Topic: The Nora Aunor Thread

[jdv1229]

PASADO (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro) held a press conference last night at the Savory Restaurant in Earnshaw, Sampaloc to announce the winners for the 7th Gawad Sining-Sine.  Awarding will be on March 20 at the Aliw Theater and will be televised for the first time in the group’s history of award-giving.  Here’s the complete list of winners:

 

PinakaPASADOng Pelikula                    -           Panaghoy sa Suba (1); Naglalayag (2); Ais**te Imasu (3)

PinakaPASADOng Direktor                     -           Cesar Montano (Panaghoy)

PinakaPASADOng Aktres                      -           NORA AUNOR (Naglalayag)

PinakaPASADOng Aktor                        -           Dennis Trillo (Ais**te)

PinakaPASADOng Katulong na Aktres    -           Jaclyn Jose (Naglalayag)

PinakaPASADOng Katulong na Aktor      -           Jay Manalo (Ais**te)

PinakaPASADOng Iskrip Pampelikula     -           Irma Dimaranan (Naglalayag)

PinakaPASADOng Istorya                      -           Cris Vertido (Panaghoy)

PinakaPASADOng Sinematograpiya        -           Ely Cruz (Panaghoy)

PinakaPASADOng Pagsasaiskor ng Musical       -           Nonong Buencamino (Panaghoy)

PinakaPASADOng Paglalapat ng Tunog  -           Albert Michael Idioma (Feng Shui)

Natatanging Artista ng Taon                    -           Sharon Cuneta

Natatanging Guro ng Taon                      -           Maryo J. Delos Reyes

 

Layunin ng PASADO na pag-ugnayin ang akademya at industriya ng pelikula.  Objective rin ng grupo na patatagin, pagtibayin at pagyamanin ang diwa ng PASADO – makilala ang kahalagahan ng pelikula sa pagtuturo at magamit ito sa pag-aaral ng mga estudyante.  Ang tatlong tinanghal na PinakaPASADOng Pelikula ay siyang patuloy na pag-aaralan sa mga pamantasang kasapi sa PASADO all over the country.  Sa ngayon, may pitumpung miyembro na ang grupo.

 

Sa mga magtatanong, ang Natatanging Artista ng Taon ay ibinibigay ng PASADO sa artistang kanilang unang pinarangalan bago ito napansin sa ibang bansa.  Ito ay isang special award bilang pagpapatunay na tama ang pananaw at paraan ng pagsuri ng PASADO.  Si Sharon ay gagawaran ng Natatanging Artista dahil siya ay unang piniling PinakaPASADOng Aktres ng grupo para sa Crying Ladies bago siya nagwagi sa Brussels International Film Festival para sa nasabi ring pelikula.  Eto ‘yung panahong walang ibang nakapansin kay Sharon para sa pelikulang nabanggit.  Mahal nga raw ni Direk Maryo ang grupo dahil isa ito sa mga naunang nagparangal sa Magnifico bago pa ito umani ng papuri sa ibang bansa.  Pararangalan din bilang Natatanging Guro si Direk Maryo sa taong ito bilang recognition sa naitulong nito academy.

 

Pinabulaanan din ng PASADO na ang grupo ay Vilma Santos Country.  Katunayan, inamin nila na LANDSLIDE ang pagkapanalo ni Ate Guy sa taong ito.  Itinanggi rin nila na binalak nilang magbigay ng tie sa Best Actress to play safe.  They reiterated na paninindigan nila ang kanilang desisyon sa kanilang list of winners.   Binanggit din ng isang miyembro sa forum na makailang-ulit siyang tinetext ng isang Willy sa grupo ni Vilma (eto rin ba ‘yung nabalitang nagte-text sa isang YCC member nuon?) tungkol sa kanilang resulta nguni’t hindi nga niya masagot dahil sa presscon pa ito ia-announce.  Katunayan, inimbitahan niya ang mga ito upang dumalo rin sa nasabing presscon nguni’t hindi na sila sumagot nang malamang dadalo ang ICON.  Segurista ang grupo at ayaw yatang dumalo kung hindi sila siguradong pasado sa PASADO.  Samantalang pinuri naman ng nasabi ring miyembro ang ating moderator na si Vonnel dahil nang i-text daw niya ito kung gusto nitong dumalo sa presscon, nag-text back ito ng “Win or lose, susuporta kami sa grupo ninyo” without any inquiry kung pasado ba si Ate Guy o hindi – ang galing galing mo talaga kapatid!

 

Nakausap din ng ICON ang isa sa officers ng ENPRESS, si Ms. Nora Calderon at ito mismo ang nagpapatunay na hindi totoo ang insidenteng may mga nagmurang Noranians sa kanila nu’ng nakaraang Sabado.  Nagpasalamat pa nga ito sa suportang ibinigay ng mga Noranians sa ENPRESS at kay Judy Ann Santos.

 

Muli, nagpapasalamat ang ICON sa PASADO sa karangalang ibinigay nila kay Ate Guy.  Salamat po kay Prof. Emmanuelle Gonzales, Chairman; Dr. Letty Pagkalinawan, President; Prof. Victor Tomas, Board Secretary; Dr. Lakandupil Garcia, Chairman ng Film Review at Prof. Elma Betudio.  Ang adviser ng PASADO ay si Ms. Boots Anson-Roa.

thanks sis for posting the complete list of winners sa PASADO... teka lang adviser nila si Boots? buti na lang hindi nanalo ang favorite niyang si you know who na kasama niya sa pelikulang you know what... 

[loonzhaus]

thanks sis for posting the complete list of winners sa PASADO... teka lang adviser nila si Boots? buti na lang hindi nanalo ang favorite niyang si you know who na kasama niya sa pelikulang you know what... 

Kaya nga nakakatuwa....isa pa, hindi nagpadala sa text brigade ang mga members....remember 'yung nagpupumilit na text message sa isang member ng YCC.....

[jdv1229]

Kaya nga nakakatuwa....isa pa, hindi nagpadala sa text brigade ang mga members....remember 'yung nagpupumilit na text message sa isang member ng YCC.....

sino ba 'yung Willy na nag-umpisa ng text brigade? parang kilala ko 'yung YCC member si Nonoy Lauzon di ba? 

