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December 21, 2018

5 Ways to Celebrate Family Christmas Inside BGC's Play City

After the holiday rush at work and school, it’s finally time to spend precious moments with our greatest love - our family. Give the gift of wonderful memories to our children by taking them to KidZania Manila, the premier play city where the whole family can bond over its #YuleBeTogether themed activities.

Here are five ways to celebrate the Family Christmas at KidZania Manila:

1.    Take the Christmas Family Challenge.

The main square will be filled with exciting challenges for the whole family as they are called to help keep the Christmas spirit strong, and earn KidZos in return. These activities include delivering gifts, sorting letters, and arranging logs. Join the fun from December 23 to January 1.

2.    Decorate for the holidays at the Christmas corner.

Let the kids take on the Yuletide cheer at the Christmas corner, where they can color DIY themed placements or create ornaments. At the end of the activity, they can take home their masterpieces for the whole family to enjoy or complete at home together.

3.    Play with your mom or dad inside selected establishments.

No better way to teach young kids work values than by working together with them and sharing them your thoughts, memories, and learnings. Take on the role-play challenge at the Acting Academy, tour the Marine Research Lab together, and explore the Disaster Preparedness Training Center to train them early on facing emergencies.

4.    Play and learn through the city challenges.

Take the adventure in Nido 3+/5+ City Challenge with your little ones. Children ages four to six years old may join the Play, Learn, and Let go challenges with their parents in featured Nido establishments until December 31.

5.    Jumpstart your kids’ savings.

It’s the perfect time of the year to start teaching the kids how to save, especially since they will get their ‘pamasko’ from their godparents. Check out the BPI Jumpstart^ launch from December 18 to 22 and avail of the P100 deposit to open a BPI Jumpstart^ Savings Account.

Celebrate #FamilyIsLove at KidZania Manila this Christmas while leaving skills and values that go a long way.

For more details, visit manila.kidzania.com or follow the Play City’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) @kidzaniamanila.

By: JENG On 12/21/2018 06:00:00 PM

JC Santos, Bela Padilla and Revilla Brothers Star in Pay-Per-View Offers from Sky

Fresh 2018 movies starring JC Santos and Bela Padilla, “The Day After Valentine’s Day,” and the Revilla brothers’ “Tres” lead the exciting line-up of pay-per-view offerings that are perfect for a holiday movie marathon this December.

After the highly talked about 2017 box-office movie “100 Tula Para Kay Stella,” Bela and JC reunite with director Jason Paul Laxamana in “The Day After Valentine’s Day.”

This movie was one of the entries in the 2018 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino and tells the story of moving on from heartbreak. Lani (Bela) is a simple girl who likes “broken things” and Baybayin, the Filipino ancient alphabetic writing system. She stumbles upon Kai (JC), who is suffering from a heartbreak, and tries to help him move on as they spend Valentine’s Day together.

Other movie treats to enjoy include “Single Single: Love is not Enough,” “Harry and Patty,” “Petmalu,” “Unli Life,” and “The Hopeful Romantic.”

To avail of this movie pack, subscribe to SKY Movies Pay-Per-View for only P30 for a 5-day access. Call 418 0000 or visit mysky.com.ph/moviesppv or text MOVIESPPV to 23662 to subscribe.

Giving viewers a dose of adrenaline rush, meanwhile are the Revilla brothers, Jolo, Luigi, and Bryan as they band together for the first time in the action trilogy movie, “Tres,” a timely movie that revolves around the high-stakes world of anti-drug law enforcement, drug traffickers, and drug users.

According to Jolo, “Tres” is only the first of the Revilla brothers’ joint projects as they plan to make more action and fantasy films in the near future. This movie also serves as the comeback film of Imus productions which produced the films of Jolo’s grandfather, “Nardong Putik,” “Pepeng Agimat” and “Ang Panday.”

Also in the Star Cinema on SKYcable Pay-Per-View bundle are “K9,” “Kasunduan,” “Riding In Tandem,” “Corpus Delicti,” “We Will Die Tonight,” and Pinoy Pride 45.

The Star Cinema movie pack offer is available until January 4 for only P30 for a 5-day access. SKYcable subscribers can also access these movies from the comfort of their home or on any device anytime, anywhere via SKY on Demand. To subscribe, call 418-0000 or your local SKY office, visit www.mysky.com.ph/starcinemappv or just text STARCINEMAPPV to 23662.

