Rx for indies: Collaborate
By Marinel R. Cruz
“You can accomplish so much more when you collaborate with others. Do not be ashamed to seek help,” Mexican-American cinematographer Daniel Anaya advised budding Filipino indie filmmakers.
“You can accomplish so much more when you collaborate with others. Do not be ashamed to seek help,” Mexican-American cinematographer Daniel Anaya advised budding Filipino indie filmmakers.
GMA 7 talent Louise de los Reyes said she has learned to effectively handle criticism in show biz. “My initial reaction to a negative comment was to feel hurt, but then I asked myself, what would I gain from thinking about it too much? I’m not meant for show biz if I’m not strong,” Louise [...]
Child star Mona Louise Rey, a juvenile diabetic, doesn’t allow the condition to get in the way of her dream. The lead star of the newest GMA 7 drama series, “Aso ni San Roque,” Mona was diagnosed at age 7 last year. “Do you want to know my blood sugar level when the doctors discovered [...]
Heard “I’m in favor of arming traffic enforcers with batons, but not guns. Some motorists can be very violent—how will MMDA officers defend themselves if all they have are ticket booklets? As a motorist, I lose my temper sometimes … I recently got a ticket for speeding. Not all motorists are as respectful [towards traffic [...]
Comedian Michael V said that GMA 7 had to stop airing his sitcom “Pepito Manaloto” after two years because the members of its production team had already run out of funny ideas to feature on the show.
“JM [DE GUZMAN] is a special friend.” That was how young actress Jessy Mendiola described the actor, who is being romantically linked to her.
TV host Mariel Rodriguez chose to celebrate her 28th birthday on August 10 with neighbors in West Fairview, Quezon City, who were affected by the nonstop monsoon rains that flooded 80 percent of Metro Manila.
“More and more mainstream actors are crossing over to independent movies. Hence, TV studios are supporting more indie projects, too,” said award-winning writer Ricky Lee.
Robbie Tan is reportedly set to resign as monitoring committee head of the annual Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) received a 35-mm projector from the SM Group of Companies at the recent inauguration of the Davao cinematheque.
Iza Calzado admits she’s still learning the ropes at her new home network, ABS-CBN. It has been seven months since she left GMA 7, where she was a contract artist for 10 years.
Independent filmmaker Adolfo Alix Jr. says his new film, “Kalayaan,” offers viewers “a different perspective” on the ongoing disputed between the Philippines and China over the Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal.
