Baron Geisler: Cinemalaya 2008 Best Actor

name: Baron Frederick Von Geisler
hometown: Pampanga
bday: June 5 (Clark Air Base, Angeles City)
nationality: German-Filipino
sports: Boxing, Taekwondo and Badminton

Baron Geisler just won Best Actor for his lead role in 'Jay'(2008) which won 'Best Picture' in the 2008 Cinemalaya Film Festival held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Like the infamous shower scene of bold stars, Baron had to do a full frontal for 'Jay' which is the directorial debut of Francis Xavier Pasion.

The controversial actor will next be seen in 'Torotot'(2008) with Yul Servo, Anton Bernardo, Andrew Schimmer, Precious Adona and Maui Taylor where he also showed some skin. He also delivered an equally excellent performance in the Maryo delos Reyes film which is slated to premiere on August 9, 2008 at U.P. Film Institute and its regular run will start on August 20, 2008.

Torotot Trailer:

Arnold Reyes: Another Hunk in Condo

Arnold Reyes is slated to be a cast of the upcoming Adolfo Alix Jr. film entitled 'Kalayaan'(2008) together with hunk Joem Bascon and 'Shutter' star Ananda Everingham. He has become a familiar face on television with numerous ad campaigns. He was a featured model for Smart Telecommunications, McDonald’s, San Miguel Beer, Downy Fabric Conditioner, Wrigley’s Orbit Chewing Gum, Lucky Me Pancit Canton, Sarsa ni Mang Tomas, Talk ‘N’ Text, Benadryl, Kawasaki, Bacchus Energy Drink, Knorr Sinigang Mix, Coca-Cola and Globe Telecom. Arnold endorses the Pwede Card as Captain Pwede, one of the superheroes of PLDT & SMART. He is also the newest model of Facial Care Center For Men.

Arnold wrote the song 'Paano Na?', interpreted by Bituin Escalante, which garnered Second Prize honors at the 'Metro Pop 2000 Song Writing Festival'. In 2003, his composition "Kung Ako Ba Siya?", interpreted by Piolo Pascual, made it to the Finals at the 'Himig Handog Love Song', winning him the coveted Texters’ Choice Award. Arnold was also one of the Finalists at the first 'Mang Levi Celerio Song Writing Festival', with his song “Hanggang Saan, Hanggang Kailan”, interpreted by Ogie Alcasid.

His other film credits include 'Luv Text'(2001) as 1950s Band Singer; 'Big Time'(2005) as Young Manolo Sanchez; 'Kagat ng Dilim'; the Cinemalaya 2006 film entry 'Ang Huling Araw Ng Linggo' as Kulas; 'Ang Pinakamagandang Pelikula' as Kuya Brian; 'Barako' as Publisista; the Cinemalaya 2007 film entry, 'Pisay'; 'Condo' as Igno; 'Mt Bestfriend's Girlfriend'(2008) as Poet's Lover; and 'Adela'(2008).

Arnold wrapped up filming 'Pera-Perahang Lata' and 'Huling Biyahe' which is an advocacy film set for international release.

His short film, “Vendo”, directed by Chris Martinez, was awarded the Silver Prize at this year’s Southeast Asia TBWA Creative Directors’ Film Festival held at Bali, Indonesia. Arnold has also done yet another film with friends actress Angeli Bayani and writer/director Nick Olanka, who now studies at the Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute. Their new short film is “Ekstra”, in which Arnold also plays opposite Cinemalaya 2007 Best Actress Ina Feleo.

At present, Arnold explores his talents further in the first Asian franchise of 'Camera Café'(2007) as Vince. Now on its third season, 'Camera Café' airs every Monday to Friday at 10am, 12nn, 1:45pm, 8pm (new episode) and 11pm on QTV, as well as on GMA right before Go Bingo.

But the most controversial item about Arnold is his love scenes with Paolo Paraiso in 'Imoral'(2008) which was recently featured in Cinemalaya which included a lot of passionate kissing and butt exposures.

For more info visit http://arnoldreyes.multiply.com



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SEB: Cyber Game of Love

SEB: Cyber Game of Love is a movie of our generation showcasing the lives of the people searching for love through the internet. SEB is a collection of short stories of sacrifice for love, acceptance and intense desire to find the right one in the cyber world. It is produced, written and directed by Crisaldo Pablo.

Starring:
Julia Clarete
Marc Cortez
Arlan Degullacion
Ray An Dulay
Daryl Brecio
and
TJ Trinidad

Regular Run: July 30, 2008

Emilio Garcia: Eskandalo

Emilio Garcia will play a gay role in the upcoming movie "Eskandalo" which is based on the recent medical scandal. Also starring are hunky Andrew Schimmer and veteran actress Snooky Serna. A Sunflower Production written and directed by Joven Tan slated to run this August 2008. Meanwhile catch Emilio Garcia as Gerry in GMA Dramarama's 'Magdusa Ka.'

