MMFF 2014: Robin, Vina reunite in 'Bonifacio Ang Unang Pangulo'

MANILA, Philippines- Aside from the interesting plot of “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo,” people also look forward to the reunion of Vina Morales and Robin Padilla.

 

Vina and Robin were once a reel and real-life partners, and were well-loved by the public in their film “Utol Kong Hoodlum” in 1992.

 

Even Robin's wife, Mariel Padilla agrees that this film is the right reunion project for the two. “Simula't simula pa lang, bago pa nagkaro'n ng mga love team na 'yan, may Robin and Vina na, tried and tested na 'yan.”

 

“Komportable na kasi sila sa isa't isa, 'yon kasi 'yong isang bagay na kahit... 'yong year na pinagsamahan nila, hindi mo na mawo-workshop 'yon, e,” Mariel added.

 

Meanwhile, Robin who would call himself a “Katipunero,” said he wants people to know the real story of Bonifacio through the film. He agreed that “Bonifacio” is an “ambitious film,” which was instantly loved when they presented it to the potential sponsors.

 

“Si Direk suntok sa buwan, gumawa muna siya ng 40-second teaser na ang gusto niya lang mapakita kung sino si Bonifacio,” Robin said, recalling how they approached the sponsors. “Parang pinakita sa teaser na kailangan kilalanin kung sino si Bonifacio at kung gusto mo ba siya makikala, 'yon lang po.”

 

“Dahil po doon sa 40 seconds na teaser na umikot sa internet, nagkaro'n ng mga taong sumuporta sa proyekto.”

 

Meanwhile, Robin said winning an award is not their priority.

 

“'Yong awards, para na lang po 'yan pampalubag-loob matapos mong gumawa bg magandang pelikula,” he said. “Isa lang po ang mapapangako namin sa inyo at sa mga taong manonood ng pelikula, hindi po kayo manghihinayang sa ibanayad ninyo.”

 

Joining Robin and Vina in the film are Eddie Garcia, Jericho Rosales, Daniel Padilla, and Jasmine Curtis-Smith. Directed by Lawrence Williams and produced by Philippians Productions.