DEKADA CINEMANILA WINNERS

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YOUNG CINEMA: SHORTS & DOCS
Best Documentary: Marlon (Philippines) by Ralston Jover and James Amparo
Best Short Film: Tumbang Preso (Philippines) by Antoinette Jadaone
Ishmael Bernal Award: Surreal Random MMS Texts Para Ed Ina, Agui, Tan Kaamong Ya Makaiiliw Ed Sika: Gurgurlis Ed Banua [Surreal Random MMS Texts for a Mother, a Sister, and a Wife Who Longs For You: Landscape with Figures] (Philippines), by Christopher Gozum


INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
Lino Brocka Award-Grand Prize: The Band's Visit (Israel), by Eran Kolirin
Grand Jury Prize: The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela (Iceland/Philippines/France), by Olaf De Fleur Johannesson
Vic Silayan Award for Best Actor: Kenneth Moraleda for Lucky Miles (Australia)
Vic Silayan Award for Best Actress: Angeli Bayani for Melancholia (Philippines)


SOUTHEAST ASIA (SEA) FILM COMPETITION
Best SEA Short: Frou Frou... Shh, Wag Mong Sabihin Kay Itay (Philippines), by Michael Juat
Best SEA Film: Confessional (Philippines), by Jerrold Tarog and Ruel Dahis Antipuesto
Best Actor: Mario Maurer for The Love of Siam (Thailand)
Best Actress: Anita Linda for Adela (Philippines)


DIGITAL LOKAL
Lino Grand Prize: Imburnal, by Sherad Anthony Sanchez
Lino Grand Jury Prize: Next Attraction, by Raya Martin
Best Actor: Carlo Aquino for Carnivore
Best Actress: Jodi Sta. Maria for Sisa
Best Director: Ato Bautista for Carnivore


UN MILLENNIUM DEV'T GOALS PRIZE
Lay-An, Candles Burning on Still Water, by Milo Tolentino


LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Pete Lacaba, who wrote many of Lino Brocka's best-known works: Jaguar (1979), Bayan Ko (My Country, 1984) and Orapronobis (Fight for Us, 1989).


[The Cinemanila International Film Festival website here. For ticket reservations and updated screening schedules, call 9115555 or visit http://www.blogger.com/www.gatewaycineplex10.com]

Congratulations to all the winners! But especially to Angeli Bayani (Vic Silayan Best Actress awardee for Melancholia), a talented theater actress who's now making her mark in movies as well. Angeli, for some years a mainstay in Tanghalang Pilipino productions, has not been seen onstage lately; her last major role was as Queen Gertrude in Tony Mabesa's Hamlet Redux for Dulaang UP in 2006; last year, she also had a lead part in Ogie Braga's Virgin Labfest entry, Sa Pagdating ng Barbaro. It's clear that her recent focus on indie movies is paying off. Her subtle, unsettling portrayal of a woman torn apart by unrequited love in the 2006 full-length Cinemalaya entry, Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo, was praised by Nestor Torre and other critics. Angelí's gone from strength to strength with parts in other well-received indie releases (including Lav Diaz's latest film-a-thon, Death in the Land of Encantos), and now this--Cinemanila 2008 Best Actress, no less. Brava.

Call me biased, but another notable name in the winners' list: Mario Maurer, SEA Best

Actor for the gay coming-of-age film from Thailand, The Love of Siam (directed by Chukiat Sakweerakul). What a hottie, and quite a sensitive actor, too. Have you seen this film? Aysus, go, look for it in your favorite DVD stalls, or, failing that, in Torrent. Restrained, bittersweet and moving, and the two young leads--Maurer and Thai pop star Witwisit Hirunwongkul--are beautifully cast (trailer here). Saw this film on DVD while on a long-weekend outing with friends not too long ago, which meant it wasn't the usual staid movie-watching experience. At each of the film's high points we hooted and whooped it up, and, by the end credits, we were on our feet in a raucous ovation. Ah, nothing like watching faggy movies--good faggy movies--with fellow fags. But, really, you'd enjoy The Love of Siam, too, even if you are straight (or think you are--grin). You'd thank me for the recommendation.


A note on Cinemanila: On its 10th year, still as chaotic and ad hoc as ever, from the press events to the screenings and even its website. But, as film critic Noel Vera points out, “It's still hands down the best buffets of films, local and otherwise, available in Manila.” So we keep watching. Early rumors had it this edition would have Martin Scorsese as special guest. Not an impossibility, since Quentin Tarantino came by last year and rocked the town. But there was no Mr. Scorsese. Maybe Tikoy Aguiluz and company should have invited Mario Maurer instead. That woulda been da bomb, eh?

CineMalaya 2007

Angeli Bayani

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Our Cinemalaya 2006 full-length entry. Featuring Boots Anson-Roa, Johnny Delgado, Jennifer Sevilla, Baron Geisler, Madeleine Nicolas, Rolando Inocencio, Monica Llamas, Arnold Reyes, and Angeli Bayani. Directed by Nick Olanka.

CINEMALAYA 2007 Festival Schedule

Start:	Jul 20, '07
End:	Jul 29, '07
Location:	Cultural Center of the Philippines, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

please come at least an hour before target showing time, kasi kasabay ang ASEAN sa area - traffic will be heavy due to inspections and re-routing.

see you at the CCP!
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cinemalaya 2007
Philippine Independent Film Festival

20 to 29 July 2007
Cultural Center of the Philippines

Festival Schedule

SPECIAL EVENTS

Cinemalaya 2007 Awards Night
(Open to the Public)
Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo 07:00 PM 29 Jul/Sun


The Cinemalaya Film Congress
Theme: Harnessing Technology for Artistic Expression
Day 1 Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino 24 Jul/Tue 8AM to 5PM
Day 2 Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino 25 Jul/Wed 9AM to 5PM


Cinemalaya 2007 Opening Ceremonies
Special Screening: FOSTER CHILD by Brillante Mendoza
Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo 07:00 PM 20 Jul/Fri


The Cinemalaya Sine Taktakans
Meet the Cinemalaya 2007 Filmmakers Forum
(Free Admission)
Day 1 Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute 27 Jul/Fri 1PM to 5PM
Day 2 Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute 28 Jul/Sat 1PM to 5PM


COMPETITION SCREENINGS

The Cinemalaya 2007 Full-Lengths

ENDO by Jade Castro
21 Jul/Sat 09:00 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
22 Jul/Sun 03:30 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
24 Jul/Tue 06:15 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
25 Jul/Wed 09:00 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
26 Jul/Thu 12:45 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
27 Jul/Fri 12:45 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
28 Jul/Sat 09:00 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino

