The Premier Night

Another long over due post. This post has been sitting in my draft page for almost a month now  because I  actually waited for the awards  night to include in my post.   Unfortunately,  on the day of  the Film Festival awards,  Habagat storm-like  came  and  I  caught  myself   inside the house,  playing  the role of  stay  at home mom,  literally,  for a month.  No events, no blogcon,  no calories,  no nothing,  just a sahm.

Ok, much for the segue. :)  We all  flocked to SM North Edsa last August 5 for the premier night of Bayani.. Ang Tatay Ko, official entry to the 2nd PNP Film Festival where my friend Jing  played  a "major role" oh, not a  major but SPO1 Lala Madrigal.   Although  it is not a mainstream movie,  we came in full force to support  our dear friend  on her debut movie.  Don't be surprised if you see her billboard in Edsa with another movie and with big stars in the future.  Seriously,  she played an important role  in the movie.  The leading cast  includes Bayani Agbayani and Yogo Singh. Also starring  are Yayo Aguila and Rommel Montano.

As Aga Mulach, Cezar Montano and Sunshine Cruz came to support  their bestfriend Bayani Agbayani,   the ladies in the photo below also ramped the red carpet  to support  their dear friend Jing.  We all seated in one row and we didn't care about the  noise we created  inside. We all laughed, screamed and commented for every lines and script she delivered. Surprisingly,  she  acts comfortably in front of the camera as  it reflects in the big screen. She truly is born to be an actress, don't you think?   She already made several commercial ads in the past but I have to disclose what  those products  were for I am not paid for this post. Half kidding.

 

 Just after the movie ended, we saw Sunshine Cruz and quickly made a snap pose. Tadaaa!  We arrived early  and occupied the orchestra side.  We should have chosen the balcony  to where Aga and other celebrities seated.

Photo op with  Yogo Singh and my friend,  Jing, the blogger, columnist and now a star. :) .   Yogo also plays the young "Daniel"  in ABS CBN's Walang Hanggan Teleserye played  by   Coco Martin on  weekdays. 

My kids also reunited and have bonding time together.

Another photo ops with Yogo Singh.

Just after the movie ended, I waited till the name of actors and actresses appeared in the billing and right there, I spotted her name.  I  switched my  camera into a bloggerazzi mode and  took a shot.   

Jing plays SPO1 Lala Madrigal.. see.  now am officially,  "the bloggerazzi".

The  2nd  PNP Film Festival Awards night  part 1 was shown this morning  on  Studio 23.  Part 2 will be aired  next Saturday, September 22.


Update:    Congratulations to the cast and the whole production team of the  the movie, "Bayani.. Ang Tatay Ko"  for  winning  most number of major awards during the 2nd PNP Film Festival awards night.

Best Picture

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Supporting Actor
Best Story

“BAYANI... ANG TATAY KO...” Premieres on August 5

Filipinos are noted to have a very significant and positive attitude in handling difficulties in life. Others may also treat their predicaments in sort of “cool” manners, which the Pinoys are really known for. M&N Films have come up with a brilliant idea of ideally showing to the public the film “Bayani Ang Tatay Ko.” An indie film about life, its struggles... it’s about presenting life’s most vivid moments with the people we love. This film not only wishes to instill family values but also provide entertainment and at the same time honors the law enforcers.

Actor-comedian and host Bayani Agbayani plays SPO3 Nicanor Corpuz , a decorated cop, loving dad and husband to his wife Susan played by Yayo Aguila, and son, Adrian played by child actor Yogo Singh. They live a simple, happy life until an incident took their lives on a different turn. One morning while in the police detachment where he is working, Taning played by Rommel Montano, a toughie from an influential family came looking for his colleague, SPO1 Joey Ponce. Ponce apparently shut down his illegal “videokarera” business and refused to accept a bribe, making the latter furious. Taning was scandalizing the station so he took a policewoman, SPO2 Pinky Madrigal hostage prompting Nick to defend his colleague.

Nick was suspended from service and he turned to selling “isaw” to make ends meet. Failing to do so, his wife Susan decided to go to Hongkong to work as a domestic helper. To help him in his business, Susan sent his brother, Ading played by Gene Padilla to help Nick tend to the isaw business. But the former cop realized that he is not cut for business, so he asked for his ninong, Col. Roberto Ugarte to give him an assignment. Colonel Ugarte referred him to the city hall where he worked as a traffic enforcer. As a traffic enforcer, Nick has learned to be happy with his new job because he wears a uniform and arrests violators. It was at this time when he was informed that his colleague, Ponce has remained missing since the precinct incident; SPO1 Fernandez had been looking for him. Worse, his wife Susan called to tell him she was victimized by an illegal recruiter.

All these tribulations that had happened to Nick and his family occurred very untimely. Witness how will a typical Filipino family face these challenges in a comedic and a bit of dramatic way with a sting of action to highlight the story.

Joining the lead stars are actor/model and ex-PBB housemate, Johann Santos, Ms. Jet Claveria, Butch Elizalde, Pinoy T.A.L.K. host Paul Quimbo,  Ms. Jing Javier and Paulo Ponce and is under the helm of Ellen Argano. “Bayani...Ang Tatay Ko...” is one of the official entries to the 2nd PNP Film Festival and subsequently, the awarding will take place at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on August 7, 2012.

Being a policeman is indeed a heroic profession; it is both a difficult and extensive task enabling continuous protection of the public and their property as well as maintaining law and order. Preventing crime, reducing its fear and ensuring the improvement of every citizen’s quality of life are no way an easy job. So let us all salute the gentle officers... the all-time “bayani” of every community.

“Bayani...Ang Tatay Ko...” will have its premiere showing on August 5, 2012, Sunday at SM North Edsa Cinema 5, 5:00- 6:30 PM. Please be guided for further announcements and updates of the movie’s scheduled screenings in various theaters nationwide. For the movie's block screening and sponsorship matters, please contact Ms. Nanette or Grace at these numbers: 425-1658 and 0915-8170505

For more info and updates please visit and like their Facebook page:   Bayani AngTatay Ko