By: JENG On 12/21/2018 05:26:00 PM

#TeamLie Face #TeamJelai in PBB Otso Concert

Pinoy Big Brother Otso housemates and Camp Star Hunt Star Dreamers join forces for a special concert tomorrow, December 21 inside the PBB house, after Home Sweetie Home.

The concert will feature performances from the teams of Jelay and Lie.

Jelay will be joined by Rhys, Karina, Sansan, Krist, Lienel, Kurt and Aljon. Together, they will face the team of Lie, which includes Missy, Reign, Seth, Kaori, Achilles, Gian and Gabby.

What exciting performances have they prepared? Who will emerge as the winning team? And, will they win this week's challenge of having 888,888 views on Facebook during the concert?

Find out tomorrow on Pinoy Big Brother Otso, after Home Sweetie Home, only on ABS-CBN.

By: JENG On 12/21/2018 05:24:00 PM

December 17, 2018

Catriona Gray Wins Miss Universe 2018 Crown

Catriona Gray, the 24-year-old Filipino-Australian beauty from Bicol, Philippines was crowned Miss Universe on Monday, December 17, at the Impact Arena, Thailand.

During the final question, Catriona was asked "What is the most important lesson you've learned in your life and how would you apply it to your time as Miss Universe?"

She replied: "I work a lot in the slums of Tondo, Manila and the life there is... it's poor and very sad. And I've always taught myself to look for the beauty of it, to look for beauty in the faces of the children and to be grateful. And I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe, to see situations with a silver lining, and to assess where I could give something, where I could provide something as a spokesperson. If I could teach also people to be grateful, we could have an amazing world where negativity could not grow and foster, and children would have a smile on their faces. Thank you."

Tamaryn Green of South Africa was first runner-up followed by Miss Venezuela.

By: JENG On 12/17/2018 11:14:00 AM

December 16, 2018

Nicolas Cage is Spider-Man Noir in Acclaimed “Spider-Verse” Film

The character of Spider-Man Noir is finally in a Spider-Man film.

In the new animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Oscar®-winning actor Nicolas Cage (Moonstruck, Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation) voices the role of Spider-Man Noir. "He is from a dimension that is literally black and white," explains Cage. "Spider-Man Noir is hard boiled, he's probably the edgiest of the Spider-Men — think Raymond Chandler, Paul Cain, those great old detective novels. He's a 1933-era private eye and he's fighting Nazis, so he's a real hero."

The actor says he enjoyed voicing Spider-Man Noir because the directors allowed him to have fun with the role and to pay homage to some of his favorite classic actors, such as Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney. He explains, "I felt like we were doing something new and something original with the character. In addition, the movie is really about positive qualities like being heroes and doing the right thing for the community. It's also great for families, because everyone is represented. I can also tell you it has a terrific sense of humor."

Cage says to him Spider-Man is one of the most iconic comic-book characters and the ultimate superhero. "He is the most highly watchable action character with a great sense of humor. I think Stan Lee also felt that Spider-Man is one of his greatest achievements. And it's no secret that I like to play with different sources. It was fun to go back in time and pull back a little of that Humphrey Bogart essence. I think it will be interesting for young people because they may watch the movie and want to learn more about this Humphrey Bogart character—let me check out his movie Casablanca and find out! So, I think there's something in this for everyone, for the adults who like the old movies like I do, and also for the kids or the young people who will want to learn more about them."

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that's the first of its kind. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask. Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman, the screenplay is by Phil Lord. The film is produced, in association with Marvel, by Avi Arad, Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Christina Steinberg.

Now playing in Philippine cinemas nationwide, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

By: JENG On 12/16/2018 10:21:00 PM

Southeast Asia’s First IMAX with Laser Now at Vista Cinemas’ Evia Lifestyle Center , Vista Mall in Alabang

Outdating existing cinema experience currently available in the country, Vista Cinemas introduces an incredibly groundbreaking movie technology as it houses Southeast Asia's first IMAX with Laser theatre in Evia Lifestyle Center Mall in Alabang.

Launched last November 20, 2018, Vista Cinemas' IMAX with Laser cinema now brings the audience a notch higher with its next-generation technology that delivers stunning images and heart-pounding audio for an unparalleled immersive cinematic experience. Capturing true reality projected on one of the world's largest screens, the experience is set apart by its next-generation 4K laser projection system which features a new optical engine and a suite of propriety IMAX technologies that deliver increased resolution, sharper and brighter images, deeper contrast as well as the most distinct, exotic colors ever available on-screen.

