El Presidente Full Trailer (Starring Jeorge Estregan, Cristine Reyes and Nora Aunor)

The theatrical trailer of MMFF 2012 official entry El Presidente has been released. Topbilled by Jeorge E.R. Estregan, Cesar Montano, Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon and Cristine Reyes, the said movie tells the story of Emilio Aguinaldo, the Philippine Revolution and eventually the forming of the Republic.

Produced by Scenema Concept International, Viva films and CMB Films, El Presidente: General Emilio Aguinaldo Story and the First Philippine Republic is written and directed by Mark Meily. It will open in theaters this December 25.

Watch the full theatrical trailer of the biopic El Presidente below. For the first teaser trailer featuring the wedding scene of Nora Aunor and Gov. E.R. Ejercito, watch here.

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Nora Aunor's Himala (Restored Version) in HD Cinema Trailer

On its 30th year anniversary, watch the restored version of HIMALA in HD on December 5, 2012 in selected cinemas nationwide.

Himala is a Filipino film directed by the late National Artist Ishmael Bernal of the Philippines in 1982. The film's script was written by multi-award winner screenwriter Ricky Lee based on a true incident on a teenage girl in Cabra Island in the province of Occidental Mindoro between 1966 and 1967. Sergio Lobo was the Director of Photography.

Himala was filmed entirely in the province of Ilocos Norte in just three weeks with a budget of only ₱ 3 million. The film premiered at the 1982 Metro Manila Film Festival, and in 1983, became the first Filipino film to be included in the "Competition Section" of the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival. Since then, Himala has been exhibited in a number of film festivals around the world.

On November 11, 2008, Himala won the Viewer's Choice Award for the Best Film of all Time from the Asia-Pacific Region in the 2008 CNN Asia Pacific Screen Awards beating out nine other outstanding movies.(voted by thousands of film fans around the world). The ten finalists were chosen by critics, industry insiders and actors—including Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai.

Philippine superstar Nora Aunor is best known for her performance in the film as the visionary Elsa. Her portrayal is considered by most Filipino critics as the best of her career.

Himala is the first of the 3000+ films to be restored by the ABS-CBN Film Archive and Central Digital Lab, Inc. The restored version premiered at the 69th Venice International Film Festival.

Watch the cinema traielr of Himala in HD below:

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El Presidente First Trailer Released (Starring Jeorge Estregan, Nora Aunor and Cristine Reyes)

The first trailer for the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival entry El Presidente has been released. The said film stars Jeorge "E.R." Estregan, Nora Aunor, Cristine Reyes, Cesar Montano and Chrsitopher de Leon.

A biopic of the first Philippine president, El Presidente: General Emilio Aguinaldo Story and the First Philippine Republic is written and directed by Mark Meily.

Produced by Scenema Concept International, Viva films and CMB Films, El Presidente is Gov. E.R. Ejercito's follow-up to Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story, which reaped top honors at last year's MMFF.

Also in the cast are Jerico Estregan, Ronnie Lazaro, Mav Lozano, Emilio Garcia, Bayani Agbayani, Sid Lucero, Lariel Castro, Alvin Anson, Allen Dizon, William Martinez, Alicia Meyer, Romel Montano, Joko Diaz, Gerard Ejercito, Wil Devaughn, Mike Lloren, Hero Bautista, Ian De Leon, Yul Servo, John Arcilla, Felix Roco, Archi Adamos, Gary Estrada, Epy Quizon, Tony Mabesa, Baron Geisler, Allan Paule, John Regala, Ian Veneracion, Troy Montero, Sunshine Cruz, Maita Sanchez, Lu Veloso, Soliman Cruz, and many more.

Check out the first trailer of El Presidente below:

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Thy Womb Now an Official MMFF 2012 Entry, Replaces 'Lola Basyang'

Brillante Mendoza's highly-acclaimed film Thy Womb (Sinapupunan) starring superstar Nora Aunor is now an official entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival replacing  Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang.

MMFF 2012 Committee decided to include Thy Womb to the official entries after Studio 5 and Unitel Pictures pulled out Lola Basyang due to production time constraints. Thy Womb will now compete against the other seven official entries to the MMFF 2012.

The MMFF special committee led by Jesse Ejercito was tasked to choose the replacement of Lola Basyang and Thy Womb was chosen out of the three films which ranked after Lola Basyang including Skylight Films' Tuhog and Adolf Alix Jr's My Prince Charming. The latter two films reportedly will not meet the deadline so Thy Womb was given the slot.