GULONG by Sockie Fernandez
21 Jul/Sat 06:15 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
22 Jul/Sun 12:45 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
24 Jul/Tue 09:00 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
25 Jul/Wed 06:15 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
26 Jul/Thu 10:00 AM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
27 Jul/Fri 03:30 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
28 Jul/Sat 10:00 AM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo

KADIN by Adolf Alix Jr.
21 Jul/Sat 06:15 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
22 Jul/Sun 10:00 AM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
24 Jul/Tue 06:15 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
25 Jul/Wed 10:00 AM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
26 Jul/Thu 03:30 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
27 Jul/Fri 03:30 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
28 Jul/Sat 06:15 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining

LIGAW LIHAM by Jay Abello
21 Jul/Sat 09:00 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
22 Jul/Sun 06:15 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
24 Jul/Tue 10:00 AM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
25 Jul/Wed 06:15 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
26 Jul/Thu 06:15 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
27 Jul/Fri 10:00 AM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
28 Jul/Sat 03:30 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo

PISAY by Auraeus Solito
21 Jul/Sat 03:30 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
22 Jul/Sun 09:00 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
24 Jul/Tue 09:00 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
25 Jul/Wed 09:00 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
26 Jul/Thu 06:15 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
27 Jul/Fri 10:00 AM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
28 Jul/Sat 03:30 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino

SINUNGALING NA BUWAN by Eduardo Lejano Jr.
21 Jul/Sat 03:30 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
22 Jul/Sun 06:15 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
24 Jul/Tue 12:45 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
25 Jul/Wed 09:00 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
26 Jul/Thu 09:00 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
27 Jul/Fri 12:45 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
28 Jul/Sat 12:45 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo

STILL LIFE by Katski Flores
21 Jul/Sat 12:45 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
22 Jul/Sun 03:30 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
24 Jul/Tue 06:15 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
25 Jul/Wed 09:00 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
26 Jul/Thu 03:30 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
27 Jul/Fri 06:15 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
28 Jul/Sat 12:45 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino

TRIBU by Jim Libiran
21 Jul/Sat 10:00 AM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
22 Jul/Sun 06:15 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
24 Jul/Tue 09:00 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
25 Jul/Wed 03:30 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
26 Jul/Thu 06:15 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
27 Jul/Fri 09:00 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
28 Jul/Sat 09:00 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

TUKSO by Dennis Marasigan
21 Jul/Sat 06:15 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
22 Jul/Sun 09:00 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
24 Jul/Tue 03:30 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
26 Jul/Thu 12:45 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
27 Jul/Fri 06:15 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
28 Jul/Sat 09:00 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
29 Jul/Sun 12:45 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino


The Cinemalaya 2007 Shorts

Shorts Programme A:
DOBLE VISTA (Nisha Alicer, Nix Lañas, Caren Crisologo), MISTERYO SA HAPIS (Mark DelaCruz), NINEBALL (Enrico Aragon), ROLYO (Alvin B. Yapan), TAGAPAGLIGTAS (Ma. Solita F. Garcia)
21 Jul/Sat 09:00 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
22 Jul/Sun 12:45 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
24 Jul/Tue 09:00 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
25 Jul/Wed 12:45 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
27 Jul/Fri 06:15 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
27 Jul/Fri 09:00 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
28 Jul/Sat 10:00 AM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino

Shorts Programme B:
DUROG (Tara Illenberger), GABON (Emmanuel DelaCruz), LIWANAG SA DILIM (Lawrence Fajardo), MAIKLING KWENTO (Hubert Tibi), TONI (Vic Acedillo Jr.)
21 Jul/Sat 12:45 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
21 Jul/Sat 09:00 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
22 Jul/Sun 09:00 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
26 Jul/Thu 10:00 AM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
26 Jul/Thu 09:00 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
28 Jul/Sat 06:15 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
29 Jul/Sun 10:00 AM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino


EXHIBITION SCREENINGS

The Cinemalaya 2007 World Premieres

BARAKO by Manolito Sulit
Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde 09:00 PM 24 Jul/Tue

CURE FOR BOREDOM by Ato Bautista
Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino 06:15 PM 25 Jul/Wed

HANGGANG DITO NA LAMANG AT MARAMING SALAMAT
by Lino Tañada
Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino 06:15 PM 22 Jul/Sun

HAW-ANG by Bong Ramos
Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino 06:15 PM 26 Jul/Thu

HILO by JP Carpio
Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde 09:00 PM 25 Jul/Wed

KISS MEEH, MANANANGGAL ME! By Cris Pablo
Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino 09:00 PM 26 Jul/Thu

SAPI by Arnold Argaño
Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino 09:00 PM 27 Jul/Fri

SIGNOS by Aloy Adlawan
Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino 06:15 PM 24 Jul/Tue

WEN TIMAWA MEETS DELGADO by Rey Gilbraltar
Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino 06:15 PM 21 Jul/Sat

TBC: BALIKBAYAN BOX by Mes Guzman
Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino 06:15 PM 28 Jul/Sat


The Cinemalaya 2005 Films

ANG PAGDADALAGA NI MAXIMO OLIVEROS
by Auraeus Solito & Michiko Yamamoto
21 Jul/Sat 12:45 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde
26 Jul/Thu 03:30 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining

BARYOKE by Ron Bryant
23 Jul/Mon 03:30 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall
28 Jul/Sat 10:00 AM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining

BIG TIME by Mario Cornejo & Monster Jimenez
21 Jul/Sat 03:30 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
25 Jul/Wed 03:30 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

ICU BED #7 by Rica Arevalo
21 Jul/Sat 12:45 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
26 Jul/Thu 12:45 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

ISNATS by Mike Dagnalan & Jun Aves
24 Jul/Tue 12:45 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
28 Jul/Sat 12:45 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

LASPONGGOLS by Sigfried Barros Sanchez
24 Jul/Tue 10:00 AM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
28 Jul/Sat 12:45 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining

PEPOT ARTISTA by Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
21 Jul/Sat 10:00 AM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
26 Jul/Thu 12:45 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining

ROOM BOY by Alfred Aloysius Adlawan
24 Jul/Tue 03:30 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
27 Jul/Fri 03:30 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

SARONG BANGGI by Emman dela Cruz
24 Jul/Tue 12:45 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde
28 Jul/Sat 03:30 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining


