Lovi Poe shows her funny side; Arman Ferrer to play Julio Madiaga in ‘Maynila Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag The Musical’
SA TRAILER palang ay nakakaaliw na ang pelikulang “Woke Up Like This” ng Regal Entertainment na pinagbibidahan nina Lovi Poe at Vhong Navarro. Lutang na lutang ang chemistry ng dalawa at talaga namang kaabang-abang ang pelikula.
First time nagtambal sa movie sina Vhong at Lovi at dito sa “Woke Up Like This” ay napatunayan nila ang kanilang husay bilang artista na kahit anong papel ay kaya nilang gampanan. Puring-puri nga sila ni Mother Lily sa kanilang kahusayan at pagiging professional sa trabaho.
Syempre pa, kung galing din naman sa pagpapatawa ay subok na subok na si Vhong na minsan pa nga ay nabansagan siyang Prince of Comedy. Ang nakakagulat ay itong si Lovi dahil kaya rin pala niyang magpatawa. Kilala siya bilang dramatic star pero sa pelikula ay nakitaan siya ng galing sa komedya.
Masasabing ang “Woke Up Like This” ay isa sa mga pelikulang hindi dapat palampasin na ipapalabas na sa mga sinehan sa buong Pilipinas ngayong Agosto 23. Siguradong sulit ang ibabayad ninyo kapag ito ay inyong pinanood.
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The guessing game is finally over.
Grand Leisure Corporation proudly reveals the lead cast of the much-awaited “Maynila Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag The Musical.” World class performer Arman Ferrer will be playing Julio Madiaga.
“Maynila Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag The Musical” is based on the Edgardo Reyes timeless novel and inspired by National Artist for Film Lino Brocka’s classic film adaptation.
Bringing it to life on stage are Joel Lamangan (Director), Von de Guzman (Musical Director), Jose Victor Torres and Em Mendez (Libretto), Joey Nombres (Lights Designer), Douglas Nierras (Choreographer) and Jun Flavier Pablo (Production Design). Fullhouse Asia Productions, Inc. serves as line producer.
Last seen as Emilio Aguinaldo in Nicanor Tiongson’s critically acclaimed Steampunk Musical “Mabining Mandirigma” which won him the PHILSTAGE GAWAD BUHAY 2015 award for Best Featured Male in a Musical, Ferrer is a classical singer, a musical theater actor, and a choral conductor. He has played lead roles with Tanghalang Pilipino, Tanghalang Ateneo, and Dulaang UP.
Clinching the coveted role of Julio, says Ferrer, wasn’t a walk in the park. “It wasn’t an easy audition,” he recalls. “There was an intense dancing piece that we had to learn the same day and I must admit that dancing isn’t my forte.”
Ferrer knows that Julio Madiaga, the rural hero of “Maynila” who goes to the big city to find his beloved Ligaya Paraiso is not just any other role. “There is always excitement when you are asked to play a lead role. It’s always fun but there is also a big responsibility attached to it. Every time I play the lead role I make sure that I play it sincerely. I cannot allow my portrayal to be shallow and pedestrian. So I study the character as much I can in order for me to portray him as close to the truth as possible.”
“Maynila Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag The Musical” is about love that will go the distance, both literally and figuratively. It is also about the loss of innocence and why in a dark, downtrodden jungle that is the big city, pure love is not given room to grow and thrive. It is set to soaring music and meticulously-choreographed dance.
“Maynila Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag The Musical” performances are slated on September 30, 3:00pm and 8:00pm (Gala), October 1,2017 3:00pm and 8:00 pm October 4,2017 8:00pm, October 5,20178:00 pm, October 6, 2017 3:00pm and 8:00 pm All the performances will be at the KIA Theater.
The beneficiary of the musical is Gantimpala Theater Foundation, the company that spearheaded the National Artist Production Series in which short stories and plays written by National Artists for Literature and Theater are produced for the stage for people to enjoy and appreciate the artistic contributions and legacies of these Filipino literary and theater legends.
For ticket inquiries, contact Ms. Bards Lapid at mobile number -09178466704, landlines 897 7142. 890 0853, 890606 or Ticketnet -9115555.
