Many firsts in ‘Seven Sundays’

Star Cinema’s “Seven Sundays,” an emotional film now in cinemas nationwide, has many “firsts” for director Cathy Garcia-Molina.

It’s her first time to direct comebacking actor Aga Muhlach. His co-stars are Dingdong Dantes, Ronaldo Valdez and Cristine Reyes.

“They all made me feel excited to work with them,” said the director, whose most recent family movie was way back 2013 titled “Four Sisters And A Wedding.”

As for Aga, his last full-feature romantic drama was “In the Name of Love” co-starring Angel Locsin in 2011.

Enrique has worked with Cathy before. He feels lucky to have been under her twice in the same year.

“With Direk Cathy, the learning never stops, I always learn new things from her,” he said.

On his part, Dingdong said “Fan ako ni Aga, idol ko siya, but now that I’ve known him personally, I’ve become his fan as a person and not just an actor. Napaka-swerte ko na naging kuya ko siya sa movie na ito.”

“Seven Sundays” is about four estranged siblings – Allan (Aga), Bryan (Dingdong), Cha (Cristine), and Dex (Enrique) – who are forced by their dying father Manuel (Ronaldo) to revive their Sunday family get-togethers for the remaining months of his life.

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Successful medical mission

Imelda Papin, president of the Actors Guild of the Philippines, led a medical mission recently that benefited hundreds of members, especially the elderly. It was held at the second floor of the SSS Main Bldg. along East Ave., Quezon City. The event coincided with the inauguration of an Actors Guild office, also at the second floor of the SSS Bldg. led by SSS Chairman Dean Valdez and President Emmanuel Dooc, and Imelda.

Imelda was so grateful for the support shown by the SSS officials along with Philhealth President Dr. Hildegardes Dineros.

Other activities that the Actors Guild will be spearheading soon are Bloodletting in November, and a fundraising Shootfest on Dec. 1-2 to be held at Armscor in Marikina which will be attended by Robin Padilla, Dingdong, John Regala, and (hopefully) Coco Martin.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Oct. 14, go to former PAGCOR Chairman Alicia Ll. Reyes, Rep. Dudot Jaworski, Joey de Leon, Richard Merk, Norma Japitana, Lexine Bondoc, Cecilia Batungbacal, Atty. Ruby Ruiz-Bruno, Agnes Payawal, Lita Alejar Faustino, Charlie Antonio, Eva Pinda, Ilonah Jean, Socorro Zarate, Alexander M. Dacanay, Doy Tobias, Charito C. Reyes, Tess E. Santos, Atty. Luz L. Suapengco, Moses Albert Ollero, Katherine Chloe S. de Castro, Erlinda L. Bautista and Brgy. Captain Ramil P. Landingin of Macalong, Asingan, Pangasinan…Oct. 15: SM founder Henry Sy Sr., former Chief Justice Renato Corona, Paz Yuchengco, Dante Ponce, Leo Baluyot, Garry C. Villanueva, Teresa Cabigao, Tessie Isidro, Mely Munoz, and entertainment writers Ernie Pecho and Noel Asinas, Billy Formoso, Jamike Lopa, Nica Bueno of Youngstown, Cainta, Rizal; Rowell Martirez of PCSO GM’s office, Kristine Agnar, Mario Baluyot, Remy Go, Tessie Coronel of London, Mrs. Ondang Sarao Virata, Gabriel Patrick “Gabe” G. Jimenez, and MB’s SCU editor Rachel Castro Barawid…Oct. 16 celebrators are Ms. Rosa Rosal, Richard Reynoso,  Sec. Sonny Alvarez, Princess Violago, Dr. Pacita Gonzalez, Eden Arias, Dr. Concordia Pascual, Cathy Babao, Fe Aurora Castro, Cynthia Sullivan (a.k.a. Zapphire), Pearlie Cabanizas, Jojo Temporal, Victor Mark M. Santos, Violeta Flores Constantino of Sun-Life of Canada, New York-based Dr. Nora Realuyo and Ernesto V. Martinez, Gerry Velasquez, Tony Gonzales,  entertainment writer Emy Abuan, and GMA Network executive Jimmy Duavit… Happy wedding anniversary to Bobby and Venny Yalung of New Jersey, USA…Condolences to the family of Dr. Norval Tardecilla Cocadiz who joined his creator on Oct. 13.