Fave Rave: "OTJ (On The Job)"

Killing time was well spent yesterday afternoon at Gateway.  I went to see the list of movies at the ticket booth and chanced upon OTJ.  I have heard good reviews about it so might as well see it myself.

Most often, I opt to see a foreign film instead of our local mainstream films.  Why?  Because most of the mainstream films that are being shown here are full of crap, cliches, and doesn't make you think deeper.  Well, some comedies are good though.  But thanks to Cinemalaya and other independent film fests around the country, I'm able to go see Filipino independent films that makes a huge lot of sense.  And thanks to Star Cinema for co-producing this film.  It's about time to step out of the box.

To date, Jose Rizal, Dekada '70, Ang Nawawala, and the most recent film that I just saw, On The Job, are included on my top Filipino films list.

On The Job is about corruption of government officials who hires inmates to kill people for, what else, money and power.  Very timely, huh?  I really have no idea if what was shown on the film is 100% true since it is inspired by true events, but if so, that is just so sick of them to do so (referring to the government officials, middlemen, and hired killers).  It's a known fact that there are policemen who really serves the country and those who abuse their badge.  And Joey Marquez's character Sgt. Joaquin Acosta portrayed the good side of the police and he did it well.  Joel Torre's character really made a mark on me especially on the last part of the film where he...well, I don't want to spoil that part for you.  His strong presence on the film overshadow's Piolo Pascual's character, Francis Coronel Jr., that made me think that his character doesn't know what he is doing.  Don't get me wrong.  I'm papa Piolo's fan, not just because of his good looks, but he's a very good actor.  Although, he didn't impressed me that much on this film.

Besides the rave reviews from in and out of the country about this film, still, there are a lot of skeptics around.  Like when most of my guy friends who were not really familiar with OTJ had asked me about it prior to me seeing the film.  They shrugged when they found out that its lead is Mr. Pascual.  Another friend dismissed the idea of watching it because it is directed by Erik Matti which he think is overrated.  I just don't get it.  Why judge when you haven't seen their works in the first place, right?  I mean, I don't care if they've done lousy, chick flicks before or the director is too mainstream.  Let's just give them the benefit of the doubt.  And this film will defy all their doubts.  Sometimes we have to be supportive of the things done by our fellowmen.  Encourage them to do more or improve on their craft rather than putting them down on the dirt without giving them any chance at all.  And this sense I'm ranting right now is the same thing I saw on the film.  So you should go see it..now.

Err... I don't like the trailer.

Props to Direk Erik Matti (I'm sounding like I know him personally, but I don't) for executing a kick-ass film that raises the bar of our local film industry.  If Filipinos are into trends, I hope that the way he make films becomes a trend.  Great job on the screenplay too!

Every little detail of the film is really superb.  My basis of a good film is that I don't criticize any technicalities of it, and if it zoned me out from my seat and into the world that they are showing to me.  The production design, costume, make-up, lighting, cinematography, color grading, direction, editing, sound/music, acting--everything--were very nicely done.  It gave me the impression that I was watching a Hollywood film except, of course, having seen the familiar faces of Joel Torre, Gerald Anderson, Leo Martinez, Joey Marquez, Piolo Pascual (and so on), and them speaking in our native tongue pulls me back to this wonderful reality that I was watching a Filipino film.  It is a powerhouse cast, no wonder it gave another reason why it is well executed.  There was an awkward scene for me, though.  Shaina's unexpected bed scene with Piolo is really something, and I find it too awkward because I still can't grip onto the fact that she's older now.  I always think of her as this child star back then who never grew up.  LOL.

So, again, if I were you, you shouldn't miss this movie.  It's really, really good.  I still can't forget about it today having seen it yesterday afternoon.  It really made an impact.

I hope there would be more Filipino crime thriller films in the future.  Better yet, more great Filipino films.

Cinemalaya 2013

It's the time of the year for our independent Filipino filmmakers to showcase their craft.  

Cinemalaya 2013 starts next week: July 26th to August 4th.  There are 25 films to choose from (5 Director's Showcase, 10 New Breed, 10 Shorts).  And if you want to see all 25 entries, you should avail a festival pass for only Php 3,000.

I'm beyond excited to see the films where my former colleagues are part of, and besides, the storylines are interesting.  Hope they don't disappoint.

Here are some details on the tickets.