Thy Womb was screened at the Venice International Film Festival which gave Nora a Best Actress award from a group of critics. The film also gave Ate Guy and Direk Dante the Best Actress and Best Director nominations, respectively at the 2012 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, to which the winners will be announced in November 23.

Watch the MMFF 2012 trailer of Thy Womb:

Both Direk Dante and Ate Guy expressed their joy for the inclusion of Thy Womb in the official list of entries for this year's MMFF. According to MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino, Thy Womb's credentials will add prestige to the December filmfest.

It will now be a tough battle for the 2012 MMFF Best Actress as we have Nora Aunor, Kris Aquino, Ai Ai Delas Alas and Judy Ann Santos. Thy Womb is also a shoo-in for the Best Picture award.

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Coco Martin, Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos Movie in the Works!

Walang Hanggan star Coco Martin revealed that he is looking forward to doing a project with Philippine cinema's finest, Superstar Nora Aunor and Star For All Seasons Vilma Santos. 

The said movie will be helmed by Cannes Best Director Brillante Mendoza.

Although there is nothing definite yet about the dream project, many fans are already excited as the county's best will be put together in one movie. 

According to Direk Brillante Mendoza, he already had a talk with both Ate Guy and Ate Vi for the said project but the problem still lies with the schedule. As for Coco Martin, he is looking forward that the dream project will push through.

“Dati pa nakonsepto 'yun. Sabi ko nga sana matuloy. Kahit anong trabaho, gagawin ko ang lahat para matuloy. Masuwerte [ako]. Sabi ko nga makatrabaho ko lang sila [Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos] okay na eh. Basta parte ako ng pelikula,  isang malaking karangalan na sa akin” Coco told ABS-CBN News.

Many speculated about the story of the said film. Some suggested that a love triangle movie involving two older women and a younger man will be a good and controversial one. Others thought of making Coco a dance instructor (D.I.) for both Nora and Vilma. 

However, according to a reliable source, the story will revolve around a legitimate and illegitimate wife with Coco Martin playing the son of either Ate Guy or Ate Vi. As to who will be the legit, that is what we need to find out.

The Nora-Coco-Vilma movie is reportedly being pitched to Star Cinema. 

Photo via whynotcoconut.com

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Nora Aunor Wins Int'l Critics' Award in Venice for 'Thy Womb'

Superstar Nora Aunor won the Bisato d' Oro Award (Golden Eel Award) for her performance in the movie Thy Womb (Sinapupunan) which is currently competing at the 69th Venice International Film Festival.

The said award was given by an independent award giving body in Venice, the Premio Della Critica Indipendente which consists of a jury of independent film critics. Although the Bisato d' Oro Award was given by top critics not associated with the Venice Filmfest award-giving body, this could boost Nora's chances of winning the Volpi Cup, the best actress award in the said film festival.

Nora Aunor showing her Bisato d' Oro (Golden Eel)
award with Direk Dante Mendoza.

Being the first Filipina to win the Golden Eel Award, it was indeed a huge honor for Nora Aunor who said that it will just be a bonus winning an acting award since Thy Womb being invited to compete at the Venice Film Festival is already a big achievement.

Thy Womb, which is directed by Cannes Best Director Brillante Mendoza, is up against 17 films vying for the Golden Lion award at the 69th Venice International Film Festival. After it was screened at the festival last Thursday, the cast received a  standing ovation which lasted for more than 5 minutes.

Also starring Lovi Poe. Mercedes Cabral and Bembol Roco, Thy Womb tells the story of Shaleha (Nora Aunor), an infertile midwife who plays a match-maker to her husband Bangas-An (Bembol Roco) after struggling of giving him his own child. 

Aside from Thy Womb, Nora Aunor's Himala was also screened at the 69th Venice International Film Festival together with other restored films through its Venizia Classici.

Watch the trailer of Thy Womb (Sinapupunan) below:

Photo courtesy of Lovi Poe via Instagram

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HD Version of Nora Aunor's 'Himala' Gets World Premiere, to Have Philippine Release

To mark the 30th anniversary of the classic by Ishmael Bernal, the restored version of the film “Himala” will have its world premiere at the prestigious 69th Venice International Film Festival that began on August 29 and will run until September 8 at the Venice Lido.

