Gone mainstream

Baby F. Go

BG Productions International’s latest offering “Almost A Love Story” is being released as a mainstream movie, the first for the film outfit known for its award-winning indie movies. But the indefatigable producer, Baby Go, said she will continue producing indie films. “Dito ako nakilala kaya ’di ko ito iiwanan,” she stressed. In fact, one of her next productions will be an entry to this year’s Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

Derrick Monasterio and Barbie Forteza

Most of Go’s indie films have been screened in various international film festivals where they won major awards. “This is the first time that we are joining a local film festival like the Cinemalaya and it’s a big honor for us that Louie Ignacio’s film project has been accepted. We received the good news while we were filming in Italy,” Go shared.

The film she was referring to that was shot in Italy is “Almost A Love Story” which is slated to premiere on April 10 at Cinema 7 of SM Megamall. Distributed by Regal Films, regular run of the movie directed by Ignacio starts on April 11. “Maganda ang istorya, you won’t regret watching it,” he said. Barbie Forteza and Derrick  Monasterio also enjoin their fans not to miss this movie.

Filmed almost in its entirety in Italy in cooperation with Salento Cinema, “Almost A Love Story” marks the return of the tandem of Barbie and Derrick who has in the past worked together in such shows as “Tween Hearts,” “Luna Blanca” and “Half Sisters.” Their forthcoming soap opera is “Inday Will Always Love You.”

“Almost A Love Story,” which tackles long-distance relationship, also stars Lotlot de Leon and Ana Capri. Also featured of course is the producer, herself, who loves to appear in cameo roles in her movie productions.

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Gabbi grateful

Gabbi Garcia

Viewers were saddened when Gabbi Garcia’s character Lily in “Sherlock Jr.” was terminated but the Kapuso teen star said she was grateful for the support of her co-stars on the series.

She said “I would like to thank the #SherlockJr team! Thank you for treating me like family…one of the best cast and productions I’ve ever worked with! Thanks for keeping things light and full of love! I’ll definitely miss taping. Thank you also to everyone who supports the show! To my gabbifieds and gabru’s, love you guys!!”

Meanwhile, Gabbi’s loveteam mate Ruru Madrid has this message for her. “Paalam Lily, kahit sa maikling panahon na pagsasama niyo ni Jack minahal ka niya at nagpapasalamat sya sa lahat ng ginawa mo para sa kanya….”

The primetime series directed by Rechie Del Carmen airs weeknights after “24 Oras” on GMA Telebabad.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 5, go to former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Gloria Diaz, Sheryl Cruz, Vic Valenciano, Vicki Lasandra, Elenita Nolasco, Baby Gloria, Gerry David, Aida Zuniga, Arnold Gatdula, Elenita Onrubia-Nolasco, Charley Barretto, Reizza Gapasin, Vicki Lisandra, Baby Gloria, Chona Espina, Gerry David, Corinne Javier, Jun Cabanizas, Aida Zuniga, Carlos Haudar, Romeo H. Ison, Dada Saavedra-Samson,wife of MB’s Ramon Samson, Nick Martinez, Jr., Joshua Lim, Charley Barreto, and Sharlene San Pedro… April 6: Sonny Casulla, former Caloocan Mayor Boy Asistio, Councilor Roderick Paulate, Vicky Hechanova, Gen. Guillermo Pecache, Col. Gerry Cunanan, Rosemarie de Vera, Emer Rojas, Marcuz Enrick Gajuda Belardo, Eva Hamaybay, Catherine Resumadero, Pauline Angela Domingo, Lollie Cruz, Chris Charles Baluyot who’s migrating to Canada soon with his father Cris, MB’s Regina Mae Parungao, Jimmy Regala, US-based Recelyn M. Delmonte, Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, Maximo Abrenica, Rasheed Tan, Anya Lontoc, Dolores Tan Roca of Mayamot, Antipolo City, Abbygail Hermosilla, Cristina Mae Gamorot-Go, Gabriel Paolo Belcina, Joel Calamba, Andrea Franceska Ybanez, Angel Dick Cortes, Atty. Hugo Kudera, Marilyn Mara, Oscar Sabordo, Renante Labrica and Col. Gerry Cunanan…