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C20 SPOTLIGHT Tuesday, 9 July 2019 Daily Tribune Michael V. directs first full-length feature film The comedic genius has since proven that he’s not just a rapper, but a multi-talented artist with a passion for entertaining as an impersonator, comedian, composer, voice artist — and now as a film producer and director By Stephanie Mayo Bubble Gang funny man Michael V., also known as Bitoy, directs his first full-length feature film, the familial drama Family History, which will be out in theaters 24 July. He also serves as the film’s screenwriter, producer and star. Co-produced by GMA Network and Mic Test Entertainment (owned by Michael V. and wife Carol Bunagan), Family History boasts of a star-studded cast, which includes Dawn Zulueta, Miguel Tanfelix, Bianca Umali, John Estrada, Paolo Contis, Nonie Buencamino, Kakai Bautista, Ina Feleo, Mikoy Morales, Nikki Co, Jemwell Ventenilla and Vince Gamad. Primetime King Dingdong Dantes and multi-awarded comedienne and TV host Eugene Domingo are also included in the ensemble. Family History centers on family man Alex dela Cruz (Michael V.) and his wife, May (Zulueta), whose seemingly stable and blissful family life suddenly derails in the advent of life-changing events. The trailer for the film provides little information, except someone getting diagnosed with a terminal illness, plus a hint of extra-marital affair, with scenes of Michael V. flirting with a woman played by Feleo (known for her character Odessa in GMA’s romantic-horror-drama Hanggang Makita Kang Muli.) The trailer also shows young actor Tanfelix in a heated, violent argument with Michael V’s Alex, and some tension with his girlfriend, played by his long-time love-team, Umali. Michael V. was mum about the movie’s story during the film’s press conference last 3 July at Novotel, Cubao to prevent giving away spoilers, but reveals that his debut film is, in essence, a family drama, but still injected with humor. “Comedy will always be part of my work – whether it be a song, a TV show or a movie,” Michael V. said in Filipino. BiDawn Family History is promoting a new loveteam dubbed as “BiDawn” (Bitoy-Dawn). Zulueta, at the said presscon, shared her experience working for the first time with Michael V. as co-actor — specifically in dramatic scenes. “He was a revelation to me,” said the still stunning 50-year-old actress in Taglish. “There were many scenes which required him (Michael V.) to show his sensitive side. Actually, I should not even be surprised because even as a comedian, he’s already so creative. But, of course, it was a pleasant surprise to learn that as a straight drama, as an actor, he really has it. And now I’m so glad that his audience will be able to see him in a different light.” A NEW love team is born: Dawn Zulueta and Michael V in a light moment at the movie’s launch. Bitoy as producer and film director Bitoy, whose real name is Beethoven Michael del Valle Bunagan (his father named him after the German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven), started in showbiz as a rapper in 1991, with his hit single “Maganda ang Piliin,” which was a “COMEDY will always be part of my work – whether it be a song, a TV show or a movie.” response to Andrew E.’s wildly popular “Humanap Ka ng Pangit.” But Michael V. has since proven that he’s not just a rapper, but a multi-talented artist with a passion for entertaining Filipinos as an impersonator, comedian, composer, voice artist — and now as a film producer and director. The 49-year-old comedic genius confessed that directing a movie for the first time was quite a challenge. His entire cast, however, revealed that as a director, The King of Philippine Parody is serious and truly dedicated to his work. Comedy will always be part of my work — whether it be a song, a TV show or a movie. “I realized it is not easy. At first, I thought it would be easy, so I was raring to do it,” admitted Michael V. in Filipino. “But when you are there already, you will know the financial side, the limitations. But with the help of everyone around the whole production, we were able to finish it.” Michael V. also talked about his nature as a producer during the production of Family History, confessing that he liked overspending, but was grateful for his wife Carol for “talking sense” to him and who also played a big role in helping him achieve his directorial vision. “I’m extravagant, she (wife, Carol) is prudent,” Michael V. laughed. “I’m the type who wants to change something I don’t like. But she talks sense into my hard head,” he mused. Comeback