Defying the standards in immersive entertainment, Vista Cinemas' IMAX with Laser theatre is consistent with its thrust to bring only the best experiences to its customers aimed to transport audiences into today's most anticipated blockbusters with heightened realism that draws the audience into the movie and out from his own world.

The IMAX with Laser technology has been designed from the ground-up exclusively for IMAX screens that delivers breathtaking images and makes us of IMAX's 12-channel sound technology for an even greater dynamic range giving the ultimate in audio immersion.

Because the audience deserve more than just a movie, get ready to experience a world of difference at Vista Cinemas' Evia Lifestyle Mall IMAX with Laser at Evia Lifestyle Center.

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By: JENG On 12/16/2018 10:06:00 PM

December 11, 2018

TNT Unveils SurfSaya Promos with More Data to Enjoy this Christmas

This Christmas, it's more fun and enjoyable when you have enough data to connect with loved ones and enjoy all your favorite websites and apps on your phone.

Now, there's a more fun and affordable way to stay online as TNT introduced its new SurfSaya promos, which come with a more enjoyable combination of data, calls, and texts to cover all your communication needs especially this holiday season.

More enjoyable combination of data, calls, texts

TNT offers SurfSaya 30, which comes with 300MB open access data; plus 100MB per day for Facebook and Messenger; unlicalls to TNT, Smart, and Sun; and unlitexts to all networks for three days for only Php30.

TNT subscribers can also enjoy SurfSaya 20, which comes with 100MB open access data, plus 100MB per day for Facebook and Messenger, unlicalls to TNT, Smart, and Sun; and unlitexts to all networks for two days, for only Php20.

For a much bigger online experience, TNT offers SurfSaya 99, which comes with 1.5GB open access data, plus 100MB per day for Facebook and Messenger; unlicalls to TNT, Smart, and Sun; and unlitexts to all networks valid for 7 days for only Php99.

To register, simply dial *121# and choose SURFSAYA.

Enjoy online fun with PH's fastest LTE network

With TNT SurfSaya promos, you have everything you need to stay updated, connected and entertained whenever, wherever this Christmas season.

With TNT SurfSaya, you can share your fun Christmas celebrations with friends and loved ones on Facebook: You can send holiday greetings on Messenger, post your funny Christmas moments on Facebook Stories, scroll through your newsfeed for the latest get-togethers with friends, and even share your fondest Christmas memories on your timeline.

Into mobile gaming? With TNT SurfSaya, you can also play your favorite mobile games like Mobile Legends with friends over the holiday season. For more fun moments with the family, you can also use your data to look for new Noche Buena recipes to cook together, or search online for new creative and budget-friendly projects you can give to loved ones.

TNT subscribers can enjoy Surf Saya promos powered by Smart's LTE network, the country's fastest LTE network as recognized by industry experts Ookla and OpenSignal.

To find out more about TNT's latest promos, follow TNT on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TNTph) and Instagram @tntph.

By: JENG On 12/11/2018 06:24:00 PM

Watch NBA Everyday this December on ABS-CBN and S+A Channels

It's a glitzy Christmas for Filipino hoop fans as the stars of the best basketball league in the whole world will be seen in action everyday on ABS-CBN S+A and ABS-CBN starting Friday (December 14), including the much-anticipated Christmas day showdown between the Lebron James-led Los Angeles Lakers and the defending champion Golden State Warriors.

The special December marathon fires off on Friday (December 14) live at 9 am on S+A with James and the youngsters of the Los Angeles Lakers going up against the veteran-laden Houston Rockets squad of James Harden and Chris Paul. After that, it's John Wall and the Washington Wizards versus Spencer Dinwiddie and the Brooklyn Nets on December 15 at 8:30 am live on ABS-CBN, then the coverage shifts back to S+A with the Minnesota Timberwolves – Phoenix Suns game on December 16.

The next day, December 17, features the battle of Eastern Conference's top seed Toronto Raptors and Kawhi Leonard and the West's number three squad Denver Nuggets, which has been in a tear behind the balanced play of their stars led by Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic.

Action continues with Philadelphia–San Antonio on December 18, Cleveland–Indiana on December 19, and Memphis-Portland on December 20.

