2 more Filipino films win in Houston film fest

JM de Guzman (left) and Nico Antonio in “Tandem”

RONWALDO Martin in “Ari: My Life With a King”

Apart from Mel Chionglo’s “Iadya Mo Kami,” two more independently produced Filipino movies brought home awards from a film festival in the United States.

King Palisoc’s crime drama, “Tandem,” won the Silver Remi in the Suspense/Thriller category of the 49th Worldfest Houston International Film and Video Festival, held recently in Texas. The Kapampangan film, “Ari: My Life With a King,” directed by Carlo Enciso Catu, won the Bronze Remi in the First Features section.

“Tandem” stars JM de Guzman and Nico Antonio were both  nominated for best supporting actor, while “Ari” lead actor Ronwaldo Martin also got a nod for rising male star. Aiko Melendez was nominated for best supporting actress for “Iadya Mo Kami,” which won a Silver Remi in the Spiritual section. Bayani San Diego Jr.