The Dawn’s Manliest Gig Ever!
More than a dozen half naked men in jeans had a dance number in front of the band. The Dawn rocked out behind them at the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011 CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista
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By Jude Thaddeus L. Bautista
Pinoy Super group The Dawn gave a surprise performance at the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011. They performed the classic hit “Iisang Bangka” which enlivened the audience. More than a dozen half naked men in jeans had a dance number in front of the band. Best Actor awardee Edgar Allan Cruz, in the New Breed Category for “Ligo Na U Lapit Na Me” was the lead dancer in the group. It was his night. The choreography was also reminiscent of the dance themed “Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa” which won the Best Original Score-Chrsitine Muco and Jena Pamintuan.
from left: Buddy Zabala and Jett Pangan. The Dawn fans have never seen anything like this at the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011 CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista
Left with a smile on his face is New Breed Best Actor Edgar Allan Cruz at the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011 CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista
(Left) New Breed Best Actor Edgar Allan Cruz is simulating oars of a ship not…anything else. The performance was at the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011 CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista
The dancers were simulating the rowing of oars which is logical for the song. But it may look like they’re doing something else from still photos. Could Edgar Allan Cruz be the next Coco Martin?
(Left) New Breed Best Actor Edgar Allan Cruz is simulating oars of a ship not…anything else. The performance was at the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011 CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista
Jett Pangan rocks the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011 CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista
The Dawn has had some history with Cinemalaya, their film “Tulad Ng Dati” by Mike Sandejas in 2006 dealt with their loss of guitarist Teddy Diaz. Some people have also made the observation that vocalist Jett Pangan looks like actor John Lapus. I feel Jett is more handsome while John is prettier. Lapus was seen beside New Breed Best Actress winner Eugene Domingo of “Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank”during the “Ligo Na u Lapit Na me” gala. Both “Ligo na U…” and “…Septic Tank” will have their commercial releases this August as well. Check listings in newspapers for theaters and exact dates.
From left: John Lapus with New Breed Best Actress winner Eugene Domingo of “Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank”. This was during the “Ligo Na u Lapit Na me” gala which will be released commercially by early August. Photo by Jude Bautista
From left: “Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank’s” Kean Cipriano and Cai Cortez loving it at the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011 CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista
Camille Lapus-Molina performed “Redux” a composition combining the original soundtracks of the competing films in Cinemalaya. Watch out for more pics and complete list of winners here.
Camille Lapus-Molina performed “Redux” a composition combining the original soundtracks of the competing films at the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011 CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista
From left: Busong’s Dax Alejandro (Lulong) and Clifford Bañagale (Aris) at the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011 CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista
From left CCP Pres. Raul Suñico chats with Mother Lili Monteverde of Regal films at the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011 CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista
The opening dance sequence at the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011 CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista
From Left: Paolo Bediones and Angel Aquino hosted the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011 CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista
From left: Archi Adamos, Ermie Concepcion, Sue Prado and Raymond Red. All the actors have been in Red’s films either in “Himapapawid” and “Anino.” It was a small reunion at the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011 CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista
From left: Cuchera’s Derrick Cabrido (Venus) and Simon Ibarra as Samuel at the Cinemalaya awards night last July 24, 2011 CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista
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