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Mario Bautista, has been with the entertainment industry for more than 4 decades. He writes regular columns for People's Journal and Malaya.
Showing posts with label Documentary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Documentary. Show all posts

May 17, 2018

WINWYN MARQUEZ plays her first starring role in a full length movie as the leading lady of Vhong Navarro in the fantasy-comedy “Unli Life” (which used to be titled “Tokwa’t Bad Boy” and we’re glad they changed the title.) Also in the movie which has a June playdate is Winwyn’s real life dad, Joey Marquez, who will play an important role as the mysterious bar tender who will give the chance to Vhong Navarrro to live several lives.

“It’s a privilege to working with a topnotch comedian like Vhong Navarro and also working with my own dad na kilala rin sa husay sa comedy in this movie,” she says. “Kailangan talagang mag-level up ako nang hindi nila ako maiwanan in entertaining the audience.”

Winwyn’s career really got a big boost after she won as the first Pinay Reina HispanoAmericana last year in Colombia. She has now also just renewed her contract as an exclusive artist of GMA Network.

“I’m very happy to stay as a Kapuso,” she says. “Sobrang saya ko kasi management is now doing its
best to give me a new program na talagang babagay sa akin.”

Why kind of show would she like to do? “I want to challenge myself and try doing an action role na mala-Lara Croft or Scarlett Johansson. Kung may magandang vehicle that will require me to do action scenes, I’d really love to do that.”

With regard to her lovelife, her romance with Mark Herras is going strong. But they’re not in a hurry to walk down the aisle anytime soon. “Pareho kaming marami pang balak na ibang gawin sa buhay so we’re not yet ready to settle down. That can definitely wait.”
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Feb 23, 2017

WE JUST saw docus graphically showing how mining destroyed our environment in such areas as Zamboanga del Sur, Marinduque and Didipio in Nueva Vizcaya. Nakakapagngitngit ang pagwasak sa ating bayan at sa ating kalikasan. It is a damning evidence against the rapaciousness of mining companies, thanks to the efforts of DENR Sec. Gina Lopez to stop the destructive results of open pit mining on our country and the culture and livelihood of ethnic tribes. As they say, to see is to believe.

Do you known that the Philippines is the 5th most mineral-rich country on earth for gold, copper, nickel and chromite and we have the largest gold-copper deposit in the world? Foreigners are allowed to own mining assets in our country and yet they pay only a very low 2% for what they get. The mining companies may make all the protest they want against Gina Lopez’s move to close the mines, but the visual images of the way they wantonly destroy our natural resources will negate whatever they say.

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Sep 26, 2014

Few contemporary political figures of this century have been as controversial and outspoken - or as misunderstood - as Imelda Marcos, former First Lady and widow of the late Ferdinand Marcos, who was the President of the Philippines for 18 years.

US based Filipina filmmaker Ramona Diaz captures the essence of Imelda in an award-winning documentary to be shown on GMA News TV this weekend.

The feature documentary details Mrs. Marcos’ rise from humble provincial origins with a combination of guile, ambition and beauty to become one of the richest and most powerful women in contemporary history and one of the few known by her first name.

Imelda tells her story through rare interviews and archival footage as well as scenes from her daily life in which she is both vivacious and intriguing.
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Sep 24, 2014


GMA NEWS TV should be commended for putting up the first ever documentary festival, Cine Totoo Philippine International Documentary Filmfest, which started yesterday and will run until September 30 at SM Megamall, SM Manila, and Trinoma Mall. There are 11 entries from filmmakers from all over the country, with Joseph Laban (producer of the award-winning “Front Row”) as festival director.

They are:


“Mananayaw” by Rafael Froilan – The director is the son of premier danseur Nonoy Froilan. He shows the plight of today’s generation of male ballet dancers.

“Gitaristang Hindi Marunong Mag-skala” by Sigfried Barros-Sanchez. – This is about underrated but very talented ex-Jerks lead guitarist Nitoy Adriano seen from the eyes of music greats like Noel Cabangon, Pepe Smith, Ely Buendia, etc.

“Walang Rape sa Bontok” by Carla Ocampo - About two Filipinas who had been sexually abused and their search for a place where women can live without fear of more abuse.

“Ang Walang Kapagurang Paglalakbay ng Pulang Maleta” by Richard Legaspi – Filmed in near Milan, Italy, with the help of UNESCO and Zegna. About Loretta, an OFW in the town of Biella, Italy who’s been working there since the 70s and has brought over many of her relatives.

“Gusto Nang Umuwi ni Joy” by Jan Tristan Pandy – About an undocumented Filipina in the UK who tries to secure legal status so that she can return to the Philippines and visit her family.

“Agbalbalitok (The Gold Prospector)” by Ferdinand Balanag – About the harrowing story of Benguet miners who put their lives in danger working in a rundown, small gold mine.

“A Journey to Haifa” by Nawruz Paguidopon – A personal story of openly gay filmmaker Paguidopon from Cagayan de Oro as he goes on a religious pilgrimage with his family to Haifa, Israel.

“Kung Giunsa Pagbuhat ang Bisayang Chopsuey (How to Make Visayan Chopsuey)” by Charliebebs Gohetia – About tchoukball players from Davao City who get ready for an international tournament.
“Migkahi E Si Amey Te, ‘Uli Ki Pad…’” by Nef Luczon – Shows how a tribal community in Bukidnon asseses the issue of succession after their tribe’s chieftain died.
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Sep 3, 2014

THIS SEPTEMBER, GMA News TV’s travel-documentary show Motorcycle Diaries gives viewers the chance to experience Europe as it airs its third anniversary special – a five-part European adventure featuring Austria, Germany, Italy, France, and the Vatican City.

Program host Jay Taruc and the team of Motorcycle Diaries, together with veteran rider Joey Almeda, take on this exciting expedition filled with heartwarming stories of people, culture, food, tourist destinations, and Filipinos living in Europe.

This Thursday, for the first part of the team’s Europe Expedition, Jay and his team visit Austria and Germany. In Austria, Jay gets to attend a motorcycle conference and witness an exhilarating freestyle aerial stunt performance from the motorcycle group FMX4ever. Jay also gets the rare chance to visit the industrial plant of KTM – one of the most famous motorcycle brands in Austria. Here, he meets Pinay engineer Ardaye–the only Filipino worker in the said company.

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Aug 14, 2014

DO YOU KNOW that one of the best kept secrets of Iloilo is the breathtaking island of Gigantes, a hidden paradise situated in the municipality of Carles. It’s now featured in the travel show, “Biyahe ni Drew”. With a limited supply of electricity and cellphone signals, tourists can enjoy being one with Mother Nature most of the time.

Since the island can be explored in less than an hour, program host Drew Arellano kicks off this week’s travel with his Biyahero Run. For its island-hopping adventure, Biyahe ni Drew’s first stop is Tangke, a saltwater lagoon famous for its clear water that tourists can enjoy all day for free.

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