VERSATILE actor Cesar Montano known for his memorable portrayal as Jose Rizal makes a grand film comeback in Maid in Malacañang touted as the most controversial film of 2022. Directed by Darryl Yap, it recalls the last 72 hours of the Marcoses before fleeing to Hawaii during the 1986 People Revolution. It is high time to find the real truth based on the eyewitness account from a reliable source. New characters are introduced attesting to the close family ties of the Marcoses.

Montano says playing Ferdinand Marcos is the most demanding role he has ever done with Ruffa Gutierrez as the First Lady Imelda Marcos. The young Bongbong Marcos (who is now the new President) is played by Diego Loyzaga. Know more about the world-famous First Family and their private life when Maid in Malacañang hit the screens on August 3.

‘Purificacion’ should test our faith

A NEW Vivamax Original Movie from GB Sampedro will surely thrill us – Purificacion, which premieres this August 5, 2022. Cara Gonzales and Josef Elizalde lead the cast of characters supported by our favorite Vivamax crushes Ava Mendez, Rob Guinto, Kat Dovey, Stephanie Raz and Quinn Carrillo.

The story happened in the rural town of Santa Monica, where a young priest named Fr. Ricardo Purificacion (Josef Elizalde) is well-loved by the locals. Admired for his character and dedication to his local parish, Fr. Ricardo is an image of a role model to anyone who meets him. But behind his charming personality, lies his darkest secrets.

As reports on missing women continuously increase, Police Inspector Gabriela Isidro (Cara Gonzales) steps into the investigation and is determined to find the culprit for these crimes. The Police Inspector also reluctantly confided to Fr. Ricardo, believing that the priest has a good reputation and would greatly help in solving the case. Playing a few tricks up his sleeve, Fr. Ricardo misleads Gabriela with her investigation, and Gabriela even finds herself falling for the priest.

Cara Gonzales recently showed her acting prowess, with Kylie Verzosa and Zanjoe Marudo, in the Vivamax Original Ikaw Lang ang Mahal directed by Richard Somes. She also starred in #Pornstar 2: Ang Pangalawang Putok, Palitan and The Wife. Vivamax Leading man Josef Elizalde recently starred in Doblado and X-deal 2, and recently finished shooting for Vivamax’s newest adult drama series by McArthur C. Alejandre ‘Wag Mong Agawin ang Akin.

Ask for forgiveness, repent, and pray that your confessions won’t lead you doomed to hell . Purificacion premieres on Vivamax this August 5, 2022

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Purificacion is also streaming on Vivamax Middle East. For kababayans in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar, watch all you can for only AED35/month. Vivamax can also be streamed in Europe for only 8 GBP/month.

Vivamax is also available in Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan, Brunei, Macao, Vietnam, Maldives, Australia, New Zealand, and now also in Canada and the United States of America. Vivamax, atin ‘to!

Congrats, Pip!

FILMDevelopment Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has a new Chairman in the person of veteran actor Tirso Cruz III. Respected by his peers, he is very qualified to the position. Congratulations, Pip. BY REMY UMEREZ