Allen Dizon tries action genre for a change
After reaping awards and making raves for his performances in “Magkakabaung,” “Imbisibol” and “Iadya Mo Kami,” Allen Dizon tries the action genre for a change.
He stars in Brillante Mendoza’s “Amo,” a 12-part miniseries that premieres August 20 on TV 5.
“Para maiba naman, hindi ako magdra-drama. Puro action, puro habulan. First time kong gumawa ng action series. Tumatakbo, may hawak na baril, may car chase scenes, so iba talaga siya sa mga ginagawa ko at nakasanayan ko, so naroon ang challenge at ang sarap ng pakiramdam,” he pointed out.
According to Allen, this is his first time to be directed by internationally acclaimed and 2009 Cannes best director Brillante Mendoza.
“Nakatrabaho ko na siya as a producer pero hindi ko pa siya nakakatrabaho as a director, so nakaka-proud siyempre na madirek ng isang Brillante Mendoza,” he said.
Brillante Mendoza is the producer of “Twilight Dancers” under Centerstage Productions where Allen won best supporting actor trophies from Star Awards and Famas.
He is also the co-producer of “Imbisibol,” a Sinag Maynila entry where he was adjudged best actor.
“Napakasarap katrabaho ni Direk. Malaki ang utang na loob ko sa kanya. I love his style. Binibigyan niya ng freedom ang artista to interpret his role. Gusto lang niya iyong natural at subtle na acting. Ayaw niya iyong umaarte lang. Grabe iyong mga shot niya. Kitang-kita mo rin ang brilyo at makatotohanan,” he said.
“Nakaka-proud na bilang artista na maka-work siya. Iyong ginawa namin itong “Amo,” hindi TV series ang kanyang treatment, para siyang pelikula,” he added.
The crime miniseries tackles one of today’s most controversial topics-the Philippine government’s war on drugs.
However, it does not aim to glorify criminals but depict the real world about corruption in the police and their role in the drug menace in the country.
“Noong una, ako iyong straight na pulis. Si Vince (Rillon), pamangkin ko rito, anak siya ng kapatid ko. Binibigyan ko siya ng disiplina para magtanda. Pero naging pera-pera ang labanan, kasi iyong boss ko na mas corrupt, siya iyong nag-uutos sa amin. Naisip ko na walang patutunguhan na maging straight, so sumakay na lang ako sa sistema,” he quipped.
It is not also a big deal for Allen to support newcomer Vince Rillon who’s the main protagonist in the mini-series.
“Okay lang na mag-support kay Vince. Kay Derek, halos pareho kami ng exposure rito. Magkapareho kami ng role. Pulis kami pareho, pero corrupt na pulis. Ako iyong higher police sa kanya so, ander ko siya. Pare-pareho kaming corrupt kasi lahat kami kasama sa deal. Bad guys pero iyong iba naman may pamilya pero may babae naman,” he explained.
Being honored as an Outstanding Kapampangan by his Kabalens, he is not worried that his role as some police ‘scalawag’ would affect his image as a role model.
“Trabaho lang naman ito. Maiintindihan naman nila iyon,” he concluded.
“Amo” is yet another Brillante Mendoza’s dauntless television masterpiece which reflects TV 5’s strong commitment to provide quality differentiated entertainment content.
Joining the cast are Derek Ramsay, Vince Rillon, Felix Roco, Apollo Abraham, Archie Adamos, Mara Lopez, Alvin Anson, Baron Geisler and a lot more.