[loonzhaus]

sino ba 'yung Willy na nag-umpisa ng text brigade? parang kilala ko 'yung YCC member si Nonoy Lauzon di ba? 

ayaw kong mag-comment dun sa YCC member, hahaha.  'yung willy is the counterpart of ateng sa grupo nila.  at least si ateng albert, never nang-ngarag ng mga jury maipilit lang si ate guy, hehehe.  ;-)

[jdv1229]

ayaw kong mag-comment dun sa YCC member, hahaha.  'yung willy is the counterpart of ateng sa grupo nila.  at least si ateng albert, never nang-ngarag ng mga jury maipilit lang si ate guy, hehehe.  ;-)

si Willy ba o si Jojo Lim?  sige na nga di na ako magko-comment du'n sa YCC member... 

[loonzhaus]

si Willy ba o si Jojo Lim?  sige na nga di na ako magko-comment du'n sa YC member... 

Willy Fernandez   

[jdv1229]

Willy Fernandez   

sorry friendship di ko siya kilala... 

[loonzhaus]

sorry friendship di ko siya kilala... 

coordinator nila ito....kilala siya nila ateng... 

[jdv1229]

Whatever state the Philippine Movie Industry is in now was just confirmed by the winners in the recently concluded Star Awards For Movies. The movie industry has produced a pathetic 70 plus number of movies last year and just like what Nestor Torre stated in his article the number of award giving bodies has tremendously increased. How they come up with their choices is beyond me... the awards body given by the movie press blatantly comparing themselves to the Golden Globes, the big difference being the Hollywood Foreign Press has a screening committee of members who writes film reviews & critiques movies in well known newspapapers and magazines. They understand the language of film and based their choices solely on the merits of each movie granted there were times when their winners were also questionable.  For years the Globes has always been known to be the precedence to which films & performances would bring home the OSCAR until recently. Whereas this is not the case with the Philippine Movie Press. I have no idea who among their members are on the screening & voting committee apparently ones who does not understand the language of film. I always wondered what their criteria in judging each nominated film was. Most of their award shows has always been so damn predictable without any element of surprise. For instance asking a particular star who is also a contender for one of the major awards would be asked to co-host the proceedings is unbearable. Doesn't that give anyone an inkling of who's going to win the award? Apparently even before the program started rumors of who will win the most coveted prize that night has already been going on and alas! the name that has been rumored to win ended up going on stage to accept the award. Bad taste is so common with these awards groups. In my opinion if a performer is nominated they should attend the ceremonies only as a nominee and not as one of the hosts... it would be fine to oblige them with a production number or two but next time please be fair to all the other nominees. Unfortunately it's a tad too late to gain their credibilty back for they surely belong to those award giving bodies left at the bottom of the barrel.

[jdv1229]

The Superstar gets another Best Actress nod

TRACK SHOT


By RICKY CALDERON



Even in her absence, Superstar Nora Aunor continues to shine and how! She won the Best Actress award for Naglalayag from the 7th Gawad Sining Sine of PASADO (Paampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro). The awards night will be held on March 20 at the Aliw Theater, CCP Complex.



Even if Nora is still in the US and most probably won’t be around to accept her award, the Pasado jurors are firm on their decision that Nora deserves the best actress honors. This is her first acting trophy from Pasado, which began giving out awards in 1998).



Dennis Trillo was named Best Actor for Aicrape Imasu where he played a cross dressing gay character who fell in love with a Japanese officer.



Now on its seventh year, Gawad Sining Sine will be televised for the first time, with the awards night produced by Airtime Marketing which also put together the recently concluded Golden Screen Awards ceremonies.



The winners in the Gawad Sining Sine were formally announced in a press conference held Wednesday night at the Savory Restaurant in Sampaloc, Manila. What makes Pasado different from other award-giving bodies is that they measure the excellence of a film and its various elements as a piece of literary work. According to Dr. Lakandupil Garcia, chairman for film review of Pasado, they view the film “bilang isang gumagalaw na nobela” (a moving novel).



One more thing that makes Pasado different is that they announce the winners of the awards before the awards night.



Panaghoy sa Suba of CM Films won as Best Picture along with the Best Director honors for Cesar Montano. It also won the awards for Best Story (Cris Vertido), Best Editing (Renato de Leon), Best Cinematography (Ely Cruz), and Best Musical Scoring (Nonong Buencamino).



Naglalayag from Angora Films was voted 2nd Best Picture while Aicrape Imasu was chosen 3rd Best Picture.



Jaclyn Jose won as Best Supporting Actress for Naglalayag while Jay Manalo was named Best Supporting Actor for Aicrape Imasu. Vito Cajili won the award for Best Editing for Feng Shui.



The other Best Actress nominees of Pasado are Judy Ann Santos (Aicrape Imasu), Ara Mina (Minsan Pa), Vilma Santos (Mano Po 3), Kris Aquino (Feng Shui) and Claudine Barretto (Milan). The Best Actor contenders include Jomari Yllana (Minsan Pa), Christopher de Leon (Mano Po 3), Cesar Montano (Panaghoy sa Suba), Yul Servo (Naglalayag) and Piolo Pascual (Milan).Dr. Leticia Pangkalinawan, president of Pasado, said their membership has grown in number, extending beyond Metro Manila, which convinced them to have their awards night televised for the public to know the group.



“Nais ng Pasado na pagtagpuin ang mga tao sa industriya ng pelikula at ang mga guro upang maitaas ang antas ng kalidad ng pelikula,” she said, adding that the group would rather pay no heed to some quarters questioning their credibility to give out awards. She said that they are able to use the classroom to educate their students to appreciate good films.

[jdv1229]

Wednesday, March 16, 2005


*
Was there massive cheating
at the Star Awards?


By Danny Vibas*

Piolo Pascual should* have received the Best Actor* plum on Saturday’s Star Awards for Movies—and not Dennis Trillo.

But then again, not really, because Trillo rightfully deserved the title for his role in Aicrape Imasu 1941

This somewhat confusing account came straight from some members and officers of the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC), the award-giving body that, for the first time, held its awarding ceremonies in a disturbingly tight and compact venue—at the Cinema 5 of the new Gateway Mall in Araneta Center, Cubao.

The buzz was going around the very night of the awards, when yours truly joined some PMPC officers and members at a restaurant in Tomas Morato Avenue, Quezon City, following the traditional after-awards ceremonies dinner.

According to this hub, they are certain that there were at least 13 votes out of the 25 authorized electors who voted in favor of Piolo Pascual, nominated for Milan.

They were the same 13 who boldly raised their hands to counter PMPC president Joe Barrameda’s proposal—during pre-voting deliberations—that Piolo be kicked out of the list of nominees. Reason for this was the supposed revelation of PMPC officer Allan Diones that two people from ABS-CBN 2’s Star Magic, the network’s talent management arm, gave him an envelope containing P5,000 so he would vote for Piolo and not for Dennis.