The Cinemalaya 2006 Films

ANG HULING ARAW NG LINGGO by Nick Olanka
25 Jul/Wed 10:00 AM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
29 Jul/Sun 12:45 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining

BATAD: SA PAANG PALAY by Benji Garcia
22 Jul/Sun 10:00 AM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
27 Jul/Fri 12:45 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining

DONSOL by Adolfo B. Alix Jr.
25 Jul/Wed 12:45 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde
29 Jul/Sun 03:30 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining

IN DA RED KORNER by Dado Lumibao
25 Jul/Wed 03:30 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
28 Jul/Sat 03:30 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

MUDRAKS by Arah Jell Badayos & Margaret Guzman
25 Jul/Wed 12:45 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
29 Jul/Sun 12:45 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

ROTONDA by Ron Bryant
22 Jul/Sun 12:45 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde
27 Jul/Fri 03:30 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining

SAAN NAGTATAGO SI HAPPINESS
by Florida Bautista & Real Florido
24 Jul/Tue 03:30 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall
29 Jul/Sun 10:00 AM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining

TULAD NG DATI by Michael Sandejas
22 Jul/Sun 03:30 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
26 Jul/Thu 03:30 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall


The Cinemalaya 2005 & 2006 Shorts

Cinemalaya 2005 Shorts: ALIMUOM (Rommel “Milo” Tolentino), BABAE (Sigrid Bernardo), BLOODBANK (Pam Miras), KULTADO (Lawrence Fajardo), MANSYON (Joel Ruiz), PANAGINIPAN (Anna Isabelle Matutina)
21 Jul/Sat 03:30 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall
26 Jul/Thu 10:00 AM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining

Cinemalaya 2006 Shorts A: 10:25 NG GABI (Reggie Gulle), GEE-GEE AT WATERINA (J. Dennis C. Teodosio), KWARTO (Jose Maria Emmanuel C. Taylo), LABADA (Raz DelaTorre), NO PASSPORT NEEDED (Pepe Diokno)
22 Jul/Sun 12:45 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
27 Jul/Fri 12:45 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

Cinemalaya 2006 Shorts B: ORASYON (Rommel “Milo” Tolentino), PARANG PELIKULA (Hubert Tibi), PUTOT (Jeck Cogama), PUWANG (Anna Isabelle Matutina), SA SILAW (Reinzi L. Balao)
22 Jul/Sun 03:30 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall
27 Jul/Fri 10:00 AM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining




More Exhibition Screenings

ANAK NG TINAPA by Jon Red
21 Jul/Sat 10:00 AM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

ANG ANAK NI BROCKA by Sigfried Barros Sanchez
26 Jul/Thu 10:00 AM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

ANG DAAN PATUNGONG KALIMUGTONG by Mes Guzman
21 Jul/Sat 06:15 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde
27 Jul/Fri 09:00 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining

ANG HULING BALYAN NG BUHI by Sherad Anthony Sanchez
27 Jul/Fri 03:30 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde
28 Jul/Sat 12:45 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

ASTIG by Jon Red
23 Jul/Mon 09:00 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

BALAY DAKU by JP Carpio
22 Jul/Sun 09:00 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

BALIW by Redd Ochoa
23 Jul/Mon 12:45 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall
27 Jul/Fri 09:00 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

BLACKOUT by Ato Bautista
22 Jul/Sun 06:15 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde
28 Jul/Sat 03:30 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

CARE HOME by Suzett Ranillo
22 Jul/Sun 03:30 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
24 Jul/Tue 09:00 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

CAVITE by Neil Dela Llana & Ian Gamazon
24 Jul/Tue 06:15 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

COMPOUND by Will Fredo
21 Jul/Sat 03:30 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
26 Jul/Thu 09:00 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

DILIM by Topel Lee
21 Jul/Sat 03:30 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

DILIMAN by Mes Guzman
25 Jul/Wed 06:15 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

FACES OF LOVE by Eddie Romero
26 Jul/Thu 12:45 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
27 Jul/Fri 12:45 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

HEREMIAS (Unang Aklat: Ang Alamat Ng Princesang Bayawak)
by Lav Diaz ( 9AM to 6PM 9 hours - counts as one programme)
29 Jul/Sun 9:00 AM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

ILUSYON by Paolo Villaluna & Ellen Ramos
26 Jul/Thu 06:15 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

IMAHE NASYON
by Lav Diaz (“Nang Matapos Ang Ulan”), Raymond Red (“Mistulang Kamera Obskura”) Roxlee (“La Pula”), Neil Daza (“Biyaheng Edsa”) Ellen Ramos (“Speci Men”), Robert Quebral (“Barado”), Paolo Villaluna, (“One Shot”) Mes De Guzman (“Tsinelas”), Topel Lee (“Ang Manunulat”), Emmanuel dela Cruz (“Imagining Edsa”), Lyle Sacris (“Dibuho”) Milo Alto Paz (“Lugaw”), RA Rivera (“Public Service Announcement”), Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez (“Aksyon Star”), Tad Ermitaño (“Local Unit”), Ogi Sugatan (“5 Minutes”), Poklong Anading (“Between Intersection”), EJ Salcedo (“Talahib”), Dennis Empalmado (“Bwahaha”) and Yeye Calderon (“Silid”).
d/w The IMAHE NASYON Behind The Scenes by Jon Red
(counts as one programme)
27 Jul/Fri 06:15 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

INANG YAYA by Pablo Biglang-Awa & Veronica Velasco
25 Jul/Wed 03:30 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

KALELDO by Brillante Mendoza
22 Jul/Sun 06:15 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall
26 Jul/Thu 09:00 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining

KUBRADOR by Jeffrey Jeturian
21 Jul/Sat 09:00 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde
26 Jul/Thu 06:15 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde
29 Jul/Sun 03:30 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

LA VISA LOCA by Mark Meily
24 Jul/Tue 03:30 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

LAMBANOG by Paolo Herras
25 Jul/Wed 10:00 AM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

MANORO by Brillante Mendoza
24 Jul/Tue 06:15 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde
28 Jul/Sat 09:00 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining

MASAHISTA by Brillante Mendoza
26 Jul/Thu 03:30 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

METLOGS by Cris Pablo
24 Jul/Tue 12:45 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
27 Jul/Fri 10:00 AM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde


MGA PUSANG GALA by Ellen Ongkeko (TBC)
22 Jul/Sun 10:00 AM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

