Erik Matti is one of Asia’s most ambitious filmmakers. An assistant director to Peque Gallaga, he made his debut with Scorpio Nights 2 (1999), a sequel to his mentor’s erotic classic. He has made subversive horrors, world-building fantasy epics, gritty crime dramas and costumed superhero films. While always audience-focused, Matti and his films are becoming more political; they have recently focused on systemic corruption and religious hypocrisy in the Philippines. BuyBust is his headiest achievement yet, spinning high-octane action tropes into a scathing commentary on the ongoing drug war.
On the occasion of his film screening at the 17th New York Asian Film Festival, we speak with him about his career, and his way of shooting films, Anne Curtis and Brandon Vera, the most impressive scene in the movie, Duterte’s War on Drugs, and many other topics
Your career basically begun through your cooperation with Peque Gallaga. Can you...
On the occasion of his film screening at the 17th New York Asian Film Festival, we speak with him about his career, and his way of shooting films, Anne Curtis and Brandon Vera, the most impressive scene in the movie, Duterte’s War on Drugs, and many other topics
Your career basically begun through your cooperation with Peque Gallaga. Can you...
- 12/28/2018
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Angelica Locsin Colmeanares, commonly known as Angel Locsin, was born on April 23, 1985 in Bulacan, Philippines. She was the second child. Her parents were divided when she was fourteen and she has since lived with her father. Angel’s profession in show business began after she was spotted by a talent scout while shopping at Sm Mall. She auditioned for a number of commercials and shortly after she landed an agreement with Gma Network. She first appeared in Click, a teen-oriented program on the Gma Network, as the tomboyish Charley where she was matched with Railey Valeroso. She became widely known when she initially appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines. She also appeared on Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin, All Together Now, and Love to Love. In 2004, Locsin acknowledged what is a well thought-out of her biggest break yet. She starred as one of the lead stars in the Mulawin.
- 5/24/2009
- PopStar
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