MANILA, Philippines – The “Magic 8” for this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) have been announced. From comedy to horror, 2018 MMFF entries are ready to surprise the public this coming December.
For your viewing pleasure, we bring you the full trailers of eight (8) official entries.
1. Aurora
Top billed by Anne Curtis and directed by Yam Laranas, it tells the story of a young woman who searches dead bodies for a bounty. This year, Viva Films brings you this horror-thriller that is sure to give you the creeps.
2. Fantastica: The Princess, The Prince and The Perya
As expected, this one is definitely star-studded. This year, Vice Ganda has Richard Gutierrez, and Dingdong Dantes as leading men. They will be joined by ABS-CBN loveteams MayWard (Maymay Entrata and Edward Barbers), LoiNie (Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte and DonKiss (Donny Pangilinan and Kisses Delavin). Directed by Barry Gonzalez, this Viva Films and Star Cinema movie offering is sure to bring laughters to your family.
3. The Girl in the Orange Dress
Anna, a conservative lady wakes up in a hotel room with Rye, a bigshot celebrity. Starring Jessy Mendiola and Jericho Rosales, this love story will venture into a “reverse-courtship”. The film is directed by Jay Abello under Quantum and MJM Films.
4. Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles
Starring three big names Vic Sotto, Coco Martin, and Maine Mendoza show off their comedic timings as members of the police force. It also features the Dabarkads including Ryzza Mae Dizon, Baeby Baste, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola and other stars Ryza Cenon, Arjo Atayde, Cherry Pie Picache, Tirso Cruz III at Ronaldo Valdez.
The film is produced by CCM Films Productions/MZET Productions/APT Entertainment and directed by Coco Martin (Rodel Nacianceno) and Direk Mike Tuviera.
5. Mary, Marry Me
With the Gonzaga sisters, this movie is sure to be a funny one. Toni and Alex Gonzaga join Sam Milby in this romantic comedy. Directed by RC Delos Reyes, the film is produced by Ten17 Inc.
6. Otlum
With the word “multo” spelled backwards, this movie is another scarer. Starring teen stars Ricci Rivero and Jerome Ponce, the film is directed by Joven Tan under Horseshoe Productions.
7. Rainbow’s Sunset
A film by Joel Lamangan, it is a surprising movie about LGBT love. Top billed by Eddie Garcia and Tony Mabesa, it tackles about an elderly man falling for another man. It also stars Gloria Romero, and Sunshine Dizon. It is produced by Likhang Silang Entertainment.
8. One Great Love
Under Regal Films and directed by Eric Quizon, it stars Dennis Trillo, Kim Chiu and JC De Vera. The film boasts a much more “mature” Kim Chiu as her character journeys into finding her “one great love.”
— Sally, The Summit Express
For your viewing pleasure, we bring you the full trailers of eight (8) official entries.
1. Aurora
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| Aurora stars Anne Curtis | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Aurora the Movie |
Top billed by Anne Curtis and directed by Yam Laranas, it tells the story of a young woman who searches dead bodies for a bounty. This year, Viva Films brings you this horror-thriller that is sure to give you the creeps.
2. Fantastica: The Princess, The Prince and The Perya
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| Vice Ganda's Fantastica is star-studded | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Vice Ganda |
As expected, this one is definitely star-studded. This year, Vice Ganda has Richard Gutierrez, and Dingdong Dantes as leading men. They will be joined by ABS-CBN loveteams MayWard (Maymay Entrata and Edward Barbers), LoiNie (Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte and DonKiss (Donny Pangilinan and Kisses Delavin). Directed by Barry Gonzalez, this Viva Films and Star Cinema movie offering is sure to bring laughters to your family.
3. The Girl in the Orange Dress
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| The Girl in the Orange Dress stars Jericho Rosales and Jessy Mendiola | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Quantum Films |
Anna, a conservative lady wakes up in a hotel room with Rye, a bigshot celebrity. Starring Jessy Mendiola and Jericho Rosales, this love story will venture into a “reverse-courtship”. The film is directed by Jay Abello under Quantum and MJM Films.
4. Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles
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| Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | Photo Courtesy: Instagram/Coco Martin |
Starring three big names Vic Sotto, Coco Martin, and Maine Mendoza show off their comedic timings as members of the police force. It also features the Dabarkads including Ryzza Mae Dizon, Baeby Baste, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola and other stars Ryza Cenon, Arjo Atayde, Cherry Pie Picache, Tirso Cruz III at Ronaldo Valdez.
The film is produced by CCM Films Productions/MZET Productions/APT Entertainment and directed by Coco Martin (Rodel Nacianceno) and Direk Mike Tuviera.
5. Mary, Marry Me
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| Mary, Marry Me is romcom starring the Gonzaga sisters | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/ Mary, Marry Me film |
With the Gonzaga sisters, this movie is sure to be a funny one. Toni and Alex Gonzaga join Sam Milby in this romantic comedy. Directed by RC Delos Reyes, the film is produced by Ten17 Inc.
6. Otlum
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| Otlum stars teen stars Ricci Rivero and Jerome Ponce | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Horseshoe Production |
With the word “multo” spelled backwards, this movie is another scarer. Starring teen stars Ricci Rivero and Jerome Ponce, the film is directed by Joven Tan under Horseshoe Productions.
7. Rainbow’s Sunset
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| Rainbow's Sunset is a movie about LGBT love | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Rainbow's Sunset |
A film by Joel Lamangan, it is a surprising movie about LGBT love. Top billed by Eddie Garcia and Tony Mabesa, it tackles about an elderly man falling for another man. It also stars Gloria Romero, and Sunshine Dizon. It is produced by Likhang Silang Entertainment.
8. One Great Love
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| One Great Love is a love story about finding “The One” | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Regal films |
Under Regal Films and directed by Eric Quizon, it stars Dennis Trillo, Kim Chiu and JC De Vera. The film boasts a much more “mature” Kim Chiu as her character journeys into finding her “one great love.”
— Sally, The Summit Express
