“Gangster Lolo” is one movie you must not miss because it is guaranteed to keep you laughing from beginning to end. It also offers a moral lesson: Crime does not pay.
During its premiere presentation at SM City North Edsa recently, its director, William Mayo, arrived in a wheelchair. He was undergoing treatment at the time but it only shows how passionate he is with his work.
The movie stars Leo Martinez, Rez Cortez, Soxie Topacio, Pen Medina as the Gangster Lolo(s).
Having been recently freed from years of incarceration, the group is now trying to eke a better life for themselves, only that they’re having a hard time finding a job. Apparently, nobody wants to take a chance on them being ex-convicts. Their only hope is a treasure map, which they got from one of their co-inmates.
“Gangster Lolo” is fast-paced and quite fun. Watching Leo and Soxie do their thing is such a treat. Surprisingly, Rez and Pen, both known as serious actors specializing in drama and action, both did well as comedians.
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PAPA JACK RECEIVES ‘KA-PADI’S AWARD’
John Gemperle, better known as Papa Jack of 90.7 Love Radio, received a birthday surprise recently, becoming the first male recipient of the “Ka-Padi’s Award.”
The award was given in recognition of Papa Jack’s efforts to provide entertainment to Padi’s Point “kabarkadas.”
Papa Jack, who was also awarded as the Male DJ of the Year at the Yahoo! OMG! Awards, has been doing gigs in different branches of the bar and resto chain for the past five years.
His schedule this month includes stops at Padi’s Point Las Piñas on Nov. 2; San Lazaro, Nov. 8; Tomas Morato, Nov. 9; Metro East, Nov. 15; Remedios, Nov. 16; South Station, Nov. 22; Fairview, Nov. 23; Biñan, Nov. 29 and Novaliches, Nov. 30.
During its premiere presentation at SM City North Edsa recently, its director, William Mayo, arrived in a wheelchair. He was undergoing treatment at the time but it only shows how passionate he is with his work.
The movie stars Leo Martinez, Rez Cortez, Soxie Topacio, Pen Medina as the Gangster Lolo(s).
Having been recently freed from years of incarceration, the group is now trying to eke a better life for themselves, only that they’re having a hard time finding a job. Apparently, nobody wants to take a chance on them being ex-convicts. Their only hope is a treasure map, which they got from one of their co-inmates.
“Gangster Lolo” is fast-paced and quite fun. Watching Leo and Soxie do their thing is such a treat. Surprisingly, Rez and Pen, both known as serious actors specializing in drama and action, both did well as comedians.
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PAPA JACK RECEIVES ‘KA-PADI’S AWARD’
John Gemperle, better known as Papa Jack of 90.7 Love Radio, received a birthday surprise recently, becoming the first male recipient of the “Ka-Padi’s Award.”
The award was given in recognition of Papa Jack’s efforts to provide entertainment to Padi’s Point “kabarkadas.”
Papa Jack, who was also awarded as the Male DJ of the Year at the Yahoo! OMG! Awards, has been doing gigs in different branches of the bar and resto chain for the past five years.
His schedule this month includes stops at Padi’s Point Las Piñas on Nov. 2; San Lazaro, Nov. 8; Tomas Morato, Nov. 9; Metro East, Nov. 15; Remedios, Nov. 16; South Station, Nov. 22; Fairview, Nov. 23; Biñan, Nov. 29 and Novaliches, Nov. 30.
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TIDBITS: Happy b-day greetings today, Nov. 1, go to actress Sharmaine Arnaiz, Dr. Ronaldo Asuncion, Fiscal Dick Escueta, fashion designer Jun Pena, lawyers Crisanto Saruca and Norberto Capistrano, Col. Jimmy A. Tiu, Mrs. Mina N. Reyes, Charmae Moldez, Marifil Nina Girado, Gladys Maningding-Armas, Lina Misa, Cora Perez, singer Nina, Winnie Cordero of “Umagang Kay Ganda,” and awarded actor Coco Martin… Happy wedding anniversary to Augusto and Pilarica Abaya… Nov. 2: former Rep. Lynnette A. Punzalan, former actress and magazine editor Jenny Syquia, singers Jaime Blanch and Mell Salas, Engr. Remigio P. Biazon, Anthony Ramos, Alexander Asuit of PCSO PR Dept, Yolanda Ibuna Fajardo, Frederick R. Sibug, Mark F. Gavino, Norshie Sali, Jenny Trinidad Fernandez, Llorick Vincent Leguarda Tompong, Ezekiel Joshua Dimaguila and multi-awarded broadcast journalist Arnold Clavio of GMA-7’s “Unang Hirit”…Nov. 3: Batangas Governor Villma Santos-Recto, Ms. Mabel Abano, US-based singer Amapola, Evelina Ramos-Cavett, Atoy Perez, Eric S. Tagle, Pamela Joyce J. Escobedo, Isaac Kim Palisoc, Josefina Javellana, Babylyn Velasco, Atoy Perez, Xandra Nikolai N. Vicencio, and Maria Manna T. Merk…Belated b-day greetings to Vince Reyes of EM IMC Form (Sept. 22) and Estrella Cuadrasal (Oct. 24)…