Mekinudols

So much PR firm/ people, establishments, events to thank for this 2009:

T.G.I.F – Bonifacio High Street, Loverage 3: Break The Curse – UP Sunken Garden, 14th Philippine International hot air Balloon Fiesta – Clark Pampanga, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (for signing my CD) – Ayala Mall Tour, Shoot Out HPV! – Bizu, Greenbelt, Havaianas – Rockwell, Fish & Co. – Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Dona Elena – Podium, Krispy Kreme – Bonifacio High Street, Tokyo Tokyo – Trinoma, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Fete de la Musique 2009 – Metrowalk, The Flavors of Spain ‘09 – Philam Life Bldg. (Danissa), New Celeteque Advance – Mag:Net Cafe, UNO Magazine – Serendra, Globe – Handle Bar, Makati, Laban ni Maria – Eastwood, DOT & Jeepney Music & Yehey! – Sofitel Hotel, Get Laud – ELJ Bldg., Johnson & Johnson – The Peninsula, Makati, Haagen Dazs – Robinson Manila (Sire), Super Bowl of China – SM Mall of Asia, Texas Roadhouse Grill – El Pueblo, Ortigas, Kaiz & RVQ Productions, Kraft Eden – Manila Hotel, Red Ribbon (Jonel) – Eastwood, KSA Magic (Iris).

Agatep, Yehey!, Geiser Maclang, Ms. Jojie & Ms. Lorie, Glowcal and to whom I didn’t mention, peace be with you all. ^_^

To all my friends, family, relatives, officemates, neighbors, long-lost friends, college friends (welcome back to my life), bloggers, skulmeyt, gig-mates (missing the good times), ex-friends (wt?!) & especially my ex-lovers (LMAO) thanks for the memories! *Apir

Have a great New Year ahead!

An all-star cast film consists of Quizon brothers Epy and Vandolph with special participation of the Director himself Mr. Eric Quizon. Combine with lovely G Tongi and Heart Evangelista.

The movie also features the newest comedians of time; Mar Lopez, Bearwin Meily, Pokwang and Eugene Domingo. “Wowowee” host Willie Revillame plays a special guest role as himself, while a gang of other comedians also join the fun: Andoy Ranay, Ricci Chan, Long Mejia, Brod Pete and many, many more.

From the biggest names in local pictures, commencing Sampaguita Pictures actors “Manang Biday” of Big Screen the stunning Ms. Gloria Romero, Director Eddie “Manoy” Garcia and yes, the Comedy King, Dolphy.

(Dolphy, Gloria Romero & Eddie Garcia)

…Juan is definitely one of RVQ/Kaizz’s biggest offerings for the MMFF in terms of cast, story, scope and production values. Sets’ depicting war-torn Manila was recreated, as well as vaudeville shows of the 1940s. The film was shot in Chicago and Metro Manila.

“Nobody, Nobody but Juan” talks about the heartaches and joys of senior citizens as embodied

by Juan (played by Dolphy). In addition to the idea, depicting the role of Juan (specifically refers to a Filipino or Pinoy), falls out to be “No. 1” in whatever thing that every Juan does, and the Asian famous song Nobody by Wonder Girls, says the Director (Eric).

“Excited na excited ako para sa proyektong ito!” Dolphy exclaims. The Comedy King is so enthusiastic about it that he spent a lot of time collaborating on the script with son Eric who is also the director of the film, and writer Bibeth Orteza. On the set, Dolphy’s flair for comedy came to fore with witty one-liners, punch lines, jokes and gags that he would think of on the spot. “Every shooting day was a surprise,” Eric reveals. “We didn’t know what Daddy would think of next.”

Thus, every scene is memorable and pure Dolphy genius. From gyrating in a diaper ala Chorus Line (to the tune of Lito Camo’s “Giling-Giling”) to mimicking the Nobody, Nobody dance step and trading barbs with Eddie Garcia, then pouring his heart out in Juan’s homecoming scene — Dolphy completely and absolutely amazes.

Like in the film “Slumdog Millionaire”, “Nobody, Nobody but Juan” includes a game show which is “Wowowee,” a favorite entertainment show of many Filipinos and most senior citizens in movie and in real life according to Eric.

On the later part of the movie Dolphy joins the ASF Dancers for an upbeat production number. The soundtrack features many of the “Wowowee’s” songs like “Giling-Giling,” “Hep, Hep, Hurray” and many more.

Juan misses the company of loved ones in the Philippines; he wonders what had happened to his friends Turibio (Eddie Garcia), Lolay (Pokwang), and most especially Aida (Gloria Romero) his sweetheart. Before the war, the four were stage performers. When Manila was attacked they fled to different places. Juan eventually transferred to the U.S., and never saw his friends again.

Pokwang is the personal choice of Dolphy to complete the cast of Nobody Nobody but Juan.

In the movie, Juan have two sons, one is John, a businessman (played by co-producer Joe Aldeguer of Joe Aldeguer Productions), is too busy to even have a meal with Juan. Mario (Eric) who happens to run a nursing home in Chicago where Juan lives; Allana (G Tongi), Mario’s wife who is forever at odds with him, prefers to be strict with the seniors entrusted to their care, while Mario wants to be more flexible. Juan also becomes a ‘sensitive’ issue to the couple as the old man refuses to conform to regulations. To Allana’s utter dismay, Juan is the number one ‘promotor’ (leader) of protest movements within the home.

Standing: Direct Eric Quizon, Vandolph Quizon, Pokwang & Heart

Sitting: Tito Dolphy, Ms. Gloria Romero & Director/Actor Eddie Garcia

To sum it all up, the highlights are the wonderful gags, jokes, and happy moments that are spread throughout the film from start to finish. Viewers are advised to stay until the end credits to see a special bonus feature.

As a way of thanking the public, Dolphy and his co-stars will be giving away items like calendars, T-shirts, posters and facial tissues at the MMFF Parade on December.

Supported by The Filipino Channel (TFC), ABS-CBN, Bench, Samsung, Komeya 3Q, Prostamen the 3 in 1 supplement for men’s health, Cory Quirino World of Wellness, Taichi Liniment, Mang Inasal, and media partners YES FM 101.1 and 90.7 Love Radio. Check out the film’s behind-the-scenes photos, become a fan of “Nobody, Nobody but Juan” on Facebook and http://nobodybutjuan.multiply.com.

Bring the entire family to watch the Premiere night of “Nobody, Nobody but Juan” on December 17, Thursday at SM Megamall Cinema 10. Opens in theaters nationwide on December 25.