Dulce returns to acting
Timeless Diva Dulce returns to acting via “Kamunggai” (Malunggay), an entry to the 2nd Tofarm Filmfest.
“Basically, singer talaga ako pero noong i-offer sa akin iyong role, nasabi ko, kaya naman pala kasi noong nag-usap kami ni Direk Vic, nalaman ko na it’s a regional movie. I’ll be speaking in my native tongue which is Bisaya, so hindi na ako masyadong mahihirapan,” she says.
It is also her first time to work with co-singer Bayang Barrios in a project.
“First time ko ring naka-work si Bayang (Barrios). I play a kapitana here while Bayang is a vendor na nagtitinda ng gulay. She is the friend of the mom of the lead actor here played by the young boy Kent (Raymond Basa) who’s a revelation here,” she asserts.
The title of the movie refers to a popular plant ‘moringa’ scientific name) which is known for its high nutritional value as well as a herbal medicine.
“It’s actually a metaphor pero ipakikita rin siya sa pelikula. I myself, I can attest to the health benefits of malunggay dahil kinakain ko siya and I take it as a supplement,” she concludes.
“Kamunggai” is a story of government retiree who tends a simple vegetable patch whose quiet life is disturbed by opportunistic villagers that turns his life around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkv-GDwCmGA
Dulce was last seen in the Chito Roño megger “Emir,” a Pinoy musical produced by the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Helmed by Vic Acedillo, Jr. (Ang Nerseri, Kakampi, Lando at Bugoy), the movie also stars Kent Raymond Basa, Roger Gonzales, Skyzx Labastilla, Bayang Barrios and a lot more.
“Kamunggai,” along with 5 other entries, will be shown from July 12 -18 in SM Megamall, SM Manila, Greenbelt 1, Robinsons Galleria, Gateway Mall cinemas.
