laptops. It also now has 3D Ultra, making individual renders for both your eyes giving stunning details and immersive gameplay. You can also customize 3D depth to your preference so you get a better view in selected games each time.

Predator Helios 16 and 18 was also launched, some beefy machines with top of the line 13th Gen Core Mobile processors from Intel. With 24 cores, industry leading technologies, it's going to be a different game on gaming laptops with these on it. It'll be best for streaming, editing and recording in one place. Two times better in rendering, that alone could sell it for content creators like me. You can also sync data on iOS and Android.

The laptops will be pushed into their maximum potential and doesn't heat up because of new designed rectangular heat pipes to heat doesn't stay on the machine. 32GB RAM, 2TB storage, and a really nice display with the new Predator X27U, to good for your games without causing eye strain, and can be used with a KVM switch so you don't have to bother bringing in more cables in the mix. They also have Predator X45, if you prefer a larger display. They also have the new Orion X case, if you want a more powerful case for your hardware.

Looks like things are looking good on Acer's part of the woods. More products that are more powerful, that produces less heat, a thin form factor that can process even more work for you, doesn't that sound amazing? Make sure you watch the replays on Acer's social channels if you're interested!