Also to watch for this month is super rookie Luka Doncic as his Dallas Mavericks battle the Los Angeles Clippers on December 21 at 11:30 am on S+A, followed by Atlanta-New York on ABS-CBN on December 22, and the showdown of two Eastern Conference giants in the Toronto – Philadelphia game on December 23 at 8:30 back on S+A.

This special NBA marathon serves as a countdown to the Christmas Day battle everyone has been raving about since the free agent signing of LeBron James to the Lakers: a special date with the back-to-back defending champions, Golden State Warriors, which will air LIVE on S+A on December 26 at 9 am. It's the first significant Christmas day game in Laker Land as the Purple and Gold have been on the rebuild the past years. Before this game, Minnesota and Oklahoma City will also battle on December 24 on S+A.

The marathon continues until the end of December featuring matchups between Toronto-Miami, Boston-Houston, Detroit-Indiana, Golden State-Portland, and finally Sacramento-LA Lakers on December 31 on S+A. Watch the games on high-definition on S+A HD and ABS-CBN HD on cable.

Don't miss the special treat being from ABS-CBN Sports and the NBA to Kapamilya hoop fans starting Friday (December 14) on S+A, S+A HD, ABS-CBN, and ABS-CBN HD. For more NBA stories, visit the ABS-CBN's sports hub sports.abs-cbn.com/nba and follow @ABSCBNSports on Facebook and Twitter. Sports fans can join the conversation on social media by using the hashtags #NBAonABSCBN and #NBASabaDos.

For more information and updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

By: JENG On 12/11/2018 06:22:00 PM

TFC Awarded ‘Business of The Year’ by Daly City, California

At the historic installation of newly-elected City Council members at the City Council Chambers of Daly City's Civic Center, TFC was named Mayor's Business of the Year. According to Mayor Juslyn Manalo, TFC provides entertainment and offers shows that reflect the Filipino culture and values.

But more than that, Manalo adds that "it's really through the work they've done for the community. For the past two years they've partnered with the city of Daly City to do the Filipino American History Month celebration and it's wonderful to partner with a business that cares about the community. We see a long-term partnership with The Filipino Channel and it's an honor to present this award to them."

ABS-CBN Global Head of Corporate Affairs & PR Nerissa Fernandez accepted the award on behalf of Global COO Olivia De Jesus and North and Latin America Managing Director Jun Del Rosario. In her speech, Fernandez quoted the late Chairman Emeritus Don Eugenio Lopez, Jr when he was asked if ABS-CBN is about values first or service first? "ABS-CBN is about values first because values comprise the soul of service." She added that "Daly City provided us a business environment wherein we could freely put into practice our cherished corporate values."

In attendance at the ceremonies were California State Senator Scott Wiener and Assemblymember Philip Ting of the California Legislature, both of whom also presented TFC with Certificates of Recognition.

Fernandez underlined the significance of being named Mayor's Business of the Year in Daly City, the largest city in San Mateo County, saying it "is an impactful recognition for ABS-CBN and TFC. But we shouldn't wear it over our shoulders like a mantle of 'we achieved this and that.' What this award affirms is the importance of corporate citizenship. Our business is not removed from the living, breathing community it operates in. What we do or not do in and with the community matters. As newly inducted Daly City Councilman Rod Daus-Magbualsaid, 'My father taught me to look at Daly City as my garden. If you take care of the plants, the plants will take care of you.'"

Other attendees of the Special Meeting of the City Council were Congresswoman Jackie Spier, San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa, former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. Other awards given out by the city are the Citizen of the Year, Commissioner of the Year, and Youth of the Year.

By: JENG On 12/11/2018 06:20:00 PM

December 10, 2018

5 Christmas Gift Ideas Under P100

One hundred pesos can go a long way these days - even during Christmas time - believe it or not. You can give someone a beauty treat, help conserve the environment, and even watch a number of movies for that amount.

To help you sort through the bounty of choices that are out there, here are some choices to help you out.

1. Sheet Masks

It looks like the Korean beauty fever is here to stay. Known to be the gateway item into the Korean beauty and skincare, these face masks can cover all the bases – from oily to dry skin and wrinkles too. Available in most Korean beauty stores in the malls, you'd be surprised by how accessible this much touted beauty regimen is.

