Impressive cast boosts family drama
GIL. Topbills Gabby Fernandez’s “Mana.”
We were fortunate to see the special preview of Gabby Fernandez’s “Mana” (showing on Feb. 19), directed by Gabby Fernandez and produced by De La Salle-College of St. Benilde for its silver jubilee celebrations.
Cherie Gil didn’t have second thoughts about acting in the film. She explains, “I knew I would be working with fine actors—and I loved acting with my brother (Mark Gil)!” For his part, Jaime Fabregas says that it was a challenge to act with its impressive cast. He recalls, “So, I worked hard on my character and went to the set ready with my lines. I am glad that, at my age, I continue to work as an actor.”
“Mana” follows a dysfunctional family with a disturbing secret. When its influential matriarch becomes seriously ill, the future of the political clan becomes uncertain. The cast also includes Tetchie Agbayani, Ricky Davao, Epy Quizon and Fides Cuyugan-Asensio.
