In celebration
of the 100 Years of Philippine Cinema, “Habambuhay” is a new, insightfully
entertaining documentary series that commemorates the lives and efforts of the
people behind and in front of the camera who helped shape the Philippine Movie
Industry for a very long time.
It features
exclusive interviews, rare archival footage, clips and photos that will help
illuminate the fascinating stories behind the industry's most significant
contributors and biggest names in Philippine Cinema.
“Habambuhay” boasts a star-studded list that includes screen
legends like Anita Linda, Luis Nepomuceno, Eddie Mesa, Rosemarie Gil, Gloria
Romero, and Eddie Garcia, in the actor’s last in-depth interview before his
untimely passing, as well as industry pillars such as Mother Lily Monteverde
(Regal Entertainment), Charo Santos-Concio (Star Cinema), and Marichu
Vera-Perez (Sampaguita Pictures).
Renowned filmmakers Peque Gallaga, Laurice Guillen, Lav Diaz,
Brillante Mendoza, Jerrold Tarog, screenwriters Ricky Lee, Raquel
Villavicencio, Rody Vera, and Philippine Cinema’s Golden Age screen idols
Christopher de Leon, Rafael Bembol Roco, Jr., Michael de Mesa, Cherie Gil, and
Nora Aunor are some of the illustrious names featured in this one-of-a-kind
legacy project.
Directed by award-winning writer, director, and author Clodualdo
'Doy' del Mundo Jr. and produced by TBA Studios ("Heneral Luna,"
"Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral," "Women of the Weeping River,"
to name a few), “Habambuhay” made its premiere at this year’s Pista ng Pelikulang
Pilipino.
An omnibus episode, featuring an all-star-cast, was screened last
Friday, September 13th at Gateway Cineplex and an episode dedicated
to one of the country's most prominent showbiz families, The Eigenmanns, was
screened on Saturday, September 14.
“Habambuhay” is made by TBA Studios in partnership with the Film
Development Council of the Philippines and the National Commission
for Culture and the Arts.
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