This September, Spring Films will be joining the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino for the first time with comedy "I'm Ellenya L. "
I'm Ellenya L. stars singer-actress Maris Racal in her first solo lead role. The film follows the simple but ambitious 21-year old Ellenya Lakampanti (played by Maris) on her quest to become the next big vlogger.
On most days, Ellenya spends her time patterning her online presence on her celebrity idol (with the special participation of Sue Ramirez playing herself). Luckily, her musician father Daddy Toots (Gio Alvarez) is there to support her. Even if it means climbing on a roof to get her that perfect "drone shoot".
Her bestfriend, talented photographer and literal boy-next-door, Peng (Inigo Pascual) is also always there. Even though, frankly, he has become quite wary of Ellenya's obsession with the image she projects online.
When a chance encounter leads Ellenya to meet Sue Ramirez' starmaker and fellow influencer Kyle Quintos (Patrick Sugui), she takes the opportunity to get his help. Quintos can transform her into the big time vlogger she dreams of becoming. He agrees to help her on one condition: she has to prove her potential by becoming viral online within a week.
In an age where everyone is an influencer, and where everyone is a blogger, what does it take to be "instafamous" Are "likes" and "follows" all that really matters nowadays?
Having come from a similarly simple background as Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) All-in's Singing Sunshine of Davao", Maris lends to her role of Ellenya Lakampanti much of her own experiences. From dealing with first-time fame to navigating through young adulthood as a "Gen Z'er".
Make no mistakes, "I'm Ellenya L." is not a rom-com. Instead, it's a story of a young woman discovering who she is in the age of social media. As the film's core is a balance of comedy and heart. Comedy from the hopes, dreams, and everyday struggles of living an increasingly digitial lifestyle; Heart from staying connected to the things that matter - friends, family, and one's true self.
Follow Gen Z'ers and even millennials will both laugh and feel for these very relatable themes at the center of the film.
"I'm Ellenya L." is the directorial debut of actor-producer Boy 2 Quizon. Quizon is best known for comedy roles and being part of the hit show "Bubble Gang" for more than 10 years. This, however, isn't the director's first foray working behind-the-scenes in films. Quizon previously produced hits such as "10000 Hours", "Camp Sawi", "Sid and Aya" and "Ulan"
The film also stars Nova Villa, Patrick Sugi, Francine Prieto and the promising character actress and social media sensation, Kat Galang.
Produced by Spring Films, N2 Productions, and Cobalt Entertainment, l’m Ellenya L.” will be hitting theaters nationwide on September 13, as part of the 2019 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino.
I'm Ellenya L. stars singer-actress Maris Racal in her first solo lead role. The film follows the simple but ambitious 21-year old Ellenya Lakampanti (played by Maris) on her quest to become the next big vlogger.
On most days, Ellenya spends her time patterning her online presence on her celebrity idol (with the special participation of Sue Ramirez playing herself). Luckily, her musician father Daddy Toots (Gio Alvarez) is there to support her. Even if it means climbing on a roof to get her that perfect "drone shoot".
Her bestfriend, talented photographer and literal boy-next-door, Peng (Inigo Pascual) is also always there. Even though, frankly, he has become quite wary of Ellenya's obsession with the image she projects online.
When a chance encounter leads Ellenya to meet Sue Ramirez' starmaker and fellow influencer Kyle Quintos (Patrick Sugui), she takes the opportunity to get his help. Quintos can transform her into the big time vlogger she dreams of becoming. He agrees to help her on one condition: she has to prove her potential by becoming viral online within a week.
In an age where everyone is an influencer, and where everyone is a blogger, what does it take to be "instafamous" Are "likes" and "follows" all that really matters nowadays?
Having come from a similarly simple background as Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) All-in's Singing Sunshine of Davao", Maris lends to her role of Ellenya Lakampanti much of her own experiences. From dealing with first-time fame to navigating through young adulthood as a "Gen Z'er".
Make no mistakes, "I'm Ellenya L." is not a rom-com. Instead, it's a story of a young woman discovering who she is in the age of social media. As the film's core is a balance of comedy and heart. Comedy from the hopes, dreams, and everyday struggles of living an increasingly digitial lifestyle; Heart from staying connected to the things that matter - friends, family, and one's true self.
Follow Gen Z'ers and even millennials will both laugh and feel for these very relatable themes at the center of the film.
"I'm Ellenya L." is the directorial debut of actor-producer Boy 2 Quizon. Quizon is best known for comedy roles and being part of the hit show "Bubble Gang" for more than 10 years. This, however, isn't the director's first foray working behind-the-scenes in films. Quizon previously produced hits such as "10000 Hours", "Camp Sawi", "Sid and Aya" and "Ulan"
The film also stars Nova Villa, Patrick Sugi, Francine Prieto and the promising character actress and social media sensation, Kat Galang.
Produced by Spring Films, N2 Productions, and Cobalt Entertainment, l’m Ellenya L.” will be hitting theaters nationwide on September 13, as part of the 2019 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino.
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