25. The recipient of 2012 Cinema One Originals
Lifetime Achievement Award to Peque Gallaga is proof that he’s still on the race in the
movie industry. His movie "Seduction" will be released in the 1st Quarter of 2013.
24. Ato Bautista’s “Palitan” is a
promising film, bold and daring.
23. Joel
Lamangan is now more focussed on television with his “Valiente” & “Enchanted
Garden” teleseryes but early next year he will start 2013 with his film written
by Raquel Villavicencio’s “Menor de Edad.”
22. Tikoy
Aguiluz is man of principles and his support to Filipino films echoed
in all corners of our country. His film "El Brujo" will be released this 2013. I love this guy!.
21. Richard
Somes had made 3 important films this 2012, “Supremo”, “Corazon:Ang Unang Aswang” & “Mariposa sa Hawla ng Gabi”. Guys you
should watch all these 3.
20. Eric Matti’s
“TiKTiK:The
Aswang Chronicles”
have set a new record in the Philippine industry as the 1st film to be made
thru green screen. He had another movie released this year, “Rigodon”.
19. Olivia
Lamasan has made it this year with a blockbuster movie of complexities with tearful tragedies of truncated
romance, and I am referring to “The Mistress”. What’s next for 2013?
18. The giant
blockbuster director Wenn Deramas has been on the right track
with his comedy films released this year. Keep it up and more power!
17.
Adolf Alix
Jr. has many things to offer in
the film industry, his movies this year are “Mater Dolorosa” & “Kalayaan” were much
applauded. Sad to say “Ride
To Love”
wasn’t shown this year and his entries to the 38th MMFF were not
included in the magic 8 selection, “My Prince Charming” & “Death March”.
16. The 2012 Cinemalaya
New Breed Category gave Mes de Guzman his 1st Best
Director citation for “Diablo”.
15. Will Fredo
is another man to look forward to, very artistic and articulate, may he
continue to empower women thru his coming films, for now his entry to the New Wave
Specials of the 38th MMFF gave him the Most Gender Sensitive Film
award for “In
Nomine Matris”
and Best Actress for Liza Dino in the lead cast.
14. Tyrone
Acierto, an uprising director has grabbed the Best Director and Best
Picture citations during the 38th MMFF New Wave Specials held at
Meralco Theater for his zombie-centered movie “The Grave Bandits.”
13. Kevin
Dayrit is this year’s Best Director in 2012 Cinema One Originals for his
entry “Catnip”.
12. “Baybayin” an Aureus
Solito’s film will again be collecting recognitions abroad just like “Busong” I’m 100%
sure on this.
11. The
comeback of director Mike de Leon is much-awaited by everyone
in the film industry. Will he be included in Cinemalaya Film Festival next
year?
10. Chito Rono’s
Literary Awards make him a remarkable director, his support to the new breed of
writers and talents is solid. His 2012 blockbuster hit “The Healing” was
screened here and abroad.
9. Joey Javier
Reyes’ presence on&off the cam is noteworthy, from tv to film to theatre.
So passionate about his craft and artistry, his entry “Mga Mumunting Lihim” at 2012
Cinemalaya garnered honors that adds prestige to his career.
8. Dante Nico
Garcia has many A1 list on his records, aside from “Ploning”, this year
his movie “Madaling
Araw Mahabang Gabi”
set another record as the very first film to be simultaneously shown in the big
screen and via online.
7. Paul
Soriano may not be on the limelight but he had successfully headed the
38th MMFF’s Student Short Film, Cine Phone and New Wave Specials.
Great job!. After “Thelma” what’s
next?
6. Brillante
Ma. Mendoza this year had been blessed with various laurels on his
head. He had place the Philippine Cinema on the map of the Film Industry
worldwide. His current movie “Thy Womb”
made history here and abroad.
5. With full
of visions, Ron Sapinoso is never tired of making short films as posted on
his web channel, Ron Sapinoso
Channel.
He also conducts acting workshops to potential actors. His
movie “Mangkukulob” [2012] - a psycho-thriller is a Filipino film that
has an original story.
4. Ralston
Jover had never stop sharing his knowledge and talent by conducting
numerous scriptwriting workshop to students all over the country. After “Bakal Boys”, I’m
hoping that his new film with a working title “Dog Show” will hit the big screen with
flying colours.
3. Tuxqs
Rutaquio’s “Wag
Kang Kukurap”
is brilliantly new and highly researched-based contemporary play and we will be
looking forward for his 2013’s “Ibalong [the musical]”.
2. A man named
Jun Robles
Lana has gone so far with so many
ups and down in his career but this year “Bwakaw” has been recognized not only here but also in
the international arena. Congrats direk! Looking forward to meet you.
1. Armando
Lao’s
works should be treasured. He is a genius mentor and has mastered
his craft in all aspect. It will be an honor if I you will accept me as one of
your students. God Bless and More Power!
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