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PPP HONORS ‘BIRDSHOT,’ ‘100 TULA
PARA KAY STELLA,’ ‘PATAY NA SI HESUS’
THREE out of the 12 entries in
the Film Development Council of the
Philippines’ Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino
were honored with special awards
during the Thanksgiving Night of the
ongoing film festival held Sunday at
Whitespace in Makati.
During the event, three special
awards were handed out. Mikhail
Red’s internationally acclaimed police
procedural drama “Birdshot” was
honored with the festival’s Critics Choice
award, recognizing Red as an emerging
new voice in Philippine cinema.
Jason Paul Laxamana’s romantic
drama “100 Tula Para Kay Stella” won
the Audience Choice award. The film
earned over P60 million in its first five
days, drawing comparisons to the
commercial success of Sigrid Andrea
Bernardo’s surprise blockbuster “Kita
Kita.” “100 Tula Para Kay Stella” is
headlined by Bela Padilla and JC Santos,
who until this film had yet to prove their
mettle at the box office.
Originally, only two awards were
‘Birdshot’ producer Pamela Reyes, director Mikhail Red and lead star Mary Joy Apostol; and, right, ‘100 Tula Para Kay Stella’
director Jason Paul Laxamana and cast member Caleb Santos receive the the Critics Choice and Audience Award for their
respective films. Photos by Patrick Lasanas/InterAksyon
Janna Victoria plays a drug lord’s wife in Cignal’s crime drama ‘Tukhang’
ONE show that mirrors current turn
events in the country is “Tukhang.” Cignal
Entertainment’s four-part miniseries is
gritty depiction of the government’s all-out
campaign against drugs and a no-holds
barred exposé of a corrupted society—our
very own.
“Tukhang” brings together a cast of
respected performers to breathe life into
the most interesting characters: a cop
in turmoil played by James Blanco; an
impassioned journalist portrayed by Karel
Marquez; the inimitable Mon Confiado as a
controversial politician; and Yul Servo as a
hired hitman.
Actress Janna Victoria returns to
television as the wife of a drug lord, played drug lords. Hindi naman ito kakaiba sa
by thespian Jake Macapagal.
Looking as beautiful as she did during
her “Lagarista” days circa 2000 and still as
passionate about her craft, Janna enthuses
about her comeback project, saying,
“When I was offered this role, talagang
tinanggap ko siya kasi it’s very challenging
for me. Sabi ko, ‘This is my chance na.’ Kasi excellent actor and it was pleasurable for
hindi naman ako talagang nawala, it’s just
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scheduled to be given at the fiesta- The cast and crew of ‘Patay na si
themed Thanksgiving Night but the Hesus’ with FDCP chair Liza Diño Pilipino, the National Youth Commission Atty Mandy Anderson. Bureau
selection committee composed of and selection committee members chaired by Undersecretary Aiza of Customs photograph
screenwriter Ricky Lee, film editor Manet Seguerra, Diño’s husband, organized the
Dayrit, actress Iza Calzado, critic Oggs to the producers soon. Sine Kabataan short film competition for As part of her closing speech, Diño
Cruz, cinematographer Lee Briones, The other entries were “Ang young filmmakers. also revealed that as of Saturday, the
and directors Jose Javier Reyes and Erik Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino had a total
Matti decided to give an additional Jury Manananggal sa Unit 23B” by Prime The winners of the Sine Kabataan box office gross of 65 million. In an
Prize award to Victor Villanueva’s laugh Crisologo Cruz, “AWOL” by Enzo were also announced during the PPP interview with InterAksyon and other
out loud comedy, “Patay na si Hesus.” Williams, “Bar Boys” by Kip Oebanda, Thanksgiving Night and as adjudged by media following the ceremonies, Diño
“Hamog” by Ralston Jover, “Paglipay” by a selection committee composed of NYC said the current gross is on track with
Honored for its very Filipino and Zig Dulay, “Pauwi Na” by Paolo Villaluna, Commissioner Percival Cendaña and the FDCP’s target figure. Such turnout is
regional sensibilities, “Patay na si Hesus” “Salvage” by Sherad Anthony Sanchez, filmmakers Raymond Red and Carlitos encouraging enough to merit the staging
is the sleeper hit of the festival and has “Star Na si Van Damme Stallone” by Siguion-Reyna. of the PPP next year.