Regular Ticket: P150.00

Student Discount: 50%
Senior Citizens, Government Personnel, Military: 50%

Festival Pass:
Passes are already available at the CCP Box Office.

ONE DAY pass- P500.00
one day access to all films (competition and exhibition films) at CCP venues

FIC (Films-in Competition) Pass- P2,000.00
access to all competition films (Director’s Showcase, New Breed and Shorts) at CCP venues

FESTIVAL pass- P3,000.00
access to all films (competition and exhibition films) at CCP venues

And here's the summary schedule for all entries:  http://www.cinemalaya.org/schedules_summary.htm
I've compiled the summary and trailers of the entries for this year.  And I'll be adding some of my thoughts here and there.  Hope this will help you choose which film to see.  Let's support our local Filipino filmmakers!  :)

DIRECTOR'S SHOWCASE

AMOR Y MUERTE

Director: Cesar Evangelista
Writer: Jerry Gracio
Cast: Althea Vega, Markki Stroem, Adrian Sebastian, and Ama Quiambao. Also starring: Mico Palanca, Kuya Manzano, Amante Pulido.

Set in 16th century, “Amor Y Muerte” (means “love and death”) is an examination of the initial encounter between the Indios (natives) and their colonizers (Spaniards) and their conflicting views on love, passion, religion, and sexuality.

It's pretty difficult for me to see this kind of film where sex is the main subject.  It has something to do with the idea of women used as objects.  Blah blah.  My feminist side is kicking in again.  I also think it's just an excuse of a "filmmaker" to make such film to visualize his sexual desires (and to make porn but in an "artful" way--because they think that if it has a story, it's no longer porn.  They will also argue that there's no penetration involved.  Okay, fine).  But, of course, I haven't seen the film so why judge now, right?  Seriously, I'm also having a difficulty watching this kind of film where I used to work with the lead character. Well, I won't go into detail.  But my protective nature is up high right now.  Ugh.  I'm rambling.  Ignore me.

And upon seeing the trailer, I'm not convinced that the setting was in Spanish era.  The clothing sucks!  It gave me this thought that they were rented from a local costumer for high school stage plays.

Dear filmmakers, please pay attention to details.

LIARS
Directed by: Gil Portes
Written by: Senedy Que
Cast: Alessandra de Rossi, Jan Harley Hicana, John Michael Bonapos, Cris Villanueva, Richard Quan, Jim Rocky Tangco, Sue Prado, Dax Alejandro, and Arnold Reyes

Based on a real-life sports scandal, “The Liars” traces the incredible rise and the humiliating fall of a humble Filipino baseball team of young boys in an international baseball competition in 1990s.

If I hadn't read the synopsis for this film, I won't understand the trailer.  Well, I watched the trailer first before reading the synopsis.  Pass.

SANA DATI

Written and Directed by: Jerrold Tarog
Cast: Paulo Avelino, Lovi Poe, Benjamin Alves, Ria Garcia, and TJ Trinidad

“Sana Dati” is a love story about a woman whose wedding is thrown into disarray when a mysterious person arrives and reminds her of the man she really loves. It is the third part of Jerrold Tarog’s Camera Trilogy after Confessional (Cinema One Originals 2007) and Mangatyanan (Cinemalaya 2009).

TJ Trinindad!!!!!  Enough said.  Haha!  I'm a huge fan.  And Lovi Poe is great as well.  Anyway, while writing this post, I watch the trailer one by one without reading its synopsis.  And this is one hell of a great trailer.  It really got my attention.  I would love to see this film.  The storyline is interesting and I'm curious about the 'secret' they mentioned on the trailer.

PORNO
Directed by: Adolfo Alix, Jr.
Written by: Ralston Jover
Cast: Carlo Aquino, Yul Servo, and Angel Aquino

“Porno” is a powerful story about individuals linked by pornography. Three souls, one explicit illusion. To find the ultimate joy in their empty lives. A safe haven, where passion and love mean humanity, ecstasy means enlightenment; and the soul is the ultimate arbiter of the truth.

Ironically, I'm curious about this film.  The plot says it all.  It makes sense.  Interesting indeed!  Will be adding this on my list.