NASAAN SI FRANCIS? by Gabby Fernandez
22 Jul/Sun 09:00 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute
25 Jul/Wed 06:15 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

NUMBALIKDIWA by Bobby Bonifacio
21 Jul/Sat 09:00 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall
27 Jul/Fri 06:15 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

PANDANGGO by Dennis Empalmado & Wilfred Galila
22 Jul/Sun 12:45 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall
25 Jul/Wed 10:00 AM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

PINOY BLONDE by Peque Gallaga
21 Jul/Sat 10:00 AM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

RAKET NI NANAY by Lawrence Fajardo
25 Jul/Wed 12:45 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
29 Jul/Sun 10:00 AM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

REKADOS by Paolo Herras
22 Jul/Sun 10:00 AM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde
24 Jul/Tue 12:45 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

ROME & JULIET by Connie S.A. Macatuno
22 Jul/Sun 12:45 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
25 Jul/Wed 03:30 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

RUPTURA by Ron Bryant
24 Jul/Tue 10:00 AM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

SA AKING PAGKAKAGISING MULA SA KAMULATAN
by Ato Bautista
23 Jul/Mon 06:15 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

SA ILALIM NG COGON by Rico Ilarde
21 Jul/Sat 06:15 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall
26 Jul/Thu 03:30 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

SA NORTH DIVERSION ROAD by Dennis Marasigan
24 Jul/Tue 03:30 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

SANDALANG BAHAY by Denisa Reyes & Mark Gary
28 Jul/Sat 10:00 AM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

SEROKS by Eduardo Lejano Jr.
22 Jul/Sun 03:30 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde
26 Jul/Thu 12:45 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

SITAK by Liza Cornejo
24 Jul/Tue 10:00 AM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

SQUATTER PUNK by Khavn (with a live band)
28 Jul/Sat 06:15 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

STILL LIVES by Jon Red
25 Jul/Wed 12:45 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

STOCK ROOM by Hero Angeles
21 Jul/Sat 12:45 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
28 Jul/Sat 06:15 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

TODO TODO TEROS by John Torres
21 Jul/Sat 12:45 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall
26 Jul/Thu 09:00 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

TRABAHO by Ned Trespeces
22 Jul/Sun 09:00 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde
26 Jul/Thu 10:00 AM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

TULI by Auraeus Solito
25 Jul/Wed 09:00 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall

UPOS by Jose Maria Emmanuel C. Taylo
25 Jul/Wed 06:15 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall


Special Screenings

BEST OF GAWAD 2007 A
(Titles to Follow)
27 Jul/Fri 10:00 AM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

BEST OF GAWAD 2007 B
(Titles to Follow)
28 Jul/Sat 10:00 AM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

CINEMALAYA 2007 AUDIENCE CHOICE Screening
27 Jul/Fri 06:15 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino

(TBC Reserved for Exhibition)
28 Jul/Sat 09:00 PM Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde

(TBC Reserved for Extra Screening )
29 Jul/Sun 03:30 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino


Kindly note that screening schedules may be subject to change.

Our Top Twenty Independent Actors

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Our Top Twenty Independent Actors

 

Young Filmmakers of the Philippines (YFMP)

 

We are the group of young filmmakers from different colleges and universities, we firmly believe that Indie filmmaking is a great way for an actor or filmmaker to develop his or her style and abilities and it’s not about a paycheck. Our group did comprehensive research about our Top Twenty lists of independent actors ages 20 to 40 years old (10 males & 10 females) that are ubiquitous figure in Philippine independent cinema.

Our top lists of Independent actors were a mixed batch composed of mainstream/characte r actors and theater thespians.

 

YFMP names the top twenty independent actors (in alphabetical order):

 

 

No.1 Agbayani Angeli (Actress)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo (2006), Kwarto (2006), Mga Lunes ng Hapis (2007)

 

Angeli is an apprentice of the Tanghalang Pilipino Actor’s Company, Angeli dreams one day of becoming an Indie princess. As a resident actor of CCP, Angeli’s favorite roles are: Maria Clara’s in TP’s Noli Me Tangere The Musical; Mrs. Capulleto in TP’s R’meo Luvs Dew-Lhiett; Induduli in TP’s Hudhuhd an Ifugao romance and Pinnochio in TP’s children musical Pinocchio.

In March 2006 she performed in Tokyo, Japan, with the theater company Rinko Gun/Good Fellow’s Inc as part of Philippine Bedtime Stories, a series of one-act Filipino plays performed in Tagalog and Japanese. She has also performed with jay Cruz of Dancing Wounded Contemporary Dance Commune. Her film Mga Lunes ng Hapis (Monday of Sorrow) is competing in the fourth Con-Can Movie Festival, an online short film festival in Japan this month.

 

View Angeli photo: http://gossamermoonfilter.multiply. com/

 

No.2 Aguiluz Kalila (Actress)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

 Inang yaya (2006), Ligalig (2006), Sinungaling na Buwan (2007)

 

TV Series:

"Sana'y wala ng wakas" (2003), "Kay tagal kang hinintay" (2002),

 

Kalila was a part of Tanghalang Pilipino’s Zsazsa Zaturnah (Ze Muzical) as antagonist, Ang Mga Huwad as Carmen Villa, Queen Femina Suarestellar Baroux, played Madame Jeanne Forestier in Tanghalan at Obra’s musical adaptation, The Necklace and the Bride in the International Theatre Institute Congress presentation of Blood Weeding. Other theater credits include Troyanas, Middle of the Silence, Paglayang minamahal, Ang Pagpatay Kay Luna, Dularawang Pating, Aguinaldo: 1898, Ulilang Tahanan, El Filibusterismo; Likhaan’s, Noli me Tangere, Magnificat and Disyembre. Kalila is also a costume designer, singer, painter & graphic designer.

