Costanilla: Cebuano teledrama to start

Sunday, February 5, 2012

MOVIES. My very good friend Dandin Ranillo, one of veteran actress Gloria Sevilla’s sons, happily e-mailed that he is inching closer to his dream of making commercial Cebuano/Visayan movies again. “Barring any roadblocks, I’m set to shoot in April this year. I might also have the support of popular Manila stars in cameo roles,” Dandin wrote.

Governor. He also hinted at tapping Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia to appear in the upcoming movie, whose title he has yet to reveal to me. I am sure the governor is more than ready and willing to get involved in the production. Dandin also asked me to scout for an unknown Cebuana to play the female lead role. Those interested may text this writer now.

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Revival. It is really an exciting effort—to eventually revive the local movie industry. Cebu has a surplus of talents just waiting to be tapped. Maybe for some, reviving the Cebuano/Visayan film industry is a tall order. I agree, but if we do nothing, then nothing will happen. When was the last time we here in Cebu saw a local film that was shown in cinemas? That’s why we should commend Dandin for his courage in pursuing his noble intention to “awaken” the sleeping film business in Cebu.

Teledrama. There’s a new Cebuano teledrama whose maiden airing is on Feb. 13, from 8-8:30 p.m., over INTV/Cebu Catholic Television Network (CCTN) 47. The teledrama will be aired nightly except Saturdays and Sundays. Veteran writer Restie Jumao-as Nur directs her own story titled Samad sa Kagahapon with Miña Sangutan and Ruchel Borbajo playing the two protagonists in very important roles.

Family. This teledrama has an exciting and nice plot. Sorry, I won’t and can’t reveal here what Samad sa Kagahapon has to offer because I want you to watch it nightly and learn valuable lessons about family relations. With Direk Restie as writer, trust that all her teledramas are beautifully written and told.

Concert. Three great artists are coming to town to stage what should be billed as one of this year’s very important and must-see concerts. Imagine Dan Hill (Sometimes When We Touch and In Your Eyes), Rex Smith (Let’s Make A Memory and Speechless) and Jimi Jamison (The Search is Over and Ever Since the World Began) performing together and sharing the same stage.

Unforgettable. So with these three fine singers doing our favorite love songs, we can be sure it will be another unforgettable evening of several hits down memory lane. As the show title, “Ultimate Love Concert,” suggests, we can expect a truly lovely evening of romantic tunes popularized by these highly respected foreign artists.

Venue is the grand ballroom of Waterfront Hotel in Lahug this city. For ticket reservations and purchases, call tel. nos. 254-9643 or 239-1856. By the way, let’s hope that the concert producers have not forgotten to invite a local performer or two to do some front act or intermission numbers so that they will also be given the chance to shine on the local entertainment stage. Sir Bobot Ramos, please relay this hope to the organizers, will you?

(samcost@yahoo.com/cellphone number 0905-354-0000)