Maja Salvador Topbills the Paul Soriano Indie Flick ‘Thelma’

Maja Salvador portrays the role of a runner in a Paul Soriano-helmed independent film.

Time Horizon Pictures, in cooperation with Abracadabra Productions and Underground Logic proudly brings an indie film about a young runner’s determination to reach her goals and dreams. It is a story of a simple young girl from the province named Thelma whose family is beset with challenges when she discovers her uncanny gift of speed. Her talent then opens doors for her – to elevate her family’s situation and change the course of her own life. But to do that she will have to run- against all obstacles, against personal hindrances, against shadows from her past, and against her own self-doubts.

Starring Maja Salvador in the title role, the movie also stars Tetchie Agbayani, John Arcilla, Eliza Pineda, Sue Prado, Elma Muros and Jason Abalos.

Helmed by Paul Soriano (Chasing Manila, A Journey Home) and distributed by Star Cinema, the movie is set to open in theaters nationwide on September 7, a week after the screening of Toni Gonzaga‘s “p’Wedding Tayo, p’Wedding Hindi.”

Watch the trailer of “Thelma” here:

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Q&A with AXN Anchor Jaymee Ong from the Action Flick ‘Deep Gold’

Jaymee Ong stars in the latest action movie “Deep Gold” from Bigfoot Studios shot entirely in scenic Cebu and underwater in breathtaking Palawan.

Just when Cebuano freediver Amy Sanchez (Bebe Pham) breaks an important freediving record, her boyfriend – Philippine Air Force Pilot Tony – mysteriously vanishes together with a flight that is supposed to bring millions of dollars worth of gold to the Central Bank in Manila. Determined to discover the truth, she goes off with her sister Jess (Jaymee Ong) to find out. In her quest for truth, she entangles herself in a web of lies and deceit before she finds out that somebody used her for what turns out to become a much larger conspiracy.
Showcasing Philippines’ best sites, “Deep Gold” explodes into non-stop action and daring underwater photography which also stars acclaimed actor Joel Torre.

Jaymee Ong, in the following interview shares what it’s like filming in the Phils. for the movie “Deep Gold.”

Q: What is your character like in the movie?
A Jess Santos is the older , more sensible sister of Amy. She’s very protective of her little sister. Her little sister is sort of really gutsy, strong person who’s got this lovelife and is kind of carefree whereas Jess is more the sensible one. Likes to take care of the account of the business who doesn’t really have a lovelife.

Q: How was it filming in Cebu and Palawan?
A: I’ve never been here before and never really know what to expect…but I got in here and got into water stuff and it’s really great. One thing that’s been the constant challenge is the weather, we’re in the tropics and so it’s kind of unpredictable so the sets kind of take 5 hours to do.

Q: What can people can expect from this film?
A: I just really hope that people enjoy this movie, I think it’s going to be interesting and exciting. People will really be surprised by the production that’s come out and it’s a beautiful place to be and a beautiful place to work.

Jaymee Ong first appeared in the film “Gen-X Cops” produced by Jackie Chan. Following her successful debut, she landed a leading role in “Rave Fever.” She then went on to land roles in “Pearl Harbor” and in the hit TV series “Las Vegas’ and “Entourage.”

Based in Singapore since 2004, Ong has co-starred with Thai actor Gof Akara and Sharon Au in Channel 5 drama Tiramisu (TV show). She is also the host of AXN, currently hosting and writing for eBuzz, a weekly entertainment magazine programme where she interviews international celebrities.

“Deep Gold” opens August 31 in cinemas from Bigfoot Studios.

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Enrique Gil Topbills Indie Flick ‘Diego and His Brothers’

“Diego and His Brothers” is a story of brotherhood, as well as a coming of age tale that follows the young protagonist, Diego.

Starring in the short film are Julijo Pisk as Diego, Pica Lozano as Tomas and Good Vibes star Enrique Gil as Anton, under the direction of Marty Lopez.

This film was made possible through the Russell Hexter Filmmaker Grant, produced at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, Maurice Kanabar Institute of Film and Television.

Here is the synopsis of “Diego and His Brothers”:

DIEGO AND HIS BROTHERS is a story loosely based on events surrounding three brothers during World War II in the Philippines. The film tells the story of Diego (Julijo Pisk), a young boy on a journey with his brothers to find an aircraft to take them away from the Japanese invasion. As the story unfolds, so too does the relationship between the brothers, as they try to overcome their own interior and exterior factors that keep them from getting to their destination.

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