2. Steel Straws

Single-use plastic straws are a thing of the past in this age of zero-waste. If you want your friends to share in your quest to help care for the environment, you can give your friends single-use steel straws. This sustainable alternative to disposable straws can help jumpstart your change in lifestyle. Get them in your favorite supermarket chains..

3. UAAP Keychains

A proud student or alumna of a UAAP school? Show your school spirit by buying these cute keychains at the ABS-CBN Store.

4.Pouches

If keychains are not your thing, the ABS-CBN store also has these affordable small UAAP pouches that can act like as coin purses or a mini wallet.

5. KBO 99

Another treat you may want to give your loved ones is the best early Christmas treat of ABS-CBN TVpluswith KBO 99. KBO viewers now have the chance to watch various Star Cinema hit movies like KathNiel's "Can't Help Falling In Love, LizQuen's "My Ex and Whys," and Vice Ganda's "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin," TV premieres of "Harry and Patty," "Wander Bra," "The Hopeful Romantic" and ABS-CBN's Christmas Special this whole month of December for only P99 pesos.

Simply register once using any prepaid or postpaid SIM and you can enjoy the whole month promo. For prepaid, just load up (Globe, TM, Smart, Sun, TNT) with P30; press the green / INFO button on your TVplus box remote to get your box ID; then text KBO99 <TVplus box ID> to 2366.

You have until December 9 to register.

By: JENG On 12/10/2018 03:28:00 PM

Acclaimed Young-Adult Novel “Mortal Enginges” Blazes the Screen

Universal Pictures and MRC present Mortal Engines, the startling, new epic adventure directed by Oscar®-winning visual-effects artist Christian Rivers (King Kong), based on the award-winning book series by Philip Reeve. Joining Rivers are the three-time Academy Award®-winning filmmakers of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Peter Jackson, who have written the screenplay.

Hundreds of years after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, a mysterious young woman, Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar), emerges as the only one who can stop London—now a giant, predator city on wheels—from devouring everything in its path. Feral, and fiercely driven by the memory of her mother, Hester joins forces with Tom Natsworthy (Robert Sheehan), an outcast from London, along with Anna Fang (Jihae), a dangerous outlaw with a bounty on her head.

Check out the new Spot for Mortal Engines and watch the film in Philippine cinemas December 5.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/W8vDA2YlUVY

It would take seven years for author and illustrator Philip Reeve to pen his first young-adult novel, Mortal Engines, which was first published by Scholastic in 2001. "The biggest idea I could think of was a city on wheels but then I had to ask, 'Why would you want a city on wheels?'" Reeve says. "It seemed arcane, but then I realized, you would want a city on wheels to chase a smaller city on wheels…and when I worked that out everything fell into place."

The acclaimed novel, which earned the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, the Los Angeles Times Book Award, the Smarties Gold Award and Blue Peter Book of the Year distinctions and was shortlisted for the prestigious Whitbread Award, would evolve into a series of four books known as The Mortal Engines Quartet: Mortal Engines, Predator's Gold, Infernal Devices and A Darkling Plain.

Reeve's story takes place centuries after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event known as the Sixty Minute War. Humankind has adapted and a new way of living has evolved. Gigantic moving cities now roam the Earth, ruthlessly preying upon smaller traction towns. Tom Natsworthy - who hails from a Lower Tier of the great traction city of London - finds himself fighting for his own survival after he encounters the dangerous fugitive Hester Shaw. Two opposites, whose paths should never have crossed, forge an unlikely alliance that is destined to change the course of the future.

During his time at art college, Reeve had experimented with a Super 8 camera but decided it would be easier to illustrate and write novels than make movies. ("You don't have to give people lunch or dress them in costume," Reeve says, dryly.) Still, he had a clear vision of his story's cinematic future. "Mortal Engines always wanted to be a big action movie when it grew up," Reeve says. "It has a three-act structure and big set pieces. It was just itching to be filmed."

Scholastic Media president and Mortal Engines' producer Deborah Forte agreed. "There is a little bit of an actor in Philip, and a little bit of a director, so when he writes it's in a very cinematic way," Forte says. "You know what the world is, how it looks and sounds and what it feels like to be there." And Forte, who had helped bring The Golden Compass to the big screen, immediately thought of the one filmmaker with the extraordinary vision and peerless sensibility to adapt Mortal Engines into a blockbuster movie experience: Peter Jackson.

