ILO ILO’s SLUMBER PARTY at OPUS
ILO ILO stars from left: Teresita Sajonia, Anthony Chen, Angeli Bayani and Koh Jialer. Photo taken at the ILO ILO premiere at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Written and photographed
By Jude Bautista
ILO ILO, the award winning film by Anthony Chen with Angeli Bayani is capturing hearts in Manila. At last count ILO ILO has garnered 21 awards among them the Camera d’Or (best first feature film award) from Cannes and Best Picture from Golden Horse. Director Anthony Chen, lead actress Angeli Bayani and Jialer (her ward in the film) was joined by a very special person in the premiere at the New Port Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila.
Actress/ Flamenco dancer Liza Diño and Aizza Seguera at the ILO ILO premiere at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
The glamorous red carpet event was made extra special by the presence of Teresita Sajonia. She is director Anthony Chen’s real life nanny who inspired the film ILO ILO. That’s why Angeli’s role is named ‘Aunty Terry’. The adolescent character JIA LER (her ward) is the real name of actor Koh Jialer. Instead of addressing audiences before the screening he demonstrated his wu shu moves.
Proud pals left: Glaiza Decastro , Angeli Bayani and Alchris Galura at the ILO ILO premiere at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Daryl Shy(The Voice) and Aiza Seguera at the ILO ILO premiere at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 2, 2013. Daryl Shy also performs at BAR 360 in Resort’s World Manila. Photo by Jude Bautista
The host of the screening is Markki Stroem, one of the lead actors of SLUMBER PARTY. Both ILO ILO and SLUMBER PARTY are distributed locally by ORIGIN8 MEDIA.
Markki Stroemm and Angeli Bayani celebrate the success of their films at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
foreground from left: Nicco Manalo, Caress Caballero and Aaron Ching. Seated from left: Tara Cabaero, Bong Cabrera, Martha Comia, Angeli Bayani, Che Ramos, Glaiza Decastro and Vannie Liwanag. Standing from left: Chrome Cosio, Paolo Rodriguez, Carlon Matobato and Alchirs Galura. Top row from left: Jay Gonzaga and Jerald Napoles. Photo taken at the ILO ILO premiere at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
After the red carpet lights, the real party began at OPUS a few doors away from the New Port Performing Arts Theater also at Resorts World. It was time for Angeli’s co actors from various projects to let their hair down and let loose.
Sparks flew for Angeli Bayani at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Stars of stage and film from left: RK Bagatsing, Nicco Manalo, Paolo Rodriguez, Martha Comia, Angeli Bayani, Jay Gonzaga, Aaron Ching, Jerald Napoles and Tara Cabaero at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Angeli Bayani has done quite a number of independent and commercial films. She has also done a lot of work for GMA Network. 2 of her close friends: Glaiza De Castro and Alchris Galura were there to congratulate her. Angeli is also one of the more respected actresses in the Philippine theater community. So her long time friends from different theater groups came out in support of the premiere. Among them: Tara Cabaero, Bong Cabrera, Jerald Napoles, Paolo Rodriguez, Che Ramos, Chrome Cosio, Carlon Matobato, Jay Gonzaga, Nicco Manalo and Caress Caballero. It’s a mix between PETA and Tanghalang Pilipino.
Sparks flew for Angeli Bayani at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right: Angeli Bayani and Martha Comia love Henessy at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right: Marissa Saroca, RK Bagatsing, Emman Dela Cruz and Alyssa Apaitan of KANTANA Creative Services at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
SLUMBER PARTY director Emmanuel Dela Cruz was there with actors RK Bagatsing, Karl Medina and filmmaker Michael Cardoz. Fil-Australian Marissa Saroca who made Lea Salonga a believer in The Voice was also in OPUS. Angeli had one of the most difficult scenes in KA ORYANG by lying on a block of ice naked. The film was directed by Sari Dalena who was also there with film editor/ husband/ inspiration Keith Sicat.
The Voice handpicked by Lea Salonga: Marissa Saroca at the ILO ILO premiere at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Award winning filmmakers Sari Dalena and Keith Sicat at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
The after party seemed like a grand birthday for Angeli, waiters brought out sparklers and Hennessy Cognac was the drink of choice.
from left: Martha Comia, Jay Gonzaga and Jerald Napoles toast w Hennessy at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Markki Stroemm can really party (and hold his liquor) at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
The Versatility of Markki Stroemm
I was only able to catch SLUMBER PARTY after shooting the after party in OPUS. And I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by the versatility of Markki who plays gay/ transvestite Elle in the film. In Cinemalaya this year he was a very tough patriarchal Spanish officer period piece in AMOR Y MUERTE. Markki had smoking hot love scenes with the extremely sexy and highly praised actress ALTHEA VEGA. She was also in an international hit METROMANILA that had a premiere in SHANG CINEPLEX.