Along with other restored classics, the 1982 film starring Nora Aunor will be screened in the program titled “Venizia Classici”. The restored High-Definition version of the film is also slated for release close to the end of the year in local cinemas. 

“We are planning to re-release it theatrically, on pay TV and cable as well as on DVD. We have big plans for it,” said Leo Katigbak, head of ABS-CBN Film Archives. 

Meanwhile, the team is working on another classic “Oro, Plata, Mata”, and some Star Cinema films like Olivia Lamasan’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” and “Madrasta”; Laurice Guillen’s “Tanging Yaman”; Rory Quintos’ “Anak”; Marilou Diaz-Abaya’s “Bagong Buwan”; and Chito Roño’s “Dekada ’70.”

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Restored Version of "Himala" Premieres at 69th Venice Film Festival

The restored version of the Filipino classic film, “Himala” by the late National Artist Ishmael Bernal will be screened at the prestigious 69th Venice Film Festival this year.

The 1982 film starring Nora Aunor will be screened during the fest through the program titled “Venizia Classici” along with restored classic films, “Chimes at Midnight” by Orson Welles, “Fanny and Alexander” by Ingmar Bergman, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” by Howard Hawks and many more.

The restoration is meant to “give contemporary audiences the opportunity to view again or see for the first time films of great historical importance, and to revaluate films that have been unjustly forgotten or that are no longer visible, projected on the big screen in the best possible conditions,” said the program’s statement.

Written by multi-awarded screenwriter Ricky Lee, “Himala” was initially released for the Metro Film Festival in 1982. In 2008, the film won the Viewer’s Choice Award for Best Asia-Pacific Film of All Time in the CNN Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

The restoration of the film about religion and faith healing was made possible by the ABS-CBN Film Archives headed by Leo Katigbak.

“This is the 30th year of Himala. It is a great Filipino classic we would like everyone to see. We are also planning to re-release it theatrically among other plans. We have also restored Maalaala Mo Kaya, The Movie which is celebrating its 20th year and we have begun work on restoring another ECP title, Oro Plata Mata, which we hope will be ready by early 2013,” Katigbak said.

“Himala” will be shown at the Venice Film Fest that will run at Venice Lido from August 29 to September 8, 2012.

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9th Golden Screen Awards (ENPRESS) 2012 List of Nominees

Independent films dominated the list of nominees for this year's Golden Screen Awards. Organized by The Entertainment Press Society, Inc. (ENPRESS), it is now on it's 9th year of giving honors to best films in the country. The awarding ceremony will be held at the Teatrino in Greenhills, San Juan City on March 24.

Here is the complete list of nominees for the 9th Golden Screen Awards 2012:

Best Motion Picture-Drama

Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa (Cinemalaya/Vin Yapan/Alem Chua productions

Deadline (Xiti Productions/A.E.I. Movie Productions

Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig (The Marilou Diaz Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center)

Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (Scenema Concept/Viva Films)

Niño (Cinemalaya/Handurawan Films

Paglipad ng Anghel (Buruka Films)

Patikul (Cinemalaya/Xiti Productions

Thelma (Time Horizon Pictures)

Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy

Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank (Cinemalaya/Martinez Rivera Films/Quantum Films)

Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me (Cinemalaya/Noel Ferrer Productions

My Househusband: Ikaw Na! (OctoArts Films)

Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Shokot Si Remington (Origin8 Media Productions

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Drama

Angel Locsin (In The Name of Love)

Angeli Nicole Sanoy (Patikul)

Fides Cuyugan Asencio (Niño)

Ina Feleo (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)

Jean Garcia (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Maja Salvador (Thelma)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Drama

Aga Muhlach (In The Name of Love)

Dingdong Dantes (Segunda Mano)

John Wayne Sace (Pintakasi)

Martin de los Santos (Patikul)

Paulo Avelino (Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Sid Lucero (Paglipad ng Anghel)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy

Eugene Domingo (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Judy Ann Santos (My Househusband)

Lovi Poe (Temptation Island)

Mercedes Cabral (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)

Rufa Mae Quinto (Temptation Island)

Sarah Geronimo (Catch Me… I’m In Love)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy

Edgar Allan Guzman (Ligo Na U Lapit Na Me)

JM de Guzman (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Martin Escudero (Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Sindak Si Remington)

Ryan Agoncillo (My Househusband)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy

Dimples Romana (My Neighbor’s Wife)