for Bitoy GMA reported that Felipe Yalong, the network’s executive vice president and CFO, has been “immensely excited” for this Family History marks the return of the comedian on the big screen. “We are so excited, because after several years it is only now I think that Bitoy returns to the big screen,” Yalong said. Family History will indeed serve as Michael V.’s comeback in the movie world. Although the actor and dad of four kids has starred in numerous films, the last time he appeared on the big screen was seven years ago, as MMDA traffic enforcer in 2012’s D’ Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! along with Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Solenn Heussaff, Pokwang, Paolo Ballesteros and Gina Pareño. Meanwhile, Zulueta last graced the silver screen in the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Meant to Beh, where she and comedian Vic Sotto played husband and wife. A ‘Saucy’ comeback Get ready to sauce it up as the Good Kid$ return with their comeback single “Saucy.” With their debut track “Show Me” (featuring TALA) hitting its first million streams on Spotify, the boys (rapper Gaby Singson and producer Bernie Margulies) bring the heat further in this latest track released under mustard music. “Saucy” brings back the Good Kid$ magic, mixing fun, upbeat, and memorable elements in one track, as they bring the titular slang word to life in song. The term saucy pertains to something or someone that is “cool and stylish; being confident without having too much bravado.” “Saucy” brings back the Good Kid$ magic, mixing fun, upbeat, and memorable elements in one track, as they bring the titular slang word to life in song. That is exactly what the hip-hop duo want to embody, as they go about their daily lives as young kids. Talking more about the track, Singson says, “It’s all about being yourself — being cool despite all the hardships that gets in your way, and just stayin’ saucy.” More than just bringing a cool slang word into song, the Good Kid$ also use this track to explore a new groove, wanting to put a vibe that hypes people up. With its release, the Good Kid$ hope to sauce the music scene up, bringing a memorable summer anthem to fans and new listeners alike. “Saucy” is now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music under Mustard Music. GOOD Kid$ duo, Gaby Singson (left) and Bernie Margulies. Back-to-back love stories As part of GMA Heart of Asia’s 16th anniversary, U Prince Series offers two Lakorn love stories that will surely tickle the heartstrings of Filipino viewers in The Handsome Cowboy and The Gentle Vet, beginning Monday (July 8). The Handsome Cowboy follows the story of two people who are connected in the past and will reunite in an unlikely setting. It stars Bella (Esther Supreeleela) LAKORN grace Philippine television anew with fresh series starting Monday. and Steve (Push Puttichai Kasetsin). Meanwhile, The Gentle Vet will make you believe that love will rise above differences. Stacy (Punpun Sutatta Udomsilp), a girl who is afraid of the rain, will catch the attention of Jason (Kang Vorakorn Sirisorn), who is an adventurous second year veterinary student. Catch these Monday to Friday, 9:50 a.m. on GMA-7. An award-winning poet and professor at De La Salle University, Mesándel Virtusio Arguelles, launched his book about his research and ruminations on prostitution — Mujeres Publicas — independently published by Balangay Productions at independent book bar Kwago at Warehouse Eight in Makati City on 28 June. During the event, he and his editor and publisher Ronald Verzo gave a short talk about the process of making the book. The whole book consists of short monologues, with the persona of a prostitute based on fictional characters. Arguelles’s works and interests encompass books, conceptual writing, translation, film and video, installation, found object and textbased experimentation. His erasure projects continue to explore and expand on the concepts of, among others, time and memory, language and loss, identity and anonymity and sex and intimacy. A recipient of multiple national awards such as the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature and Maningning Miclat Poetry and prostitutes The collection of poems, Mujeres Publicas, is about Ayer Arguelles’ research and ruminations about prostitution Poetry Award and fellowships from UP National Writers’ Workshop and Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center National Workshop on Art and Cultural Criticism, Arguelles is the author of 19 books of and about poetry, and a co-editor of hal., a