Markki Stroemm proved his versatility from bedding a hottie Althea Vega in AMOR Y MUERTE and becoming a beauty queen in SLUMBER PARTY.
SLUMBER PARTY Beauty Queens from left: RK Bagatsing, Markki Stroemm and Archie Alemania. Who’s the fairest of them all?
Not so dazed and confused from left: Nicco Manalo and RK Bagatsing at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Markki’s two recent roles could not be more polar opposites. And I have to concede that he pulled off both roles well. Markki can hold his liquor too. RK Bagatsing his pal Philip in SLUMBER PARTY who is in the lead role, is no slouch either. He is a familiar face because of the Cadbury TVC where he drives his barkada.
RK Bagatsing is morena beauty Philip in SLUMBER PARTY and morphed to his mustached self in OPUS.
foreground from left: Aaron Ching and Angeli Bayani, standing behind them from left: Jay Gonzaga, Martha Comia, Jerald Napoles, RK Bagatsing and Karl Medina at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Nar (Aaron Ching) shakes it. Catch MAXIE THE MUSICAL at from Nov 9-Dec 8, 2013 at the PETA Theater Center. Photo By Jude Bautista
MAXXED out Aaron Ching
He looks a lot like a teen-ager especially in his roles. But he’s actually worked quite a lot having been among the best musicals of the year: Mario O’ Hara’s STAGESHOW and KATY. Aaron has just recently done Maxxie The Musical as the lead role’s BFF Nar. Hunky Jay Gonzaga is the tough kuya of title role played by Jayvhot Galang.
Martha Comia tweets w Jay Gonzaga during the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Maxie (Jayvhot Galang) and Bogs (Jay Gonzaga). Catch MAXIE THE MUSICAL at from Nov 9-Dec 8, 2013 at the PETA Theater Center. Photo By Jude Bautista
TARA is sexy at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Martha Comia uses word of the year: SELFIE with Bong Cabrera at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Nicco Manalo, Martha Comia, Jay Gonzaga, Bong Canrera and Jerald Napoles at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
NOLI ME TANGERE
The great novel by Jose Rizal was also a critically acclaimed musical with music by Ryan Cayabyab and Libretto by Bievenido Lumbera. Lead stars included Cris Villonco, Mark Bautista and Gian Magdangal. This was also where Angeli Bayani bonded with pals Jerald Napoles, Paolo Rodriguez, and the pretty Martha Comia.
Angeli Bayani at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Martha Comia and Jay Gonzaga at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
THERE ARE possibly a dozen more productions that I have not mentioned where all these dedicated theater actors have performed and worked together. That’s why in OPUS they can just be themselves:
Hard working actors need to party at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Origin8 Media peeps from left: Victor Villanueva, Pauline Bianca Javier, Angeli Bayani and Ioni Ofrasio at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Bong Cabrera does ALL THAT JAZZ/Bob Fosse impression at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Tara Cabaero, Markki Stroemm and Victor Villanueva at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Martha can’t let go of her Android at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Angeli Bayani is ‘dipped’ by Bong Cabrera at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
TARA Cabaero is sexy at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Man of the Hour: (center)DJ Villaruz made them dance all night. Photo taken at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Martha Comia, Tara Cabaero and RK Bagatsing at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Angeli Bayani and Bong Cabrera tear up the dance floor at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Martha Comia, Jay Gonzaga and Jerald Napoles toast w Hennessy at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Hard working actors need to party at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
The OPUS EFFECT: Did they really kiss? Who are they exactly? Photo taken at the ILO ILO SLUMBER PARTY in OPUS last December 2, 2013. Catch the CANNES and Golden Horse award winning film ILO ILO in Philippine theaters NOW. Photo by Jude Bautista
Starry URIAN Awards
from right: Best Actor-Jericho Rosales (ALAGWA), Best Director- Adolf Alix Jr. (KALAYAAN), Best Actress- Nora Aunor (THY WOMB), Best Supporting Actress- Alessandra De Rossi (BAYBAYIN), Best Supporting Actor- Art Acuña (POSAS) Best Cinematographer Sasha Palomares and Whammy Alcazaren (COLOSSAL) and Best Documentary- Benito Bautista (HARANA). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Written and photographed
By Jude Bautista
The 36th Gawad URIAN awards remains to be one of the most respected and credible awards for Pinoy cinema. It’s not a cliché at all its an honor just to be nominated. Stars from presenters like Richard Gomez, Cherie Gil, Iza Calzado, Xian Lim to nominees like Assunta De Rossi lit up the night. Here’s the complete list of awards and some pictures. Watch out for my full articles on the awardees etc.
