YES I am ALIVE

Going back to blogging after a long break can be very difficult.

It is after 6 months that I am logging in to my blog.

Yes, I went away for an extended holiday. Yes, I went with the full intention of logging in as soon as I am in front of my computer. Sadly it didn’t happen for me like that, nothing like that at all. I've been used to doing Facebook and Instagram and putting lengthy words can be tedious at times. In short, I got lazy. I am sorry.

And YES, I am inlove. So I give all my time to the person I am with because, I am, well- uhmmm, norturing a baby relationship. Yes, the past few months have been truly wonderful and frankly just what I needed. It was good for me to step back and slow down, to savor sunny and sweet moments with the love of my life, attended casting calls, did some films, mostly shorts, had an AVPs with some corporations, celebrated Christmas and New Year and Valentines Day, hahahaha but the truth is that I missed this place, and all of you. And I know that my relationship is going to last a lifetime anyway so here I am unapologetic and jumping into Blogging again. 

Hello 2016, I am again dusting off my favorite spot in the cyber world, THE BiboBayona.Blogspot.com page. 

Today is a big day. I am on my way to Makati for  my rehearsals and fitting for the first commercial I booked this year. Shoot will be on Monday and Wednesday, so I think that everything is smooth sailing I figure  this is the perfect point to return here, to this spot I love to do this thing I love. It’s high time to tell more small stories about self and world, to unpack and honor the sweetness and struggle at the heart of my life, to ask big, unwieldy questions that seem urgent and interesting and meaningful somehow, to share simple and profound things I love and admire.

I still have to come up with a plan as to how I can regularly update my site, maybe I should schedule my post like M-W-F or T-TH-S,  but this is what make me being me, the unpredictability, and unfrequency, feels so right. 

But if you want to know more stuff about me, my Instagram is also public, follow me there: www.instagram.com/bibobayona, where I tend to eschew limits and go overboard and post tons.

Anyway, I’m genuinely thrilled to be back to blogging and and there is so much to smile about. And write about.  So that’s just what I’ll do.

Happy March everyone.

Until then,

Bibo

I am Here!

I really don't know how to begin my first entry for 2015. I've been neglecting my blog in the past couple of months and I feel the need to update this.

Well, a lot of things happened. And I mean a lot.

I have a lot of backlogs. I spent my Christmas and New Year in my hometown in Samar. I promise that I will make a blog entry about the whole trip, so I hope that you will look forward to it.

I had an awesome year-end party with Xtera.

And I am starting my new year with so much hope because finally, I will be doing what I love most. I will also going to update you guys about it.

For now, let me share with you the photoshoot I had with Joseph Nunez before I left Manila for my Holiday Vacation with my family.

Until then,

Bibo

A Time to Give Back

No candles to blow nor Parties to throw. But we made more than 100 abandoned Lolos and Lolas smiled today.

My ever patient brother Tj driving us all over the place. From picking up the food to buying bottles of water. It was my sister Em and my Mom with the help of my brother Tj organized this small Give back "party" to share the little things that we have and the blessings that we continue to receive big or small. God always provides.

My other sister Bianca, may not be physically there but she made some donations for the Missionary as well.

They were all ready and waiting for us as we arrived. They immediately rendered a birthday song.

What was heartwarming was when we were welcomed by the Lolas and Lolos with their handmade personalized garland made for us.

It's heartbreaking seeing these bedridden lolos ad lolas. We checked 'em out as they couldn't join the celebration set up outside. it won't be our last visit. i promised that.

Lola waving her hand as we left the Missionary of Charities. We promised to come back real soon.

It was my sister Em's idea. Last month on her birthday she also did some small charity event back home in Samar

with my brother Tj

with my Mom and my sister

and as per my sister Em "It's always a great feeling when u at least make somebody else's happy even just for a while especially the grannies..."

The token given to us by the Sisters of Missionary of Charities. A rosary touched by the Saint--Mother Teresa. Had goosebumps when I received it.

Special thanks to Sister Jocelyn of Mother Teresa's Missionaries Of Charity Home for the Aged for helping us out along with the other volunteers.

As I celebrate my birthday this year, allow me to share this passage from Oprah that I came across today “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is to celebrate.”

Until then,

Bibo

My "1st Ko si 3rd" Experience

Earlier today I went to Trinoma for the 4pm screening of the Cinemalaya Movie 1st ko si 3rd, a directorial debut of Real Florido and one of the competing films for the New Breed Category (2014 Cinemalaya Film Festival). Sorry I couldn't wait for our Gala screening Tomorrow at the CCP.

