Iza Calzado is grateful to be part of MMFF movie ‘The Kingdom’ | ABS-CBN
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Iza Calzado is grateful to be part of MMFF movie ‘The Kingdom’
Iza Calzado is grateful to be part of MMFF movie ‘The Kingdom’
Actress Iza Calzado took to social media to express her gratitude for being part of the Metro Manila Film Festival film entry The Kingdom.
Actress Iza Calzado took to social media to express her gratitude for being part of the Metro Manila Film Festival film entry The Kingdom.
On her Instagram page, Iza shared some behind the scene photos and videos she took during their filming days.
On her Instagram page, Iza shared some behind the scene photos and videos she took during their filming days.
“Honored to be part of this epic film! So glad schedules and lungs cooperated so I can be part of this world that the brilliant people of The Kingdom created,” Iza expressed.
“Honored to be part of this epic film! So glad schedules and lungs cooperated so I can be part of this world that the brilliant people of The Kingdom created,” Iza expressed.
The actress revealed that she immediately accepted the role when it was first offered.
The actress revealed that she immediately accepted the role when it was first offered.
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“When it was pitched to me, I knew I had to do it because I love and respect everyone behind this film and really wanted to be part of it. Pitch pa lang, wala pang script yes na kaagad!” Iza added.
“When it was pitched to me, I knew I had to do it because I love and respect everyone behind this film and really wanted to be part of it. Pitch pa lang, wala pang script yes na kaagad!” Iza added.
Iza also expressed her appreciation for the team behind the film, saying, “So grateful for the team’s love and for making me feel very appreciated on set and sa credits. Didn’t ask for it but you gave it wholeheartedly. I am so kilig!”
Iza also expressed her appreciation for the team behind the film, saying, “So grateful for the team’s love and for making me feel very appreciated on set and sa credits. Didn’t ask for it but you gave it wholeheartedly. I am so kilig!”
In the film, Iza reunited with Kapamilya actor Piolo Pascual, whom she previously worked with in the 2014 Star Cinema movie Starting Over Again alongside Toni Gonzaga.
In the film, Iza reunited with Kapamilya actor Piolo Pascual, whom she previously worked with in the 2014 Star Cinema movie Starting Over Again alongside Toni Gonzaga.
“A big bonus for me is working with my B onscreen after 10 years! Dito talaga, kilig na kilig ako!!” she continued.
“A big bonus for me is working with my B onscreen after 10 years! Dito talaga, kilig na kilig ako!!” she continued.
She concluded her post by congratulating her co-stars and the production team of The Kingdom.
She concluded her post by congratulating her co-stars and the production team of The Kingdom.
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“Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on this film, celebrating its success and I can’t wait to edit this when awards are given out tonight. In my heart, this movie is a true winner!!! ❤️❤️❤️,” she said.
“Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on this film, celebrating its success and I can’t wait to edit this when awards are given out tonight. In my heart, this movie is a true winner!!! ❤️❤️❤️,” she said.
In the post, Iza shared a scene where she worked closely with Piolo, who played Sulo in the film. She also posted a clip of a fight scene from her role.
In the post, Iza shared a scene where she worked closely with Piolo, who played Sulo in the film. She also posted a clip of a fight scene from her role.
“Every 10 years B! Very consistent,” Piolo commented.
“Every 10 years B! Very consistent,” Piolo commented.
Fans who watched the film also commended the actress's performance in the comment section.
Fans who watched the film also commended the actress's performance in the comment section.
“Just saw it last night and as usual you were amazing. Very memorable role. Ganda ng chemistry nyo ni Papa P. Sana magkasama ulit kayo sa project!!!” a fan said.
“Just saw it last night and as usual you were amazing. Very memorable role. Ganda ng chemistry nyo ni Papa P. Sana magkasama ulit kayo sa project!!!” a fan said.
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Another one expressed, “Just finished seeing it, and yes, it’s indeed a winner! Congratulations on your remarkable performance and to everyone behind this film, kaka proud! ❤️❤️❤️.”
Another one expressed, “Just finished seeing it, and yes, it’s indeed a winner! Congratulations on your remarkable performance and to everyone behind this film, kaka proud! ❤️❤️❤️.”
In a previous interview, the film's director Michael Tuviera explained that The Kingdom is a non-political film centered around the theme of family. It follows the premise of what would happen if the Philippines were not colonized.
In a previous interview, the film's director Michael Tuviera explained that The Kingdom is a non-political film centered around the theme of family. It follows the premise of what would happen if the Philippines were not colonized.
“Yung pinanggalingan po talaga ng konsepto actually we wanted to make a non-political film about politics,” Michael said.
“Yung pinanggalingan po talaga ng konsepto actually we wanted to make a non-political film about politics,” Michael said.
“That’s why yung pinaka theme o yung pinaka soul nung pelikula is still about family and ‘yun yung ano parang nabuhay na dun yung kwento yung nabuo na namin yung mga characters but at the end of the day, it’s still all about family,” he added.
“That’s why yung pinaka theme o yung pinaka soul nung pelikula is still about family and ‘yun yung ano parang nabuhay na dun yung kwento yung nabuo na namin yung mga characters but at the end of the day, it’s still all about family,” he added.
The Kingdom bagged the awards for Best Visual Effects, Best Production Design, the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award, Second Best Picture, and Best Director for Michael Tuviera (who tied with Crisanto Aquino for My Future You) at the Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal on Friday, December 27.
The Kingdom bagged the awards for Best Visual Effects, Best Production Design, the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award, Second Best Picture, and Best Director for Michael Tuviera (who tied with Crisanto Aquino for My Future You) at the Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal on Friday, December 27.
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