Ryzza Mae proves versatility in ‘Bossing’ trilogy

Child actress and Eat Bulaga mainstay Ryzza Mae Dizon is indeed one talented young actress. And she has proven this anew as the lead actress in the trilogy “My Big Bossing” which had a red carpet premiere Monday, December 22, at SM Megamall Cinema 12.

Ryzza Mae stood out in all of her scenes. Whether she is doing drama, comedy or horror, the nine-year-old child actress showed her effectiveness as a performer. She has many comic scenes and managed to shine in them with her impeccable timing and witty punch lines. She and Vic Sotto have very good rapport.

The three-episode film features independent stories directed by three of the country’s foremost box-office directors. The scripts are well thought-out and meticulously dissected to treat its captured audience with stories that center on family values and wholesome fun, comedy and fantasy.

Ryzza is a big revelation in “My Big Bossings.” The nine-year-old actress is clearly the frontrunner for the coveted “Best Child Performer” award. Even if she had been praised for a good take, Ryzza would request for another take. “Mas okay po ang ‘very good take’ kaysa good take lang,” she would say. The movie features Ryzza doing three different characters, respectively, demonstrating, as early as now, her range as an actress.

Among the three episodes, we liked most the Prinsesa episode directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal. It has a very good story and used to the hilt Ryzza Mae’s talent in comedy.

The movie also had a beautiful production design which transformed us to the time of kings and queens. It looked as if the cast is really in a faraway kingdom. The way the production team transformed Paco Cemetery as part of the kingdom is really commendable.

Among the other actors, Sef Cadayona is a scene-stealer without meaning too in his role in the Prinsesa episode. Marian Rivera also did very well in the Taktak episode as the executive producer of Vic Sotto’s show “Instigador.”

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Another film which we believe will become triumphant come the 2014 Metro Manila Filmfest Awards Night is “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo” which we predict will figure prominently in the fight for best picture honors as well as the best actor trophy for its lead actor Robin Padilla.

Directed by Enzo Williams, the movie is well-crafted, has topnotch production values like the beautiful cinematography. True to the promise of its producers, they did not scrimp on the budget just to come up with a finely-crafted movie.

Robin should be a frontrunner for best actor award and should make it twice in a row after winning the best actor award last year for “10000 Hours.”

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Viva Live is bringing back the singers of the Circus Band and the New Minstrels, with an all-new repertoire for another evening of song, dance and fun happenings in Reunited In Love, The Greatest Hits Concert on February 13, 2015 at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center on Roxas Boulevard Pasay City.

Returning for this much awaited event are the artists who these past few years have starred in blockbuster concerts that delighted fans to no end. These are Hajji Alejandro, Pat Castillo, Jacqui Magno, Tillie Moreno and Basil Valdez of the Circus Band and Chad Borja, Ray-An Fuentes, Ding Mercado, Louie Reyes and Eugene Villaluz of The New Minstrels.

Joining the group for the first time is the famous Celeste Legaspi.  The singer-actress is known for hit songs like Ako’y Bakyang-bakya, Tuliro, Mamang Sorbetero, Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal and others.  Before launching her successful solo career though, Celeste was also part of the local band scene during the 70s as a member of the Ambivalent Crowd.

Tickets are priced at P4,500 Flat Center; P3,500 Flat Left/Right; P3,500 Level 2 Center, Left/Right; P3,000 Level 3 Center, Left/Right; P2,000 Level 3 Left/Right; P1,000 Balcony; and P400 Gallery.

Call SM Tickets at 470-2222; TicketWorld 891-9999; TicketNet 911-5555; and Viva Live 687-7236.