“If those 13 dared to get their balls out for Piolo, why wouldn’t they write his name in their secret ballot?” reasoned out one of the officers, who felt they were cheated throughout the awards selection process this year. “How dare Joe Barrameda say there were only 9 votes for Piolo and one or two more for Dennis that made him win over Piolo?”

Diones, according to our informants, mentioned the names of the ABS-CBN people who allegedly gave him the envelope in one of the network’s press conferences, a few days before the PMPC members cast their votes.

Our informants recalled that Diones even mightily announced during their deliberations that he would return the money to the ABS-CBN guys.

But when some pro-Piolo PMPC officers and members asked the network guys if they did give Diones cash in exchange of his vote, they denied having done so. And when told that Diones was set to return the money, the network guys quipped, “Well, that would be manna from heaven for us! Allan [Diones] would have to shell out his own money since we didn’t give him anything that he can return to us.”

Meanwhile, Barrameda has denied in an interview with another broadsheet columnist that there was foul play in Trillo’s win. “Why are they assuming that the 13 persons who voted to retain Piolo as a nominee automatically voted for him in their secret ballot?” he was quoted saying in Filipino.

This is just one of the controversies that hounded the 2005 Star Awards Saturday night. Another is the alleged leakage that Barrameda gave to some Vilmanians as early as Saturday morning that their idol would be named best actress. Barrameda was supposed to be the only one who knew the final results late Friday night, after the secret ballots were counted.

There are talks that Barrameda had to see to it that Vilma Santos bring home the trophy.* Why? It was allegedly the condition she asked just so she would host the awarding ceremony along with Pops Fernandez and, initially, with the actor-Senator Bong Revilla, as well.

Barrameda and the awards producers, Airtime Marketing, reportedly panicked when they learned that the senator had to back out for an urgent trip to the United States. And so, the PMPC president and the event producers had to see to it that Santos decides not to back out herself.

Meanwhile, the Noranians are up in arms not just because their idol lost to Santos. The loyalists were on a rampage because on the cover of the souvenir program, the slot for Nora Aunor’s film Naglalayag was allegedly replaced by a photo of deposed president and former actor Joseph “Erap” Estrada. Again, Barrameda was thought to be behind this ploy.

Part of the cover was a filmstrip in which the titles of the finalists for best picture were printed. Aunor’s Naglalayag was supposed to be on the leftmost part, and therefore on the No. 1 slot.

The PMPC’s explanation for having done so was because Estrada was given a tribute that night for his contribution to the film industry. The films listed were Milan (which won “Movie of the Year” or best picture), Mano Po 3, Aicrape Imasu (Mahal Kita) 1941, Minsan Pa and Sabel.

Oh, yes, some PMPC officers and members are also questioning how Erap’s son, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, won as Darling of the Press when no one even nominated him during the deliberations.

The young Estrada received the award along with Malou Choa-Fagar, an executive of Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) behind the long-running noontime Eat Bulaga on GMA 7. What most of the voting members knew was Choa-Fagar was going home with the trophy along, and would not tie with anyone. The funny thing was, during the awards ceremonies, Estrada’s name was called out first.* Since there was only one trophy available for the category, Choa-Fagar was empty handed after she went up the stage.

The awards ceremonies were aired over RPN 9 on delayed telecast. On the TV screen, the stage looked spacious, thanks to the wide-angle lens. However, at Cinema 5 of the Gateway Mall, the stage was actually narrow and tight. It could seat only 500 people. A lot of fans had to sit on the stairway, while others patiently stood along the sides of the stage.

The venue is actually a movie house; it is not a theater for live productions so it neither had a backstage nor a dressing room. We heard that the dancers who had costume changes had to use the comfort rooms.

Airtime could have chosen a more spacious venue with appropriate facilities for a live production. But then again, according to our source, the PMPC president could not refuse the favor from Araneta Center’s to help them promote the Gateway movie houses. Apparently, the PMPC had held film screenings there for free.





Copyright (c) 2001 The Manila Times

[pinoymovies]

New book on Nora Aunor coming soon! Abangan ninyo sa National Bookstores next month.

[jdv1229]

just finished watching Mano Po 3 and i cannot help but compare obvious similarities between the two films... let me start with Nora's wardrobe in Naglalayag & Vilma's in Mano Po 3.

in Naglalayag Nora wore a blue miniskirt in that dinner scene with Yul by the breakwater while Vilma also wore a blue outfit in her scene with Boyet in Tagaytay.

Nora was wearing gray blouse & pants with matching pearl necklace & earrings at the Parks & Wildlife scene with Yul. Vilma wore red blouse & pants also with pearl necklace & earrings in the elevator scene when she first saw Boyet at the hotel in Thailand.

at the beginning of Mano Po 3 Vilma was shown rushing to church in the pouring rain whereas in Naglalayag Nora & Yul's chance meeting occurred during a severe rainstorm that flooded the streets of Manila.

Nora sustaining her emotions during the car ride to Yul's funeral whereas Vilma cannot contain herself while riding in the car with Jay Manalo before he was gunned down. immediately following both scenes were Nora's at Yul's funeral then Vilma asking for help after Jay was shot.

Nora receiving an award as her Alma Mater's Most Outstanding Alumna in Naglalayag & Vilma accepting an award as One Of The Most Outstanding Women.

lastly Nora was interviewed by Boy Abunda in Naglalayag while Vilma had an interview with Ces Drillon.

obviously Naglalayag was shown last June while Mano Po 3's playdate was December... who's imitating who? your guess is as good as mine...

[mar roxas]

Gaya-gaya, puto maya.....hahaha.

May bago pa ba kay Aleng Velma?

[jdv1229]

PMPC will be judged by history…"Honest mistake kay Nora, walang
kapatawaran"
Pit M. Maliksi
Saksi Ngayon
March 17, 2005

Minarapat kong bigyang-daan sa pahintulot ng aming maunawain at patas
ang pagtingin sa mga isyu na si Kuya Boy V. ang isang e-mail buhat sa
mga naghihinakit na Noranians sa pangunguna ni Mandy Diaz Jr.

