Reports have it, after all, reveal that she and her rumored
boyfriend, Direk Lino Cayetano, have called it quits.
In any case, when KC, at the presscon of her first crack at
acting in an episode in "Maalaala Mo Kaya"( MMK) was asked how she plans to
celebrate Valentines’ Day, she quipped that she has not yet given it a thought.
After all, things might yet change, KC added.
Her stint in the popular drama anthology excites her, KC
confessed. She has been quite careful about her showbiz career plans. Thus,
although acting is truly one of her passions, KC restricted herself to just
appearing in commercials and doing guest roles in some TV talk programs.
The only full-length TV special, KC has appeared in, so far,
was her special presentation on her four-year stay in Paris. "MMK" to be shown
tomorrow, February 15 on ABS-CBN, is obviously quite different.
KC revealed that the "MMK" creative team, headed by Mel del
Rosario, presented her with eight story lines. She chose to do the story which
will be featured tomorrow in "MMK" because she said she is able to relate to it.
The story revolved around Darlene, who grew up in a luxurious
life. "Just like me," she said. "And thanks to my parents."
But tragedy struck her family’s seemingly perfect life. Her
parents met an accident which caused the life of her father, whom she did not
just idolize but who have been pampering her all the while.
"When I read Darlene’s story," KC related. "I told myself
this could happen to me and to others. Just as it happened to Darlene."
To get into her role as a well-sheltered and pampered party
girl, who suddenly becomes her family’s breadwinner, KC had to submit to four
days of acting workshop, under the supervision of Malou de Guzman.
"It wasn’t easy. There were times when I thought, I have had
enough," she admitted. "Pero sabi ko, I’m going to dedicate the episode
I’m doing to my mom (none other than Sharon Cuneta), so I might as well give my
best."
Directed by Jerry Sineneng, who described KC’s performance in
the episode as "intense and very professional," KC has a good line of actors
supporting her: Derek Ramsey, who plays her leading man; Ricky Davao, her dad;
and Agot Isidro. Also featured is Yayo Aguila.
"MMK" is hosted by actress and ABS-CBN exec Charo Santos-Concio.
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"Endo," which means "end of the contract," is perhaps, the
first indie movie to be graded with an A-rating by the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB).
The movie has also, so far, won three awards at the Cinemalaya Independent Film
Festival. These are Best Actress for Ina Feleo; Best Editing, and Special Jury
Award.
"Endo" has also competed in the revered "Festival des
Continents" late November in Nantes, France.
"We had a standing ovation," said new actor Jason Abalos, who
plays Ina’s leading man in "Endo." "I’m glad I was with the group who attended
the filmfest. That was my first trip abroad."
Their role as young lovers in "Endo" is also their first
biggest break, too.
The story of "Endo" centers on Leo (Jason), a temp (for
temporary) employee in every job he gets himself into. He is like many young
Filipinos who seem satisfied hoping from one contractual job to another, just to
earn a living. No wonder that he takes to his relationships as similarly
fleeting.
Tanya, on the other hand, is a dreamer. His encounter with
her allowed him to dream and hope for a better future. However, he is not
equipped to handle it.
Ina, who makes her acting debut in "Endo" is the second
daughter of director Laurice Guillen and actor Johnny Delgado. Only 21 years
old, she was a former ice skater who competed in ice skating competition abroad.
Jason, also 21, has appeared in a number of TV shows and
movies. Two movie critics described his performance in "Endo" as poignant (by
Manunuri Lito Zulueta) and deeply moving and heartfelt (co-columnist Mario
Bautista).
"Endo" is produced by uFo Pictures, which also produced "Ang
Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros." It is written by Raymund Lee and Michiko
Yamamoto.
The award-winning indie flick "Endo," is finally being
screened in commercial theaters this week.