EKSTRA (THE BIT PLAYER)
Directed by: Jeffrey Jeturian
Written by: Jeffrey Jeturian, Antoinette Jadaone, and Zig Dulay
Cast: Ms. Vilma Santos, Marlon Rivera, Vincent de Jesus, Ruby Ruiz, Tart Carlo, with the special participation of Piolo Pascual, Pilar Pilapil, Cherie Gil, Cherry Pie Picache, Richard Yap, and Marian Rivera

A socio-realist drama-comedy film, which follows a seemingly usual day in the life of Loida Malabanan as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera as an extra. As the shoot goes on, we get a glimpse of the truth in the ruling system of the production as well as the exploitation on the marginalized laborers like her.

I bet this will be shown mainstream nationwide, not just because Vilma Santos is in it, but the story itself is very interesting.  Why can't producers from mainstream film industry produce these kind of stories?  I'm so sick of the cliche love affair ek ek.  

NEW BREED CATEGORY

THE DIPLOMAT HOTEL
Written and Directed by Christopher Ad Castillo
Cast: Gretchen Barretto, Art Acuña, Mon Confiado, Joel Torre, Sue Prado, Nico Antonio, Abe Pagtama, and introducing Sarah Gaugler

A disgraced reporter seeks redemption by leading his documentary crew to spend one night and tell the story of what really happened at the haunted and infamous The Diplomat Hotel (Baguio City).

Definitely a thriller based from the title itself.  The said hotel is haunted and there are a lot of stories surrounding it. Will catch this as well even though how much I loathe Gretchen Barretto.  Plus, it's Sarah Gaugler's debut in acting!  

TRANSIT

Directed by Hannah Espia
Written by Hannah Espia and Giancarlo Lauro Abrahan V
Cast: Jasmine Curtis Smith, Ping Medina, Irma Adlawan, Mercedes Cabral, and Marc Justine Alvarez

“Transit” begins and ends in an airport during a father and son’s transit flight from Tel Aviv to Manila. It tells the story of Moises, a Filipino single-dad working as a caregiver in Herzliya, Israel, who comes home to his son Joshua’s 4th birthday. It was on that day that Moises, together with their Filipino neighbors, Janet and her daughter Yael, find out that the Israeli government is going to deport children of foreign workers. Afraid of the new law, Moises and Janet decide to hide their children from the immigration police by making them stay inside the house.

Oh my gawd!  The kid just looked like a child actor from the '80s, Jaypee De Guzman!

Okay, he's crying on that photo.  But I know that you know who I'm referring to (if you're like me who loves to watch classic Filipino films, from b&w to early '90s).

Anyway, I'll add this film on my list too.  The synopsis says it all.

NUWEBE
Written and Directed by Joseph Israel Laban
Cast: Nadine Samonte, Jake Cuenca, Anita Linda, Manny Castañeda, Mikael Liwag, and Barbara Miguel

Inspired by the actual story of one of the youngest mothers in Philippine history, “Nuwebe” follows the story of Krista who at the tender age of 9 got pregnant from the sexual abuse perpetrated by her own father… Her story is complex. Krista refuses to see herself as a victim. With an almost documentary style, “Siyam” follows Krista’s story as she demonstrates a level of resilience uncommon to her age. Her mother on the other hand is torn between her love for her child and her love for her husband.

Totally included on my Cinemalaya list.

REKORDER
Directed by Mikhail Red
Written by Mikhail Red and Ian Victoriano
Cast: Ronnie Quizon, Suzette Ranillo, Earl Ignacio, Mike Lloren, Joe Gruta, and Belinda Mariano

“Rekorder” tells the story of a former 1980′s film cameraman who now currently works as a movie pirate operating in present day Manila. He routinely smuggles a digital camcorder into movie theaters in order to illegally record films. One night he records something else… And the footage goes viral.

A movie about piracy and something else that he recorded.  I wonder what it is.  Let me check next week.

BABAGWA (THE SPIDER’S LAIR)
Written and Directed by Jason Paul Laxamana
Cast: Alex Vincent Medina, Joey Paras, Alma Concepcion, and introducing Kiko Matos.
Starring: Nico Antonio, Chanel Latorre, Garry Lim, Raqs Regalado, Marx Topacio, and Sunshine Teodoro

An internet scammer falls in love with a rich old maid while trying to swindle her using a fake Facebook profile.

I really am not comfortable watching people I know or I've met doing some scenes that are supposed to be behind closed doors.  I can tell if you're a great actor if I'm really affected by the scenes you're doing.  Hahaha.  Nonetheless, I will still see this film.  I guess I just have to ignore them in person.