journal of new writing in Filipino. A finalist for the National Book Award twice, he works as a book editor and translator, and teaches literature and creative writing at the De La Salle University in Manila, where he also earned his doctoral degree in literature. His most recent books include Walang Halong Biro (DLSU Publishing House, 2018). “The whole book consists of short monologues, with the persona of a prostitute based on fictional characters such as Nana from Jean Luc Godard’s Vivre sa vie and Jenine/Alberta Muñoz from Lav Diaz’s Melancholia and also based on accounts on the lives of real persons who worked as a prostitute like Sien Hoornik (Clasina Maria Hoornik, Van Gogh’s partner) and the Japanese Sada Abe who was famous/infamous for killing his partner and cutting off his penis. Her life was also the basis of the controversial film In the Realm of the Senses done in 1976 by Oshima,” the author shared. The book is part of a trilogy, Talik, where Arguelles examines the body, intimacy, relationships and sex.
AFGHAN PEACE IN THE WORKS NATIONAL MUSEUM STRIKES BLACK GOLD STAR DUO ADVANCES SUPERAL, MALIXI MAKE WAVES B14 C18 D22 D23 Julius Manicad, Editor Tuesday, 9 July 2019 Daily Tribune CLIPPERS, LAKERS EMERGE SPORTS D21 Battle of Los Angeles The Clippers were pushed into the deal because they risked losing Leonard to the Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are joining the Los Angeles Clippers and the NBA balance of power has shifted to a club that has never even reached a conference final. As NBA teams began signing contracts Saturday with free agents negotiated over the past week, spinning heads were still trying to MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL National League East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 54 37 .593 — Philadelphia 47 42 .528 6.0 Washington 47 43 .522 6.5 New York 40 50 .444 13.5 Miami 33 55 .375 19.5 Central Division Chicago 47 43 .522 — Milwaukee 47 44 .516 0.5 St. Louis 44 44 .500 2 Pittsburgh 44 45 .494 2.5 Cincinnati 41 46 .471 4.5 West Division Los Angeles 60 32 .652 — Arizona 46 45 .505 13.5 San Diego 45 45 .500 14 Colorado 44 45 .494 14.5 San Francisco 41 48 .461 17.5 Sunday’s Games (Monday in Manila) Tampa Bay 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Pittsburgh 6, Milwaukee 5 Washington 5, Kansas City 2 San Francisco 1, St. Louis 0 Arizona 5, Colorado 3 San Diego 5, L.A. Dodgers 3 American League East Division W L Pct GB New York 57 31 .648 — Tampa Bay 52 39 .571 6.5 Boston 49 41 .544 9 Toronto 34 57 .374 24.5 Baltimore 27 62 .303 30.5 Central Division Minnesota 56 33 .629 — Cleveland 50 38 .568 5.5 Chicago 42 44 .488 12.5 Kansas City 30 61 .330 27 Detroit 28 57 .329 26 West Division Houston 57 33 .633 — Oakland 50 41 .549 7.5 Texas 48 42 .533 9 Los Angeles 45 46 .495 12.5 Seattle 39 55 .415 20 Sunday’s Games (Monday in Manila) Toronto 6, Baltimore 1 Philadelphia 8, N.Y. Mets 3 Boston 6, Detroit 3 Texas 4, Minnesota 1 Houston 11, L.A. Angels 10 Chicago White Sox 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Cleveland 8, Cincinnati 1 Oakland 7, Seattle 4 cope with a talent shakeup detailed in media reports all week that could reset the league’s top teams for several seasons to come. Leonard agreed early Saturday to a four-year deal worth $142 million with the Clippers, but only after they sent five draft picks plus Italian Danilo Gallinari and Canadian guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Oklahoma City Thunder to get George. ESPN reported Leonard sought to have Kevin Durant join him with the Clippers but the Golden State star, who will miss next season rehabilitating from a ruptured right Achilles tendon, had already agreed to a deal sending him to the Brooklyn Nets along with Boston’s Kyrie Irving. Leonard then sought out George, who stunned the Thunder by asking for a trade. The Clippers had enough draft picks stockpiled to deal away future talent to create an instant contender without losing the nucleus of a team that reached the playoffs in 2019. “This has been the craziest NBA summer ever,” tweeted free agent swingman Jamal Crawford. The Clippers were pushed into the deal because they risked losing Leonard to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he would have joined LeBron James and Anthony Davis in a super team lineup that would have been clear title favorites. Leonard, a 28-year-old forward, took less money than Toronto offered to play alongside George, a 29-year-old forward, in their hometown. By beating out the Lakers and a pitch from Toronto to stay with the Raptors team he made into a champion, the