Dingdong: I will never ever forget One More Try

MANILA, Philippines - One More Try lead star Dingdong Dantes did not expect but was truly delighted when he received another movie offer from Star Cinema, especially that it is an entry to the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

“Fresh from Segunda Mano, sinabihan na agad ako na I’m gonna do another project with Star Cinema. Hindi ko naman ini-expect it’s for MMFF again kaya parang nostalgic ‘yung experience,” offered Dingdong. “Star Cinema gave me a very good experience sa first project ko with them. Kaya nung nalaman ko na may isa pa, syempre natuwa ako and I was looking forward sa new memories na mabi-build ko doing One More Try na true enough naman ay isa namang pelikulang talagang hinding-hindi ko malilimutan.”

Under the direction of Ruel Bayani, One More Try features a modern-family drama about a mother’s immeasurable love to her son who is dying. In the story, Dingdong will play the character of Edward, a dedicated husband to Jacq (Angelica Panganiban), whose courage and character will be tested when her old friend Grace (Angel Locsin) re-enters his life with their son who is desperately in need of his father’s help.

According to Dingdong, aside from the unique beauty of the plot of One More Try, he immediately accepted the project because of the top-caliber actors who are part of it.

“First time ko nakasama si Angel. Kasi kahit na noong nasa GMA pa siya, hindi kami nagkaroon ng pagkakataon na magkatrabaho. Although si Angelica nakasama ko na sa Segunda Mano at si Zanjoe (Marudo) sa Kimmy Dora, first time namin magsama-samang apat sa iisang pelikula,” said Dingdong. “Every day I learned so many things from different people — kung papano sila sa set, kung gaano sila ka-professional towards their work, how much they love their work and how to make an awesome product while you’re having fun.”

Dingdong is also happy of the extraordinary,  courageous plot of the movie. He said, “Kung gaano siya kabilis mag-evolve as a story, ganoon din siguro kabilis ang magiging impact niya sa audience. Dahil sa pagkakaroon ng isang bata eventually it turned out to be more of a family drama film than an adult type of movie na alam naman natin na karamihan nang pinalabas this year ay may ganoong tema.”

“Natutunan ko na minsan kasi may mga choices ka na gagawin na maaaring hindi tama sa nakararami pero para sa ‘yo morally and spiritually ay para sa ikabubuti ng taong mahal mo,” said the actor. “In the film, they will realize na beyond the conflicts of relationships, ultimately ay uuwi ka pa rin sa family mo which is perfect para sa isang film festival dahil panahon ang Pasko kung kelan nagsasama-sama ang mga pamilya.”

Also in the cast are Carmina Villarroel, Agot Isidro, Edward Mendez and Gina Pareño.

Experience love that makes you do the impossible and accept the unacceptable. One More Try will be shown in theaters starting Dec. 25.