"Rakenrol" DVD Out Now Under GMA Records

The OPM rock-inspired movie "Rakenrol" Written by Quark Henares and co-written by Sandwich guitarist Diego Castillo is now out on DVD format under GMA records Home Video.

Starring Jayson Abalos, Glaiza de Castro, Ketchup Eusebio, Alwyn Uytinco as the four-man band called Hapipaks, they were formed with the efforts of two best friends which share the passion for pinoy Rock and Roll. Diether Ocampo is also part of the movie as Jacci Rocha, 

Also screened on that day is the short film adaptation of Macoy's comic "Ang Maskot" starring Ketchup Eusebio, Ramon Bautista, and Alessandra De Rossi. 

Rakenrol was released as a commercial film in 2011 and  was said to be Quark's last indie film. Though elements of the film were made as early as 2005 which was worth the wait as the movie portrayed the reality of rakistas and the lives behind the band members.


Present at the DVD launch are the stars Glaiza, Ketchup, Jun together with Diego and Quark as the movie was played to the packed audience at Fullybooked. With Jun Sabayton giving tribute to Tado who recently passed due to a road accident.

An afterparty concert was held at Route 196 with Ciudad, Taken by Cars, The Purplechickens, Kate Torralband, Pedicab and The Strangeness, and an afterafter dance party at Black Market with The Diegos!  Posters made by Apol Sta. Maria and other merchandise were available in the launch.


"Rakenrol" is available in video stores like  is currently available in all Astroplus, Astrovision, Odyssey, SM Music & Video and Landmark under GMA Records Home Video.


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