Clippers made themselves an odd-makers darling in a league that saw Golden State reach the past five finals and Cleveland in four until James departed last July for the Lakers. Las Vegas Caesars Sportsbook made the Clippers a 5-2 favorite for the 2020 NBA crown, up from 10-1 contender, with the Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks next at 4-1. The Clippers, who also agreed to a two-y ear deal with Croatian center Ivica Zubac added superstar skills to an already solid team that went 48-34 last season. The Clippers lost to Golden State in the first round of last season’s playoffs. They have never won an NBA title or even reached a conference final. “Gotta love free agency.” Clippers guard Sindarius Thornwell tweeted. Leonard was named Finals Most Valuable Player RUSSELL Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 3 of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. AFP LEBRON James of the Los Angeles Lakers (left) and Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors fight for position at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada in this file photo. AFP (MVP) in leading the Raptors to the crown and becomes the first Finals MVP to switch teams for the following campaign. He also won the award in 2014 in leading San Antonio to the title. Leonard averaged a career-best 26.6 points this past season along with 7.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists a game. In the playoffs, Leonard lifted his averages to 30.5 points and 9.1 rebounds a contest. George averaged 28.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and an league-best 2.2 steals a game last season. The Lakers spent their remaining salary cap funds to surround James and Davis with supporting talent to ensure they will challenge for supremacy with the Rockets want Westbrook The Rockets are interested in a deal for the point guard even though one source told ESPN it was a ‘long shot’ because of the difficulty in making such a move NEW YORK — NBA All-Star guard Russell Westbrook, who suddenly finds himself on a rebuilding Oklahoma City Thunder squad after they traded away Paul George, could be traded to the Houston Rockets. The Rockets are interested in a deal for the point guard even though one source told ESPN it was a “long shot” because of the difficulty in making such a move, involving multiple other teams or obtaining talent the Thunder desire. The Athletic also reported Houston’s interest in Westbrook, saying that Miami and Detroit were hopefuls in making a deal for the versatile 30-year-old playmaker. Oklahoma City turned to rebuilding thoughts after George asked for a trade and the Los Angeles Clippers Clippers, who share Staples Center arena. The Lakers agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Golden State center DeMarcus Cousins worth $2.3 million and a two-year deal with guard Rajon Rondo to stay, ESPN reported Saturday. Rondo helped Boston to the 2008 NBA title while Cousins recovered from a torn left Achilles tendon last season after four consecutive All-Star seasons. Also joining James and Davis are swingman Danny Green, an ex-Clipper who played for Toronto last season, on a two-year deal worth $30 million, and Golden State guard Quinn Cook on a two-year deal worth $6 million. AFP assembled a deal involving five first-round Draft picks plus Italian forward Danilo Gallinari and Canadian point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The shock move completed early Saturday leaves Westbrook on a team looking to rebuild and likely looking for a trade deal himself. NBA scoring champion James Harden, last year’s Most Valuable Player (MVP), and Chris Paul have already made the Rockets into a title contender, but adding Westbrook could tip the league’s delicate balance of power in their direction. It would require all three players to change in order for them to co-exist given the amount of time each likes with the ball and might even force more moves from the Rockets, especially given the remaining $171 million over four years remaining on Westbrook’s contract. Paul has $125 million remaining on a three-year deal. Westbrook was the 2017 MVP after averaging a full-season triple double of a league-best 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists, joining 1960s legend Oscar Robertson as the only players to accomplish the feat. Westbrook did it for a third consecutive season in the 2018-19 campaign, averaging 22.9 points, a career-high 11.1 rebounds plus a career-high and NBA-best 10.7 assists a game for Oklahoma City. AFP
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