ranked second behind “100 Tula Para Randolph Longjas, and “Triptiko” by
Kay Stella” in the box office. An entry Miguel Franco Michelena. Ar-Jen Manlapig’s “Ang Unang Araw She also conceded that they were
in last year’s QCinema Film Festival, ng Pasukan” won Best Picture. Two considering trimming down the full
the film was that festival’s winner of the In explaining the rationale for giving shorts, Lance Maravillas’ “Pahimakas” length entries for next year’s festival
Audience Choice and Gender Sensitivity out only special awards instead of a and Don Senoc’s “Delayed si Jhemerlyn from this year’s 12 to around six to
awards. full line-up of honors, FDCP chair Liza Rose” both won the Jury’s Prize award eight. Given that many malls only
Diño said that the PPP was more of a while Anya Zulueta’s “Ang Kapitbahay have a maximum of four cinemas, a
“Patay na si Hesus” was also the celebration than a competition and that Ko sa 2014” and Romnel Rivera III’s streamlined number of entries will
initial presentation of the InterAksyon all 12 entries were equally deserving of “Fat You” won the Amazing by Choice allow for a more even distribution of
Cinema Club that was launched last a Best Picture award. Reyes added that special awards. cinemas and let each film earn more at
May. Since the PPP’s Jury Prize award the 12 was selected from a total of 45 the box office. n Edwin P. Sallan, InterAksyon
was given only at the last minute, a submissions.
trophy had not been made for the film | August 21, 2017, 10:40 AM
but Diño assured that it would be sent As part of the Pista ng Pelikulang
that I’ve been doing bit roles na hindi mo “Medyo sensitive lang kasi hindi alam
talaga matatandaan.” ng asawa ko dito na alam ko yung mga Janna Victoria with fellow ‘Tukhang’ cast members, clockwise from top left:
ginagawa niya, lahat nung mga baho niya. So James Blanco, Zandra Summer, Mon Confiado, Karel Marquez, Che Ramos,
“I think this is good timing for me. Kasi para siyang ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ na talagang, Archie Adamos, and Elora Espano. Photos by Jill Tan Radovan, InterAksyon
lalo na ngayon, nag-e-evolve na yung TV aabangan nila. It’s very entertaining also.
shows natin, gumaganda na,” she said in an Panoorin na lang nila,” Janna said. “Tukhang” is directed by Lawrence TV, “Tukhang” will have a special airing
interview with Interaksyon.
She also noticed that the process of Fajardo and Derick Cabrido, and written marathon this weekend on Colours
Janna was last seen in the Jadine-starrer making TV shows has changed. “Before
“Talk Back and You’re Dead” and Tikoy kasi talagang matagal yung pagkakagawa. by Jose Javier Reyes and Eric Ramos. The and Sari-Sari channels, following this
Aguiluz’s supernatural horror film, “Tragic Ngayon and bilis na. Hindi naman ako
Theater,” in 2014. She has been mostly nahirapan kasi siguro because of my cast also includes Butch Francisco, Zandra schedule: Saturday, August 26, 10:30 PM:
focused on looking after her daughter, who experiences.”
is now 9 years old, and her business. Summer, Raffy Tejada, Archie Adamos, Elora Episodes 1& 2, back-to-back; Sunday,
Janna’s role in “Tukhang” was indeed a
Janna also talked about her the challenge for her, but also one that she has Españo, Che Ramos, Chrome Cosio, and August 2, 10:30 PM: Episodes 3 & 4, back-
experience of preparing for and shooting long been waiting for.
“Tukhang.” “Nag-research ako about Mimi Juareza. to-back. n Jill Tan Radovan, InterAksyon |
She explains, “I’m more matured now.
mga nangyayayari na. Kailangan kong Marami akong pinaghuhugutan. For me, I Exclusively available through Cignal August 26, 2017, 9:59 AM
i-portray na talagang mayaman ako like more challenging roles. Talagang mas
dito,” she said. nailalabas ko pag talagang mahirap yung
eksena.”
She would exchange lines with Jake
in between takes so they would already Janna has only praises for the people
have a good grasp of the scene once the she worked with. “Ang gagaling, eh. Lahat.
cameras started rolling. While Jake is an Yung director, yung actors. Talagang nagulat
ako. Talagang lahat sila from theater, di ba?
Janna to work with him, doing so still posed So I can see that I’m in good hands talaga.
challenges. Saludo ako sa kanila, ang gagaling.”