 

No.3 Aquino Angel (Actress)Birthdate: 7 February 1973, Philippines

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Crying Ladies (2003), ICU Bed #7 (2005), Ebolusyon ng Pamilyang Pilipino (2005), Ina, Anak, Pamilya (2006), Nasaan si Francis (2006), Kaleldo (2006), Donsol (2006), Pamana, Ang (2006), Faces of Love (2007), Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007)

 

Mainstream Film Credits

Mumbaki (1996), Bata, bata... Paano ka ginawa? (1998), Serafin Geronimo, Kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion (1998), Sana Pag-ibig na (1998), Wansapanataym: The Movie (1999), Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay ko (1999), Minsan, minahal kita (2000), Daddy O! Baby O! ,(2000), Laro sa Baga (2000), Vida Rosa, La (2001), Beautiful Life (2004),

 

International Films/TV:

Goodbye America (1997),

 

T.V. Series:

"Recuerdo de amor" (2001), Hunger Strike (2002) (TV), "Hiram" (2004), "Etheria: Ang ikalimang kaharian ng encantadia" (2005), "Captain Barbell" (2006),

Angel Aquino is no stranger to the limelight. (Angelita Velasquez Aquino real name). She finished Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at University of the Philippines in Baguio City. Starting out as a model, Angel has metamorphosed into an effective film actress and television style host. Angel has 2 daughters - Iana (born 1993) and Thea (born 1995). She is warm, open, vibrant and lively. Angel Aquino will always be one of my favorite models. Her well-chiseled facial features, fantastic skin tone, and great figure are the foundation of her beauty. But one element that brings that beauty to life is her animated personality. Angel is a truly beautiful woman. Angel won Best Performance of an Actress for "Donsol" from the 2006 Cinemalaya Film Ferstival

View Angel photos: www.ladiesgallery. net/538/Angel Aquino.html

 

No.4 Arcilla John (Actor)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Bayani (1992), Sakay (1993) Anino (2000), Sa North Diversion Road (2005), Compound (2006)

 

Mainstream Film Credits:

Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso (1996) Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin (1997), Burger Boys (1999) Gusto Ko Nang Lumigaya(2000) , Biyaheng langit (2000) , Babaeng Putik, Ang (2001), Trip (2001) Diskarte(2002) , Sana Totoo Na (2002), Ligaya... Katumbas ng Buhay (2003) Now That I Have You (2004), I Don't Want You To Go (2007), Ay Ayeng (2007)

 

T.V. Series:

"Pangako sa 'yo" (2000), "Basta't Kasama Kita" (2002), "SCQ Reload Ok Ako!" (2004), "Sugo" (2005)

 

John is a familiar face in Philippine television and films. He has done several T.V series and movies. John gave award-winning performances in Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin (They Call Me Joy, 1998; Toronto Film Festival - Exhibition) and Mulanay (Deep in Paradise, 1996; Hawaii International Film Festival – Official Selection) for which he won the Best Supporting Actor (Urian, the Film Critics of the Philippines) and Best Actor (Manila Film Festival), respectively.  He was part of the principal cast of Anino, the recipient of the Palme d’Or Award for Best Short Film in the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. He was also exceptional in International Theater such as in Orosman at Zafira (Musical) in France, Noli Me Tangere (Play) in Japan, El Filibusterismo (Play) in Japan, and in more than 30 original and adapted Filipino plays. He got Best Actor nominations for independent films Sa North Diversion Road and Compound. John earned the highest votes for Best Actor from the People’s Insider Magazine 2007 Top Choices For Local Film Awards. John is under the Talent management of Cornelia “Anggee” Lee.

 

View John photos: http://entertainmen t.webshots. com/photo/ 2415462960086838 814fkxvIJ

 

No.5 Camañag Roeder (Actor)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Baryoke (2005), Ebolusyon ng Pamilyang Pilipino (2005), Kagat ng Dilim (2006), Heremias (2006), Pandanggo (2006)

Mainstream Film Credits:

Jose Rizal (1999)

Roeder is a multi-talented performer, singer, actor, and dancer. He recorded three original Filipino albums released under Vicor Music Company, which include his signature hit, Sana Naman (gold and platinum) and an international album released in Germany to his credit. He is one handful talents who have successfully made the crossover from mainstream pop to theater and independent films. He has acted in over thirty productions ranging from musicals to straight plays. He gave memorable performances in King and I, Twelfth Night, Aguinaldo 1898, Larawan, Chess, Grease, Once on This Island, Fire, Water, woman, They’re Playing our song, Macbeth, Luna, Carmen, Insiang, Ligawang Ligaw and Rhythm Method.

 

 He received Best Stage Actor nominations from the Aliw Awards for his performances Count Dracula in the Tanghalang Pilipino adaptation of Dracula and Gantimpala National Artist Production Series F.Sionil Jose's The God Stealer/ Nick Joaquin's The Queen's Jewel. For film, he got a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his performance in Lav Diaz's Ebolusyon. Roeder is a freelance actor.

 

View Roeder photo: http://www.herword. com/unwind/ theater/speaking _in_tongues. html

 

No.6 Clarete Julia (Actress)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Quezon City (2004), Nasaan si Francis (2006), Sa Ilalim ng cogon (2006)

 

Mainstream Film Credits:

"Gimik" (1996), Soltera (1999), Kahit isang saglit (2000), Narinig mo na ba ang latest? (2001), Trip (2001), Jologs (2002, Dreamboy (2005), Txt (2006)

 

International Films/TV:

Wrinkles (2006),

 

TV Series:

"Sa puso ko, iingatan ka" (2001), "Bituin" (2002), "Sana'y wala ng wakas" (2003), "Bakekang" (2006),

 

Julia Clarete is Eda Giselle Rosetta N. Clarete in real life born on September 24, 1979 is a Filipino singer and actress, both for theater and film. Julia Clarete who was hailed as Hollywood Dream's ultimate champion after a close fight with fellow finalist Raymond Bagatsing late last year on the farewell episode of the six-month reality show/talent searches on Philippines' local networks ABC-5. People familiar with Julia have always seen her sing on some of the TV shows that she appears on but this time she takes it on a more serious and professional level, writing and composing the album's featured single, "Bumalik Ka Lang," herself. And it was actually one of two songs that Julia sung for Ivory Music execs during the first few meetings before she signed on to do an album. She is currently one of the co-hosts of the daily noontime TV shows Eat Bulaga and is also currently pregnant.

 

View Julia photos: http://www.juliacla rete.com/

 

No.7 Diaz Kimberly (Actress)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Gantsilyo (2005), Sinungaling na Buwan (2007)

 

Mainstream Film Credits:

Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guwapo (1994), Chickboy (1994), Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1997), Bukas na lang kita mamahalin (2000), Narinig mo na ba ang l8est? (2001), Sex Files (2002), Pinay Pie (2003),

 

TV Series:

"Sana'y wala ng wakas" (2003)

 

Kimberly is a stage, TV, and film actor. She has essayed lead roles in stage plays, having played Ignacia in Mother Ignacia, Laura in Florante at Laura, Oryang in Silang Magigiting, Paulita in El Filibusterismo, Pilar in Pepe and pilar and Maria Blanca in Ibong Adarna

 Some of her productions include Ambon, Ulan, Baha, Tiktipaklong, Pilandok at Mahiwagang manok and Maria Blanca in Ibong Adarna. She has also appeared in commercials such as Purefoods corned beef, Bear Brand milk, Magic Flakes, Chowking, Nescafe and BPI family bank. She won Best Actress in the 1994 Metro Manila Film Festival for the film Kanto Boy 2.

