Internationally acclaimed independent film director Brillante Mendoza on Monday said he felt accomplished and proud after his film “Thy Womb” entered this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival, saying that he hoped more Filipinos would appreciate why indie films reap awards abroad.
They have found us. Performing for the first time in Manila Saturday night, the Fray showed their loyal Filipino fans how great piano rock music is done with much heart, passion and soul. And that even for just one night, magic could happen when you find a deep connection with your audience.
The American alternative-rock band the Fray is set to rock the Smart-Araneta Coliseum this Saturday night.
“I can’t believe it took us this long to get here. It’s our first time here in Manila and you guys are showing us so much love.”
Award-winning director Brillante Mendoza on Wednesday said that Philippine independent films still lacked backing from local audiences, noting that most Filipinos still find it hard to appreciate such films.
As it celebrates 15 years of bridging the gap between Europeans and Filipinos through cinema, Cine Europa is set to make record high as it bolsters new features to make more Filipinos find comfort in the stories and sensibilities of their European brothers and sisters.
Comedian Jimmy Santos, drama actor Dominic Ochoa and veteran actress Gloria Romero pay homage to Comedy King Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon at the Heritage Memorial Park Thursday.
“I don’t know if I will be able to let go of Dolphy,” Padilla said in an interview with reporters Thursday at the public viewing of Comedy King Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon’s remains at the Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig City.
Epy Quizon thanked the Filipino people for coming at the public viewing of his father’s remains at The Heritage Memorial Park, saying that the Filipinos were celebrating Dolphy’s life with the family.
Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino Alvarado on Thursday said that Bulacan has a resolution showing that it was one with the nation in mourning for the death of Comedy King Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon.
A public viewing of Comedy King Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon’s remains started Thursday morning at Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig City.
A public viewing of Comedy King Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon’s remains started Thursday morning at Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig City.
