MANILA, Philippines - Last year, Sen. Bong Revilla and Marian Rivera were rivals. Their movies were both entries to the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) and had successful box-office standings.
For the very first time, the two pair up on the big screen as Sen. Bong and Marian topbill GMA Films and Imus Production’s Panday 2, entry to the 37th (MMFF).
Sen. Bong, who portrays the role of Flavio/Panday, admires the beauty and acting of Marian. He requested the film producers to include Marian in the movie.
Despite Marian’s busy schedule, she said yes and managed to be part of the grandest film entry for this year’s MMFF. She portrays the role of Arlana/Bagwis, a beautiful lady who could transform into a dragon and who’s secretly in love with Flavio/Panday.
The second book of Panday revolves on how Flavio/Panday struggles to defeat the awakened Lizardo and how Arlana/Bagwis makes an impact in the life of our hero.
Sen. Bong and Marian make a tandem to beat in the forthcoming MMFF. Their team-up in Panday 2 is expected to surpass its predecessor in terms of blockbuster earnings and cinematography.
Directed by Mac Alejandre, Panday 2 opens Dec. 25 in theaters nationwide.
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