MANILA, Philippines - Smokey Manaloto and Jun Urbano lead the cast of the latest rib-tickling comedy Hostage Ko… Multo.
Smokey plays Isko, a provinciano who went to Manila to look for his relatives along with Iska (Mariz Santiago). Isko ended up in the mansion of Don Emilio (Jun), a rich Chinese businessman. Kikay, Don Emilio’s mayordoma, mistook the duo as the helpers they were waiting for from the province. The confusion started the wacky adventures in the household.
To make matters worse, robbers broke into the house looking for cash but ended up with a hostage situation in their hands. To further add to the chaos, the mansion turned out to be haunted by a number of multos.
With almost 40 movies and TV shows under his belt, Smokey has long proven his comedic talent. He has not lost his youthful good looks and his portrayal of Isko reflects the same exuberance that has endeared him to the public all these years.
Jun, as always, does not disappoint. His take on Don Emilio does not take a long stretch considering he has created and continuously portrays the iconic Mr. Shooli.
Hostage Ko. . . Multo is directed by industry veteran Junn Cabriera, his first directorial job after a long hiatus abroad. Cabriera is known for his comedy films among which is Magic Kombat, the 1995 blockbuster that also starred Smokey.
Hostage Ko. . . Multo also stars Roldan Aquino, Robert Miller and Ariel Heroson and introduces Jacob Medalla and Lea Ledesma.
Hostage Ko. . . Multo, an initial offering of Simzone Entertainment Productions, opens March 16 in select SM Cinemas nationwide.