Carlo Aquino, Charlie Dizon’s ‘Third World Romance’ to close Cinemalaya 2023
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Carlo Aquino, Charlie Dizon’s ‘Third World Romance’ to close Cinemalaya 2023
Kapamilya actors Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon will headline the upcoming film, Third World Romance, which is set to screen in cinemas nationwide starting on August 16. Apart from that, it will also play an important role at this year's Cinemalaya.
Kapamilya actors Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon will headline the upcoming film, Third World Romance, which is set to screen in cinemas nationwide starting on August 16. Apart from that, it will also play an important role at this year's Cinemalaya.
The real-life couple shared their excitement for the highly-anticipated film during its media conference held in Marikina City.
The real-life couple shared their excitement for the highly-anticipated film during its media conference held in Marikina City.
Aside from Carlo and Charlie, other actors in the film such as Iyah Mina, Esnyr Ranollo, Xilhoutte, Brian Black, and Lady Morgana were also in attendance during the talk with the media.
Aside from Carlo and Charlie, other actors in the film such as Iyah Mina, Esnyr Ranollo, Xilhoutte, Brian Black, and Lady Morgana were also in attendance during the talk with the media.
The much-awaited film is a co-production of Black Sheep and Anima.
The much-awaited film is a co-production of Black Sheep and Anima.
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The movie revolves around the story of Britney played by Charlie, and Alvin, portrayed by Carlo. In the film, the two characters strive to be content and happy together despite the harsh realities of life. Britney will face a tough moment in the film –– choosing between her happiness or her family’s needs.
The movie revolves around the story of Britney played by Charlie, and Alvin, portrayed by Carlo. In the film, the two characters strive to be content and happy together despite the harsh realities of life. Britney will face a tough moment in the film –– choosing between her happiness or her family’s needs.
Dwein Ruedas Baltazar, who served as the director of the film, shared why she didn't sugarcoat the issues surrounding the film while making it ––the economics of love and the price one needs to pay in real life.
Dwein Ruedas Baltazar, who served as the director of the film, shared why she didn't sugarcoat the issues surrounding the film while making it ––the economics of love and the price one needs to pay in real life.
“Ayaw na natin mag-tiptoe sa economic crisis, sa class divide. It's about time, hinihingi na siya ng panahon. Ito na lang way para pag-usapan siya. Kailangan natin siya harapin. Sana mas accessible sa madla,” she shared.
“Ayaw na natin mag-tiptoe sa economic crisis, sa class divide. It's about time, hinihingi na siya ng panahon. Ito na lang way para pag-usapan siya. Kailangan natin siya harapin. Sana mas accessible sa madla,” she shared.
Meanwhile, Charlie expressed how refreshing the storyline was for her as it depicted two people in the same social class rather than the usual rich meets poor love story.
Meanwhile, Charlie expressed how refreshing the storyline was for her as it depicted two people in the same social class rather than the usual rich meets poor love story.
“Masaya kasi bagong-bago nga to sa mata ng mga tao na usually kasi may mas mayaman, mas may mahirap. Ito, mapapakita na pareho silang equal pero ano ba yung challenges?" she said.
“Masaya kasi bagong-bago nga to sa mata ng mga tao na usually kasi may mas mayaman, mas may mahirap. Ito, mapapakita na pareho silang equal pero ano ba yung challenges?" she said.
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"Kasi minsan diba, ayaw ng family dahil mayaman yung side nung isa tapos poor yung isa. Dito [kasi] pantay sila ng level, paano nila ihaharap yung challenges sa buhay na pareho silang maioffer?” she added.
"Kasi minsan diba, ayaw ng family dahil mayaman yung side nung isa tapos poor yung isa. Dito [kasi] pantay sila ng level, paano nila ihaharap yung challenges sa buhay na pareho silang maioffer?” she added.
Dwein highlighted that the film does not aim to romanticize poverty, but rather to spread awareness among the people who would come to see it.
Dwein highlighted that the film does not aim to romanticize poverty, but rather to spread awareness among the people who would come to see it.
“May kilig pero iniwasan ko gumamit ng slow motion, kasi [madalas] makita sa romance movie na tumigil mundo, nag slow-mo Lahat. Let’s ground it to reality, yung totoo lang,” Dwein remarked.
“May kilig pero iniwasan ko gumamit ng slow motion, kasi [madalas] makita sa romance movie na tumigil mundo, nag slow-mo Lahat. Let’s ground it to reality, yung totoo lang,” Dwein remarked.
Third World Romance will first be featured as Cinemalaya 2023’s closing film before making its theatrical release.
Third World Romance will first be featured as Cinemalaya 2023’s closing film before making its theatrical release.
The film also stars Ana Abad Santos, Gardo Versoza, and Jun Jun Quintana.
The film also stars Ana Abad Santos, Gardo Versoza, and Jun Jun Quintana.
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Third World Romance
Carlo Aquino
Charlie Dizon
Esnyr
Lady Morgana
Brian Black
Xilhoutte
Iyah Mina
Dwein Ruedas Baltazar
Black Sheep
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