Manila, Philippines – PHILIPPINE ‘TWILIGHT’ In the “Twilight“ movies a handsome vampire falls in love with a lovely human.
The “Philippine version“ of “Twilight“ if it can be called that sees a breathtakingly beautiful witch, portrayed by Lovi Poe, falling in love with a good-looking assassin, played by Paulo Avelino.
But let it be said that but for the romantic angle, “Aswang’s“ plot is very different from “Twilight’s.“
The witch in the Lovi Poe starrer is “abwak,“ hawkman, the story at once gripping and fascinating, romantic and realistic.
Director Jerrold Tarog wrote “Aswang“ in collaboration with Aloy Adlawan. Jerrold also wrote the musical score.
• MISUNDERSTANDING
An additional sexy scene in “Aswang“ initially irked Lovi, causing a misunderstanding with Regal producer Mother Lily Monteverde. Lovi felt it was too sexy and not really needed. But Mother Lily saw it otherwise.
Direk Jerrold explained he’d shot the sexy scene with Paulo tastefully, artistically. But then that’s what they all say.
When Lovi saw the rough cut of “Aswang,“ Lovi understood Mother Lily’s point. It made her character more “human,“ with deep human needs. She falls in love with a man and develops the urge to make love like, well, a human being.
All’s well that ends well. Lovi and Mother Lily are in good terms again. That is even if Lovi still feels the scene is too sexy for her taste.
With Lovi and Paulo in “As wang“ are Joem Bascon, Jillian Ward, Precious Lara Quigaman, Nina Jose, Marc Abaya, Bembol Roco, and introducing Albie Casino.
• IMPRESSED
Speaking of Albie, he impressed the lady producer. Here she is speaking in praise of the newcomer.
Regal producer Mother Lily Monterverde knows star quality when she sees it.
After all, she is credited for building up the original Regal Babies and two of the hottest matinee idols of the 1980s: Gabby Concepcion and Richard Gomez.
In Jerrold Tarog’s “Aswang,“ which opens Nov. 2, Mother Lily has found another young actor to watch: Albie Casino.
Although the youthful ABSCBN actor has been hit with all sorts of intrigues recently, Mother Lily believes that Albie has all the makings of a future leading man.
“I was impressed by Albie’s professionalism and potential as an actor,“ Mother Lily pointed out. “I firmly believe that life’s challenges will only make him better as an actor and as a person. His experiences in life will hopefully give him depth and sensitivity on and off camera.“
She saw how the boy struggled against seemingly insurmountable odds.
Albie honored all his commitments to finish and promote “Aswang,“ joining even the mall tours in spite of the raging controversies surrounding his personal life.
Mother Lily sees a bright future for the young man. “He’s good-looking and talented. What more can you ask? Given the right breaks,he will surely make it big in the business.“
Mother Lily signed up Albie because she was impressed by his performance on the Kapamilya soap opera “Mara Clara.“
“He reminds me of my Regal Babies from the 1980s those carefree, innocent days of our youth,“ she said.
She has more movies lined up for Albie.
“With the right attitude and guidance, he will go places in this industry,“ Mother Lily said.
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