Vice Ganda Best Actor, KC Concepcion Best Actress at 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2014

Comedian Vice Ganda and actress-host KC Concepcion bagged the major acting awards at the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2014 held March 9 at Solaire Resort Hotel in Paranaque City.

KC Concepcion is Best Actress, Vice Ganda is Best Actor at
30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2014

Vice Ganda won Best Actor for his role as quadruplets with different sexual orientations in the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy. 

KC Concepcion, on the other hand, won Best Actress for her role as the stripper Marla Dee in the action flick Shoot to Kill: Boy Golden, also an entry to the MMFF 2013.

Both Vice Ganda and KC Concepcion were favored to win the top acting plums in the annual MMFF but the two Kapamilya stars eventually lost to Robin Padilla (10,000 Hours) and Maricel Soriano (Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy), respectively.

Meanwhile, On The Job of Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment was big winner at the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2014 with seven awards including Movie of the Year, Best Director for Erik Matti and Best Supporting Actor for Joey Marquez.

CLICK HERE for the complete list of winners of the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2014.

The PMPC Star Awards honors the best Filipino movies of 2013 and is composed of mainstream and independent film categories. The awards night will be aired on March 16 on ABS-CBN Sunday's Best.

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OTJ Cinema Trailer | Action-Packed Movie of Gerald Anderson and Piolo Pascual

The cinema trailer for the internationally-acclaimed film OTJ (On The Job) has been released. The said film had its world premiere at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival in France and recently won the jury's choice award in the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Fest in South Korea.

Co-produced by Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment, OTJ is set to unleash the braver Piolo Pascual and Gerald Anderson through the edgy direction of Erik Matti. 

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OTJ Teaser Trailer—Official Movie Poster—Planned Hollywood Remake

Also starring Rayver Cruz, Joey Marquez, Shaina Magdayao, Angel Aquino, Empress and Joel Torre, who bagged the best actor trophy at the above South Korean film festival, OTJ opens August 28, 2013 in cinemas nationwide.

Watch the OTJ cinema trailer below:

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OTJ Bags Jury's Choice Award in 17th Puchon Filmfest in Korea; Joel Torre is Best Actor

After its well-received world premiere in the 66th Cannes International Film Festival in France, Filipino action-thriller “OTJ” (On The Job) won two major awards in the recently held 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Fest in South Korea.

Co-produced by Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment, the Erik Matti masterpiece “OTJ” won jury’s choice, while one of its lead actors, Joel Torre, bagged the best actor trophy. Joel played as a middle-aged hired killer in the film.

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OTJ Teaser Trailer—Official Movie Poster—Planned Hollywood Remake

Part of Star Cinema’s continuing grand 20th anniversary celebration, the much talked about “OTJ” is set to unleash the braver Piolo Pascual and Gerald Anderson through the edgy direction of Direk Erik of the story that features Piolo as an NBI agent who aims to hunt down Gerald’s character who is a professional hitman.

Also part of “OTJ” are Rayver Cruz, Joey Marquez, Shaina Magdayao, Angel Aquino and Empress.

Don’t miss the internationally-acclaimed action-thriller “OTJ,” showing on cinemas nationwide on August 28, 2013.

For more information and latest updates about “OTJ” and other Star Cinema’s 20th anniversary movie offerings, simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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OTJ Official Movie Poster Unveiled | Starring Gerald Anderson and Piolo Pascual

Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment has released the official movie poster of the action-drama film OTJ (On The Job) starring Piolo Pascual and Gerald Anderson. The film is one of Star Cinema's 20th anniversary presentations (watch the teaser trailer here).

Directed by Erik Matti, On The Job had a successful world premiere last May at Directors' Fortnight section of the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival in France, receiving a standing ovation. In OTJ, Piolo portrays an NBI agent running after a hitman played by Gerald. Shaina Magdayao plays the role of Piolo's wife.

Also starring Joel Torre, Joey Marquez, Angel Aquino, Empress, Leo Martinez, Michael de Mesa, Rayver Cruz and Vivian Velez, OTJ (On The Job) is coming in Philippine theaters this August 2013.

On The Job will also have a theatrical release in the United States in the last quarter of the year. Film distributor Well Go USA had acquired the North American rights to the film, according to a report on news website Indiewire. Aside from this, a Hollywood remake of the film starring A-listers is also being considered (read story here). 