"As early as last week, the stage has been set para sa paglaglag ng
PMPC sa Superstar at sa "Naglalayag". We felt all the more outraged
with the exclusion of the "Naglalayag" layout in both the invitation
and the souvenir program as it was replaced by the photo of the
Ulirang Artista awardee. Of course, kahit saanman tingnan, hindi
katanggap-tanggap at isang malaking kalokohan ang palusot ng PMPC
na "honest mistake" lang ang nangyari- hindi ba napaka-basic naman na
ang souvenir layout at invitation ay pinapu-proof for approval bago i-
run ng printer? Hindi nila masabi kung sino ang taga-approve ng
layout dahil alam niyang hindi totoo ang dahilang "honest mistake"
sinadya ito. Umaga pa lamang ay alam na natin ang umiikot na text
messages na hindi mananalo si Ate Guy pero win or lose, pumunta kami
bilang suporta sa kanya. Napakahirap din ang paghahanap ng tickets
para sa grupo only to find out na kalahati pala ng teatro ay puno ng
supporters ng Star Cinema at ABS-CBN at ang gitna naman ay reserbado
na ng mga Vilmanians. Sampung tickets para sa Noranians, tsk, tsk,
tsk. Pero bilib ako kung paano ipinaglaban ng Noranians na makapasok
ng dahan-dahan na animo'y pumapasok sa butas ng karayom. Dahil ditto
ay naramdaman kong muli ang pagwawagi ng mga inaapi. Maaaring natalo
si Ate Guy pero panalo pa rin tayo dahil sa ating matibay na
prinsipyo na ipinakita at ginawa ng gabing iyon.

Para sa PMPC, history will be your judge especially now that you have
a pivotal nail to your groups coffin. Sooner or later, mawawalan na
kayo ng saysay at magiging isang alaala na lamang of what could have
been kung naging mas matino ang inyong leadership. Sana naman ay
huwag kayong singilin nang higit pa sa inyong makakaya ng mga taong
nagbayad ng inyong venue or nagbigay ng inyong pang-outing. Tandaan
po ninyo, malalaman din po ninyo sa takdang araw kung gaano kasakit
ang gingawa ninyong pagtadyak nang paulit-ulit sa isang taong walang
ginawang masama sa inyo. Para sa mga bumoto kay Nora AUNOR, maraming
salamat sa pakikipaglaban para sa tama at karapat-dapat. Nasa inyo
ang puso namin. It was indeed a lonely battle out there kaya buong-
buo po ang respeto naming sa inyo. At para sa mga supporters kuno ni
Ate Guy na bumaliktad nang kailangan ng isulat ang mga boto, kilala
po namin kayo. Shame on you for selling your votes for a few silver
coins. Naiintindihan namin ang pangangailangan ninyo pero hindi po
katanggap-tanggap ang pagtalikod ninyo sa panahong kailangan ninyong*
manindigan. Hindi po kasama sa grupo sina Kuya Boy V. at Boy C. de
Guia. Sa ngayon po tatanggapin ko na ang mga pangyayari. Sasabayan ko
na lang si Elsa sa pagluha sa kasamaan ng sistema ng paghusga sa
industriya.

Nakakalungkot isiping parang sinabotahe talaga tayo and we're not
going to take this sitting down.

"Siguro nga, pang-international na ang standard ng akting ng
Superstar kaya parang di na ma-appreciate ng mga miyembro ng mga
award giving bodies dito!" sabi ng isang lehitimong kritiko.
(Pit M. Maliksi)

[jdv1229]

Nestor U. Torre, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2002 NORA AND VILMA, APART AND TOGETHER

In the ‘70s and ‘80s, the big stellar rivalry I local show biz was between Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos. The two female superstars have had quite a history together, and their instructive relationship remains interesting to this day.

*Child Star

In the ‘70s, Vilma had a head start because she first entered show biz as a child star. By the time she became a teen star and was competing head-on with Nora, Vilma was already an established name and crowd drawer.

And yet, the phenomenal Aunor quickly upstaged her. After Nora became the darling of the masses, Vilma had to cope with the harsh reality of playing second fiddle to the brash upstart who had captivated the nation with her golden voice, expressive eyes and volatile temperament.

In those days, it looked like Nora could do no wrong. Even if she made quickie films, they would win awards over Vilma’s better-executed starrers. After years of this unfair competition, Vilma decided to stop playing the also-ran, and opted to essay the roles that Nora preferred not to do---the other woman, rape victim, burlesque dancer, etc.

Vilma’s “sexy” movies were more suggestive than anything else, but they gave her a new screen persona that made her a distinct movie entity from Nora.

Fact is, Nora could also have played sensual characters, but she felt awkward doing so, and Vilma benefited from her reticence. In time, Vilma was also winning acting awards and starring in big hits, so the competition between her and Nora peaked.

Then, in the ‘80s, Nora’s personal problems affected her career, while the more professional Vilma became producers’ actress of choice. Nobody doubted Nora’s talent, but Vilma had talent “and” professionalism, so she soon streaked in front of her archrival.

No longer did she compete in areas where she was “dehado,” like singing. Instead, she stressed her dancing ability, sensuality and versatility, and truly came into her own.

*Political phase

Then came the two rivals’ “political” phase, with Nora successfully boosting Joseph Estrada to the presidency while losing her own bid as governor. On the other hand, Vilma supported her husband’s bid for the senate “and” won as mayor of Lipa City. Even in politics, she showed she had the edge.

That’s where the two rival superstars are today---Vilma flying high, while Nora is still trying to get her act together for the nth time. We wager, however, that if Nora regains her focus and determination, she can still give Vilma and other female stars a run for their popularity and awards.

*First salvo

Nora’s new public service show on TV could be the first salvo in her current bid for recognition and respect in show biz. For her part, Vilma needs to give more importance to her acting career, which she’s tended to neglect in favor of her political obligations.

The interesting thing is, all these years, the two archrivals have actually gone beyond competitiveness, and have forged a solid friendship, even if is one between opposites. The competition has just given added excitement to their “joint” careers and motivated their respective fans to support them with greater zeal.

And both Nora and Vilma have become excellent actresses who still have a number of great performances left in them. May we see some of those memorable new portrayals on the big screen this year. Even better, Nora and Vilma should make another one of their infrequent films together. Now, that would be a great viewing experience that no local film buff would want to miss.

[kimpOy]

Nora nabbed for shabu in LA

The Philippine Star 04/02/2005
 
LOS ANGELES — Movie star Nora Aunor was arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport for alleged possession of methamphetamine, a newspaper reported yesterday.

Aunor, whose real name is Nora Cabaltera Villamayor, was arrested late Wednesday allegedly with eight grams of the drug in her carry-on bag and a glass pipe wrapped in a T-shirt, according to the Daily Breeze of Torrance.