QUICK CHANGE
Written and Directed by Eduardo Roy, Jr.
Cast: Mimi Juareza, Junjun Quintana, Migs Cuaderno, Natashia Yumi, Felipe Martinez, John Relucio, Giggle Esmeralda, Francine Garcia, and Rolando Inocencio

Dorina believes she is a lady incarcerated inside a male body. She’s got herself a flourishing career, albeit in an illegal cosmetic surgery business. She is a mother figure to Hero, her eight year old nephew. She acts as a devoted wife to Uno. Between her job and her family, Dorina feels that she is one lucky woman. Until Uno falls in love with another tranny (transvestite).

Now this is very timely.  As some of you may have known that I'm working on a reality show about Ladyboys, and upon seeing this trailer, this is another side of the coin on the lives of these ladies.  I will see this, obviously.

PUROK 7
Written and Directed by Carlo Obispo
Cast: Arnold Reyes, Angeli Bayani, Julian Trono, Miggs Cuaderno, Krystel Valentino, Jean Judith Javier, Carlon Matobato, Olive Nieto, Karen Haniel, Max Celada, Aaron Ching, and Sheenly Gener

A countryside dramedy (drama-comedy) that follows 14-year-old Diana and her younger brother who live by themselves after their mother went abroad and their father lived with another woman. Set in a remote purok, where people display positive outlook in life despite daily struggles, the film features the light side of country lifestyle as the main characters take advantage of the fun and thrills of the town festival to take hold of their sweet childhood.

One word:  Awwwe.  If that's even a word.  My list is getting longer!

DAVID F.
Director: Emmanuel Quindo Palo
Written by: Liza Magtoto and Emmanuel Quindo Palo
Cast: Quester Hannah (American theater actor), Sid Lucero, Art Acuña, Rocky Salumbides, Mitch Valdez, Jess Mendoza, Mariella Castillo, Dax Martin, and Madeleine Nicolas

“David F” is written as a triptych with 3 short stories hinged together by the story of David Fagan, a real life historical character in the early 1900′s. He is a black American who was a member of the American regimen that was sent by the US government during the Philippine-American war. He became famous (or infamous) when he deserted the US troops and joined the sides of the Filipino revolutionaries. He was declared as a public enemy of the US government when he lead a series of battle with the Filipino revolutionaries against American soldiers. He was promoted as colonel of the Filipino troops under Emilio Aguinaldo and married a Filipina.

Oooh.. never heard of David Fagan, so I'll get to know him soon.  

DEBOSYON
Written and Directed by Alvin Yapan
Cast: Paulo Avelino and Mara Lopez

Mando, a Bicolano devotee of Ina, Virgin of Peñafrancia, injures himself. He will be nursed back to health by a mysterious woman, Salome, living at the foot of Mount Mayon. They will fall in love with each other. Salome holds a secret that will devastate Mando’s love for her; while Mando relies on his devotion to the Virgin of Peñafrancia to lift a curse that involves his life.

Hmmm...  I'm not sure if I'm going to see this, but the cinematography captivated me.

INSTANT MOMMY
Written and directed by Leo Abaya
Cast: Eugene Domingo, Rico J. Puno, Luis Alandy, Archie Alemania, Shamaine Buencamino-Centenera, Tuesday Vargas, Matt Evans, Alchris Galura, and Yuki Matsuzaki (Japanese actor from Hollywood).

Story of a summer’s journey of Bechayda amidst a highly visualized world where the video screen reigns supreme. Bechayda is a wardrobe mistress in TV commercials who pretends to be pregnant to keep her Japanese fiance.

This will definitely be shown nationwide.  Aside from the fact that Eugene Domingo is in it, it is comedy.  Will add this on my list.  I definitely need a dose of laughter from all the films that I'll be seeing two weeks from now.

SHORT FILMS

Bakaw (Ron Segismundo) is a day in the life of a child who steals at the Navotas fishport.

Katapusang Labok (Aiess Athina E. Alonso) depicts the struggles of fishermen who must deal with environmental abuse and the effects of coral harvesting on their livelihood.

Missing (Zig Madamba Dulay) tackles the subject of forced disappearances.

Onang (Jann Eric S. Tiglao) is the classic tale of a young probinsyana who seeks her fortune in the big city.

Para kay Ama (Relyn A. Tan) is about a young Chinese-Filipino girl who discovers she has a half-brother when she meets him on the last day of her father’s wake.