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Gerald and Piolo's Movie On The Job Eyed for Hollywood Remake

Action-thriller OTJ (On The Job) starring Gerald Anderson and Piolo Pascual is being considered for a Hollywood remake. (Video: On The Job Teaser Trailer)

According to Gerald Anderson, On The Job is said to be under the radar of Hollywood producers. In fact, Mark Wahlberg and Tom Cruise have expressed interest in doing a remake of On The Job, directed by acclaimed director Erik Matti.

"Sabi nila direk, 'yung kampo nila Mark Wahlberg tumawag para i-remake, at saka nila Tom Cruise," Gerald told ABS-CBN News at the sidelines of the opening of the 18th French Film Festival in Makati City on Thursday

Produced by Star Cinema and Reality Entertainemnt, On The Job had a succesful world premiere last May at Directors' Fortnight section of the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival in France, receiving a standing ovation.

Recalling the proud moment, Anderson said, "Tinitingnan ko si Piolo, 'Bro, kaunti nalang iiyak na ako, eh.' Kasi talagang ang-init ng pagtanggap nila. Very proud day para sa mga Pinoy," he said.

Before plans for a Hollywood remake, On The Job will have a theatrical release in the United States in the last quarter of the year. Film distributor Well Go USA had acquired the North American rights to the film, according to a report on news website Indiewire.

If the Hollywood remake will be pursued, On The Job will be joining the ranks of several Asian films remade  in Hollywood and became successful. In terms of Filipino movie, Richard Gutierrez's and Iza Calzado's Sigaw was the last Pinoy film in recent memory which had a remake in the States. Titled The Echo, the remake also stars Iza Calzado with Jesse Bradford helmed by original Filipino director Yam Laranas.

Can Gerald and Piolo snatch a role if ever the OTJ remake will push through? 

"Kung may offer, gusto ko ipakita na ang mga Pinoy may talent din. Kung may offer, yes, oo naman, para mapakita natin sa kanila," said Gerald when asked if he is willing to take up a possible Hollywood offer, following his recent exposure to an international audience.

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On The Job Starring Piolo Pascual and Gerald Anderson to Premiere at Cannes Film Festival

On The Job (OTJ) starring Piolo Pascual and Gerald Anderson will have  its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in May as part of the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs or the Directors' Fortnight section held independently by the French Directors Guild.

Directed by Erik Matti, On The Job is an action-drama film produced by Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment. In OTJ, Piolo portrays an NBI agent running after a hitman played by Gerald. Shaina Magdayao plays the role of Piolo's wife.

Also starring Joel Torre, Joey Marquez and Angel Aquino, On The Job is the only Filipino movie (and one of the three Asian films) in the said section that will be screened alongside 30 other films from around the world.

However, two other Filipino films will participate in this year's Cannes Film Festival. Competing at another section (Un Certain Regard) in Cannes are Death March directed by Adolfo Alix Jr. starring Sam Milby, Zanjoe Marudo, Jason Abalos, Luis Alandy and Felix Roco, and Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan by acclaimed filmmaker Lav Diaz.

Watch the teaser trailer of On The Job (OTJ) movie below:

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Gerald Anderson, a Killer in OTJ (On The Job) Movie with Piolo Pascual, Sports a Bad Boy Look

Gerald Anderson shed off his 'good boy' image for his upcoming action film OTJ (On The Job) with hunk actor Piolo Pascual. Gerald shaved the sides of his head and a portion of his right eyebrow for his role in the said movie.

In OTJ (On The Job), Gerald Anderson will be playing Daniel, an inmate who will turn into a hitman/professional killer. Meanwhile, Piolo Pascual plays the character of an NBI agent who will hunt Daniel. A son of an NBI chief and with a wife the daughter of a congressman, Piolo's character is torn between his duty, his conscience and his family.

In an interview with ABS-CBN news, both Gerald and Piolo shared their excitement for the movie which started shooting just recently.

"Sobra, sobra. That's what excites me yung iba ang role, iba ang character, iba ang script at kung paano kukunan. Iba yung set, may feeling ako na lahat magle-level up ," said Gerald who shared that his character  in OTJ is far from the usual roles he played in drama series.

"I'm happy because I never wanted to give it up. For the last three years I'd been trying to lobby for it and really fight for the project. Now it all fell into place with Gerald on board," Piolo said admitting that he is really excited to do the film with Gerald.

OTJ (On The Job), which is under Star Cinema will be directed by Erik Matti (Tiktik: The Aswang Chronices) and will also star Joey Marquez, Joel Torre, Angel Aquino, Rayver Cruz and Leo Martinez.

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