The newspaper named Aunor, but Jennifer Peppin, spokeswoman for the Transportation Security Administration, would only identify the woman as a "female suspect."

Airport screeners reportedly stopped Aunor, who was flying to Oakland, and found the methamphetamine hydrochloride – know locally as "shabu" – in a film container, the Daily Breeze said, citing unnamed law enforcement officials.

Aunor, 51, was released early Thursday after posting $10,000 bail, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. A court hearing was scheduled for April 21.

Lita Patayon, assistant to the Philippine consulate in Los Angeles, told The Associated Press by phone she was unaware of the incident but would attempt to confirm whether Aunor was arrested.

Known as "The Superstar" to her fans, Aunor has appeared in more than 170 films and recorded more than two dozen albums, including scores of hit singles.

On screen, she starred with the leading men of her time, including Joseph Estrada, who later became president.

She won the best actress award at the 2004 International Festival for Independent Films in Brussels, Belgium. In 1997, she won for best actress at the East Asia Film and Television Festival Awards in Penang, Malaysia.

Aunor now spends much of her time in the United States and has a home in Linda Vista, several miles north of San Diego.

Aunor left for the US last year after campaigning for President Arroyo and completing the movie "Naglalayag," directed by her good friend Maryo de los Reyes.

"I was shocked," De los Reyes told The STAR. "I did hear rumors that she was taking drugs but there were no manifestations during our shooting. I’m not sure if she’s really into it, that’s why when somebody told me about the L.A. airport incident, I was shocked."

Sources said Aunor bought a house in San Francisco under somebody else’s name. She was reported to be performing a series of concerts on the West Coast before coming home in August.

She is the third Filipino actress to have been caught with prohibited drugs in US territory. The first two were Anjanette Abayari and Alma Concepcion, both arrested in Guam. — Ricky Lo

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/News200504020403.htm

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What now, Nora?

Posted 11:08pm (Mla time) April 08, 2005
By Nestor U. Torre
Inquirer News Service



Editor's Note: Published on Page A3-1 of the April 9, 2005 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer



SUPERSTAR Nora Aunor's life has had more ups and downs than a roller-coaster ride, more twists and turns than Kennon Road. Now comes the latest, and potentially one of the most daunting: She's suspected of drug possession in the States; if found guilty, she could be imprisoned for a year.

That's shocking news for Nora's fans, who are beseeching heaven to help prove that their idol has been framed. Others, however, shrug and say, "I told you so," pointing to other instances in the past when Nora betrayed the weaker side to her character.

We submit that this isn't the time for such divisive gambits. We should all rally to Nora's defense, whatever the outcome of her case may be.

Weakness and strength
This, folks, goes beyond the pat parameters of weakness and strength even of guilt and innocence. This is not the time for pointing the accusing finger at the beleaguered superstar, but for making her know that we're on her side, contra mundum, come what may.

We don't advocate condoning whatever wrongdoing Nora may eventually be found to have committed. Our point is this: In the course of her career, Nora has done enough for the nation to make her an important person in our book, and we should therefore express our gratitude to her by supporting her in her current troubles--no questions asked.

Some readers may find this an excessively upbeat view of Nora's past "contributions" to the nation. They may acknowledge that she has turned in some compelling characterizations, and won more than her share of awards. But, they don't see how all that redounds to the nation's good. It's Nora who benefited most from them, they'll argue.

Personal triumphs
We beg to disagree. Exceptional performances aren't just personal triumphs for the actor, they contribute to our cultural life, to viewers' empathetic insights about their own lives-and that's important.

To our mind, however, Nora's greatest contribution is not her gift as an actress, but the way that her immense popularity in the '60s and '70s changed Filipinos' self-image.

Before Nora (the period we like to call B.N.), Filipino film stars were generally tall and foreign-looking, and thus intensified our colonial view that white was in, and brown was out.

Kayumanggi Nora became so popular that millions of similarly brown Filipinos identified with her, and made the dark, vertically-challenged water seller from Iriga a superstar.

Charisma
This wasn't even Nora's doing, but her charisma made it possible. And, loving her and her "native" attributes, her many fans began loving themselves for their Filipino-ness, as well.

It started with looks, but went beyond that. The Nora phenomenon enabled many people here to make an attitudinal change that went against the colonial mentality that had crippled us for many decades.

After Nora made it, more kayumanggi stars became successful, and the key point continued to be made. Sure, the time came when Nora's popularity dipped, and tisoy-looking stars became the rage again, but the superstar's key contribution cannot be discounted, and we must express our gratitude by supporting her now.

So, let's stop quibbling, value her contribution as it deserves to be, and show Nora that she's appreciated, understood--and loved!

[llanesmark777]

he probably meant Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo...

Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo. sorry for that.

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From Alfie Lorenzo's Column at ABANTE TONITE





Mula pa rin sa email, heto ang bukas na liham ng Noranians
(International Circle of Online Noranians) sa kanilang idolo:

"Papuri sa Panginoon. Ang lahat ay nangyayari ayon sa kanyang banal
na plano. Sino tayo para magtanong, maghinagpis, matakot? Sa Kanya
ang pagpapala, pang-unawa, paghusga at pagpapatawad.

"Kami ay sumasamang ipinapahatid sa buong mamamayan ng Pilipinas na
walang pagbabago ang paghanga, pagsuporta at pagmamahal na kusang
loob at buong karangalan naming inihahandog kay Nora Cabalterra
Villamayor, kay Nora Aunor, kay Ate Guy.

"Inosente man o may sala, siya pa rin ang aming mahal, siya pa rin
ang matapat na kaibigan.

"Walang magbabago, sa hirap man at pasakit, sa tagumpay at kasawian.

"Hindi lang siya isang artista o isang bituin. Siya ay isang tao.
Pinalad na magtagumpay, walang kapantay na tagumpay sa larangan ng
pag-awit at pag-arte.

"Sawimpalad sa pag-ibig. Si Nora ay isang babae, isang mabait na
ina, isang ulirang anak, dakilang kapatid, tapat na kaibigan.

"Katulad nating lahat- nadadapa, bumabangon, nasasawi, nagwawagi.
Laging hinahamon, laging hinahamak, bantulot lumaban.

"Marunong magmahal. May isang pusong nasasaktan, umiiyak, naghahanap.

"Nakikita mo ba ang sarili mo sa kanya? Laging may isang Nora sa
ating lahat, sa bawat tindera, sa bawat labandera, sa bawat
profesyonal.

