Zanjoe Marudo will set a trend in comedy films via Bromance: My Bother's Romance

Bromance: My Brother's Romance cast: (L-R) Carlo Romero, lead star Zanjoe Marudo, direk Wenn Deramas and sultry actress Cristine Reyes 


We've seen Zanjoe Marudo as a serious actor in films such as Star Cunema's Sa'Yo Lamang and his very remarkable performance in Star Cinema's official entry to MMFF 2012,  One More Try with co-actors Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban and Angel Locsin. Being a Star Magic talent, Zanjoe's versatility as an actor was even defined as he became more relaxed with comedy roles. His regular stint in  the gag show Banana Nite and Banana Split: Extra Scoop has even enhanced his capabilities as a comedy actor. 

Zanjoe Marudo during the Bromance presscon


Today, all his efforts and anticipations will be paid-off, as Zanjoe Marudo will set another trend in Philippine comedy films in his own time via the movie Bromance: My Brother's Romance showing in all theaters this May 15,2013 nationwide! In this movie, Zanjoe plays a dual role, portraying Brando as the very masculine mechanic and Brandy, the girly (gay) and successful interior designer. Playing a gay role was not Zanjoe's first, actually, he had done this before in one of the romance anthologies in 24/7 In Love last November of last year under Star Cinema. He played a gay best friend of his "real love" partner, another gorgeous and award winning actress, Bea Alonzo. 

Zanjoe in dual role as Brando and Brandy 


Zanjoe was given another rare opportunity to portray again a gay role, but this time, in a full-length movie, Bromance: My Brother's Romance. He find his role very challenging in a different way, despite the fact that he had been doing comedy roles in Banana Nite and Banana Split: Extra Scoop in ABS-CBN. He said, "Kasi 'yung Banana Split, gag show 'yon, madalas, parang nagbibiruan lang kami doon. Pero dito sa movie, seryosong comedy ang ginawa ko." 

Zanjoe Marudo laughs during the movie's presscon


During our set visit to the movie's one of location shoots in Manila, direk Wenn Deramas was quoted as saying "Zanjoe Marudo will be the Adam Sandler of the Philippines." And based from the movie's teasers, I couldn't agree more with you direk! I can still recall how direk Wenn believe and admire Zanjoe, he has only but good words and praises for his lead actor as well as Zanjoe's leading lady, Cristine Reyes who, according to direk Wenn was so professional, very patient and "real" person. 

Direk Wenn Deramas and Zanjoe Marudo during our set visit 

Cristine Reyes during the movie's presscon

Bromance: My Brother's Romance "blockbuster" director Wenn Deramas


When the full script was offered to direk Wenn, the only actor that he had in mind that will perfectly fit the role was Zanjoe Marudo and the only actress for the role of Erika as Brandy's bestfriend and Brando's apple of the eye was Cristine Reyes. During the movie's presscon, Zanjoe admitted that he mimics his celebrity girlfriend, Bea Alonzo's "pouting lips." Zanjoe was asked if what would he think Bea  would say and react after watching his movie Bromance: My Brother's Romance, Z (Zanjoe) enthusiastically replied, "Bea will be proud of me!" Zanjoe is one hardwroking, humble and friendly actor who's so confident about his sexuality, that's why I really admire his versatility. 

Bromance: My Brother's Romance cast


Bromance: My Brother's Romance is a different kind of comedy film for everyone, it depicts of a family relationship with differences and conflicts. It will also show how they will traverse through life and realize life's lessons and  will leave us thinking how we can relate at the same time be entertained by the funny scenarios and wacky characters in the story like Arlene Muhlach, Joy Viado, Nikki Valdez, Manuel Chua, Boom Labrusca, Joey Parras, Lassy, Maricar De Mesa, Abbie Bautista, Carlo Romero, Jeff Luna and Atak. After all the stressful events that us, Filipinos had experienced these past few weeks brought by the national elections, it's high time that we should go out with the whole family, friends, peers and loved ones. Treat yourselves to a movie date with 

Bromance: My Brother's Romance. 
There would be surprise cameo roles of four star celebrities, watch out for it! 

Check out Behind the Scene (BTS) photos during our 
Set Visit and the Grand Presscon here. 






