“1st Sem,” an indie movie that tackles a mother-child relationship, won Best Feature Film at the All Lights India International Film festival last September.
First-time feature film directors Dexter Hemedez and Allan Ibanez were both ecstatic with the triumph.
“This victory is overwhelming considering we went to India not expecting anything,” expressed Dexter who informs us the film is actually a dramedy with “just the right feel to it.”
The film, which has screenwriting icon Ricky Lee as creative consultant, was cited by the All Lights jury as “courageous.”
The movie actually scored twice with its lead star Lotlot de Leon being honored with an Sole Acting Citation for, as festival juries put it, her “exceptional performance” in the film.
It is Lotlot’s first international acting recognition and she is quite proud and happy about it.
Supporting Lotlot is a cast of newbies led by boyish-looking Darwin Yu, who honed his acting chops via Star Magic workshops.
Also in the cast are rising young actors Miguel Bagtas and Sebastian Vargas; Teri Lacayanga, Maddie Martinez, and Karen Romualdez who had her acting training in Toronto, Canada; and Allan Paule.
Last July 7, “1st Sem’s” Director of Photography, Neil Daza, received recognition for his work on the film at the Cinema World Fest Awards in Ottawa, Canada.
The movie is set to participate at the Nazioarteko Zinetxiki Children and Youth International Film Festival in Bilbao, Spain from Nov. 14 to 27. The Hemedez-Ibanez tandem is bound to make a wave at the New Directors Section.
The Kids First! Film and Video Festival in New Mexico, USA likewise shortlisted “1st Sem” in its selection and raved that “it offers a very realistic depiction of a Philippine single mother dealing with her son’s misadventures.”
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Marian, Baby Zia on ‘ARH’ set
Dingdong Dantes was visited recently on the set of his top-rating show “Alyas Robin Hood” by wife Marian Rivera and daughter Baby Zia.
You could just imagine the good vibes it brought about. Photos of the visit already made it to social media.
Meanwhile, there’s excitement on the set of “Encantadia” with new and old Sang’gres meeting for the first time.
Both “Alyas Robin Hood” and “Encantadia” are primetime shows of GMA Network.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Nov. 3, go to Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto, Borongan City Mayor Fe Abunda, Ferdie Amargo, Victorio Jolejole of Samar, Dr. Idabelle Bernabe Pagulayan, and sister Fe Bernabe Alcantara from Amiel Pagulayan, Estelita Cabo, Lito Veloso Paulin, First Class Radio Telephone Operator Wilfredo T. Malazarte of ABS-CBN Cebu, Charing Balibrea, Humberto Manuis, Janet Villamero, Junjun Ferraren, Koreen Reyes, Mau Palomo, US-based singer Amapola, Mabel Abano, Xandra N. Vicencio, Evelina Ramos-Cavet, Atoy Perez, Eric Tagle, Babylyn Velasco, Josefina Javellana, Noemi Nina Agoncillo, Vina and Catherine Claridades, Nikki Marquillas, Anthony Ramos, Cesar Castro, Domingo R. Ramirez, Edmar Corpuz, Erwin E. Jacinto, Jordan Somera, Nobimbo Tolentino, Rizaldo Ordonio, Perla Andres, and Maria Manna Merk…Nov. 4: Noquito Beltran, Armida Siguion-Reyna, singer Roeder, Ningning Ocampo, Michelle C. Santos, Dr. Lito Sarao, Lilia Ty, Jennifer “Chiqui” Canlas, Melissa Mercado, Dr. Jun Mendiola, Luz M. J. Acosta, Modesta Boquiren, Nap Miranda of PCSO PR Dept., Dean Calleja, Wilson Constantino, Schaun Delbert Gamboa, my brother Carlo V. Martinez, Bobong Velez, Tessie Cruz, Michelle Madrigal, Tess Palada, Michelle Santos, Dr. Jun Mendiola, J-Ar Armas, Nellie Bengzon, Melissa Mercado, Chiqui Canlas, Dr. Lito Sarao, Lilia Ty, Ching Lopez, Dr. Mike Noche, Bea Binene, Jekki Pascual, Aynsleigh Gephart Anora, Ira Duane Estado, Ivy Valero, Judith Bacarsa, Marc Louie Arafol, Rachel Lorraine Tan, Robert Almerio and Angelica Panganiban…
First-time feature film directors Dexter Hemedez and Allan Ibanez were both ecstatic with the triumph.
