Movies

Kimerald to do a romantic-comedy flick in 2010

MANILA - Last October 5, Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson confirmed to some members of the press that they will do a movie together in 2010, one which is slated to be Star Cinema’s first offering for the year. Although the two were discreet about the storyline, they did say that the film will be a shift from the romantic-dramas they have done in the past. Anderson said: “Sobrang na-excite kami noong narinig namin ‘yong kuwento kasi iba siya sa ‘Tayong Dalawa’ at kakaibang challenge na naman ito pa...

Bam Aquino's role in Ninoy film

MANILA - ANC host Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV plays a small but crucial role in the docu-drama "The Last Journey of Ninoy" about slain Sen. Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. However, as Bam revealed in an interview on ABS-CBN's "Umagang Kay Ganda", he was initially reluctant to accept the title role in the 52-minute documentary. He was asked to come on the project about a year and a half ago. "Sabi ko, you know, 'I never acted in my life. Hindi naman ako artista.' So sabi ko baka hindi ko mabigyan ng hu...

Vilma slated to star in Cory biopic

MANILA - Star for All Seasons and current Batangas Governor Vilma Santos confirmed that she is being considered by Star Cinema to play the lead role in a film about the late president Corazon "Cory" Aquino. Santos said she was thrilled that she is being considered for the part, but admits that she will face tough competition for a role like this. "Definitely malaking malaking karangalan po, not only flattered - but honored - na nababanggit ang pangalan ko na gustong gumanap...

Vilma plays title role in Cory filmbio

Already immortalized in many different ways, including by Time magazine which features her again on the cover of its latest issue (the same magazine named her Woman of the Year in 1986), the late Pres. Cory Aquino will be the subject of a filmbio to be produced by Star Cinema, with Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos being eyed to portray the Icon of Democracy. Perfect casting! I got this interesting information from Kris Aquino herself during a casual phone chat last Saturday. She’s now nursing little ...

Sam thrilled with reunion project with Gonzaga

MANILA - Actor Sam Milby is excited over his upcoming reunion project with actress Toni Gonzaga. "I'm excited kasi siyempre like Toni said maganda ang chemistry namin and fun lagi sa set," Milby told ABS-CBN News during the shooting of the movie. The actor also shot down speculations that he and Gonzaga are not on good terms. "OK na OK kami," Milby said. The actor said they really enjoy working together especially with the presence of the film's lead stars, Concert and Comedy Queen Ai-Ai delas...