Pukpok (Joaquin Adrian M. Pantaleon) is one adolescent’s transition to manhood as he hurdles a case characterized by excessive blood, superstition and a man with failing eyesight.

Sa Wakas (Ma. Veronica Santiago) is a reflection on the bond of a father and daughter tested by cultural, political and religious hypocrisy.

Taya (Philip Adrian Bontayam) is about a 12-year-old boy who learns to play the game of life with a new set of friends. The film highlights how traditional Filipino games reflect the realities and disparities of our society.

The Houseband’s Wife (Paulo P. O’Hara) is an essay about a typical OFW family, with the OFW wife as breadwinner and the husband left in the Philippines to care for the children. Technology and the internet bridges the physical distance but shatters domestic harmony when the wife, on a Skype video call, sees a bra, not hers, hanging in the marital closet.

Tutob (Kissza Mari V. Campano) begins when recent bombings in the region put authorities on alert. A mysterious, strange-looking native Maranao man dressed up in Muslim attire shows up. He is tasked to fetch a package from his boss’ contact. From a rural area in the mountains, he rides his motorcycle to the city to get the package. On his way back, he is stopped at an army checkpoint. Speaking Maranao, he says he doesn’t know what’s in the package, but the Visayan-speaking soldiers don’t understand him and insist on opening it.

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There you have it, the 25 entries for Cinemalaya 2013.  How many are you going to see?  Mine's 21.  Geez.  Maybe that's why I'm skipping Pacific Rim, Turbo and The Lone Ranger just to see these entries before July ends.

Flat Whites: Karaoke

Been tied up with events, family, work, and business planning these days so this post should have been up for the past few weeks.  Here's my last cameo on Flat Whites.  My rapping is totally bad.. haha!  Enjoy! :)

Music:
"Harsh Words" by my band Soft Pillow Kisses

Flat Whites: Bar

I've been very busy lately (worked as a chef consultant for BAMM at Malugay, Makati for three months), and thought of sharing you the latest episode of Flat Whites where I did a cameo.  Ooh!  They featured our band's (Soft Pillow Kisses) cover of The Lucksmiths' "Take This Lying Down".

Latest Flat Whites Episodes: Philippines

Here's one of the few Flat Whites episodes filmed here in the Philippines.  I'm more than thankful for being part of the series.  Big thanks and kudos to Abi Butalid, Michael Seiling, Max De Bowen, Christian Heath and Neville Mchina.  Shot guerilla-style in randomly selected places.  It was a great experience working with the team.  :)

This is one of Flat Whites' episodes that really brings the lols.  Enjoy! :)

Oh, I'd appreciate it if you'd leave a comment (on my acting chops or on the series itself).






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Click here for behind-the-scenes photos, introducing my acting with cups of coffee.

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Here's the previous episode that was shot in Tagaytay and Pampanga.  :)

Farewell, Pidol

grabbed from Dolphy's Facebook account

I'm deeply saddened by the King of Comedy's passing.  I remember saying to let him go after watching the news weeks ago.  It's not easy to be confined in a hospital.  I had a firsthand experience being confined at a hospital, Makati Medical Center to be exact, just last week due to dengue.  Since I'm at the same hospital where "Pidol" was at, I still hadn't had the chance to visit him at the ICU.  He was just three floors up.  But I was able to see Vandolph at the lobby on my late night stroll (in a wheelchair) with John.  He looked beat and worried.  I wanted to say something but chose to let him walk past through me.

It was Wednesday last week when I was admitted at the hospital and my "itay", which I fondly call my bandmate and friend, was the first person to visit me.  Years ago he kept telling me that I really look like Dolphy, and he mentioned it, yet again.  I then told him my encounter with Pidol back in high school at Quad (now known as Glorietta) in a magazine store.  I was with my dad and my sibs then.  We were scattered across the shop, fixated on the magazines that interests us.  As I was mesmerized by the magazine that was on my hand that time, I remember talking to my 'dad' then without looking at him since I know it was him right beside me.  So I can just see him through the corner of my right eye.  Then realized he wasn't paying attention to me, I looked at him and realized it wasn't dad--it was Dolphy, dressed in white polo, pants and shoes, with a white bull cap on.  He looked like my dad.  He looked at me then smiled.  I don't know if I smiled back but I remember running towards my dad who was just behind me then and whispered "Dy, kamukha mo pala si Dolphy (snickers)" ("Dy, I just realized you look like Dolphy").  Dad giggled and I just wish that we have a camera on hand so we could take pictures with Pidol.

