COCO MARTIN, bakit pinalitan si ALJUR ABRENICA sa APAG ni Direk Brillante Mendoza?

Panoorin ang panayam kay Direk Brillante Mendoza sa pocket presscon para sa kanyang pelikulang #Apag, starring Coco Martin, na entry sa kauna-unahang Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (April 8-18 sa lahat ng sinehan sa buong Pilipinas).
APAG is a family drama film directed by Brillante Mendoza, who is internationally known for films such as “Gensan Punch” (2021), “Mindanao” (2019), “Ma’Rosa” (2016), and “Kinatay” (2009). It stars Coco Martin, Cannes 2016 Best Actress Jaclyn Jose, Lito Lapid, Gladys Reyes, and Mercedes Cabral. Screenplay is by Arianna Martinez.
In APAG, prominent Kapampangan restaurateur Rafael (Martin) is making preparations for a feast when he figures in a vehicular accident that kills a tricycle driver. After escaping the scene in fear, his father Alfredo (Lapid) sacrifices himself to the law in order to save him.
Free but devoured by guilt, Rafael attempts to make amends to the victim’s widow Nita (Reyes) - but no secret remains uncovered for long.
The film is about family, guilt, justice, and a human being’s capacity to sacrifice and forgive. It is also Mendoza’s tribute to Philippine culture, his own Kapampangan roots and refreshingly highlights local food, religion, and family values.
The cast also includes veteran stars Gina Pareño, Julio Diaz, Shaina Magdayao, Vince Rillon, Mark Lapid, and Joseph Marco.
“Apag” premiered at the BUSAN International Film Festival and has competed at Warsaw International Film Festival, World Film Festival of Bangkok, Vesoul International Film Festival, and Asian Film Festival (South Korea) from 2022 to 2023. The film is produced by Hongkong International Film Festival Society and Center Stage Productions.
CHARACTERS:
Rafael Tuazon (Coco Martin) is the son of an affluent Kapampangan businessman. Rafael gets into a vehicular accident and tragically kills the victim, Matias. In fear, Rafael runs away from the accident scene.
Alfredo Tuazon (Lito Lapid) is Rafael’s father, also involved in a vehicular accident. When authorities apprehend Rafael, Alfredo decides to sacrifice himself in place of his son.
Elise Tuazon (Jaclyn Jose) is the mother of Rafael and Alfredo’s wife. Elise contacts Matias’ widow, Nita, to withdraw the case filed against her husband.
Nita Balagtas (Gladys Reyes) is Matias’ widow. After her husband’s untimely death, Nita is assisted by the Tuazon family by employing her in their business, providing her security and stability. Later, she discovers that Rafael is the true suspect in her husband’s death.
Chedeng Balagtas (Mercedes Cabral) - Matias’ sister who was devastated by the tragic loss of her one and only brother.
Matias Balagtas (Carlos Canlas) is a tricycle driver and a father of three. He leaves his wife and small children behind at his untimely passing.
Profile: BRILLANTE MENDOZA
Brillante Mendoza is the first Filipino filmmaker to receive the Best Director award for his film “Kinatay” at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. His 2009 film “Lola” won Best Film at the 6th Dubai International Film Festival. His 2012 film “Captive” was shown in competition at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival.
His 2012 film “Thy Womb” competed at the Golden Lion at the 69th Venice International Film Festival and earned Mendoza the award for Achievement in Directing at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards on the same year. His film “Taklub” was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
Mendoza is one of the few people and is the only Filipino filmmaker to compete and nominated in all three major prizes from “The Big Three” film festivals in the world - Cannes, Berlin, and Venice.
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More vovei to come cocojul

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Congrats coco ❤❤❤

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napaka down to earth ni Direk Brillante♥️

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Joshua Daniel and Nadine.... gow!!!

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di naman bagay kasi