Aquino prodded by Kris’ son to watch ‘Praybeyt Benjamin’

SCREENGRAB from Kris Aquino’s Instagram post

MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III on Christmas Day headed to the cinema to watch his nephew’s entry in the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) “The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin.”

Aquino was joined by his sisters in watching James “Bimby” Aquino-Yap’s movie at a cinema at SM Megamall.

In an Instagram post, actress TV-host and presidential sister Kris Aquino said the President wasn’t able to decline when her son, “Bimby,” requested the President to watch his movie.

“Hindi na nakatanggi nung nilambing ni Bimby,” Aquino said.

Comedian Vice Ganda, who is the lead actor in the movie, also joined the first family in the private screening.

This year’s 40th MMFF edition has eight official entries including historical drama “Bonifacio: ‘Ang Unang Pangulo,’” romance-comedy “English Only Please,” action-fantasy “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2,” action film “Magnum Muslim .357,” comedy films “My Big Bossing’s Adventures” and “Praybeyt Benjamin 2,” and horror films “Feng Shui 2” and “Shake, Rattle & Roll XV.”