Superstar with Manunuri Ng Pelikulang Pilipino- from right: Natl Artist for Literature Bien Lumbera, Rolando Tolentino, Dr. Nick Tiongson, Benilda Santos, Best Actress Nora Aunor (THYWOMB), Tito Valiente, Dr. Mike Rapatan, Mario Hernando and Butch Francisco. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right: Best Director- Adolf Alix Jr. (KALAYAAN), Silent Film Festival Dir. Teddy Co, Head of Cinema One and Velvet Ronald Arguelles, Best Film awardee Arnel Mardoquio and Perry Dizon both of ANG PAGLALAKBAY NG MGA BITUIN SA GABING MADILIM. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Awards LIST
Best Film
– ANG PAGLALAKBAY NG MGA BITUIN SA GABING MADILIM
by Arnel Mardoquio
5-time Urian Best Actress winner Nora Aunor (THY WOMB) during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Actress
– Nora Aunor, THY WOMB
Best Actor winner Jericho Rosales (ALAGWA) during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Actor
– Jericho Rosales, ALAGWA
Best Supporting Actress- Alessandra De Rossi (BAYBAYIN). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Supporting Actress
– Alessandra de Rossi, STA NIÑA
Best Supporting Actor- Art Acuña (POSAS). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Supporting Actor
– Art Acuña, POSAS
from right: Head of Cinema One and Velvet Ronald Arguelles, Perry Dizon with his director Arnel Mardoquio Best Film (ANG PAGLALAKBAY NG MGA BITUIN SA GABING MADILIM), Best Director winner Adolf Alix Jr. (KALAYAAN) and Cinema One Creative Consultant Sherad Anthony Sanchez. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Director
– Adolf Alix Jr, MATER DOLOROSA
Assunta De Rossi hugs her BAYBAYIN director Auraeus Solito. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Screenplay
– Mes De Guzman, DIABLO
from left: Best Production Design- Brillante Mendoza (THY WOMB), Best Music-Diwa De Leon (BAYBAYIN), Best Documentary- Benito Bautista (HARANA), Best Cinematography- Whammy Alcazaren, Sasha Palomares (COLOSSAL) and Best Supporting Actor- Art Acuña (POSAS). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Cinematography
– Whammy Alcazaren and Sasha Palomares, COLOSSAL
Best Production designer – Brillante Mendoza with 5-time Best Actress Nora Aunor both of THY WOMB. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Production Design
– Brillante Mendoza, THY WOMB
Mila Del Sol is given the NATATANGING GAWAD URIAN AWARD. She is flanked by her grandchildren from left: model John David Cruz, BAMBOO guitarist Ira Cruz and Congressman Gus Tambunting. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Natatanging Gawad Urian
– Mila del Sol
Hosts from left: Butch Francisco, Xian Lim, Iza Calzado, Richard Gomes and Cherie Gil. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Aiza Seguerra jams with General Luna during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Editing
– Aleks Castaneda, KALAYAAN
Best Music
– Diwa de Leon , BAYBAYIN
Best Music winner Diwa De Leon (BAYBAYIN) and wife Leonor Mae De Leon. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right: Best Production Design-Brillante Mendoza (THY WOMB), Producer Gaye Domingo accepts the Best Screenplay for Mes De Guzman (DIABLO)
, Sunshine Teodoro and Victor Villanueva accepts Best Short- for Remton Zuasola (RITMO), Kits Kintana and Andrew Leavold accept the Best Sound- for Willy Fernandez, Bong Sungcang, Ferdinand Marcos Sabarongis (FLORENTINO HUBALDO). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Sound
– Willy Fernandez, Bong Sungcang, Ferdinand Marcos Sabarongis, FLORENTINA HUBALDO
from right: Benito Bautista wins Best Documentary for HARANA
with him are Chona Aguilar, Emma Francisco, Voyage Studios’ Babyruth Villarama-Gutierrez and Chuck Gutierrez. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Documentary
– HARANA by Benito Bautista
Best Short Film
– RITMO by Remton Siega Zuasola
Chuck Gutierrez hugs Benito Bautista after winning Best Documentary (HARANA). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Bianca Balbuena, Ian Loreños (ALAGWA), Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco (HARANA) and Marge Lao (ALAGWA). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Adrian Sebastian (BAYBAYIN), Angeli Bayani of ILOILO wc won Best Director at the Cannes Film fest and MPP member Dr. Nick Tiongson. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Head of Cinema One and Velvet Ronald Arguelles, Myke Salomon, Jerald Napoles, Best Supporting Actor nominee Dax Alejandro (BAYBAYIN) and Dr. Mike Rapatan of MPP. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Mae Paner (JUANA C THE MOVIE) during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Documentary awardees Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco (HARANA). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Last Year’s Best Actor Paolo Avelino (ANG SAYAW NG DALAWANG KALIWANG PAA) and 2007 Best Actress Cherry Pie Picache (FOSTER CHILD) were presenters. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Auraeus Solito (BAYBAYIN) and Annicka Dolonius (ANG NAWAWALA). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
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