"Mayaman man at mahirap, sosyal ka man or hindi, bakla ka man o
lalaki, tomboy o babae, kabit ka man o isang asawa.

"Minamahal namin s'ya at iginagalang. Hindi lang bilang isang
artista kundi bilang isang pag-asa, isang tanglaw na minsan ay may
hirap na natakasan, isang pagsubok na nalutasan.

"Isa siyang inspirasyon, isang pinagkukunan ng lakas.  `Kung kaya ni
Ate Guy, kaya ko rin.'

"Bawat isa sa amin dito, may kani-kanyang kuwento tungkol sa
kanilang paghanga kay Nora Aunor at ang naging epekto niya sa aming
mga buhay.

"Malaki ang kinalaman ng aming paghanga sa Superstar, sa aming
naging destinasyon sa buhay at sa aming kinalalagyan ngayon.

"Minsan, hindi namin ito nalalaman, ngunit matagal nang nakabaon sa
aming pagkatao. Ngayon sa sandali ng pangangailangan, hinahalungkat
at haharapin namin.

"Marami pang mga pagsubok na haharapin ang aming idolo at narito
kaming lahat upang ibigay ang aming walang hanggang pagsuporta at
walang sawang pagmamahal.

"Ang pagdagsa ng mga Noranians galing sa iba't ibang dako ng mundo
ay isang matibay na batayan - narito kami, hindi nagbabago, bagkus
lalong tumitibay.

"Nakatulog sumandali, ngunit ngayon ay gising na. Noon ay tahimik at
walang kibo, ngayon ay may bagwis na.

"Ngayong muli, katulad ng pagpalakpak namin sa kanyang mga tagumpay,
katulad ng pagbubunyi sa kanyang angking talino sa sining, narito
kami.

"At para kay Nora, patnubayan ka nawa ng Poong Maykapal, ng Ina ng
Laging Saklolo, gabayan ka sana ng mga anghel sa langit.

"Matagpuan mo sana ang mailap na kaligayahan. At sa aming parte -
narito kami - hindi ka iiwan, mananatili sa likod mo dahil maliban
sa tapat mong mga tagahanga, kami ay iyong mga kaibigan."

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The 28th Gawad Urian list of nominees
STARBYTES By Butch Francisco
The Philippine Star 04/28/2005

After the controversy-laden Star Awards for Movies last March, the awards season is again in full swing – with the Film Academy Awards (to be produced again by Albert Martinez) rolling out the red carpet once more on May 14.

This weekend, the FAMAS was supposed to hold its awards ceremonies, except that Airtime Marketing, Inc. producer Tessie Celestino decided to postpone it (to June 19) since practically all of the stars will be out of town (mostly in Cebu) participating either in GMA 7’s Kapuso Fans’ Day or in ABS-CBN’s summer caravan.

Two weeks before the FAMAS show on June 19, however, the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino will be staging first the 28th Gawad Urian, which will be held at the AFP Theater in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on June 4. Mr. Tony Tuviera’s APT Entertainment will again produce the event for television (on RPN-9).

At the moment, the Manunuri members and the APT production staff (headed by executive producer Malou Choa Fagar – with Poochie Rivera as director) are already working on the concept of the show – to be hosted by Janno Gibbs, Michael V. and Pia Guanio.

From the Manunuri’s end, the members had just finalized its list of nominees and I am sharing the list with you below:

Best Picture – Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino (Paul Tanedo, producer), Milan (Star Cinema Productions, Inc.), Panaghoy sa Suba (CM Films, Inc.) and Sabel (Regal Entertainment, Inc.).

Best Director – Lav Diaz (Ebolusyon), Joel Lamangan (Sabel), Olivia Lamasan (Milan) and Cesar Montano (Panaghoy).

Best Screenplay — Lav Diaz (Ebolusyon), Raymond Lee and Olivia Lamasan (Milan), Ricardo Lee (Sabel) and Cris Vertido (Panaghoy).

Best Actor – Ronnie Lazaro and Pen Medina (Ebolusyon), Cesar Montano (Panaghoy), Piolo Pascual (Milan), Yul Servo (Naglalayag) and Jomari Yllana (Minsan Pa).

Best Actress – Nora Aunor (Naglalayag), Claudine Barretto (Milan), Judy Ann Santos (Sabel) and Vilma Santos (Mano Po 3; My Love).

Best Supporting Actor – Wendel Ramos (Sabel), Roeder (Ebolusyon), Dennis Trillo (Aicrape Masu) and Jacky Woo (Panaghoy).

Best Suporting Actress – Iza Calzado (Sigaw), Aleck Bovick (Naglalayag), Angie Ferro (Ebolusyon), Rebecca Lusterio (Panaghoy), Ara Mina (Minsan Pa) and Julian Palermo (Panaghoy).

Best Cinematography – Bahaghari, Larry Manda and Paul Tanedo (Ebolusyon), Shayne Clemente (Milan), Ely Cruz (Panaghoy) and Ja Tadena (Pa-siyam).

Best Editing – Jason, Cahapay (Pa-siyam), Vito Cajili (Feng Shui), Marya Ignacio (Milan) and Renato de Leon (Panaghoy).

Best Production Design – Patty Eustaquio, Rishab and Jun Sabayton (Ebolusyon), Allan Leyres and Ron Heritan (Panaghoy) and Richard Somes (Pa-siyam).

Best Music – Nonong Buencamino (Panaghoy), Lucien Lataba and Arnel de Pano (Minsan Pa) and Jesse Lucas (Sabel).

Best Sound – Albert Michael Idioma (Feng Shui), Rafael Luna and Bob Macabenta (Ebolusyon), Arnold Reodica (Sigaw), Angie Reyes and Nestor Mutia (Panaghoy) and Ramon Reyes (Pa-siyam).

[Noel_Vera]

If Ebolusyon doesn't win best pic, I'm going to lose what little respect I have left for them. 

[indie boi]

Sadly, I doubt Ebolusyon will win. 

[jdv1229]

Sadly, I doubt Ebolusyon will win. 

i have a feeling it will win... same goes for Ronnie Lazaro & Angie Ferro's performances. i'm just hoping that Ate Guy will bag the Best Actress Award. i've seen all the nominated performances & Judy Ann comes a close second... forget about the other two. 

[indie boi]

Magdilang anghel ka sana, Jojo. 