Coco Martin: Serbis

One of the most promising young-sexy actors of this generation, Coco Martin was such a delight to watch in "Masahista" (The Masseur) in 2005 where he won 'Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role' from YCC.

He has come a long way since his appearance as (Russel C. Mon)Ivan's friend in "Luv Text" (2001) where he was known then as Rodel Nacianceno.

His other film credits include "Daybreak", "Condo", "Batanes", "Tambolista", "Nars", Pi7ong Tagpo", "Ataul For Rent", Siquijor", just to name a few.

One of his latest films is "Serbis", the Philippines' official entry to the Cannes Film Festival. I saw the movie at the Gateway cinema and obviously it had cuts which Pinoys are not allowed to view in public venues. Personally I did not like the film because of the crazy shots which put me to sleep for a few minutes or so and almost bored me to death exploring the dilapitated theater house. However, the storyline was very strong and daring, they obviously had a very good (brilliant) script. My favorite scene in the movie's when Jaclyn Jose was looking up and smiling at Kristofer King and Jaclyn dropped the plate she was holding when she realized that her husband (Julio Diaz) was standing right in front of her. There were times I could not 'hear' the dialogues because of too much ambient noise which they did on purpose. But all in all the movie was great, especially the sex scenes (did the gay guy really put King's in his mouth or was that just good blocking?).

Full trailer of Serbis:


There will be a meet-and-Greet on Saturday (July 5) at the IndieSine lobby of Robinson's Galleria.
TIRADOR is now being shown in IndieSine. Starring Jiro Manio, Nathan Lopez, Kristofer King and Coco Martin. Also starring Jaclyn Jose, Julio Diaz introducing Nico Taverna. Directed by Brillante Mendoza.

Full trailer of Tirador:


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Paupahan

Premiere Night: June 22, 2008 (Sunday)@Megamall / June 30, 2008 @ SM Pampanga
Regular Showing: July 2, 2008
MTRCB Rating: R-13 without cuts
Cast: Ms. Gloria Romero, Jay Manalo, Snooky Serna, Angelu de Leon, Mr. German Moreno, Krista Ranillo, Joseph Bitangcol, Kirby de Jesus and Allen Dizon

Award-winning hunk actor and businessman, Allen Dizon (2007 Star Awards and FAMAS best supporting actor) is now a film producer.

Allen's first "baby", Paupahan (under his own ATD Entertainment Productions with" Crossroads" as international title), features a powerhouse cast composed of Ms. Gloria Romero, Jay Manalo, Snooky Serna, Angelu de Leon, Mr. German Moreno, Krista Ranillo, Joseph Bitangcol, Kirby de Jesus and Allen himself ,with prolific filmmaker Joven Tan as director. The movie is photographed by ace cinematographer Romy Vitug. The film is graded "B" by the Cinema Evaluation Board. The film got R-13 classification from the MTRCB without cuts.

Written by Dennis C. Evangelista, Paupahan is set in a slum area next to cemetery, made up of three unrelated but intertwining stories about the seemingly "living dead," marginal characters whose lives have hit a deadend.

According to Allen, "When it comes to logistic, production value and cast our movie it's closed to mainstream independent film. Pinaghirapan talaga namin siya. As in best effort to come up with a quality film. We are eyeing international market and festival abroad for this film..."

Torotot Cinema Trailer

Cast:
Maui Taylor
Yul Servo
Baron Geisler

Introducing:
Precious Adona

Also starring:
Andrew Schimmer
Maricar de Mesa
Anton Bernardo

Director:
Maryo J. De Los Reyes, dgpi
Producer:
Viva Films & Production 56

The Men of Torotot:

Hugot

Hugot, showing on June 18 to 24 at Robinson’s Galleria Indie Sine

The three-part movie Hugot stars sexy-actress and award-winner Ana Capri. She acts opposite newcomers Jerome Ebreo, Christopher Canizares, Cris Castillo, and Alvin Espinosa.

Written and directed by Jonison Fontanos, Hugot will have its first public run on June 18 to 24 at the Robinson’s Galleria Indie Sine Cinema 8 owing to its successful premiere in UP Film Institute last April 23.

Ana Capri, who sports short hair in this digital film, has been named Best Actress twice in the Cinemanila International Film Festival. Her first award was for Pila-Balde (1999); the second, for Ala Verde, Ala Pobre (2005). She also received the Best Actress award during the 2007 Golden Screen Awards, also for Ala Verde, Ala Pobre, a film by Briccio Santos.

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