This movie is exciting, knowing that the name Vilma Santos as
the Star for All Seasons will play the role of an EKSTRA (The bit player). For
every movie or even teleseryes that was and will be created, there will always be an Ekstra,
a passer-by, a vendor, maid, driver, name it the industry had a lot of them.
My mom maybe the Vilmanian (her fans club name), but after
the Press Conference I was immediately transformed. Why? Ate Vi, as most people
call her and being in the industry for so long has this to say about the
hardships of the people who plays Ekstra. She shares a brief story, (may not be
her exact words, but it’s the thought) “Hindi ko napo i-memention yung
production, pero diba ako kasi artista na, kumbaga mas malaki kinikita naming at
talent fee, tapos alam na nila pag parating ako, ayan may tent at kwarto na ako
na de-aircon pa, tapos madadaaanan ko yung mga Ekstra naming nasa kalsada sa
gutter nag aayos ng sarili, nag me-make-up, tapos pag baba ko sabi ko bakit
andun sila baka pwde na papasukin sa loob at mainit, pero sabi sa production di
pa daw sila kukunan. Imagine nyo yung ang tagal nila maghihintay sa init? Tapos
sa pagkain, kung ano gusto ng artista diba yun ipapabili, special ika nga. So
ako naman in my own little way I try to help them kahit papaano.” Later on, the
cast revealed that Ate Vi made sure to bring in food and everyone gets to eat
them, from the Ekstras, crew and lead stars, they even said that it was very
humbling to see Ate Vi after every shooting day, before she leaves the location
she goes around and say “thank you” to everyone in the production team, maybe
that’s why she was well loved, that up to now her fans are very solid and that’s
why she is really blessed.
I think this movie will also be an eye opener for everyone in the industry, to also take care of the people they get as Ekstras, yes they are also
human so they should be treated as such, another air-conditioned tent for them
wouldn’t probably hurt the Millions of budget each production outfit have. And also this is a good example to the young
actors and actresses, for them to give importance to every person they’ve
worked and will work with. Isn’t it heart-warming to know that people loves you
not just because of your talent and physical looks but because how you treat
everyone with kindness. It’s never too late…
This Indie movie from Cinemalaya, will now be shown
nationwide by the distribution of Star Cinema, in celebration of their 20th
Anniversary. Let’s all watch Ms. Vilma
Santos as she now plays as the EKSTRA Now Showing!
This movie is exciting, knowing that the name Vilma Santos as
the Star for All Seasons will play the role of an EKSTRA (The bit player). For
every movie or even teleseryes that was and will be created, there will always be an Ekstra,
a passer-by, a vendor, maid, driver, name it the industry had a lot of them.
My mom maybe the Vilmanian (her fans club name), but after
the Press Conference I was immediately transformed. Why? Ate Vi, as most people
call her and being in the industry for so long has this to say about the
hardships of the people who plays Ekstra. She shares a brief story, (may not be
her exact words, but it’s the thought) “Hindi ko napo i-memention yung
production, pero diba ako kasi artista na, kumbaga mas malaki kinikita naming at
talent fee, tapos alam na nila pag parating ako, ayan may tent at kwarto na ako
na de-aircon pa, tapos madadaaanan ko yung mga Ekstra naming nasa kalsada sa
gutter nag aayos ng sarili, nag me-make-up, tapos pag baba ko sabi ko bakit
andun sila baka pwde na papasukin sa loob at mainit, pero sabi sa production di
pa daw sila kukunan. Imagine nyo yung ang tagal nila maghihintay sa init? Tapos
sa pagkain, kung ano gusto ng artista diba yun ipapabili, special ika nga. So
ako naman in my own little way I try to help them kahit papaano.” Later on, the
cast revealed that Ate Vi made sure to bring in food and everyone gets to eat
them, from the Ekstras, crew and lead stars, they even said that it was very
humbling to see Ate Vi after every shooting day, before she leaves the location
she goes around and say “thank you” to everyone in the production team, maybe
that’s why she was well loved, that up to now her fans are very solid and that’s
why she is really blessed.
I think this movie will also be an eye opener for everyone in the industry, to also take care of the people they get as Ekstras, yes they are also
human so they should be treated as such, another air-conditioned tent for them
wouldn’t probably hurt the Millions of budget each production outfit have. And also this is a good example to the young
actors and actresses, for them to give importance to every person they’ve
worked and will work with. Isn’t it heart-warming to know that people loves you
not just because of your talent and physical looks but because how you treat
everyone with kindness. It’s never too late…
This Indie movie from Cinemalaya, will now be shown
nationwide by the distribution of Star Cinema, in celebration of their 20th
Anniversary. Let’s all watch Ms. Vilma
Santos as she now plays as the EKSTRA Now Showing!
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Misis Nikole
