Prime Video releases full trailer, key art of its first Filipino Amazon Original movie, Ten Little Mistresses

The streaming giant breaks worldwide last Wednesday, February 1, the official trailer of Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung Mga Kerida). 

Shown in the key art released to the media are the country’s top movie stars – Eugene Domingo, Christian Bables, Pokwang, Arci Muñoz, Carmi Martin, Agot Isidro, Kris Bernal, Sharlene San Pedro, Adrianna So, Kate Alejandrino, Iana Bernardez, Donna Cariaga, and John Arcilla.

Cignal Entertainment's Big Night! featured on Prime Video in Southeast Asia, bags big FAMAS Awards

Cignal Entertainment continues to shine on the international stage as its critically-acclaimed film, Big Night!, is now exclusively available across Southeast Asia on Prime Video starting August 1. This will give subscribers here and abroad the opportunity to watch this highly acclaimed masterpiece by writer-director Jun Robles Lana which centers on the country’s war on drugs. 

This exciting launch comes on the heels of the film’s most recent wins at the 70th FAMAS Awards held last Saturday, July 30. Truly embodying Cignal Entertainment’s top-caliber and global quality productions, Big Night! bagged the coveted awards for Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Janice De Belen. 

Since November 2021, Big Night! has been recognized by local and international film festivals and award-giving bodies such as the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia, Osaka Asian Film Festival, New York Asian Film Festival, Asian Film Festival, and the Metro Manila Film Festival where the film garnered 8 awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for its lead Christian Bables.

Pista Ng Pelikulang Pilipino 3 Starts With Revelation of First Three Films

The Film Development Council of the Philippines just recently announced the first three films included in the upcoming Pista Ng Pelikulang Pilipino or PPP and is now on its 3rd year. The announcement came early as the productions of these films would require time and also funding from the FDCP.

The selected films are among the entries pitched to the selection committee which are assigned by FDCP and led by FDCP Chairperson and CEO Mary Liza Diño, the Chair of the Commitee. Each of these film projects will receive a co-production fund of up to 2 milion pesos.

Christian Bables is Best Actor at the Hanoi International Film Festival

Christian Bables wins the coveted Best Actor Award at the prestigious 2018 Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) in Vietnam for his sterling performance in the movie Signal Rock. He made a mark for his role as Intoy, a poor high school dropout who lives in a remote fishing island with his family and courageously climbs steep rock formations just to get a cellphone signal. Signal Rock is directed by Chito Roño.

Overwhelmed by his latest triumph, Christian posted a lengthy message on his Facebook and Instagram accounts to thank God and everyone who have helped and inspired him as an actor.

Fresh from his triumph at HANIFF, Christian is now invited for Signal Rock’s screening at the Golden Globes for awards consideration at the Foreign Language Film category. Signal Rock is one of the 87 movies competing for Best Foreign Language Film at Oscars 2019.

Hypersonic Signal Beams for Christian Bables

Christian Bables has cemented a place of his own in the acting world, following a win at the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, for his portrayal of Intoy in Signal Rock. Christian has proven to all and sundry that he is an actor to reckon with. He has also erased the notion that he was stuck to playing gay roles.

While he played the “bagtik” (astig in Tagalog), Intoy who decides to remain in a remote island with his family and courageously climbs steep rock formations just to get a cellphone signal in Signal Rock, Christian in reality is also a “bagtik” actor - camera ready, focused and steadfast. 

His most recent triumph, a Special Jury Award for Outstanding Acting in Signal Rock (while the movie won the Critics’ Choice Award at the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino), is an amplified signal that all the forces of the universe are aligned in his favor.

Christian Bables’ Signal Rock Opens in Theaters, August 15

Christian Bables topbills Signal Rock which opens in theaters starting August 15. Signal Rock is part of the week-long celebration of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino. The movie is directed by Chito Roño.

Signal Rock which was shot in the scenic island of Biri in Samar, revolves around the story of Intoy (Christian), a poor high school dropout who lives in a remote fishing island. Intoy’s good communication skills has landed him jobs as an event emcee in fiestas, parties, and election campaign rallies in their place. He helps his sister in Finland in a child custody battle against her abusive husband by involving the townspeople, faking legal documents, and setting up false endorsements to prove his sister’s financial capability.

Christian Bables in a Collaborative Movie with Direk Chito Roño: Signal Rock

Christian Bables is excited in his upcoming movie, Signal Rock, his first collaboration with Direk Chito Roño. It was a dream come true for him to be working with the A-list director.  

He is all praises of Direk Chito. “Ipapakita at ipaparamdam talaga niya sa iyo kung gaano ka niya pinapahalagahan bilang isang aktor at kaibigan basta ipakita mong you deserve his admiration and trust. I will forever be grateful to him. I worked so hard noong makapasa ako sa audition. I put myself into my character’s shoes so I would know kung anong emosyon ang aking paghuhugutan. I imagined my character - the way he speaks, walks, how he closes his eyes – para mabigyan ko ng magandang interpretation ang role ko. I have to be on my toes kasi andyan sina Direk Chito and the staff."