 

View Kim Photo: http://www.friendst er.com/user. php?uid=7275073

 

No.8 Diño Liza (Actress)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Mathew Mark Luke and John (2005), Compound (2006), Rome & Juliet (2006), Graveyard Shift (2006), Sinungaling na Buwan (2007), Baliw (2007), Mona (2007)

 

Mainstream Film Credits:

Two Timer (2002), Xerex (2003), Pinay Pie (2003)

 

TV Series:

Maging Akin Muli (2005)

Mary Liza Bautista Diño or Liza is a beauty pageant titleholder and all around performer! She is a BS Speech Communication graduate from the University of the Philippines Diliman. She is best known as the beauty queen endorser of Likas Papaya Herbal Soap years ago. She placed third runner-up in Mutya ng Pilipinas 2001 and competed in the Miss Tourism International pageant She has played a variety of characters in both Shakespearean and original Filipino plays under seasoned directors. Her credits include Taming of the Shrew, A Midsummer Night’s Dream,Winter’s Tale, Othello, Yerma, Divinas Palabras, Hiroshima Mon Amour, A Portrait of an Artist, Tatlong Villanueva, El Publico and Komedi. Liza is a freelance actress.

View Liza photo: http://www.friendst er.com/user. php?uid=7884098

No.9 Dizon Mylene (Actress) September 6, 1976

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Utang ni Tatang (2002), Tulad ng dati (2006), Rome and Juliet (2006)

 

Mainstream Film Credits:

Calvento Files: The Movie (1997), Miguel/Michelle (1998), Magandang hatinggabi (1998), Gimik: The Reunion (1999), Gatas sa dibdib ng kaaway (2001), Super B (2002), Agimat, anting-anting ni Lolo, Ang (2002,

 

 T.V. Series:

"Gimik" (1996), "Saan ka man naroroon" (1999), "Sa dulo ng walang hanggan" (2001), "Basta't kasama kita" (2002), "Narito ang puso ko" (2003), "Tabing ilog" (2000), "Agawin mo man ang lahat" (2006), "Princess-Charming" (2007),

 

A superb actress, Mylene Dizon, has revealed that she ran away from her mother.  But, it was an unusual situation. Mylene's parents are separated. Her mother has moved to the United States.  Mylene is aware of her strong-willed nature, which she believes she has gotten from her mom. She admits, she's a loner even when she was still a kid. She was left home alone all the time. She spent a vacation in America when she was 18. She worked as a secretary in her mom's physical therapy business there. She didn't get paid so she ran back to Philippines with her mom's credit card in her pocket.

She has kept herself alive and well in the raucous carnival world of show business. Her name had to be associated with the gorgeous faces teeming at the ABS CBN Talent Center.  . In 1997 she won Best New Movie Actress for her 1st film Calvento Files: The movie. Recently, Mylene Dizon was named Best Actress for her role in “Rome and Juliet” from 2006 Cinema One Originals. Mylene is now a character actress in the entertainment industry.

View Mylene Photo: www.flickr.com/ photos/ronrag/ 303959816

 

No.10 Escaño Perry (Actor)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Sitak (2005), Mathew, Mark, Luke and John (2005), Geegee & Waterina (2006), Compound (2006), Siyudad (2006), Graveyard Shift (2006), Twilight Dancer (2006), Transition (2007), Butas (2007), Elliptical Road (2007), Baliw (2007), Walang Paraiso (2007), Stiryo (2007), Sinungaling na Buwan (2007), Flavio (2007), Abadeha (2007), Pinoy Postcard (2007)

 

Mainstream Film Credits:

Frats (1999), Pinay Pie (2003), Malikmata (2003), Batas Militar (2006)

 

T.V. Series:

Sugo (2005), I Luv New York (2006), Makita Ka Lamang Muli (2006), Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat (2006), Super Twins (2007), Lupin (2007)

 

Perry is an actor for stage, television and film. He finished Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering in Lyceum of the Philippines. He started as stage performer in Tanghalang Batingaw, a university-based theater group at the Lyceum of the Philippines. He earned his professional acting debut with Gantimpala Theater Foundation. He has portrayed mostly major roles in his theater projects. His theater credits include Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, Florate at Laura, Silang Magigiting, La Casa de Bernarda Alba, Laronde, Tatlong Villanueva, Severino Montano Trilogy, Mactan 1521, Martir sa Golgota, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Katy, Jose P. Laurel life and Tatlong Kwento ng Bagong Bayani.

He is one of the Best Supporting Actor finalists from the People’s Insider Magazine 2007 Top Choices For Local Film Awards

View Perry photo: http://www.friendst er.com/user. php?uid=4763806

 

No.11 Eusebio Ketchup (Actor)

 

Independent Film Credits:

Sa Aking Pagkagising Mula Sa Kamulatan (2005), Pamana, Ang (2006),

 

Mainstream Film Credits:

Tanging Ina, Ang (2003), Mr. Suave hoy! hoy! (2003), Can This Be Love (2005), Kapag tumibok ang puso (Not once, but twice) (2006), White Lady (2006), Gigil (2006),Mano po 5: Gua ai di (I love you) (2006), First Day High (2006)

 

T.V. Series:

"Berks" (2002), "Darating ang umaga" (2003),

 

Ketchup (real name: Michael Eusebio) bagging the best supporting actor trophy for his performance in a digital movie, Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula sa Kamulatan, from the Gawad Urian. It is his first acting award ever and he is grateful that he was at the awards ceremony to personally accept the trophy.

 

Ketchup is one of the busiest talents of Star Magic. He is actually never without a project. He was in White Lady, produced by Regal Entertainment. He is also in Regal’s movie, Gigil, with Alfred Vargas and Katrina Halili. At Star Cinema, the sister company of Star Magic, Ketchup is doing First Day High. He is also set to do an independent film to be directed by Kathy Camarillo.

On TV, Ketchup co-hosts the Studio 23 show, "It’s a Guy Thing," with Borgy Manotoc, John Joe Joseph and Bubbles Paraiso. He plans to study filmmaking next year at the New York University.

