Not a big gamble–Bossing describes his MMFF entry
For master comedian Vic Sotto, doing “Meant To Beh” is not a big gamble.
“I don’t think it’s a malaking gamble. It’s a family movie. It’s rated GP. Siyempre, it’s Christmas at alam naman nating meant for the entire family iyan. As they say, family is important, trabaho is important, but family is important(er),” he said.
“Proud ako sa movie dahil nakita ko na siya at maganda siya and I know, a lot of moviegoers will definitely like it because we have a good cast, a good script and good actors,” he added.
He also said that the movie is one of the closest to his heart.
“Definitely, it’s one of the closest to my heart. May pitik siya sa aking puso dahil tinatalakay niya ang relasyon at usapang pamilya, ng mag-asawa at tatay at mga anak, so doon pa lang, marami na ang makaka-relate,” he pointed out.
He also cited his reason why he did not field a fantasy movie or another installment of Enteng Kabisote in this year’s MMFF.
“Ang tingin ko kasi, parang nakakasawa na rin ang fantasy. Every year na lang, may fantasy.
“I think, it’s about time to move on and to level up. To present something different, something more realistic, something more relevant and siyempre for me, pag Christmas, una kong naiisip ang pamilya. Ito kasi iyong panahong sama-sama kayo kahit magkakahiwalay na dahil nagre-reunion tayo pag Christmas.
“At sa mga Pinoy, isang bonding time ng pamilya ang panonood ng sine. It’s a big entertainment na pinupuntahan ng mga tao para mag-enjoy,” he quipped.
He however clarified that he’s not leaving the fantasy genre.
“Hindi naman sa iiwan na iyong genre na iyan. Kumbaga, we just decided to move out of our comfort zone just to try something different yet entertaining. Actually, iyon ngang mga computer generated movies ko ang masasabing experimental kung tutuusin,” he asseverated.
He’s also elated to be united with Dawn Zulueta, his leading lady in the TV series “Okay Ka, Fairy Ko” thirty years ago.
“She’s one of the premier actresses that we have and siyempre, na-miss ko rin ang pakikipagtrabaho sa kanya,” he said.
He’s all praises also to the young members of the cast.
“First shooting day pa lang very comfortable na kami with one another. Importante kasi sa akin na kumportable ka sa mga katrabaho mo.
“For one, mahiyain ako dahil hindi naman talaga ako approachable. Pero nag-enjoy ako sa pakikipagtrabaho sa kanila, sa aming director na si Direk Chris, na first time ko, kay Dawn (Zulueta).
“Sa mga kids naman, may mga nagsasabing hindi raw professional ang mga bata ngayon, but I beg to disagree dahil they mean business. They’re professional. They come on time and prepared sa set,” he shared.
“Tapos introducing pa rito si Baby Baste na hindi ko akalain na mapapa-arte pa ni Direk Chris. Noon kasi, we were just thinking na pa-cute lang siya pero, hindi. He knows what he’s doing. He’s quite conscious already of what acting is all about. Hindi nahirapan si Direk Chris to guide him,” he added.
“Meant To Beh,” an official entry to the 2017 MMFF, is a family-oriented and feel-good comedy produced by Octoarts Films, M-Zet Productions and APT Productions and directed by acclaimed director Chris Martinez.
Set to open on December 25 (Christmas Day), it also boasts a stellar cast which includes the exciting pairs of Gabbi Garcia and Ruru Madrid and Sue Ramirez and JC Santos. Also in the cast are Andrea Torres, Daniel Matsunaga and Eat Bulaga wonder boy Baby Baste.
