Monday, December 04, 2006 Costanilla: Proudly Bisdak! By Sam Costanilla Spotlight
WE should commend the University of San Carlos Theatre Guild and the Kapunungang Bisaya sa Manila for doing what the Cebuano/Visayan general public should strongly support—the Dalit Bisaya, billed as a celebration of Cebuano culture whose main aim is to foster unity among Visayans. Just last week, Dalit Bisaya did three days of various activities that included Vicente Sotto’s stageplay titled Elena, a symposium and concerts featuring such singing greats as Pilita Corrales, Dulce, Maria Donna, Jimmy Marquez, Zharie Vidal and Vanessa Arabes. We hope that Dalit Bisaya will be institutionalized as a yearly event. We can only expect full public support if such celebration is consistently observed.
EXPECT Cebu’s towns and component cities to showcase their respective products like native delicacies and other sellable items starting this Friday, Dec. 8, until next week during the Asean summit at the Cebu International Convention Center. I was present when Governor Gwen Garcia asked the mayors to join in the exhibit because it is one surefire way of introducing and selling their towns and cities to the global community and eventually establish business links with foreign entities.
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IT is heartening to note that some films, despite the absence of violence and sex, do get viewed and are highly-praised by the general public. Yes, movies need not feature morbid and lewd scenes—yet still enjoy public acceptance and appreciation. One such flick is Inang Yaya (Mother Nanny) produced by Tony Gloria’s Unitel Pictures. Maricel Soriano’s character as a househelp is vividly portrayed, while the two neophyte child stars are amazing!
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THE film’s plot is so simple but its two first-time directors did a great job together. Their execution ofthe movie’s highly dramatic scenes should be stressed because such parts are able to effectively touch some chords of the human heart and make one realize that the depth of a mother’s love is indeed unfathomable. Back to the two child stars in Inang Yaya, what makes their acting amazing is the fact that they are not actresses in the first place. They act naturally which is actually a major plus factor as far as their participation is concerned. Yes, folks, Inang Yaya is a must-see flick if only for its moral lesson. Its overall production especially the cinematography and musical scoring are perfectly delightful—and delightfully perfect.
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THE Verve Dancers and OLG 530 Choir are presenting a Christian concert in their effort to encourage the public to get high with God. Their show will be on Friday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m., at the Guadalupe cultural and sports complex. I gathered that Mike Fegi, brother of concert star Ana Fegi, Rev. Fr. Butch Malana and Rev. Fr. Dennis Baricuatro will be featured as guest artists. Proceeds of the concert will go to the Sto. Niño Children’s Home headed by Fr. Malana. Tickets are very affordable at P50 and P30 only. Trixie “Whawha” Sta. Cruz and Marius Centino are the choreographers while Hannie Labra is the show director.
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THIS radioman is the butt of jokes in media gatherings here. Why? Because while he sounds fiery and arrogant on-air, he is actually a henpecked husband.
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THIS aging “writer” (kuno!) was given the chance by the moderator to ask the first question during a press conference featuring a Manila-based actress who was in town last week to promote her latest movie. But the aging “writer” asked her about something that had nothing to do with her coming to Cebu and her film. Those in attendance were murmuring, “Pataka man lang nag yawyaw tiguwanga!”
