Festival for strong female protagonists

VALDEZ AND DIZON. Deliver memorable portrayals in their Cinemalaya entries.

Emmanuel So, businessman: “The latest edition of Cinemalaya will be remembered for the abundance of strong female lead performances—Eula Valdez for ‘Dagitab,’ Aiko Melendez in ‘Asintado,’ Nova Villa for ‘1st Ko Si 3rd’ and Mylene Dizon for ‘Mariquina,’ cementing the festival’s reputation as a festival for strong women.”

Other notes:

Meanne Mijares, events planner: “The Brina Kei Maxino story aired on GMA 7’s ‘Magpakailanman’ was truly an eye-opener. Not even Down’s syndrome could stop her from bringing pride and honor to our country. Her story is uplifting and empowering: She was the first teenage Filipina with Down’s syndrome to represent the Asia-Pacific region at the Special Olympics Youth Summit.

“More impressively, she also graduated class valedictorian of her high school! She has proven that illness doesn’t have to be a hindrance to live a normal life and achieve great things in life.”

Raffy Felix, televiewer: “Some ABS-CBN shows fail to show proper conduct in driving. Take Coco Martin and KC Concepcion in their latest teleserye: The former was seen driving a car as he was looking at KC, who was seated beside him. Eyes on the road, please!”

Tim Duran, student: “Pauleen Luna should watch her weight. I saw her recently on ‘Eat Bulaga,’ and if she gains more weight—she can qualify for FHM’s contest for plus-size women!”

Gilda Brigola, office employee: “I can’t help but compare how Anthony Taberna (of ‘Tapatan’) and Kris Aquino conduct an interview with the same guest, ‘The Voice Kids’’ Juan Karlos Labajo.

“While Aquino focused at length on the personal circumstance of the boy (father abandoned him, etc.) with side comments like, “How sad naman…,” Taberna highlighted the boy’s talents and his resolve to turn his dreams into reality.”

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