Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:01:00 01/13/2008
MANILA, Philippines - There was much secrecy surrounding GMA Films-Regal’s new Valentine movie, “My Best Friend’s Girlfriend (BFGF).”
The identity of Richard Gutierrez’s new leading lady was a tightly guarded bit of information; it is set to be revealed only today on the Kapuso show, “SOP.”
Joey Abacan, GMA Films project director, says many big stars were considered, but the plum role went to Marian Rivera, who continues to make waves as “Marimar.”
Abacan relates that the Valentine playdate has become an annual event for the company:
“In previous years, we had ‘Let the Love Begin,’ ‘I Will Always Love You’ and ‘The Promise,’ all top-billed by Richard and Angel Locsin. Since Angel has moved to ABS-CBN, we had to find a new partner for Richard.”
To drum up interest in the new tandem, GMA Films launched a text contest for fans to guess who among Iza Calzado, Rhian Ramos, Maxene Magalona, Jewel Mische, Nadine Samonte and Marian would be paired with Richard, who plays Vergel on the teleserye “Kamandag.”
And finally on the set, director Mark Reyes says, outsiders were not allowed. “The people in the compound where we shot, even our own staff, didn’t know that Marian was doing the Richard movie. [I threatened to] kill anyone who’d let the cat out of the bag.”
Reyes adds, “I even had to deny information that was leaked prematurely to the press. I hope they understand.”
The identity of Richard Gutierrez’s new leading lady was a tightly guarded bit of information; it is set to be revealed only today on the Kapuso show, “SOP.”
Joey Abacan, GMA Films project director, says many big stars were considered, but the plum role went to Marian Rivera, who continues to make waves as “Marimar.”
Abacan relates that the Valentine playdate has become an annual event for the company:
“In previous years, we had ‘Let the Love Begin,’ ‘I Will Always Love You’ and ‘The Promise,’ all top-billed by Richard and Angel Locsin. Since Angel has moved to ABS-CBN, we had to find a new partner for Richard.”
To drum up interest in the new tandem, GMA Films launched a text contest for fans to guess who among Iza Calzado, Rhian Ramos, Maxene Magalona, Jewel Mische, Nadine Samonte and Marian would be paired with Richard, who plays Vergel on the teleserye “Kamandag.”
And finally on the set, director Mark Reyes says, outsiders were not allowed. “The people in the compound where we shot, even our own staff, didn’t know that Marian was doing the Richard movie. [I threatened to] kill anyone who’d let the cat out of the bag.”
Reyes adds, “I even had to deny information that was leaked prematurely to the press. I hope they understand.”
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