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MANILA, Philippines – A sea of screaming fans gathered at the Mall of Asia grounds on Sunday, December 22 to get a glimpse of their idols in the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Parade of Stars.
The parade kicked off at the Mall of Asia Grounds in Pasay, passed through Seaside Boulevard, and ended in Quirino Grandstand where stars each had their turn in inviting the public to watch their films. Eight floats sailed through an elated crowd, as fans tried to catch glipses of their cinema idols.
In anticipation of the festival’s awards night on December 27, MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino announced that actors that failed to attend the parade would be penalized, reported Pep.ph.
Here are this year’s floats:
“10,000 Hours”
Robin Padilla makes an action film comeback in Joyce Bernal’s “10,000 Hours,” a fictional thriller inspired by the story of former senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, who left the country after being wrongly named the mastermind of the Dacer-Corbito murder case.
Buildings lined the float’s facade, inspired perhaps by European architecture in Amsterdam, where the movie was shot on location. On the sides were customized departure boards.
Eagerly waving to the crowd were stars Robin Padilla, Mylene Dizon, Winwyn Marquez, and other cast members.
“Boy Golden”
The “Boy Golden” float rolled in with a mock vintage convertible and feathered dancers fitting of the film’s 1960s gangster theme.
Lead actor Jeorge Estregan waved from his perch wearing a gold coat, with co-star KC Concepcion beside him in a clinging red dress. John Estrada and Jhong Hilario likewise looked sharp and sleek in their white suits.
“Boy Golden” is inspired by the story of real-life gangster Arturo Porcuna, who rose from “the shadows of gangland Manila” to seek revenge on his enemies.
“Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy”
Vice Ganda’s latest comedy, “Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy” will hopefully be as colorful and bubbly as its orange and pink float. The cast members’ faces plastered on the front served as the float’s focal point, while a blonde and larger than life Vice Ganda cutout greeted the crowd from the side.
Fans went gaga over Vice Ganda, who joined the procession shortly after the parade began. Upon hopping on the float, the comedianimmediately urged the crowd to support his film.
“Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy” is a comedy about quadruplet siblings, all played by Vice Ganda. Other stars are Maricel Soriano, Ruffa Gutierrez, Joey Marquez, Ejay Falcon, and Angelou de Leon.
“Kaleidoscope World”
The “Kaleidoscope World” hiphop dance crew beamed with Pinoy pride as they hit the streets in a Philippine flag themed jeepney. The film, an ode to the late King of Rap Francis Magalona, stars Sef Cadayona and Yassi Pressman.
The film takes on the world of dance and hiphop, with a heaven and earth love story between Lando (Cadayona) and Elsa (Pressman) in the background. According to the film’s Facebook page, “as the couple’s life and love unfold, their dance crumbles.”
“Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel”
Dark, bulky, and futuristic, the “Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel” float was a mishmash of giant nuts and bolts, with Eugene Domingo’s larger-than-life head peeking from the back.
The comedienne was joined by Sam Milby and other cast members on top of their machine.
The prequel is the 3rd film in the “Kimmy Dora” franchise.
“My Little Bossings”
The “My Little Bossings” float was a house on wheels, a reminder of the film’s family-oriented theme.
Kris Aquino and son Bimby Yap along with Vic Sotto and Ryzza Mae Dizon threw giveaways at the crowd.
“Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay”
Even before the horror unleashes on the big screen, teen stars Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo already made fans scream, this time with glee, as they made their way down the road in the “Pagpag” float.
“Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir”
The historic drama about the life of the youngest Filipino Saint Pedro Calungsod was represented by a ship sailing down the crowded streets.
On the float were actors Rocco Nacino, Jestoni Alarcon, and Christian Vasquez, clad in Barong Tagalog and period costumes.
The film, set in the 17th century, tells the story of Pedro and Fr Diego, as they travelled to dangerous islands in the Marianas to enlighten natives about Christianity.
Here are more images from the event. Photos by George Moya, Jose Del, and Karen Dela Fuente
– Rappler.com
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