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

Double

It was an honor essaying on stage Direk Joey Paras' finest piece Double. 

I had so much fun doing this. Let the pictures speak for themselves.

The Official Poster of the Play "DOUBLE"

"Sorry na Jessie, Di ko sadya. Nadala lang ako"

Si Brandon at Si Toto (Si Action Star at ang kanyang Double)  (Me and Kiko Matos)

The Curtain Call (Sa Sobrang saya mo Kuya Mund natakpan mo mukha ko. hahaha)

The TEDF E-Workshop Batch 5 who acted in Double with our Mentor/Artistic Director Joey Paras

(credits to Ms. Betchay De Jesus and Ms. Lora Cerdan for some of the photos grabbed from their Facebook pages)

Until Then,

Bibo

Pinky

Hi there friends,

I know I have been busy in the past couple of months and rarely do I get to visit my blogsite and make a post. Today I decided to share with you some of my activities that made me preoccupied in the last few weeks or so. This is a new experience for me, something I have never done in the past. And I am glad with my decision to experience the whole process while I still can.

My Theatrical Debut/Recital via JOEY PARAS TEDF's Queency: 15th Anniversary Presentation

Pinky

with Myk Flororita, Conan Altatis, Edmund Santiago. Gallilea Roxas and Pj Guerrero

The Official Released poster of the Play

Backstage. Selfie before our show.

The Play...

The Curtain Call

Take a Bow

with our Artistic Director/ Mentor Direk Joey Paras

(credits to Ms. Betchay De Jesus and Ms. Lora Cerdan for some of the photos grabbed from their Facebook pages)

This is it from me for now folks but I promise to be more active in the coming days. I miss doing food and style blogs, and travel blog-- i miss sharing life's experiences in general. Hahaha

Til then, let me leave you with this passage I cam across today "A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results."

(next post: Double)

Happy Friday,

Bibo