Donaire makes acting debut

DONAIRE. Topbills remake of Visayan classic.

MANILA, Philippines – Robbie Eleazar, businessman: “It seems boxer Nonito Donaire Jr. is slowly but surely following in the footsteps of Manny Pacquiao. Reportedly, Nonito will debut in a remake of ‘Palad Ta Ang Nagbuot (Fate Will Decide),’ which will test if Visayan movies are still viable. I hope that Nonito, unlike his more popular boxing colleague, will not join politics. One boxer-politician who does not measure up to his multiple other jobs is enough!”

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Tadeo Balcita, mass comm teacher: “Christopher de Leon is a great actor, but many of his recent performances border on overacting. He has acquired certain mannerisms and speech tics, which distract from his portrayals. If directed well, however, I believe he can still turn in good performances.”

More challenging

“Perhaps writers or directors can think of more challenging and edgy roles for him, not just the loving dad, astute businessman or middle-aged playboy characters he has portrayed so many times.”

Arthur Cairel, OFW,  on why Filipino films haven’t gotten into the finals of Best Foreign Language Film Oscar thus far:  “I’ve seen Filipino movies that competed in international film festivals with good stories, were technically polished, and very Filipino in terms of look—but, with universal appeal.

“I read somewhere that the Oscars’ Best Foreign Film award is given to the movie that truly depicts its country’s reality. If this was the only basis for winning, we should have already qualified (and won) the award! But, there are basic elements that our best films to date are deficient in—the dialogue and subtitling.”

Olive Siapno, housewife: “My heart goes out to Zsa Zsa Padilla who, after only more than a month of losing Dolphy, has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. I pray that she’ll win her latest ‘battle’ and continue sharing with her followers her gift of music and fine performances.”

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