Filipinos are noted to have a very significant and positive attitude in handling difficulties in life. Others may also treat their predicaments in sort of “cool” manners, which the Pinoys are really known for.  M&N Films have come up with a brilliant idea of ideally showing to the public the film “Bayani Ang Tatay Ko.” An indie film about life, its struggles... it’s about presenting life’s most vivid moments with the people we love. This film not only wishes to instill family values but also provide entertainment and at the same time honors the law enforcers.

Actor-comedian and host Bayani Agbayani plays SPO3 Nicanor Corpuz , a decorated cop, loving dad and husband to his wife Susan played by Yayo Aguila, and son, Adrian played by child actor Yogo Singh. They live a simple, happy life until an incident took their lives on a different turn. One morning while in the police detachment where he is working, Taning played by Rommel Montano, a toughie from an influential family came looking for his colleague, SPO1 Joey Ponce. Ponce apparently shut down his illegal “videokarera” business and refused to accept a bribe, making the latter furious. Taning was scandalizing the station so he took a policewoman, SPO2 Pinky Madrigal hostage prompting Nick to defend his colleague.

Nick was suspended from service and he turned to selling “isaw” to make ends meet. Failing to do so, his wife Susan decided to go to Hongkong to work as a domestic helper. To help him in his business, Susan sent his brother, Ading played by Gene Padilla to help Nick tend to the isaw business. But the former cop realized that he is not cut for business, so he asked for his ninong, Col. Roberto Ugarte to give him an assignment. Colonel Ugarte referred him to the city hall where he worked as a traffic enforcer. As a traffic enforcer, Nick has learned to be happy with his new job because he wears a uniform and arrests violators. It was at this time when he was informed that his colleague, Ponce has remained missing since the precinct incident; SPO1 Fernandez had been looking for him. Worse, his wife Susan called to tell him she was victimized by an illegal recruiter.

All these tribulations that had happened to Nick and his family occurred very untimely. Witness how will a typical Filipino family face these challenges in a comedic and a bit of dramatic way with a sting of action to highlight the story.

Joining the lead stars are actor/model and ex-PBB housemate, Johann Santos, Ms. Jet Claveria, Butch Elizalde, Pinoy T.A.L.K. host Paul Quimbo, Ms. Jing Javier and Paulo Ponce and is under the helm of Ellen Argano.  “Bayani...Ang Tatay Ko...” is one of the official entries to the 2^nd PNP Film Festival and subsequently, the awarding will take place at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on August 7, 2012.

 Being a policeman is indeed a heroic profession; it is both a difficult and extensive task enabling continuous protection of the public and their property as well as maintaining law and order. Preventing crime, reducing its fear and ensuring the improvement of every citizen’s quality of life are no way an easy job. So let us all salute the gentle officers... the all-time “bayani” of every community.

Want to bust your belly with laughter? (I did!), then this definitely is the right movie for you!

Sacha Baron Cohen of Borat fame comes back with another hilarious portrayal. ( if you enjoyed Borat then this is a must see for you). This time by being the ruler of the  Republic of Wandiya, an oil rich country supposedly situated somewhere in the Middle East. So naturally, he is a very rich and politically powerful dictator of his country known as Admiral General Shabazz Aladeen. (notice the over ranking of his title position).

The story starts basically showing his dictatorial style of ruling his country. From participating and using dirty tactics to win in his own olympic games to the further ambition of developing his own nuclear weapons. Hence, the attraction of opposition in particular from the USA to the United Nations in general. And the plot thickens with a twist of fate and timely punchlines. Sorry but I don’t want to spoil your appetite for this movie so better watch it yourself!

Although politics played several parts in this story to open our minds, it is simply done just to further enhance the comedy aspect of this film. You don’t have to seriously swallow in everything they may want to suggest but instead allow the comic side to take over.

Before I forget, there are parts in this story that is maybe somewhat gross in nature for other people. But in general, if you just want to laugh your hearts out, then by all means go ahead and fully enjoy this HILARIOUS movie. (don’t tell me I didn’t warn you, hahaha).

Personally would like to thank the management of Solar Entertainment Corporation for giving me this wonderful opportunity to watch the advance screening of THE DICTATOR. I enjoyed every minute of it.

Don't miss THE DICTATOR. Pretty sure you’ll not regret it!

Here's one of the Official Trailers of The Dictator

Who would doubt about the rollicking tandem of Pokwang, Pooh, Chocoleit and K Brosas? Once you’ve heard their names, you know exactly what it pegs...RIOT! In a recent presscon of the anticipated repeat performance of their concert entitled, “4 Da Best,” at Packo’s Grill and Bar in Q.C., K Brosas and Chocoleit were very much present to entice the expecting media.

K Brosas has always been herself, you can tag her as “kalog,” “lukring,” “kikay,” “maingay,” “bulgar,” but the fact still remains that, it’s really her, that’s K. Whereas Chocoleit was at his mood to talk about everything including their show, and their friendship. K was even quoted in saying, "Wapak na wapak ang '4 Da Best,' hindi dahil show namin 'to 'no. Pero kami mismo sumusuko sa katatawa sa mga pinaggagagawa ng bawa't isa sa concert." 

“It won’t work kung kaming apat ay hindi talaga magkakakilala, magkakasama, kahit sabihin mong magkakasamang apat, tapos ‘yung apat naman hindi naman talagang personal na magkakilala, hindi alam ‘yung mga kalokohan, hindi rin magwowork nang ganun, like kaming apat ay talagang ganun, marami na kaming pinagsamahan, way, way back pa,” Chocoleit stated, in reply to the question, how did they establish the rapport with each other.

While K was telling us that, before every show, “Kapag mine-make up-an pa lang kami, ang ingay-ingay sa dressing room.” And Chocoleit even added that, “ang purpose ‘nun kasi para bago magsimula ‘yung show, ‘yung pagiging hyper namin mabuild-up."

The two also admitted that they challenge themselves most of the time without offending each other only by trying to outdo each other’s antics. “Challenge lang, hindi pang-asar, mukha lang kaming nang-aasar pero hindi, balanseng- balanse lang talaga” K added.

The four celebrated comediennes/ comedian can't be pulled off from giving their best shots in their performances. They promise to give their audience double fun and laughter in all those three nights of performances, slated on May 4, 11 & 12 at the Music Museum. 

"Iisipin ng iba na ginawa na namin ang lahat-lahat sa una naming concert. Well, that's not true. Marami pang sorpresa kayong makikita sa repeat namin. Mahirap ikuwento eh, basta," Chocoleit's promise to everybody. 

By the way, the show is under Amine entertainment and is directed by veteran comedy concert director Andrew de Real. Their previous two-night performances at the Music Museum last March proved to be very successful. Would they surpass their own record? That, remains to be seen... Good luck to you guys! 

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