AT THE FINAL presscon of “Mano Po 7: Chinoy”, Mother Lily Monteverde told us she has just seen the completed film that morning and she’s gushing over the great performances of the movie’s lead stars. “This is a family drama and the conflict is about parents and children,” she says. “Ang gagaling ng confrontation scenes nila, Janella Salvador and her mom, Jean Garcia, after she found that Jean has a lover, si Jake Cuenca. Tapos, si Richard Yap and Enchong Dee, both powerful actors. Kung nakapasok kami sa filmfest, I have no doubt some of them will win acting awards. Richard Yap is known for his light comedy-dramas on TV but here, he shows he can also be great an very convincing in drama. As for Enchong, I think he’s one of our most underrated young actors today so I want to get him again for another movie project dahil sa husay niya. Pati yung bagong indie director na binigyan namin ng break dito, si Ian Lorenos, ang ganda ng attack niya sa material, very fresh,
magugustuhan ng millennials kasi very now ang treatment. I’m so proud of this movie and I think it’s the best ‘Mano Po’ we’ve done in the series of 7 movies that we did. Christmas is for the family and this is just perfect for the whole family as it teaches great family values.”
Today, Regal has scheduled a big parade in SM Megamall, complete with a red carpet walk and a free show at Cinema 7. The entire cast will be there and the culmination will be the movie’s premiere showing at 8 PM, attended by all its stars and other celebrity guests. Don’t miss this grand and colorful affair to drumbeat “Mano Po 7: Chinoy” that opens in theaters on December 14, Wednesday.
