In ‘Fall Guy’, Sean de Guzman makes bid as serious actor
Moira dela Torre surprised fans and supporters alike as she debuted “Ipanalo Natin To” during the Talindeg Pangasinan: Dagupan Grand Rally for Leni Robredo held earlier this month.
“I have kind of tried to stay away from politics as much as I can,” Moira revealed during an interview before her onstage performance at the Grand Rally. “Because I wasn’t well-researched before. I didn’t really know where to find my facts kasi andaming nakalatag online and with our libraries. So I didn’t know what happened for real. I was one of those na I wanted to be neutral for a while. I thought being neutral promoted peace.”
At 28 years old, Moira is well-known for chart-topping singles “Malaya” and “Tagpuan.” In March, after publicly showing her support for the Leni Robredo-Kiko Pangilinan tandem, she was embroiled in a social media misinformation campaign that alluded to her being paid to perform in the campaign. “Hindi kami binayaran,” she said.
Moira credits singer-songwriter Lolito Go as the person who introduced her to VP Leni. “He is so encouraging. Hindi sya nanghihila pababa. So when he posts about VP Leni, wala siyang kailangan siraan para itaas si VP Leni. And that really captured my attention.”
She adds, “I started researching on VP Leni, started researching what she’s done, until I just fell in love with her.”
This echoes with the other testaments of the Filipino youth netizens, who “fell in love” with Leni’s clean record and projects focusing on the marginalized sectors of the country.
And thus began the journey of Moira finally penning the final lyrics for “Ipanalo Natin To.”
The song, initially written by Lolito Go, was inspired by a placard boldly stating, “Lagi ka na lang nakatayo. Umupo ka na kaya ng six years?”
On the topic of the creation of the song, she recalls the story of her first attendance in Leni’s Grand Rally in Zamboanga.
“I’ve watched rallies before and I’ve seen how it’s been an entertainment thing,” she begins. “But VP Leni just said, ‘Hi, Zamboanga!’ and you already feel that this person is so genuine with her love for the country.”
“When she finished her speech, I just knew I was supporting the right person,” she quips. “So I got home. I saw the initial song that Sir Lolito sent me, and I rewrote it; and now we have ‘Ipanalo Natin To’.”
As with the numerous stories of hope brought about by VP Leni and her projects, it seems even stars aren’t immune to the inspiration and call to action the presidential aspirant has been evoking in people. Moira’s new song is a culmination of how goodwill and the willingness to serve inspire people to pay it forward.
“I’m hoping this song will help spark limitless strength and encouragement for everybody who needs to hear [it], so we can fight the good fight.”
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Young actor Sean De Guzman and award-winning director Joel Lamangan are reunited anew in the social crime drama movie titled “Fall Guy” which tells the story of a social media influencer who became a victim of injustice because of his status.
The script was written by Troy Espiritu (who penned “Ma’ Rosa” which won for Jaclyn Jose the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival). The movie is produced by Len Carillo of 3:16 Media Network and John Bryan Diamante of Mentorque Productions.
Direk Joel handled Sean’s launching movie “Anak ng Macho Dancer” shown in January 2021. They also worked together in “Lockdown”, “Bekis on the Run”, “Huling Baklang Birhen sa Balat ng Lupa” (still unreleased) and “Island of Desire.” “Fall Guy” is their sixth movie.
Sean said it’s a big honor for a newcomer like him to be directed by the multi-awarded filmmaker in a different kind of movie, not the usual skin flicks that he does. Thru “Fall Guy”, Sean makes his bid as a serious actor.
For his part, Direk Joel believes Sean has the makings of a good actor. “I know he can deliver,” he said. “I never doubted his capability as an actor. Give him a good role and I know he can give justice to it.”
While he is not closing his doors to sexy movies, Sean wants to explore different roles to improve himself. “I don’t want to limit myself to just sexy roles. I want to be challenged as an actor.”
Also featured in “Fall Guy” are Glydel Mercado, Shamaine Buencamino, Vance Larena, Cloe Barreto, Quinn Carrillo, Marco Gomez, Karl Aquino, Tina Paner, Jim Pebanco, Pancho Carrillo, Mark Cardona, Tiffany Grey, Azekah Alvarez, Nisa Ortiz, Hershie de Leon, and Itan Magnaye.
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