 

View Ketchup Photo: http://www.friendst er.com/user. php?uid=26525016

 

No.12 Galura Alcris (Actor)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Babae sa Breakwater (2004),Lagusan (2005), Sarong banggi (2005), Pusang Gala (2005), Batad sa paang palay (2006), Seroks (2006),

 

Alcris is a film actor. He is the brother of Glaiza de Castro (Actress). He portrayed a 14-year old Batad Boy  “Ag-ap” in the film Batad, a high school dropout, is forced to sell produce in the Banawe market to augment whose big dream is to own a pair of nifty sports shoes in.  He bagged the best actor awards from 2006 Cinemalaya Film Festival and 2006 Golden Screen Awards for his heartwarming performance in Batad. He also received Best Supporting Actor nominations from the URIAN for his performances in Mario O’Hara’s Babae sa Breakwater.

 

No web photo available

 

No. 13 Guttierez Chin-chin (Actress)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Rigodon (2005), Pandanggo (2006)

 

Mainstream Film Credits:

Bakit labis kitang mahal (1992), Maalaala mo kaya: The Movie (1994), Mula noon hanggang ngayon (1996), Ipaglaban mo: The Movie (1996), Sa aking mga kamay (1996), Ikaw pala ang mahal ko (1997), Bayad puri (1998), Sa pusod ng dagat (1998), April, May, June (1998), My guardian debil (1998), Ama namin (1998), Jose Rizal (1998), Pedrong palad (2000), Tatarin (2001), Tomagan (2003),

 

International Films/TV:

Bloo (1996/France) , Legacy (1998/U.S.A) , Manila (2000/Germany) , Au bout du rouleau (2002/FranceTV) ,

 

T.V. Series:

"Habang kapiling ka" (2002), "Krystala" (2004), "Valentina" (2005), Mourning Girls (2006), "Maging sino ka man" (2006),

Chin-chin is an actress cinema,stage and television.TV. Birth Name is Maria Carmiña Lourdes Cynthia Gutierrez. An environmentalist. As a staunch supporter of People for Ethical Treatment of Animals, she posed as a mermaid in the PETA pro-animal/pro- vegetarian campaign. A vegetarian.

 The creative freedom of expression is marvelously evident in every Chin-Chin Guttierez photograph. Dynamic and almost carefree, pictorial sessions with Chin-Chin are always an exercise in experimentation and creativity. She is a down-to-earth woman-child who is natural and graceful. Her style and demeanor allows for open photographic interpretations. She has appeared in more than 20 feature films including 6 foreign films and has been awarded twice one of the finest actresses in Asia. Chin-chin won several acting awards from different prestigious award giving bodies.

View Chin-Chin Photos:  www.chinchingutierr ez.com.ph

No. 14 Lucero Sid (Actor)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Donsol (2006), Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007),

 

T.V. Series:

"Krystala" (2004), Etheria: Ang ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia" (2005),

 

Once in a while, a new face comes along in the entertainment scene that truly catches our attention. The moment we saw Sid Lucero, we knew that he’s got it. And after seeing him act in his very first television drama role, there’s no doubt that Sid will be the next best young actor of his generation. Sid is being introduced in the much talked about soap opera "Hanggang Kailan," from GMA-7 and Filmex, Inc. where he is pitting talents against some of the country’s acting heavyweights like Lorna Tolentino and Christopher de Leon. In the soap, he plays a lost young teenage boy who is searching for love and acceptance while in the process of finding himself.

If his face looks familiar, it’s because Sid is the son of thespian Mark Gil. The eyebrows, the nose and the piercing look is so very Mark, and from that initial episodes that we’ve seen, the boy has got the same natural intensity and passion like his dad.

We learned that his manager Ricky Gallardo of The Talent Factory was responsible in choosing his screen name. Sid Lucero is the name of the character Mark Gil played in the award-winning Mike de Leon film, "Batch 81," where Mark was elevated to lead status, and where he met and fell in love with Sid’s mother, the former fashion model and actress Bing Pimentel. Sid, together with the other young cast of the soap, had to undergo intensive training in proper acting techniques with workshop director Peque Gallaga before facing the cameras. A quick learner, he says that from the time he started taping, he learned a lot in terms of motivation, delivery and focus, with the guidance of his directors Joey Reyes and Mark Reyes. He won Breakthrough Performance by an Actor  for Donsol from 2007 Golden Screen Awards by Entertainment Press.

View Sid photo: pep.ph/articles/ 11470/Sid- Lucero-on- Angel-Aquino: -'Magka-vibes- kami'

 

No.15 Macapagal Jake (Actor)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Compound (2006), Pandanggo (2006), Doble Vista (2006),Mona (2007), Foster Child (2007), Sinungaling na Buwan (2007)

Recently Jake portrayed lead roles in Virgin Labfest 2 Naked Truths Payb/Sixs and Aspect of Love. Jake is a master of musical theater having been involved in international productions. His credits include Miss Saigon (Cameron Mackintosh Limited, UK National Tour; Stella Musical Productions, Germany), Rent (Singapore Repertory Theatre/Atlantis Production), Nagraland  (Mitsubishi Music Production, Asian Tour), and the Philippine productions of Once on this Island (Chase International) ; Les Miserables, My Fair Lady and Joseph the Dreamer (Repertory Philippines) ; Cabaret and Falsettos (New Voice Company); Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Atlantis Production); Cats (Metropolitan Theater). He has also done recordings. He is one of the Best Supporting Actor finalists for the People’s Insider Magazine 2007 Top Choices For Local Film Awards and got Breakthrough Performance by an actor for his top-notch performance in the Will Fredo’s Compound from 4th Golden Screen Awards.

View jake photo: inkpot.com/theatre/ 06reviews/ 0504,aspeoflove, ys.html

No.16 Magalona Mario (Actor)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Binyag (2003), Dilim (2005), Rotonda (2006), Mudraks (2006), Rekados (2006) Umaaraw, Umuulan (2006),

 

Mainstream Film Credits:

Mila (2001),

 

T.V. Series:

"Kay tagal kang hinintay" (2002), Makita Ka Lamang Muli (2006),Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat (2006),It Might be You (2007)

 

Mario is an actor for stage, television and film. Mario’s theater credits include: Ang Mga Kahon, A winter’s tale, Divinas Palabras, Inspektor Heneral, Price of Redemption, Othello, Death of a Salesman, St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos, The Trial, Pilitwo, Sakurahime, El publico, Angel Street, Blood Wedding and Shock Value. For his film Dilim he portrayed a mysterious vigilante who goes after the bad guys and helps kids and damsels in distress and in Rotonda he is a drug addict who seeks revenge and died in the end. Mario received the Best Actor award for his impressive performances in Rekados from 2006 Cinema One Independent film Festival. 

