Coco Martin admits his elation over the box-office success of his currently showing movie opposite Vice Ganda titled Super Parental Guardians.
“Honestly, I’m overwhelmed by the very warm reception of the crowd,” he avers. “Until now, I can’t believe that the film continuously draws in lots and lots of audience to the theatres. I’m grateful to all of those who already watched and patronized our offering. It’s really heart-warming!”
But, for the popular actor, the huge earnings of the movie only comes in second.
“Of course, I’m glad that it became a mammoth hit. But more than that, it’s the fact that we were able to entertain the public. It brings so much joy to my heart knowing that we made them smile through our offering. It’s the best reward for all the efforts we’ve exerted just to come up with an entertaining project.”
According to official reports, Super Parental Guardians raked in a whopping P75 M on its opening day alone.
“As I’ve said earlier, I didn’t expect that it would gross that high, particularly on its first day. But I expected that the audience will love it since we made sure that it would be better than last year’s ‘Beauty and the Bestie.’ Vice and I, together with Direk Joyce (Bernal) studied our material carefully: we doubled the action and comedy. It’s good that it worked with the crowd who really went out of the cinemas rollicking in laughter. Again, my deep thanks to all our supporters,” says Coco.
Meanwhile, talks are rife that his blossoming romance with Julia Montes is affected by their busy work schedule. In one of her recent interviews, the pretty lass revealed that they don’t communicate that often at this point.
“That’s true! I’m so busy with projects and so is she. Our communication was largely affected. But of course, it’s work. As the old adage goes, strike while the iron is hot, right? Perhaps, time will come when things will cool down and I’ll be able to make it up to people who are dear to me like my family.”
Rumor has it that one factor is that Yassi Pressman seems to be the new apple of his eye, something which the Primetime King shed light on.
“Oh no! It’s not true that I’m courting her. Actually, Yassi is a nice and kind girl. I hope I’ll be able to share more of my experiences with her before reaching my present stature. She’s got a lot of promise and I wish her career zooms higher,” ends Coco.
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Eric Quizon is proud of his latest show, which he directs and hosts for GMA News TV titled, Happy Life.
“I’m so happy with this program because it’s not just your ordinary travel show that showcases the beauty of the Philippines. It has a purpose. In the program, we highlight the value of helping others with the backdrop of eye-popping destinations in the country. It’s a lifestyle show, a style all its own,” he states.
Actually, Happy Life chooses a needy family, individual, school or community that will get a reward after passing meticulous scrutiny.
“Yes, they should be deserving of the help the show extends. That’s the main twist there. It’s one of the elements that made me accept the directorial and hosting job for this program. It has a heart. We all know that many Filipinos need aid these days when poverty is one huge problem. So, we want to help in our own little way through ‘Happy Life.’ You should watch the initial episode to understand what I’m saying!”
Interestingly, the show is produced by former Ilocos Governor Chavit Singson’s White Lion Media Productions, Inc.