Andi not intimidated by Maricel Soriano

MANILA – Andi Eigenmann said there is no reason for her to be intimidated by Maricel Soriano because the veteran actress is beautiful inside and out. Eigenmann said that, contrary to Soriano's "mataray" image, the "Momzillas" lead star is very motherly in person. And she should know since she is Soriano's goddaughter. “Mabait siya talaga and sobra niyang friendly and mahilig siya makipagkuwentuhan. Kahit prangka siya, or matapang, para sa akin kung marunong kang rumespeto, bakit ka naman dapat kabahan,” she said. Eigenmann said she did not get nervous working with Soriano in “Momzillas,” adding that Soriano even guided her throughout the time that they were filming. “Si Nay Maria para ko siyang third mother kasi second mother si Direk Wenn (Deramas). Masarap magtrabaho kasi una sa lahat, Diamond Star iyan, respetado. Sobrang honor and blessing na makatrabaho sila. Masarap ang pakiramdam kasi alam ko na hindi nila ako papabayaan,” she said. Meanwhile, Eigenmann said she does not want to feel pressured about the movie's box-office performance just because it is directed by Deramas, whose previous comedies “Praybeyt Benjamin” and “Sisterakas” are among the highest grossing local films of all time. “Para sa akin, basta gagawin ko ang trabaho ko, lahat ng makakaya ko, hindi ko iniisip agad-agad ;yung outcome. Kung ano man iyon, tatanggapin ko and I will be thankful and grateful to God na binigyan niya ako ng pagkakataon na maging part ng project na ito,” she said. She added: “Pagdating sa pagiging blockbuster, dagdag na premyo na lang iyon sa akin. Hindi naman dapat iyon inaasahan ang pinipilit mangyari.” Aside from Eigenmann and Soriano, “Momzillas” also features Eugene Domingo and Billy Crawford. A co-production between Star Cinema and Viva Films, it is set to be released in theaters nationwide on September 18.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/10/13/andi-not-intimidated-maricel-soriano

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Maricel Soriano: Huwag muna drama!

MANILA -- "Tama na muna ang drama!" Maricel Soriano was quick to dismiss any talk of "drama" during a press conference held Friday for her upcoming comedy film, "Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy." The 48-year-old showbiz veteran, who is staging a comeback with two film projects, was asked whether she still plans a return to television after her aborted part in an upcoming ABS-CBN drama series. "Hindi ko alam eh. Baka hindi rin. Baka oo rin. Hindi natin masabi," she told ABS-CBN News. In a setback to her anticipated showbiz return early this year, Soriano was involved in a reported on-set tension during the filming of the Kapamilya soap "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin" in January. Then set to portray lead actor Gerald Anderson's mother -- which was billed as her comeback role on TV -- Soriano was eventually replaced by actress Dawn Zulueta, following a mutual agreement among the camps involved. Soriano has since been announced to topbill two comedy films -- "Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy" and "Oh My Mamma Mia" -- both directed by Wenn V. Deramas ("Sisterakas," "Ang Tanging Ina"). During Friday's press conference, Soriano related that she had just wrapped up work on "Oh My Mamma Mia" when she started filming for "Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy." Noting the apparent resumption of her heydays as a "comedienne," Soriano was later asked whether she is hoping to do a drama project next. The actress quipped, "Huwag na muna!" "Masyado nang naging madrama kaya nung pumutok 'diba parang Chinese New Year ang dating! Naguluhan ako no'n eh, kaya tama na muna. Magpatawa na muna tayo ngayon. Kasi nakakagulat, 'diba? Nagulat din ako eh. Tama na," she said, before ending the interview. Comedian Vice Ganda, who co-stars with Soriano in "Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy," is only happy the veteran actress is returning to the big screen after a year-long hiatus, saying the Filipino audience "deserves" to see her again. Asked for his statement about his "idol" bouncing back from the recent controversy, Vice Ganda said, "Well-deserved naman ni Ms. Maricel Soriano na makita ulit ng maraming tao." "Sobrang deserve din naman ng tao na makapanood ng mga proyekto na nandodoon si Maricel Soriano dahil isa siya sa pinakamahuhusay na artista sa Pilipinas. "'Yung mga ganyang talent, simula't sapul, noon hanggang ngayon, hindi kumukupas kaya deserve natin na mapanood siya at deserve niyang makapagpakita pa sa atin," he said. A co-production of Star Cinema and Viva Films, "Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy" is an entry to this year's Metro Manila Film Festival.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/02/13/maricel-soriano-huwag-muna-drama

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After teleserye controversy, Maricel Soriano excited for comeback movie

The controversies surrounding her have made Maricel Soriano elusive for quite some time. She’d suddenly disappear from showbiz events. She refused to entertain personal questions. Maricel is still mum about what happened to her personal life. But things change – as if by magic – when she talks about her movie comeback. Maricel’s smile reaches her eyes. She laughs easily. She answers questions without batting an eyelash. “Very excited ako. I’m making a movie after a long time(the last full-length role she had was in the 2011 Metro Filmfest drama “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, where she won Best Actress),” she gushes. That movie -- Viva Entertainment’s “Oh My Mama!” -- is a far cry from the heart-wrenching Metro Manila Filmfest entry for which she went home with an acting trophy. Director Wenn Deramas’ latest film promises to make moviegoers leave the cinema laughing out loud. And Maricel says she’d rather see people laugh than cry during these tough times. “Gusto ko masaya,” she explains at the story conference for the movie. “Ang dami na nating pinagdadaaan. Gusto ko tumawa for a change.” That’s what she misses most about being a movie actress – this power to make people laugh, to make them happy. “Pagbalik mo, masaya,” Maricel explains.

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Maricel Soriano considers new movie a blessing

MANILA, Philippines – After all the controversies that surrounded Maricel Soriano in January, the veteran actress was all smiles when she faced the media over the weekend about her upcoming project. In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Soriano said she is extremely happy to be doing a new movie with Eugene Domingo, Andi Eigenmann and Billy Crawford. “Sobra akong excited kasi the last time na nagkatrabaho kami ni Uge (Domingo’s nickname), ‘yung ‘Bahay Kubo’ with Eric Quizon and Joel Lamangan pa. Ito ‘yung second time namin kaya excited ako and siyempre 'yung dalawang bagets na makakasama ko, inaanak ko pa 'yung isa, si Andi,” she said. Soriano said she considers this project a blessing after it was announced that she will no longer join the cast of the ABS-CBN series “Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin.” “Happy na happy ako kasi blessing ito para sa akin. Lahat kayo na nag-aabang, ito na. Abangan niyo dahil masayang masaya itong pelikula na gagawin namin, para sa inyo ito. Huwag na kayo mainip kasi ito na talaga siya,” she said. The actress also gave a message to her fans, who have been consistently supporting her. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa kanilang lahat dahil hindi nila ako iniwanan. Lagi silang nandiyan at patuloy na nagmamahal,” she said. Aside from this project, the veteran actress also expressed excitement over the movie that she is set to do with comedian Vice Ganda, who has openly said that he wants to do a project with Soriano. “Pagbibigyan natin siya. Alam mo naman ako mapagbigay. Pagbibigyan natin si Vice. Mahal ko iyan eh. Excited ako kay Vice,” Soriano said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/25/13/maricel-soriano-considers-new-movie-blessing

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