No web photo available

 

 

No.17 Medina Ping (Actor) 23 July 1983, Pasig City, Philippines

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Trabaho (2005), Anak ng tinapa (2005), Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, Ang (2005), Imahenasyon (2006), Tulad ng dati (2006), Tukso (2007)

 

Mainstream Film Credits:

Jose Rizal (1998), Bertud ng putik (2003),

 

T.V. Series:

"Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia" (2005), Makita Ka Lamang Muli (2006)

Ping is an occasional artists, he is the son of character actor Pen Medina. The Truth is, He’s Pretty too. But being pretty is the last thing on Ping Medina’s mind. The 23-year-old, whose first acting job was as the young Jose Rizal in the film by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, has bigger things to care about. Things like his Cinemalaya project with Dennis Marasigan—an ensemble film called “Tukso,” in which he would star with Ricky Davao, Soliman Cruz, Irma Adlawan and others. Things like playing the guitar and recording a demo with his band, Hello Ebro. Things like figuring out his real role in Philippine cinema.

Ping has been in the industry for 10 years now and although mall tours and provincial shows are not part of his itinerary, he does have a huge fan base. Actually, he has two kinds—the first made up of people who loved him as Kuya Bogs in Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros and the second are the people who have seen him on television, in shows like Etheria and the afternoon soap Makita Ka Lang Muli, both aired on GMA 7. He gets recognized when he’s out and is asked to pose for photos and sign autographs but Ping finds a deeper connection with fans who he can really talk to about his work and about his passions. And he has a lot of passion for his craft. He has notable performances and earned MANUNURI (URIAN) Best Supporting Actor nomination for the film Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros.

View Ping photo: http://www.friendst er.com/24758311

 

No.18 Miller Joanne (Actress)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Big Time (2005),

 

Mainstream Film Credits:

Pistolero (2002), Onsehan (2001), Babaeng putik, Ang (2001), Pasasabugin ko ang mundo mo (2000), Jacob (1997)

 

Joanne is a TV and film actor. The fresh face of Joanne Miller coming back after some few good years from the long-running soap opera Annaluna. The lead girl character from Big time used to play Eunice, one of the little kontrabidas in the 80s soap, Annaluna. In her first independent film Big Time, she portrayed Melody the prettiest girl in Tambo who wants is to become a big movie star, an aspiring megastar. Joanne Miller, whose performances and charisma are exceptional in this film. Big Time is 2005 Cinemalaya feature length films finalists.

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No. 19 Sese Neil Ryan (Actor)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Mathew Mark Luke and John (2005), Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2005), Kubrador (2006), Graveyard Shift (2006), Seroks (2006)

 

Mainstream Film Credits:

Beautiful Life (2004), Gatas sa Dibdib ng Kaaway (1999)

 

T.V. Series: 

"Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan" (2001), "Basta't kasama kita" (2002), "Darating ang umaga" (2003), "Buttercup" (2003), "Kay tagal kang hinintay" (2002), "SCQ Reload Ok Ako!", "Krystala" (2004), "Spirits" (2004),  Aishite imasu (Mahal kita) 1941 (2004), "Etheria: Ang ikalimang kaharian ng encantadia" (2005),Sugo( 2005),Makita Ka Lamang Muli (2006),Asian Treasure (2007), Lupin (2007),Maria Florde Luna (2007)

 

Neil is an actor for stage, television and film. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Theater arts from the University of the Philippines. From then on, guided by his mentors, he honed craft by taking part in various. To new a few, he appeared in Shakespearean classics such as Othello (Dulaang U.P); Merchant of Venice, Taming of the Shrew (UP Shakespearean Company); Greek classics like Oedipus Rex (Dulaang UP) and Troyanas (Tanghalang Pilipino), Kanser (Gantimpala) , Laro (Gantimpala) and Asian Drama like St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos (Dulanng UP); Hudhud (TP), Kanjicho (Dulanng UP), Sepharad: Voces de Exilio, Basilia ng Malolos ( UPPT), Orpheus Descending (TP) and Sa Ngalan ng Anak (Dulaang UP) and line producer of the digital film Laya. He is one of the busiest character actors on television.

 

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No.20 Soriano Meryll (Actress)

 

Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:

Room Boy (2005), In Da Red Corner (2006), Rotonda (2006), Numbalikdiwa (2006), Rekados (2006)

 

Mainstream Film Credits:

Lucio & Miguel (1992), Gwapings Dos (1993), Kung kaya mo, kaya ko rin (1996), Kahit minsan lang (1997), Computer Combat (1997),

 

T.V. Series:

"Sana ay ikaw na nga" (2002), "Marina" (2004), "Kampanerang Kuba" (2005), "Super Inggo" (2006)

 

Meryll is an actor, image model\product endorser, and TV personality. She started acting on screen through the kiddie’s sitcom “It Bullingit” with other child star performers on ABS - CBN. Although she is known as the niece of Diamond Actress Maricel Soriano, she is better known as a young, bubbly child star who has grown to be a charming, vibrant, talented serious teen actress and performer. She is part of ABS – CBN's – Fantaseryeng “Kampanerang Kuba” and Milk Magic endorser.

Recently, she won as Best Actress in the movie “Roomboy” an entry for Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. She has set to prove that she is a true Filipino actress in her own special way.

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We would like to acknowledge the following Actors who have contributed to the independent film for the past years:

 

Ms. Gloria Romero, Boots Anson Roa, Caridad Sanchez, Maricel Soriano, Cherrie Gil,  Gina Alajar, Gina Pareño, Cherrie Pie Picache, Jacklyn Jose, Rio Locsin, Tessie Thomas, Agot Isidro,Ma. Isabel Lopez, Irma Adlawan, Shamaine Buencamino, Ermie Concepcion, Anggie Ferro, Ana Capri, Gissele Sanchez, Eddie Garcia, Joel Torre, Ricky Davao, Mark Gil, Pen Medina, Nonie Buencamino, Johnny Delgado, Ronnie Lazaro, Jaime Fabregas, Rex Cortez, Lou Veloso, Archie Adamos, Soliman Cruz, Dido de La Paz ,Crispin Pineda and Johnny Manahan.

 

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