I was having  conversation with Direk Yay ( Real Florido's nickname) while I was having coffee. I was so moved by Ms. Nova Villa's breakdown scene inside the car, I found myself the last person inside the theater left after the presentation. (Di ako makatayo from my seat because I was still hangin' on to that scene-- Dante Rivero was so good he deserves a recognition). He texted me (Direk Yay) "Sana hindi ka naiyak dahil nadaan ka lang ng camera sa party hehe But seriously Marco, thank you! :)" I have always been fascinated by his humility. During our shooting at V Luna, Quezon City- he introduced me to his producers and some of the film's staff and made me feel as equally important as the other casts. Knowing that he just contacted me through Facebook if I could do a cameo in his movie. I had my waiting area along with other GMA 7 artists inside an air-conditioned room and was even bought an Eye-Mo (both my eyes were so red) and Starbucks Coffee; I came all the way from my graveyard's shift at work. And although I am not an expert in this industry, I have so much respect for a relaxed and good mannered directors, they are the ones who are really good.  Educated people don't need to shout. Result of their work will speak for them. 

I felt proud seeing my name at the credits "Marco Bayona" and although I was a bit disappointed because at the finish products, aaminin ko na- nadaanan lang ako ng camera. Di nagamit ang iba kong scenes. Hahaha. The movie was so good it was well crafted I would not want it any other way. Team #1stKosi3rd FTW! 

Standby Area. Waiting for my turn for make-up.

On stand-by. Hangin out with these GMA Artists Coleen Borgonia and Ken Chan. And one great Hairstylist Abbet Soriano. 

Party Scene. Feeling the 80's vibe

with 1st ko si 3rd's Writer Director Real Florido

Until Then,

Bibo

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VIVA Senor Jesus NAZARENO!

Happy Fiesta Quiapo!!! 

The Feast of the Black Nazarene or more called as “Pista ng Itim ng Nazareno” is said to be the most popular religious feast in the Philippines. For almost 300 years already, the said feast is celebrated wherein millions of the devotees of the patron is being brought into procession.

A Rope of Hope

*Photos taken 3 years ago when I attended and witnessed the fiesta celebration

Bibo's Best of 2013

Movie:

Runners up:

Television Show:

Runners Up

Book of the Year:

Runners Up

Villain of the Year:

Runners Up

Song of the Year:

Runners Up

*credits to the owner of the pictures and videos.

DEFINING MOMENTS

Yolanda just may be this generation's EDSA.
decades from now, the youth who are participating in relief efforts
will look back and realize how this galvanizing event changed their lives.

NOT BY A LONG SHOT.

The situation may have stabilized a little, but in no way, manner, or form has it normalized. Thousands of people have yet to be found, and tens of thousands of family members remain separated, many, sadly, permanently. So please keep on donating whatever you can: cash, food, water, meds, hygiene kits, clothing, beddings, toys; most importantly, keep on giving your time.

Keep on caring, keep on sharing. It's not over.

SPREADING LIES WON'T HELP THEM

before you post/share absurd and unverified rumors about a church refusing shelter, relief goods being taxed, peace & order breakdowns, tsunami etc.. please verify first. Google is your friend. Social Media is a utility for news, and clogging it up with inflammatory tabloid nonsense leads to panic, specially for those who have yet to reach their loved ones in the area.

ACT

A lot of us have been hesitant to donate because of past experiences where only a small amount trickles-down to the needy. Although I understand this hesitancy, I refuse to accept it. I should then be more vigilant rather than lose hope. For when the time comes for me to be in need, even a trickle of help may save my life.



IF YOU CAN BUDGET FOR THIS:
















then this should be easy peasy:

Text RED<space>AMOUNT
to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart)

Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000


You can also drop your donation to any Jollibee and McDonald's Stores, and even your nearest 7-11 and Cebuana Lhuiller outlets.

Let me close this with a part from the Divine Mercy prayer: "help me o Lord that my heart may be merciful so that i myself will see the sufferings of my neighbor. i will refuse my heart to no one. i will be sincere even with those who i know will abuse my kindness. And i will lock myself up in the most merciful heart of Jesus. i will bear my own suffering in silence. may your mercy, O Lord, rest upon me. "


I'm glad the Holy Spirit is working upon us, as His instruments to bring hope to the hopeless. Thank you so very much.

Oh Sandra!

Overheard someone saying "Grabe teh ang Gravity, overhyped lang" But being a huge fan of Sandra Bullock (I remember one of the first hollywood movies I've seen was Demolition Man opposite Sylvester Stallone during my early grade school) off to cinema I go.

Gravity is actually a very good movie. I give it a 9. The story might have revolved only with Sandra and George being stranded in space. But I give more props as to how the story was told. It's not too cluttered with over the top visual effects and the silence during the collision scene gives it a more thrilling impact. Sames vibes as 127 hours, the human will to survive. On more than one occasion, I found myself in an open-mouthed amazement as to what I was seeing on the big screen. Gravity deserves the hype.

I was mermerized. It was a true masterclass in acting. When the antagonist is not a person but the circumstances, it's difficult but Sandra nailed it.

A second Oscar trophy isn't far from happening.

On the JOB: Job Well Done

Because the trailer was intriguing, because newsfeed (on twitter and facebook) were flooded with good reviews, because watching a movie on a Tuesday night is a decadent delight, because I have two meetings tomorrow and I did not want to hover, because my colleague Ronald ( who is a PMAer at that) said so... and because i was with my lifecoach--- I watched On The Job. What a good movie it is, by any standard. "Tang ina" will never sound the same again.