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| Sarahs aborted love affair Author: Ethel Ramos Piolo Pascual adds a new feather to his already well-decorated cap as award-winning actor, ultimate heartthrob and endorser. This time, he is both an indie and mainstream movie producer. "It was all an accident," said Piolo, who is the star and one of the producers of the film, "Manila," which was chosen to be shown in the last Cannes Filmfest. "I was approached by directors Raya Martin and Adolfo Alix Jr. They both wanted me to star in the movie. Nagustuhan ko ang script. So, I told them, okay, Ill do it. "Not long after, I didnt mind na maging one of the producers na." Piolo was with the group, which also included directors Raya and Alix, when "Manila" was shown in Cannes. "Manila" consists of two stories offering a closer view of the seamier side of life. In a nutshell, it is a portrait of a society in which violence and resentment are endemic. Piolo plays dual roles. As William, he is a drug addict who tries to reconnect with people close to him a fair-weather girlfriend (Alessandra de Rossi), an unforgiving mother (Rosanna Roces) who has a secret past, and a comatose matron lover he wants nothing to do with. Slowly, he realizes that there is no one left to trust, including himself. He also plays Philip, who works as a bodyguard for a mayors son. He thinks his boss considers him family. But after a shooting incident, he discovers his real worth to his boss. *** Indie films, according to Piolo, allow him to experiment and play roles which he knows hell never get the chance to portray in mainstream films. In doing this, he gets satisfaction and fulfillment akin to winning an award. But he laughs when asked if he makes money producing and acting an indie films. "Actually, medyo na-deplete ang savings ko," he reveals, "Which you somehow mind, of course. Because you like what you are doing, or what you have done, that somehow compensates for whatever amount you invested. Although, in time, I know, makaka-break even din kami, kahit papaano." With "Kimmy Dora," comedienne Eugene Domingos launching movie, Piolo becomes a mainstream movie producer. The money involved in doing "Kimmy Dora" is, of course, bigger than doing an indie movie, but he has high hopes for the movie. Eugene is already a selling point. And considering that the movie also has Dingdong Dantes as her leading man, there is no reason for Piolo to doubt that Kimmy Dora will fare well at the box-office. Directing it is Joyce Bernal, whose name is associated with films that emerge as box-office champions. *** Sarah Geronimo will turn 21 on July 25. Guess what her utmost birthday wish is. She wants to rest for at least a week from work. Since she won at age 15 in the first musical reality show, "Search for a Star," she has been working non-stop. And its not just her numerous commitments at home which keep her busy. Every year, she travels not just once or twice, but three or even four times, for personal appearances abroad. While in the country, its either she is doing a movie or attending to her TV commitments. There are provincial tours, too, which, although she admits she thoroughly enjoys, are tiring. She also has to allot time for pictorials and shoots for her endorsements. With her hectic schedule, it is a wonder that Sarah still has time to think of love. "Maniwala ka o hindi, she almost did," a kibitzer whispered. "All the while, she was thinking he was serious with his suit. Pero, kung kailan daw nahulog na ang loob ng dalaga sa binata (yes, in fairness, he was single, unattached, when he was going after her), saka namanhe suddenly left her hanging. "And what reportedly was more hurting was the fact that it was because of another woman (repeat, woman)." Source: Malaya |
