Sylvia Goes Darker With Jesusa

For this year's Sinag maynila Film Festival, Sylvia Sanchez becomes part of one of the showcase films titled JESUSA. This depressing yet challenging character is perfect for Sylvia who has proven herself in recent years her prowess in acting.

Directed by Ronaldo Carballo and produced by OEPM (Oeuvre Events and Production Management), the film also stars Allen Dizon, Mara Lopez, Ynez Veneracion, Malu Barry, Vince Tanada, Fanny Serrano, Beverly Salviejo, and Uno Santiago.

The role of Jesusa was originally meant for Superstar Nora Aunor but was not able to finalize the contract. However they  highly considered Sylvia Sanchez as her work showed her credentials.

REEL DEAL: Bhoy Instik REVIEW

In the recent Sinag Maynila Film Festival 2017, there has been buzz about one of the film entries which included in the festival. Directed by Joel Lamangan, Bhoy Instik prides itself with a cast of great actors, a unique story and movie experience for its viewers.

Leading the cast is Raymond "RS" Francisco, one of well known commercial directors and also the Presdient of Frontrow International, plays Bhoy Instik who is a gay con man with a mysterious past. Ronwaldo Martin (Coco Martin's brother) plays  Marlon who is also a con man who cross paths with Bhoy which led to both of them getting involved in crime together.

Being criminals, their actions is unacceptable, however they also have their own redeeming moments with the reasons why they do it and how they were led to their predicament. They also got involved with the big time criminals who are on the higher food chain.

With the name like "Bhoy" I would associate it to gangs and mobsters like Boy Tumbling, Boy Golden and Asiong Salonga, Bhoy Instik is a new face in the modern world which many can relate to. The issue of drugs and extra judicial killings are also inserted into the plot which has been relevant to current events.

Sinag Maynila films continue to make waves here and abroad

Independent film festival Sinag Maynila was born from the vision of Solar Entertainment Corporation, CEO Wilson Tieng and renowned festival director Brillante Mendoza’s wish to have a festival that not only inspires but educates and enlightens Filipino movie audiences. Made up of five homegrown filmmakers handpicked and closely collaborated with by Tieng and Mendoza, the festival produced feature films that presented social issues currently faced in Filipino culture. After a successful run last March, the films have gone on to garner attention both in the country and abroad thanks to their compelling narrative.