Eugene Domingo (My HouseHusband)

Racquel Villavicencio (Niño)

Shamaine Buencamino (Niño)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy

Allen Dizon (Patikul)

Art Acuña (Niño)

Dennis Trillo (YesterdayToday Tomorrow)

John Regala (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Marvin Agustin (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)

Nonie Buencamino (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)

Tirso Cruz III (Deadline)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actress

Eula Caballero (Yesterday Today Tomorrow)

Lexi Fernandez (The Road)

Solenn Heussaff (Yesterday Today Tomorrow)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actor

Alden Richards (The Road)

Derrick Monasterio (The Road)

Kean Cipriano (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Mikael Daez (Temptation Island)

Rocco Nacino (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Best Director

Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Erick Salud (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)

Jade Castro (Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Shokot Si Remington)

Joel Lamangan (Deadline)

Loy Arcenas (Niño)

Marilou Diaz- Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)

Marlon Rivera (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Paul Soriano (Thelma)

Best Original Screenplay

Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Chris Martinez (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. (Paglipad ng Anghel)

Froilan Medina (Thelma)

Kristoffer Brugada (Patikul)

Marilou Diaz-Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)

Rody Vera (Niño)

Best Screenplay Adaptation

Gerry Gracio (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)

Best Story

Chris Martinez (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Bonifacio Ilagan (Deadline)

Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. (Paglipad ng Anghel)

Kristoffer Brugada (Patikul)

Marilou Diaz-Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)

Rino Que, Froilan Medina and Paul Soriano (Thelma)

Rody Vera, Loy Arcenas (Niño)

Best Cinematographer

Carlo Mendoza (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

David Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)

Larry Manda (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Lee Briones-Meily, Jay Abello (Niño)

Louie Quirino (Busong)

Odessey Flore (Thelma)

Yam Laranas (The Road)

Best Editing

Danny Añonuevo (Niño)

Charliebebs Gohetia (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)

Ike Veneracion (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Jay Halili (Paglipad ng Anghel)

Jason Canapay, Ryan Orduna (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

John Anthony Wong (Deadline)

Mark Victor (Thelma)

Tara Illenberger (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)

Best Production Design

Edgar Martin Littaua (Patikul)

Laida Lim (Niño)

Maricris Silva, Giselle Andres, Tess Rivera (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)

Nina Torres (Thelma)

Fritz Silorio, Mona Soriano, Ronaldo Cadapan (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Reji Regalado (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Richard Somes (Ang Panday 2)

Best Sound

Albert Michael Idioma, Addiss Tabong (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Albert Michael Idioma (Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig)

Albert Michael Idioma (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Albert Michael Idioma, Lamberto Casas, Jr. (Niño)

Albert Michael Idioma (The Road)

Albert Michael Idioma, Addiss Tabong (Thelma)

Arnold Reodica (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Ditoy Aguila (Deadline)

Ditoy Aguila (Paglipad ng Anghel)

Best Musical Score

Archie Castillo (Thelma)

Christine Muyco, Jema Pamintuan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Johan Soderqvist (The Road)

John Mark Diego (Pintakasi)

Nonong Buencamino (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)

Vincent de Jesus (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Von de Guzman (Patikul)

Best Original Song

“Hari ng Tundo” from the movie Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story; lyrics and music by Gloc9, interpreted by Gloc9 and Denise Barbacena

“Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig” from the movie of the same title; music and lyrics by Ogie Alcasid and interpreted by Carol Banawa

“Kinakailangan Ba?” from the movie Patikul; music, lyrics and interpreted by Von de Guzman

“Nowhere To Run,” from the movie Thelma; music, lyrics and interpreted by Mark Escueta

“Pag-asa sa Pagising,” from the movie Pintakasi; music, lyrics and interpreted by Jay Durias

“Paglisan” from the movie Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa; music by Jema Pamintuan, lyrics by Joi Barrios and interpreted by Victor Robinson, III

“Sa Muling Pagtatagpo” from the movie Ligo Na U Lapit Na Me; music, lyrics by Jude Gitamondoc and interpreted by Daryl Leong

Best Visual/Special Effects

Jay Santiago, Riot, Inc. (Ang Panday 2)

Frano Garcia, Rico Tecson, Rico Fernandez, JeromeMarco, Alexis Leobrera (Pintakasi)

Underground Logic (The Road)

Gawad Lino Brocka Lie time Achievement Award

Nora Aunor

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