"Baler" Dominates MMFF 2008 Awards Night

The historical film "Baler" is the big winner at the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival
(MMFF) awards night Saturday evening by taking home 10 trophies including Best Picture.

Baler also received the grade of “A” from the Cinema Evaluation Board and a commendation from the Department of Education.

The other MMFF entry that received an A grade from the CEB is Magkaibigan. But the Jinggoy Estrada starrer only managed to win 1 award courtesy of Christopher de Leon as Best Actor. Shake, Rattle and Roll X, Desperadas 2, Iskul Bukol 20 Years After and Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat each won 1 award, too.

Dayo, on the other hand, grabbed 4 trophies while One Night Only won 2 awards coutesy of Manilyn Reynes for Best Supporting Actress and Joey Reyes for Best Story.

For the first time in years, the Best Float was scrapped from the awards line-up.

Here is the complete list of winners:

34th MMFF Award Winners

Best Picture:
Baler

Best Director:
Mark Meily (Baler)

Best Actress:
Anne Curtis (Baler)

Best Actor:
Christopher De Leon (Magkaibigan)

Best Screenplay:
Baler

Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award:
Baler

Best Supporting Actress:
Manilyn Reynes (One Night Only)

Best Supporting Actor:
Philip Salvador (Baler)

2nd Best Festival Picture:
Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat

3rd Best Festival Picture:
Iskul Bukol 20 Years After

Best Cinematography:
Lee Meily (Baler)

Best Production Design:
Aped Santos (Baler)

Best Editing:
Danny Anonuevo (Baler)

Best Visual Effects:
Robert Quilao (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)

Best Musical Score:
Jessie Lasaten (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)

Best Theme Song:
"Lipad" by Jessie Lasaten and Artemio Abad Jr.,
performed by Lea Salonga (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)

Best Sound:
Albert Idioma and Wally Dellosa (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)

Best Original Story:
Jose Javier Reyes (One Night Only)

Best Child Performer:
Robert Villar (Shake, Rattle, and Roll X)

Best Make-up:
Noli Villalobos (Desperadas 2)

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/12/28/baler-dominates-mmff-2008-awards-night/

One Night Only Full Trailer

One Night Only

One Night Only, a story that happened in one night about five different girl characters.

It is topbilled by Katrina Halili, Jennylyn Mercado, Diana Zubiri, Valerie Concepcion and Alessandra de Rossi. This sexy-comedy film’s cast includes Ricky Davao, Paolo Contis, Ogie Diaz, Jon Avila, Chokoleit, Joross Gamboa, Manilyn Reynes, Jason Gainza, Bentong, Empoy, and Tessie Villarama. It is directed by Jose Javier Reyes. Produced by OctoArts Films and is an official entry to the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival
(MMFF).

Jennylyn Mercado returns to the big screen via "One Night Only"

Maraming tagahanga ng young actress na si Jennylyn Mercado ang matutuwa sa balitang nakuha ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal). Ayon sa mismong PR manager ng OctoArts Films na si Ms. Aster Amoyo ay kasama na si Jennylyn sa cast ng One Night Only. Ito ang magsisilbing comeback project ng kauna-unahang StarStruck Ultimate Female Survivor pagkatapos niyang isilang ang anak nila ng dati niyang boyfriend na si Patrick Garcia.

Ang One Night Only ay isa sa dalawang entries ng film company ni Boss Orly Ilacad sa 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Ang isa pa ay ang reunion movie nina Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, at Joey de Leon na Iskbul Bukol 20 Years After (The Adventures of Victorio Ungasis and the Escalera Brothers).

Makakasama ni Jennylyn sa One Night Only sina Katrina Halili, Diana Zubiri, Paolo Contis, Alessandra de Rossi, Ricky Davao, Jon Avila, Candy Panglinan, Chokoleit, Jason Gainza, at ang mga kapatid ni Jennylyn sa management ni Becky Aguila na sina Valerie Concepcion at Joross Gamboa.

Matatandaang noong unang prinesenta ang One Night Only sa screening committee ng MMFF ay kasama sa cast ang ilan sa prime talents ng Star Magic, ang talent arm ng ABS-CBN. Pero napabalitang pinull out ang mga ito dahil ayaw raw ng Star Magic na magmukhang suporta ang mga alaga nila kay Katrina, na isang Kapuso star.

Ang bagay na ito ay hindi kinumpirma ng Star Magic at maging ng ilan sa mga artistang naunang naugnay sa pelikula. Pero sa presscon para kay Katrina noon kasabay ng pagpirma niya ng kontrata sa OctoArts Films, nabanggit ni Boss Orly ang mga pangalan nina Angelica Panganiban, Diether Ocampo, at Roxanne Guinoo na kasama rin sa pelikula na ididirek ni Joey Reyes.

Pinagtalunan kasi noon kung sino ang magiging bida sa One Night Only at kung sino ang mauuna sa billing kung natuloy nga si Katrina at ang ilang Star Magic talents. Pero nilinaw naman ni Direk Joey na ang istorya ng pelikulang siya rin ang sumulat ay iikot sa lahat ng characters sa isang motel sa loob lamang ng isang magdamag.

Huling napanood si Jennylyn sa pelikula sa pamamagitan ng Half Blood Samurai.

Source: http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362585

Sundo with Robin Padilla

Super action star Robin Padilla will be back on the big screen via “Sundo”, a horror film directed by Topel Lee and produced by GMA Films.

Robin also said that he’s been really preparing for the role, and even went as far as changing his diet just so he could get “the look” of a military man. With him in the movie are Sunshine Dizon, Katrina Halili, and Rhianne Ramos.

Robin also has a new project in the kapuso network, that’s Totoy Bato, where he’d be playing a boxer.

If it's a tough guy you need, better call Robin’s manager.

Source: http://thefilipinoweb.com/movies/sundo-with-robin-padilla/