Now they're both gone (dad and Dolphy).

I remember those nights when the entire family watched "Home Along Da Riles".  Yes, most of it was slapstick comedy, but it is still funny.  Only Pidol can pull it off, the same thing goes with "Buddy en Sol," Babalu, Rene Requiestas, Palito among others.  But, of course, Pidol, I believe, started it all.  "Home Along Da Riles" was part of my childhood, Dolphy is part of our lives.  He's been in the industry for 60 plus years, and on those six decades, he has touched generations.  He'll be surely missed.

found these posters on a corner at Adarna Food & Culture

Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr.
July 25, 1928 - July 10, 2012
You will be forever missed.  Thank you for the laughter you brought to us.

Zsa-Zsa's eulogy that really made me cry..
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/-depth/07/11/12/tears-flow-zsa-zsa-sings-through-years#ooid=xjd3RjNTqTwM-rKSelrJHAPSL0d5y5PH

"Just Like The Sky" on "Flat Whites"

It was nice of Max (director) for including our band's song on his latest Flat Whites episode.  That just gave me chills!  I blame myself for confusing him on who to put on the credits because of the way I filled up the form he sent me.  But anyway, it's fine with us since Siegfried is our bandmate and he composed the song anyway.  :)

I've shared this episode on my wall though all links referring to this video mysteriously disappeared!  We were frantic and thought that the episode was banned by Facebook.  We thought that having ***** on titles will automatically ban your from the site.  But my blog's page on the said social media site was having glitches where all my links for the month of June were gone as well, so, maybe that wasn't the case. Everything went back several minutes after, and we all had a good laugh after watching this episode.

Does Phil's dad remind you of someone?  LOL.  Go watch.  I might spoil the rest of this episode if I go on.

Phil meets his father and discovers an awful family secret! 

Feat. Christian Heath, Tom Bonington & Catherine Nathalie Delaloye. Director: Max De Bowen. Music composed by Siegfried Torres Montero & performed by his band Soft Pillow Kisses. MaxFilm 2012.

Ipanema Urban Jungle Runway Show

You may have noticed that I have a lot of things on my hands lately.  And just this late March, I've added a new skill on my roster as an assistant on set design, thanks to my big brother who co-owns AdFix Pro.  I was able to experience how they work and it was fun.  But they only tap me if they need extra hands on photoshoots.

Just this first week of May, Dindo, co-owner of AdFix Pro, asked me to be one of his wardrobe stylist assistants.  I was more than glad to join the bandwagon once again.  I was instantly excited about the project because they were able to do the costume design and I was tasked to scout materials and assist the models on the dress rehearsals and the event itself.  The said costumes are for Ipanema's Urban Jungle Runway Show.

Braving the streets of Divisoria alone, I was able to buy feathers and big beads for some of the costumes, though I bought the wrong tassel material.  Tsk.

Costume fitting was held at STEPS studios at Pasong Tamo Extension.  I arrived earlier than the entire team and little did I know that our models are ballet dancers!  After having them tried their costumes, we were invited to take sneak peek of their performance.

photos: apueblo

photos: apueblo

It was great!  Their movements were so fluid, you can definitely feel their passion on every move or step that they make.  Inspiring moment for me that's why I'm thinking of going back in dancing and study jazz dance.

The show was held last May 8th at Boni High Street's activity center, right in front of Krispy Kreme around 6PM but the dancer/models call time were 6AM, while the costume design team were called at 10AM.  We all expected to have a large backstage due to the number of talents, make up artists, hair stylists, manicurists, and wardrobe team.  But, no, we were put into this tiny tent, causing traffic from going in and out of the area due to the limited aisle space.  Plus, it rained, thus, it flooded.  Lol.  That was an added experience to us all.  Hair and make up started at 11AM and ended right before the show starts.  That's how long the preparation was for a 5-10 minute performance because that's how a show must be, prepared to its very detail.

This is the best fashion show I've ever been to.  Wonderful performance, great production, beautiful costumes..ugh..everything's great!

All photos are taken by me, APueblo.

photos: apueblo
costume by Dindo Pangalangan (bottom right) and Zard Eguia (not pictured)
costumes executed by Sarah Katigbak (bottom right)

  

Cheers! :)