“This victory is overwhelming considering we went to India not expecting anything,” expressed Dexter who informs us the film is actually a dramedy with “just the right feel to it.”
The film, which has screenwriting icon Ricky Lee as creative consultant, was cited by the All Lights jury as “courageous.”
The movie actually scored twice with its lead star Lotlot de Leon being honored with an Sole Acting Citation for, as festival juries put it, her “exceptional performance” in the film.
It is Lotlot’s first international acting recognition and she is quite proud and happy about it.
Supporting Lotlot is a cast of newbies led by boyish-looking Darwin Yu, who honed his acting chops via Star Magic workshops.
Also in the cast are rising young actors Miguel Bagtas and Sebastian Vargas; Teri Lacayanga, Maddie Martinez, and Karen Romualdez who had her acting training in Toronto, Canada; and Allan Paule.
Last July 7, “1st Sem’s” Director of Photography, Neil Daza, received recognition for his work on the film at the Cinema World Fest Awards in Ottawa, Canada.
The movie is set to participate at the Nazioarteko Zinetxiki Children and Youth International Film Festival in Bilbao, Spain from Nov. 14 to 27. The Hemedez-Ibanez tandem is bound to make a wave at the New Directors Section.
The Kids First! Film and Video Festival in New Mexico, USA likewise shortlisted “1st Sem” in its selection and raved that “it offers a very realistic depiction of a Philippine single mother dealing with her son’s misadventures.”
• • •
Marian, Baby Zia on ‘ARH’ set
Dingdong Dantes was visited recently on the set of his top-rating show “Alyas Robin Hood” by wife Marian Rivera and daughter Baby Zia.
You could just imagine the good vibes it brought about. Photos of the visit already made it to social media.
Meanwhile, there’s excitement on the set of “Encantadia” with new and old Sang’gres meeting for the first time.
Both “Alyas Robin Hood” and “Encantadia” are primetime shows of GMA Network.
• • •
Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Nov. 3, go to Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto, Borongan City Mayor Fe Abunda, Ferdie Amargo, Victorio Jolejole of Samar, Dr. Idabelle Bernabe Pagulayan, and sister Fe Bernabe Alcantara from Amiel Pagulayan, Estelita Cabo, Lito Veloso Paulin, First Class Radio Telephone Operator Wilfredo T. Malazarte of ABS-CBN Cebu, Charing Balibrea, Humberto Manuis, Janet Villamero, Junjun Ferraren, Koreen Reyes, Mau Palomo, US-based singer Amapola, Mabel Abano, Xandra N. Vicencio, Evelina Ramos-Cavet, Atoy Perez, Eric Tagle, Babylyn Velasco, Josefina Javellana, Noemi Nina Agoncillo, Vina and Catherine Claridades, Nikki Marquillas, Anthony Ramos, Cesar Castro, Domingo R. Ramirez, Edmar Corpuz, Erwin E. Jacinto, Jordan Somera, Nobimbo Tolentino, Rizaldo Ordonio, Perla Andres, and Maria Manna Merk…Nov. 4: Noquito Beltran, Armida Siguion-Reyna, singer Roeder, Ningning Ocampo, Michelle C. Santos, Dr. Lito Sarao, Lilia Ty, Jennifer “Chiqui” Canlas, Melissa Mercado, Dr. Jun Mendiola, Luz M. J. Acosta, Modesta Boquiren, Nap Miranda of PCSO PR Dept., Dean Calleja, Wilson Constantino, Schaun Delbert Gamboa, my brother Carlo V. Martinez, Bobong Velez, Tessie Cruz, Michelle Madrigal, Tess Palada, Michelle Santos, Dr. Jun Mendiola, J-Ar Armas, Nellie Bengzon, Melissa Mercado, Chiqui Canlas, Dr. Lito Sarao, Lilia Ty, Ching Lopez, Dr. Mike Noche, Bea Binene, Jekki Pascual, Aynsleigh Gephart Anora, Ira Duane Estado, Ivy Valero, Judith Bacarsa, Marc Louie Arafol, Rachel Lorraine Tan, Robert Almerio and Angelica Panganiban…
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