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"The Reunion" : A story of friendship that we can relate to



Have you ever thought of going back to your past life, specifically your high school life and molded an idea of correcting your mistakes in order for you to move on with your present life? That same incident happened to the four youthful characters namely Boggs played by Enrique Gil; Joax for Xian Lim; Lloyd played by Enchong Dee and Pat portrayed by Kean Cipriano in Star Cinema's movie offering, the youth-oriented comedy film "The Reunion," directed by Frasco Santos Mortiz.

Direk Frasco is the son of veteran actor-director Edgar Mortiz and nephew of ABS-CBN president Charo Santos- Concio, he's been directing the kiddie tv program "Goin' Bulilit" for several years now and the gag show "Banana Split" for four years to date. As for the record, this will be his very first movie  directorial job and the same thing goes to "The Reunion" writer Ays de Guzman who admitted that he created this story based from the characters and experiences of his "real life" high school friends, who in return, upon learning of Ays' motive, only requested to be invited to the film's premiere night and wanted to have the chance to meet the whole cast, cute right? hihihi

The whole cast were very proud in claiming that this movie is a sort of their tribute to the famed local rock band "Eraserheads" or E-Heads as they've managed to correlate every selected song of E-Heads to their scenes (that's a huge challenge for them huh!). Kudos to everybody who had taken great effort in the success of this film.


I was being flanked by the very sexy Bangs Garcia and so cool Kean Cipriano ;))

Aside from the four young heartthrobs, they were also joined by equally young and beautiful actresses like Jessy Mendiola, one of "Walang Hanggan" teleserye stars Julia Montes, "Kung Akoy's Iiwan Mo" lead star Bangs Garcia and Megan Young with the special participation of the cosplay princess Alodia Gosiengfiao and the alluring Cristine Reyes. Matt Evans added fun in the story where he played Jay as their "gay" friend, and I commend him for his believable portrayal. :))

I still remember direk Frasco saying during the movie's blogcon (bloggers' conference), "Sana mag-enjoy lang kayo kasi po kami nag-enjoy kami nung ginawa namin 'yung pelikula, masaya lang po s'ya... breather s'ya dun sa lahat ng mga problema natin, 'yung mga nararanasan natin nitong mga nakaraang linggo... manood lang po tayo ng "The Reunion" para magkaroon naman ng ngiti sa ating mga mukha, enjoyin' n'yo po 'yung pelikula."

Direk Frasco Mortiz with Bangs Garcia and Kean Cipriano during "The Reunion" blogcon


The positive outcome and effect of the movie to the movie going public has only proven one thing... amidst the opening of various hollywood films like "Expendables 2" among others, "The Reunion" still surfaces and we can say this is proudly Pinoy made and direk Frasco was definitely right when he said that this movie will put a smile on our face. We did not only enjoy the whole movie, we also left the theater with hope and we were very much inspired to really appreciate our friends and the people we love. This is indeed a story of friendship that we can relate to.

"The Reunion" cast talked about their pasts... if you wanna know, well, better check this out peeps! 



It's never too late to watch this film, I bet you'll all enjoy it! 
Have a great laugh! 



















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"Dahil sa Pag-ibig" : All for the Glory of Love





Witness the most-awaited Primetime Bida teleserye "Dahil sa Pag-ibig," as it premieres tonight, March 12, Monday on Kapamilya network, ABS-CBN.

"Dahil sa Pag-ibig" is a story of love, sacrifices, priorities, hopes, compassion, faith, prejudice, revelations, selfishness and unselfishness. It depicts life's struggles and mishandling through thick and thin, ups and downs, and realization. This is a unique story of how fate played with the characters' lives and eventually twisted its own paths. There are choices and options in our lives that we have to consider and give up all for the glory of love. The question is...how much are you willing to give up? 

"Dahil sa Pag-ibig" is topbilled by Piolo Pascual who plays Alfred, Jericho Rosales as Oliver Falcon, Christopher de Leon as Leo Valderama, Cristine Reyes as Jasmin, daughter of Leo and Maricar Reyes as  Agnes Javier.