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Magdilang anghel ka sana, Jojo. 

if their previous choices are any indication for sure mananalo ang Ebolusyon. i remember in 2001 they included Tuhog in their nominations although it was shown to select audiences in the same year while the usual cut off would be in December with the MMFF entries. they gave the URIAN Best Picture to Jeffrey Jeturian's film but proclaimed Laurice Guillen Best Director for Tanging Yaman. i do remember this 'coz it was also the same year they gave Ate Guy the Dekada Award for Best Actress.

[Noel_Vera]

i think theyllgive it to ebolusyon--theyd be scared not to; lav has too much of an international catchet. just as they were forced to split best pic with breakwater last year even when the film broke too many of their notions of what a good film is.

theyre supposed to be the serious awards. they have a rep to uphold.

[jdv1229]

Goodluck kay Ate Guy sa FAP! and of course to everyone who's nominated for her movie Naglalayag! 

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New York, NY, May 13, 2005 - ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. has officially announced the opening of the New York Filipino Film Festival at its midtown theater, The ImaginAsian, 239 East 59 Street (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.), from Friday, June 10 through Thursday, June 16. Comprised of newly-released films and classics from the Philippines, as well as documentaries, shorts, and original works by young Filipino American filmmakers, the festival was conceived to coincide with the Philippine Independence Day celebration in June. The critically acclaimed film Panaghoy Sa Suba, directed by Cesar Montano, will kick off the festival on opening night. Consul General of the Philippines Cecilia B. Rebong has issued an official statement, commending, "I congratulate Unico Entertainment and ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. for successfully showing world-class Asian films, including award-winning Filipino movies like Magnifico. I am sure that their Filipino film festival during the Philippines' independence week will meet with equal success. I find it noteworthy that The ImaginAsian helps Asians in the United States effectively share their unique culture and traditions with Americans through film. I also laud Unico Entertainment for promoting the best of Philippines cinema here in the northeastern United States."

"It is wonderful for us to dedicate a week to showcase top quality Filipino films at The ImaginAsian," said Anil Srivatsa, SVP of ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. "I am especially proud to join all New Yorkers in observing the importance of the Philippine independence through quality Filipino films, which readily represent the Philippines' rich culture and history."

The ImaginAsian, which was launched last year, has become the home of many Filipino and other Asian and Asian American films. Recently, such acclaimed Filipino films as last year's Sundance winner Imelda, and Magnifico, the winner of the prestigious Berlin Film Festival Jury Prize, have both screened at The ImaginAsian. All films to be shown during the festival will have English subtitles. The festival lineup is as follows:

   


Crying Ladies (2003)
The Philippines' official entry as Best Foreign Language Film to this year's 2005 Academy Awards, "Crying Ladies" is a heartwarming comedy about the loves and lives of three professional mourners. Directed and written by Mark Meily, the film stars the Philippines' biggest megastar, Sharon Cuneta, along with Angel Aquino, Ricky Davao, and internationally-acclaimed actress, Hilda (Insiang) Koronel.

Panaghoy Sa Suba (Call of the River, 2004)
This World War II romantic drama tells the story of boatman Duroy's (Cesar Montano) enduring love for the elusive Iset (Juliana Palermo). Competing for her attention are an American businessman and a Japanese officer. Directed by and starring Cesar Montano, the film gets top support from Joel Torre, Caridad Sanchez.
--Official Selection, World Cinema section, 2005 Cannes Film Festival
--Best Picture nominee and frontrunner, 2005 Urian Awards
--Best Picture runner-up, 2004 Metro Manila Film Festival

Imelda (2004)
An official selection in over 30 international film festivals and a Sundance Film Festival award winner in 2004, this acclaimed documentary explores the complex persona of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos: her ascent to power and fall from grace. Few contemporary political figures have been as controversial and outspoken. Directed by Ramona S. Diaz, the film stars the former First Lady herself.
--Winner, Sundance Film Festival 2004, Award of Excellence in Cinematography
--Winner, International Documentary Association, ABC News/Video Source Award

Closer to Home (1995)
This film powerfully weaves a haunting tale of two people inexorably drawn together for vastly different reasons. In the hopes of buying a future for her impoverished, debt-ridden family, Dalisay leaves the Philippines as a mail-order-bride to marry Dean, a disillusioned ex-merchant marine in New York City, who himself is escaping from his own kind of family troubles. Directed by Joseph Nobile, the film stars John Michael Bolger and introduces Madeline Ortaliz.

Magnifico (2003)
"Magnifico" is the heartwrenching story of a young boy named Magnifico whose amazing love, faith, and courage shine through life's sadness and misfortunes. When his brother Miong loses his scholarship in Manila, his parents start to lose all hope in extricating themselves from a life of abject poverty. In fulfilling his silent and earnest mission, he unknowingly becomes positioned to change the lives of his family and townmates, touching their hearts in ways they never imagined. Directed by Maryo J. De los Reyes, the film stars Albert Martinez and Jiro Manio in the title role.
--Winner, Berlin International Film Festival, Jury Prize (Kinderfilmfest Division) 2004
--Winner, Best Picture, Star/ FAMAS/ FAP/ URIAN Awards 2004

Maid in Singapore (2004)
Perhaps the most important screenwriter the Philippines has ever produced, Clodualdo "Doy" del Mundo Jr. ("Maynila, Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag," among numerous other gems) directs this documentary that gives a much-needed human face to the generic and often condescended notion of "maids" or "DH (domestic help)." As he follows the lives of several women, this non-fiction film presents the bitter struggles and hard-earned triumphs of three out of over 70,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Singapore. Directed by Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., the film features a special appearance by Sharon Cuneta.
--North American Premiere
--Official Selection, CineManila International Film Festival 2004

Santa Santita (Magdalena, The Unholy Saint, 2005)
"Magdalena, The Unholy Saint" (aka "Santa Santita") explores the theme of the biblical Magdalene - the loose woman who becomes a saint. Malen, a reckless adolescent, is thrust into the grown-up world after her mother, a devout prayer-woman, dies. Torn between her love for Mike and her faith in the Lord, Malen faces the conflict of her life. Directed by Laurice Guillen (of the acclaimed hit "American Adobo"), the film stars Jericho Rosales and Hilda Koronel.
--Winner of 8 nominations including Best Picture, FAP awards (Film Academy of the Philippines)

Babae Sa Bintana (Woman By The Window, 1998)
Suffering severely from depression after being left by his wife, Mitch finds momentary distraction with the woman (named Jack) who just moved in front of his house. Her beauty is what saves him from utter desperation and isolation. Soon enough, a precarious affair between them turns into a perilous conflict in the dark and decadent underworld of Manila. Directed by Chito Rono, this suspense-mystery stars Richard Gomez and Rosanna Roces.
--Winner, Best Director, Urian Awards 1998

