Robin fine-tuned in his MMFF entry

Robin Padilla

MANILA, Philippines – Robin Padilla is at his finest in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry, “10,000 Hours.” We gave the film an A rating at the Cinema Evaluation Board. Kudos to director Joyce Bernal for being able to effectively squeeze the best out of Binoe without going over the top. The distinctive Binoe swag is still there but it has been fine-tuned.

Here’s the man of the 10,000 Hours, este, of the hour.

What made you decide to accept the offer to star in “10,000 Hours”?

How can I turn down a story inspired by the life of Sen. Panfilo Lacson?

In what ways was it inspired by the life of Lacson?

Only the names were changed but the story is true.

Would you say that your movie is a subtle “PR” for Lacson?

It could be used as a propaganda.

What was your most memorable experience in Amsterdam?

The whole working-with-permit experience.

What did “10,000 Hours” teach you about life and love?

We should live with love.

Why should the public watch “10,000 Hours”?

It will inspire them to stand up and fight for something they believe in.

Among all the other MMFF entries, which movie would you watch first?

“Pagpag.”

Do you have plans of giving politics another try?

Nope. Politics is for my brother, Rommel.

What advice did you give Daniel Padilla about girls?

Just to enjoy but not forget love and respect.

How do you manage to age gracefully?

I just try to enjoy my life with love and respect even when at times that it seems impossible.

How has Mariel “tamed” you?

She is complete. He makes me her king.

How’s your relationship with BB (Gandanghari)?

Aunt BB and I will collaborate and do a movie.

What’s on your bucket list?

I want to go to an Islamic history school. I want to visit the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Going abroad. I feel blessed yet guilty when I’m abroad.

What’s your advice to aspiring action stars?

Train harder, dudes.

How would you like to be remembered?

I want to be remembered as a revolutionist.

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