Mortal Engines is distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/uipmoviesph/

By: JENG On 12/10/2018 11:48:00 AM

Christmas Get-Together’s Food Preparations Made Safe and Easy with GLAD

Christmas is all about get-togethers, preparing food for the people we love and appreciate the most.

This season, Glad takes part in every kind of get-together - from setting warm, cozy holiday celebrations with the exquisite home collection of Pottery Barn to the lively festive nights' scene at Mercato Centrale - Glad is at the forefront of every celebration because Glad knows that this time of the year, a feast is always the star. In every get-together, Glad has the food preparation and storage solutions to let the warmth of the gathering live on.

Glad teams up with celebrity and hands-on moms, restaurateur Happy Ongpauco-Tiu at the Pottery Barn Thanksgiving event and actress Dimples Romana at the Mercato Centrale BGC Food market as both prepared their favorite dishes to make a get-together extra special. Happy Ongpauco-Tiu prepared her healthy and savory salmon belly with olives using Glad Cook n Bake Paper. Glad Cook n' Bake Paper is the perfect partner because it is made from a high-quality baking and cooking paper with a specially designed non-stick coating, and is heat resistant up to 230 degrees celcius. Glad Cook n' Bake Paper eliminates the need for fats and oils when cooking, enabling you and your family to eat healthier with less mess.

Dimples Romana prepared her flavorful Shrimp and Sausage Boil using Glad Aluminum Foil which is ideal for cooking, baking, barbequing and minimizing mess when cooking, leaving more time to spend with family and friends.

Meals are best prepared with the finest ingredients wrapped in seal-tight Glad Cling-Wrap- using the latest technology available, Glad Cling Wrap now has 1.5x tighter seal for long-lasting freshness and is even easier and safer to dispense.

Filipino celebrations always leave some room for leftovers and we only want the best storage solutions to extend the freshness of the food. Glad has an array of Storage Bags, Freezer Bags and GladWare reusable containers which are BPA-free and safe to use for microwave. GladWare containers are recyclable.

This holiday season, let the happy memories of your get-togethers live on with Glad.

ABOUT GLAD

Glad is a brand of The Clorox Company, one of the leading multinational manufacturers and marketers of consumer and professional products that markets some of the most trusted and recognized brands in the country including Pine-sol, Clorox and Burt's Bees, among others.

For more information, visit glad.com.ph

By: JENG On 12/10/2018 11:33:00 AM

December 9, 2018

Anne Curtis Stars in Yam Laranas’ Mystery Thriller Movie “Aurora,” Showing December 25

Over a thousand passengers perish when a passenger ship named "Aurora" collides into a rocky shore. Many of the dead bodies turn up along the shore of the tiny island near the shipwreck, but many are still missing, and their distressed families are in need of a place to stay in as the search continues. This is the situation Anne Curtis' character finds herself in in "Aurora", the official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival 2018 from VIVA Films and ALIUD Entertainment.

Anne Curtis plays Leana, owner of a rundown inn in the island and guardian to Rita, her 8-year-old sister, played by Phoebe Villamor. She is asked to help look for the cadavers in exchange for a large amount of money. Leana is hesitant, but her fear is overcome by her sympathy for the families and her sister's encouragement.

Helping her in the search are her ex-boyfriend Ricky, played by Marco Gumabao, and a boatman named Eddie, played by Alan Paule.

Though they are willing to brave the strong waves and murky waters, will they have the heart to face whatever awaits them deep in the ocean?

Can Leana protect her sister when the dead find their way home?

This mystery thriller is directed by Yam Laranas, the highly acclaimed director of Sigaw (2004) which was turned into a Hollywood film entitled The Echo (2008),The Road, and Abomination. He also wrote the screenplay of "Aurora" with Gin de Mesa (All Souls' Night) and serves as one of the producers.

This is Anne's third movie this year, after the huge box office success of Sid & Aya (Not a Love Story) last May, followed by her staggering performance in the action thriller BuyBust in August.

The actress is once again praised for her dedication and determination to give all she's got in portraying her role. Director Laranas reveals in an interview that Anne *"had to be underwater for 30 seconds to 1 minute to shoot her scenes" but she refused to use the double that's provided for her.

Marco Gumabao says that working with Anne is a dream come true, describing her as "sobrang bait, sobrang humble, easy to talk to and approachable."

"Aurora" is showing in cinemas on December 25, 2018.

By: JENG On 12/09/2018 02:15:00 AM