For a film enthusiast with not-so-secret dreams of being a film actress or filmmaker, it is quite exasperating that there are very few local film workshops. I was ecstatic to be informed that award-winning scriptwriter and mentor to rising scripwriters, Armando "Bing" Lao, is coming to Davao City. Among Lao's former students are Jade Castro, Jim Libiran, and Mark Meily. Among Lao's works are Tuhog, La Vida Rosa, Bridal Shower, and Bikini Open, and the classic Saan Nagtago ang Pag-ibig? The last one, being one of my favorite Filipino films, even if I watched it when I was very young. According to Monchito Nocon, Workshop Tour Coordinator, through the workshop, Lao "will expound on what he calls the 'found story code,' a scriptwriting process that Bing says best tells the story of the Filipino reality for it is derived from objects or phenomena found in real life. The different modalities under this code is the real-time mode, dramatic time, poetic time. Bing Lao's Found Story Workshop is part of the ufo Workshop Regional Summer Tours. It will be held from April 12 - 16, 2010 here in Davao City. The workshop fee is PhP5,000. Yes, I am very much excited…
Month: March 2010
Losing Love and Losing Confidence
"I did not know back then that all the promises he had made me how empty they were. If there had been no promises, would it have been easier for me right now? Even though I know how baseless his talk is, I hate myself for wanting to believe them... I hate myself for still wavering at the meaningless glances... for dwelling upon it like this. Losing love may just mean losing one’s self-confidence." - Kim Sam Soon, My Name is Kim Sam Soon Episode 3 That is a line from one of my favorite TV Series, My Name is Kim Sam Soon. After breaking up with her boyfriend for several years, Sam Soon feels like her life is on a limbo. And I can totally relate. The break up didn't just cause heartaches for Sam Soon, but also doubt and uncertainty. She suddenly felt lost and insecure, unsure of what the future will be, whether she will love again and get married, if she will be able to move on and trust again. We have all felt that. It takes a mighty lot of self-confidence to have never felt that kind of loss. When one breaks up, a person…
I Want to be Part of the PLDT Watchpad Crew
I saw this online ad saying that the PLDT Watchpad Crew is looking for a new member. And the auditions are online. EHEM! The Blogger / Video blogger wannabe / Aspiring Celeb that I am got super excited because I want to join the auditions. (Please to check my YouTube Page, especially this bidyo made of WIN!) The Watchpad Crew is PLDT MyDSL's very own group of brand endorsers / ambassadors which includes Isabel Oli, Rhian Ramos, and drift king Alex Perez. I have met Isabel Oli and Alex Perez in one of their events here in Davao City and I must say they have a pretty cool job... and Alex and I look good together, noh? Aside from the chance to hang out and work with the PLDT Watchpad Crew, you also get fame, a LAPTOP, 1 YEAR FREE DSL CONNECTION, and PhP 100,000! From being anonymous (not that I am that obscure) to famous! Who doesn't want that? And how does one audition, you ask? By simply following these three simple steps: Log in to http://www.pldtwatchpad.com/watchpadcrew/default.aspx. Fill up the online application form. Upload a video on why you want to be part of the Watchpad Crew. Easy, right?…
Kalilangan Festival in General Santos City Day 5
A day after the Kalilangan Festival 2010 closed, we celebrated it's success with a farewell beach shindig at Maasin, Saranggani. We hied off to the beach with Orman, Avel, Marell, Direk Dino, and Marz. We camwhored, chatted, and aaate. There was ice buko, lechon baboy, pansit, lechon manok, bopis, and many other food. I binged since it was going to be my last day before the no rice month of March. And I enjoyed eating. If only everybody else didn't eat so fast, I wouldn't have stopped. After the delicious lunch by the beach, we bid our goodbyes to our gracious General Santos City hosts. And with the promise of more adventures and festivals together, our group rode the van on our way home to Davao. Before going home, we dropped by Robinson's Place to buy pasalubong and some coffee to wake up our spirits. But our tired bodies and minds gave up and most of us slept on the way home. We were tired... but still looking forward to our next visit to General Santos City.
Save Yourself
This is an open letter... to myself. Dear Ms Jose, I know you still love him. (unsure) And we know you shouldn't. Stop yourself. While you are smart enough to know he's never going to choose you and that he's not coming back to you, we know there's a part of you still hoping. Stop. Your pride is hurt. In every possible way, you should have been the one as he was your one. But you are not his one. You might never be. If only we didn't love Math, we'd say it's impossible that he's ever coming back. But Mathematically speaking, the only thing we are certain about is that nothing else is certain. ANYWAY, yes, you were and still is the better girl... more beautiful, smarter, and you treated him better than he deserved. And yes you loved him. Sincerely. Selflessly. Whole-heartedly. And you were stupid. But you must let go. Yes, you have moved on. At least, you are trying to. But have not let go. You are still hanging to that very small flicker of hope. Save yourself the trouble. He is not coming back. He is not going to mend your broken heart. He will…
Happy Beginnings
Growing up, I was exposed, a most kids are, listening and reading fairy tales. Eventually, I grew fond of reading romance stories and novels, and watching romance movies. Yes, I am a sucker for those stuff. And most of those stuff are boy meets girl stories. From the romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle to the tearjerker An Affair to Remember, every girl meets a guy in a memorable way. Whether it be a Filipino movie such as the Sharon Cuneta and Aga Muhlach starrer Kung Ako Na Lang Sana or the Korean series Kim Sam Soon... the guy and the girl meets the girl in an extraordinary circumstance. Whether they have known each other for a long time or just a short while, the first meeting is always memorable. Yes, in those romance novels, in the movies, tv series, and even in some real life stories of love, the first meeting is always remarkable. And that's how life has been for me... remarkable beginnings. Whether it be in the poker tables or the casino, in a bar, in the coffee shop, in a gaming shop, online, offline, through chat, via SMS, or even through a pageant, the introductions have been…