Metro Manila Film Festival guide: My Big Bossing

RYZZA Mae Dizon and Alonzo Muhlach

RYZZA Mae Dizon and Alonzo Muhlach

(We are running this guide to help moviegoers plan their holiday cinema tour. The 40th Metro Manila Film Festival runs from Dec. 25 to Jan. 7, 2015.)

‘My Big Bossing’

Directed by Tony Y. Reyes, Marlon Rivera, Joyce Bernal; stars Vic Sotto, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Marian Rivera, Nikki Gil, Pauleen Luna, Alonzo Muhlach, Niño Muhlach, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Manilyn Reynes

The latest teamup of “Eat Bulaga” host Vic Sotto and child star Ryzza Mae Dizon is an omnibus fantasy flick that tells three tales of magic and mayhem. In “Sirena,” Ryzza Mae’s dream to be a mermaid is fulfilled. She reportedly came up with this story. The pint-sized performer even took swimming and scuba diving lessons to prepare for the part.

In “Taktak,” she plays a psychic who talks to spirits. Reporters pursue her for an interview.

In “Prinsesa,” she portrays a poor girl who grew up in a pig sty. The pauper turns out to be a princess, however. Producer Orly Ilacad related, “No expense was spared in making all the three episodes.” Bayani San Diego Jr.

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