After jail stint, Karen Bordador shares story on MMK
Languishing in prison for five years for a crime she did not commit was probably the most difficult part of former PBB Kumunity housemate Karen Bordador’s life. With faith in God, Karen never gave up and is now ready to tell her story in a two-part International Women’s month special with Kaila Estrada portraying her on “MMK” this March 12 (Saturday) and 19 (Saturday).
Karen said that sharing her life story in “MMK” was a dream come true. She said, “I can’t believe that my story would be shared finally. I’m a big fan of ‘MMK.’ Inside the cell, we watched it every Saturday and we would talk about how we would dream to be part of it.”
“This sharing is not to set me free, but it is to set a lot of people free and make them realize that life is great. People out there, their minds are imprisoned even if they are not in prison. I just want to let them know what happened to me five years ago and look where you’re at, you are in a more privileged situation. Let’s set each other free,” she added.
For Kaila, she admires Karen’s strength and positivity amidst the trials she faced.
“She is an epitome of a strong woman for me. I cannot imagine going through what she went through. The fact that she is positive and had the fighting spirit regardless of what was thrown at her. It was so inspiring. My main takeaway is there is always light at the end of the tunnel. She found a purpose and she was of service to other people and to herself given what she was facing,” she said.
Karen, who was a contestant of ABS-CBN’s reality contest “I Do,” was living a wonderful life as a DJ and model, but her life took a 180 degree turn after visiting her boyfriend one morning after doing her radio show. Just within seconds of her arrival, police swooped down the place and arrested them in connection with an illegal drugs buy-bust operation.
Her life went downhill since then. Her reputation was tarnished. Proving her innocence was a long and arduous battle. See how her unwavering faith in God opened her eyes through the small blessings she got inside the cell and how she was determined to bounce back following the court’s acquittal.
Directed by Raz dela Torre, joining Kaila in this episode is Karen, Lou Yanong, and Shamaine Buencamino.
Watch “MMK” on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube, ABS-CBN Entertainment Facebook page, and iWantTFC.
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Director Jay Altarejos has finished filming his latest movie “Finding Daddy Blake” and is now editing it.
The movie is co-produced by Marc Cubales under his MC Productions and Direk Jay’s very own 2076 Kolektib film production house. Marc is also one of the actors.
Direk Jay, who also wrote the script, describes his latest film as a “BL film with a twist.”
“This is a BL film but with a different kind of twist. I can’t tell you much, lest I would be tempted to give all the juicy details,” said Direk Jay.
Based on true events that transpired at the start of the pandemic, two teenage boys, Elijah, and a young social media personality, Kokoy, meet to search and seek vengeance against cyber predator Daddy Blake.
Daddy Blake trended on social media in 2020. Twitter users said that he is a scammer who promised money to good-looking guys in exchange for intimate videos.
The film boasts of critically acclaimed actress Rita Avila, 2021 FAMAS, Gawad Tanglaw and Gawad Urian’s Best Supporting Actress awardee Dexter Doria, 3rd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Best Supporting Actor awardee Gio Alvarez, Facine International Film Festival Best Actor awardee Oliver Aquino, Riverside International Film Festival (California, USA) Best Actor awardee Carlos Dala, theater actor Jonathan Ivan Rivera, and a batch of fresh talents.
“Finding Daddy Blake” will hit theaters and other global streaming platforms by September. It is produced by MC Production House in cooperation with 2076 Kolektib.
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