Piolo Pascual as Alfred who plays priest in the story 


Cristine Reyes as Jasmin Valderama


Jericho Rosales as Oliver Falcon


Maricar Reyes as Agnes Javier

"Dahil sa Pag-ibig" pictures from their photo shoot















Completing the "powerhouse" cast are some of the respected names in the industry such as Ronaldo Valdez, Sandy Andolong, Tetchie Agbayani, Rafael Rosell, Denise Laurel, Freddie Web, Rey PJ Abellana, Carla Martinez, Joonee Gamboa, Bing Davao, Melissa Mendez, Malou Crisologo, Jeffrey Santos, Edward Mendez and Lui Villaruz; with the special participation of Joel Torre and introducing young teen stars Ella Cruz and Francis Magundayao. The newest series is under the direction of Darnel Villaflor and Avel Sunpongco. 

Watch the full trailer of "Dahil sa Pag-ibig"




Don't miss the beginning of one of the most beautiful story of love, pride and sacrifice this Monday, March 12 after 'Walang Hanggan" on Primetime Bida. For more updates, log on to abs-cbn.com or follow Twitter.























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“NANG DAHIL SA PAG-IBIG” TELESERYE SINIMULAN NA!

The main cast of "Nang Dahil sa Pag-ibig" - Piolo Pascual, Cristine Reyes, Maricar Reyes and Jericho Rosales

Sa dinami-dami ng mga bago at magagandang teleserye ng ABS-CBN tulad ng “Walang Hanggan,” nila Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Coco Martin at Julia Montes; ang dramang pang-hapon na “Precious Hearts Romances (PHR) presents Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin,” nila Maja Salvador, Jason Abalos at ang nagbabalik-Kapamilya na si Patrick Garcia; "Maguanaw Man ang Mundo" na pinagbibidahan nila Empress Schuck, EJ Falcon at Nikki Gil kasama ang ilang premyadong aktres na sina Eula Valdes at Sylvia Sanchez; “City Hunter”, isang Korea-nobela na pinangungunahan ng isa sa mga pinakasikat na aktor sa bansang Korea na si Lee Min Ho (mula sa 'Boys over Flowers" at "Perfect Match") na nagsimula na kagabi pagkatapos ng “PBB Unlinight” at ang malapit na ring ipalabas (Jan. 30) na “E-boy” na pinagbibidahan ng bibong-bibo na bata sa si Bugoy Carino Jr., pawang mga malalaman at talaga namang mga napapanahong mga teleserye ang inihahain at ihahain pa lang sa atin ng Kapamilya Network.

Ano nga ba ang kaibahan ng bagong teleserye na sinimulan nang gawin ng mga sikat at di matatawaran pagdating sa pag-arte ng mga pangunahing artista tulad nila Piolo Pascual, Cristine Reyes, Jericho Rosales at Maricar Reyes? Una sa lahat, ayon sa mga nabanggit na artista dito, kakaiba raw ang kanilang mga karakter na ginagampanan, ito ‘yung mga tipo na hindi pa nila nagawa kahit noon pa. Magkakasama dito sa unang pagkakataon sila Piolo at Maricar, si Jericho at Cristine naman ay dati nang nagkasama sa “Kahit Isang Saglit” samantalang first time din magkasama nila Jericho at Maricar sa iisang proyekto, dati nang nagkasama ang dalawang naggagandahang stars ng nasabing teleserye sa isang episode sa PHR,  ang magkaibigan namang Echo at PJ (Piolo) ay matagal-tagal nang hindi nakakagawa ng proyekto na magkasama sila simula pa noong kainitan ng “The Hunks” at ‘Bora” ayon kay Echo.

Ang dating titulo nito ay “Padre de Pamilya,” na napalitan nga ng “Nang Dahil sa Pag-ibig.” Ang iba pang mga maningning na artista na gaganap sa inaabangang teleserye na ito ay sina Christopher de Leon, Sandy Andolong, Denise Laurel, Rafael Rosell, Tetchie Agbayani, Rey “PJ” Abellana, Malou Crisologo, Jeffrey Santos at Edward Mendez sa pagdidirihe ni Jerry Lopez Sineneng.  

Isa na namang Primetime Bida ang aabangan natin mga Kapamilya. Tutok lang kayo para sa mga iba pang detalye, updates at mga exclusive photos na aming nakunan on and off the cam habang ang cast ay nagpipictorial. 

Please visit my Twitter account: www.twitter.com/amazingjing ... follow me pls. ;-) and Amazing Jing for Life FB page para sa marami pang updates. 
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