Laro Sa Baga (Playing With Fire, 2000)
An erotically-charged romantic odyssey, "Laro Sa Baga" ("Playing With Fire") is the intense drama of two young people who fall in love while exploring the politics of sexual awakening and social relations. A racy movie with full-frontal male nudity, the film examines how innocence can easily turn into deceit, and how tender passions can unexpectedly explode into violence. Directed by Chito Rono, starring Carlos Morales and Ara Mina.
--Winner, Best Picture, Urian Awards 2000

Karnal (Carnal, 1984)
Set in a remote Philippine village in the 1930s, "Karnal" ("Carnal") is a family drama about fathers and sons, husbands and wives, and the stark differences between the city and the barrio. A riveting tale of sin and sexuality directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, "Karnal" features strong performances from Vic Silayan, Joel Torre, Cecile, Castillo and Charito Solis.
--Winner, Best Picture and other major awards, Urian 1984

Makiusap Sa Diyos (A Plea to God, 1991)
The dramatic story of Dolores, a nun who becomes a rape victim, "Makiusap Sa Diyos" ("A Plea to God") portrays a strong but kindhearted woman at odds with a patriarchal society. Questioning God's mysterious ways, she leaves the convent and marries in an attempt to escape her past. Directed by Lino Brocka (his last film before his death), the film stars Ruffa Gutierrez, Christopher De Leon, and Gabby Concepcion.
--Winner, Best Supporting Actor, Gabby Concepcion, Urian Award 1991

Cain At Abel (Cain and Abel, 1982)
The rich matriarch Senora Pina is a selfish and strong-willed woman who favors her younger son, Ellis, over the older Loren, who is blamed for the death of his father. A bitter family feud ensues, then escalates into a full-scale war that involves the entire town. Directed by Lino Brocka, this action drama stars Christopher De Leon and Philip Salvador in one of his best performances.

Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (You Were Weighed And Found Lacking…, 1974)
Arguably one of the landmark Filipino movies of the '70s, "Tinimbang Ka" is at once a sharp, funny, and moving domestic drama that centers on many topical yet timeless issues-family values, religious hypocrisy, corrupt politics, the growing gap between the rich and the poor. Brocka, brave social critic that he is, uses a small provincial town as a microcosm, painting an often unflattering but always truthful portrait of Philippine society. Directed by Lino Brocka, the film stars Lolita Rodriguez and Christopher De Leon in his spectacular debut performance as Junior.

Batang Westside (The Westside Kid, 2001)
A masterpiece that can stand alongside such classics "Biyaya Ng Lupa," "Maynila: Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag," and "Ganito Kami Noon," Lav Diaz's visionary epic is an investigation into the murder of a Filipino youth in New Jersey. Shot on location during a harsh winter in New York's Tri-State area right before 9/11, the film chillingly evokes the times we live in-the gnawing alienation and isolation of America's rootless migrants and inhabitants. Directed by Lav Diaz, the film stars Joel Torre, Gloria Diaz, and a cast of talented locals from Manhattan, Queens, and New Jersey. --Winner, Best Picture, Singapore Film Festival 2002
--Winner, Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Urian Awards 2001

Naglalayag (Silent Passage, 2004)
A chance encounter on a rainy night leads to a "May-December" affair between Dorinda, a widowed judge in her late 40s, and Noah, a young taxi driver half her age. As true love emerges between them, it becomes increasingly apparent that their friends and family (and the media) will not take kindly to such an unlikely relationship. Directed by Maryo J. De Los Reyes, the film stars Superstar Nora Aunor and Yul Servo
--Winner Best Actress,Best Actor Brussels Independent Film Festival 2004, Winner Best Picture,Best Actress,Best Director,Best Supporting Actress,Best Story,Best Screenplay Manila Film Festival 2004, Winner Best Actress,Best Supporting Actress,Best Screenplay Gawad Sineng-Sine PASADO 2004, Winner Best Actress Gawad TANGLAW 2004.

Sakay (1993)
Contrary to popular belief, Philippine resistance to American rule did not end with the capture of Emilio Aguinaldo in 1901. There were numerous resistance forces fighting for Philippine independence until the year 1910. One of these forces was led by Macario Sakay, who established the Tagalog Republic and was later arrested and jailed for his seditious activities. Sakay was a tailor, a barber, a comic actor and moro-moros, but also fought side by side with Bonifacio and other nationalists during the initial phase of the Filipino-American war. Directed by Raymond Red, this historical film about Sakay's heroism stars Julio Diaz and Tetchie Agbayani.

   


Individual tickets are priced at $10. Discounted festival passes are available at $75 for all films, $50 for 8 film admissions, and $25 for 3 film admissions. Tickets are being sold at The ImaginAsian's box-office, and through www.carouselpinoy.com and www.fanclubx.com. For more information, please call The ImaginAsian at 212-371-6682 or visit www.theimaginasian.com.

About The ImaginAsian and ImaginAsian Entertainment
The ImaginAsian (www.theimaginasian.com) is New York City's premier Asian American theater, dedicated to showcasing the exciting world of Asian and Asian American cinema and culture. From international box-office smash hits to critically acclaimed independent films, the theater hosts the best Asian-themed titles hailing from all over Asia and the U.S., with English subtitles provided for all foreign-language films. Moreover, The ImaginAsian's state-of-the-art facilities and Asian café provide a unique home to an exciting series of film festivals and cultural performances.

ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. is a multimedia organization committed to providing a voice for Asian Americans through multiple outlets, including television, radio, and theatrical exhibition. Headquartered in New York City, ImaginAsian Entertainment aims to promote Asian American culture to mainstream America. ImaginAsian TV (www.iatv.tv), The ImaginAsian (www.theimaginasian.com), ImaginAsian Radio (www.imaginasianradio.com), and iaLink (www.ialink.tv) are integral divisions of ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc.

   



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Sabina Lee
The ImaginAsian
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    Vincent Nebrida
 Unico Entertainment
 A division of Unitel Pictures International
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Presenting organizations


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Planet Philippines

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Perlas ng Silangan Restaurant

       Kaya Collective
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Johnny Air Cargo

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CYBER CHOICE

The cyber voting results are as follows:

Best Supporting Actor - JAY MANALO
Best Supporting Actress - JACLYN JOSE
Best Actor - YUL SERVO
Best Actress - NORA AUNOR
Best Director - CESAR MONTANO
Best Picture - NAGLALAYAG

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