Jim Paredes shares advice for BINI, SB19
As of press time, the quarterfinal showdown of Gilas Pilipinas against Australia in the FIBA Asia Cup is still about to unfold.
Win or lose, Gilas already showed the world our “Never Say Die” spirit when they beat Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Hopefully, the ball game between Gilas and the Boomers won’t turn into a “basket Brawl” again à la 2018.
The darling of the crowd, Dwight Ramos is movie star material, but showbiz does not seem to be on his agenda. When I met Dwight after a Gilas exhibition match, I told him that he has a striking resemblance to Lee Min Ho. I thought he would be flattered, but he was mum. It turns out that he’s clueless about the Korean superstar. That only goes to show how “unshowbiz” Dwight is.
Kai Sotto is not in the Gilas line-up due to an injury. A fan posted a sweet pic of Kai with his girlfriend, Rere Madrid, dipped in a pool. It has elicited naughty and funny comments such as “Nanalo ang Gilas, pero mas Panalo si Kai.”
Wonder when another hardcourt heartthrob, Kobe Paras will be part of the national team again.
If and when Dwight, Kai and Kobe will play together, GILAS should be called GIRLS’ LUST instead. The three of them are MVPs even off the court… Most Valuable Papas.
APO’s libro
What would OPM (Original Pilipino Music) be without APO Hiking Society’s songs? The iconic trio of Jim Paredes, Danny Javier and Boboy Garovillo could very well be chroniclers of our lives because their music kept us company through our highs, lows and in-betweens. APO’s songs are the G.O.A.T., Greatest of all Tunes.
After five decades, APO’s magic lives on. In celebration of their golden year, they released a book, Limang Dekada nAPO Kami. It is the ultimate reference book about the well-loved triumvirate. (Hardbound: P2,500, Softbound: P1,800. For orders, visit @[email protected]).
Fifty never sounded so good. Bravo, APO, bravo.
Here’s my chat with Jim:
If you would pick just one decade in Apo’s journey, which one stands out in your memory?
“The ‘70s spilling over to the ‘80s. We were young and hitting the big time with songs we made ourselves. It seemed so unbelievable. It felt like we had a magic wand and were pulling out hits out of thin air.”
If your life story were to be made into a book, what would the title be?
“The Creative Life.”
What’s your favorite part in the Apo book?
“Writing about Danny, Boboy and Butch Dans. It took a lot out of me. It was fun, sad, happy, honest and sometimes, it brought me to tears.”
What’s your advice to Bini and SB 19?
“Keep being creative. Keep growing and redefining your music and self. Save 70 percent of what you earn. Enjoy it. It is transient.”
“Don’t take yourself too seriously.”
I’m sure all Pinoys will agree that APO more than deserves to be named “National Artist.” What are your sentiments about it?
“It would be an honor, but I would not put too much hope that it will happen. A lot of artists in England who got the Order of the British Empire (OBE) award lost their creativity. APO is inherently anti-establishment. I don’t know how to feel about it yet.”
(Lol) Am I just being defensive? (Hahaha!)
(Thanks a mil to Jim for gracing my vlog. Catch his episode on my DollywoodPH YT Channel.)
Bea in ‘Posthouse’
When the past calls, we can run but we cannot hide. If we bury feelings that are not dead yet, they will only fester. Such is the riveting plot of “Posthouse” (which opens in cinemas on Aug. 20). The psychological horror flick of Viva Films and Evolve Studios marks the feature directorial debut of Nikolas Red, in collaboration with his brother Mikhail. Starring Sid Lucero and Bea Binene, this chilling tale follows the restoration of an old film that unleashes a dark force tied to a haunted past.
When the reels start rolling, the nightmare begins. Brace yourself.
Here’s my chat with Bea:
What’s your takeaway from working with the Red brothers?
“It’s such an honor to work with them. I realized how different it is when you combine passion with efficiency. When you love what you do and know exactly what you want, it shows in the final product. You have to work hard. So, it becomes something you’ll be proud to show abroad — and something our country can be proud of, too.”
What was it like working with Sid?
“He’s an amazing actor. Off-cam, he’s very approachable, but once the cameras roll, he completely transforms into his character. Working with him felt light and easy, and I’d love to work with him again.”
What challenged you most about your role?
“Visualizing how an old film would look and feel. When audiences see PH, they’ll understand the connection and why it’s a ‘film within a film.’”
Why should we watch PH?
“You’ll pick up a thing or two about films — seeing how they were made in the past, which the younger ones can learn from and the older ones can reminisce about. It might also make us realize how our own baggage can be passed on to the younger generation, shaping their lives. I hope that after watching, you’ll see that some things need closure, and some parts of the past must be faced to find answers in the present. This is direk Nikos’ first feature, and it’s the perfect start to his great filmography.”
Sparkle’s campus cutie
Make way for the new Sparkle artist, Mad Ramos. He is the Kapuso network’s first-ever “Ultimate Campus Cutie.” The University of Santo Tomas volleyball star stood out among the 20 finalists. His charisma, exotic looks and talents made him clinch the title.
The Top?20 finalists underwent training in acting, singing, dancing and communication.
Mentors like Boy Abunda, Paolo Contis and Barbie Forteza helped bring out each boy’s best.
Mad wants to prove that Muslims like him can also succeed in mainstream media. He will receive an exclusive management contract with Sparkle and Mad will be groomed as the next “IT Boy” to fall madly for.
Here’s my chat with Mad:
Among all the mentors, who impacted you the most?
“Tito Boy Abunda. His advice hit me bulls-eye. He told me, “We show up no matter what. No excuses, just show.”
And also, “Don’t rush yourself, don’t dream big right away. Take it slow step-by-step, and then, you’ll get there.”
How has winning Ultimate Campus Cutie changed your life?
“It changed my life and world in a major way. I’m swamped with projects. I’m already part of the cast of ‘MAKA.’ I take care of myself more now because as a public figure, I always have to be presentable. First impression is very important.”
What will you tell people who frown upon showbiz and call it baduy?
“Showbiz isn’t baduy. It’s work, a blessing, an opportunity. They think it’s all glamour. They don’t realize the hard work that comes with being an artist. They must respect our craft and not dismiss it as baduy.”
What are the misconceptions about Muslims that you would like to correct?
“That Muslims are scary, dangerous and hard to get along with. I want to show that we are the opposite of that.”
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