Former 'Pinoy Big Brother' housemate Fifth Solomon looks like he’s enjoying his job as a director.

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Josh Mercado

<p>MANILA -- Former &quot;Pinoy Big Brother&quot; housemate Fifth Solomon looks like he’s enjoying his job as a director. </p><p>His eyes noticeably light up whenever film gets mentioned.</p><p>After directing “My Sassy Girl” in January, which featured Toni Gonzaga, Solomon spoke to ABS-CBN News about his new project “Itim na Pusa,” a humorous video for Forest Lake.</p><p>The video is part of the brand’s ongoing campaign to reshape public perception about death and memorial care by utilizing humor in addressing a common stigma, one episode at a time.</p><p>When asked for his views on death, Solomon told ABS-CBN News, “Death for me is not an ending. For me, there is life after death. Death is a beginning of a new journey, so I am not scared of it at all.”</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1722569872521image0 (3).jpeg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Director Fifth Solomon"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Director Fifth Solomon</span></span></span></div><p>In the viral video, two guys encounter the cat while crossing a street and called it bad luck, alluding to a superstitious belief long held by old folks.</p><p>However, a surprising twist in the encounter imparts an important reminder: life is unpredictable, and it’s crucial to be prepared for the unexpected.</p><p>Solomon then gave his thoughts on Filipino superstitious beliefs. “Being a Filipino, kahit saan may pamahiin. Mula sa matatanda, sa mga magulang natin. Sinusunod ko pa rin ang mga pamahiin na ito. ‘Di ko rin alam bakit. Siguro kasi nakasanayan ko na, pero hindi naman siya super seryoso for me. Kasi at the end of the day, sarili nating mga desisyon sa buhay ang nagdidikta ng kapalaran natin,” he said.</p><p>Reflecting on the journey, Solomon said, “Sa buhay, maraming bagay na hindi natin ma-e-expect kaya dapat lagi tayong handa. Lagi nating pinagpaplanuhan ang buhay.”</p><p>He added, “As a director and writer nitong proyektong ito, masaya ako sa naging outcome. Nakakatawa siya kasi ni-literal natin ang mga pamahiin pero at the same time, nagkakaroon tayo ng conversation lalo na sa pagitan ng luma at ang makabagong henerasyon. Nagbibigay ng tanong ang konsepto ng protektong ito patungkol sa kulturang Pinoy, tungkol sa pamahiin.”</p><p>The marketing manager behind “Itim na Pusa,” Christian P. Arines, added, “Our videos aim to create unpredictable moments with unforgettable lessons. We see these as a modern means of shaping Filipinos’ outlook on the deathcare industry.”</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/27/fifth-solomon-reminisces-pinoy-big-brother-journey-2106" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fifth Solomon reminisces Pinoy Big Brother journey</a></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/13/23/ex-pbb-housemate-fifth-solomon-opens-own-company" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ex-&#x27;PBB&#x27; housemate Fifth Solomon opens own production company</a></div><div><strong>From the archives:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WbnLWuNX408?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7S4fCAuuGl4?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>Former 'Pinoy Big Brother' housemate Fifth Solomon looks like he’s enjoying his job as a director.</p>

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Director Fifth Solomon shares views on death, superstitious beliefs

Director Fifth Solomon shares views on death, superstitious beliefs

Josh Mercado

Published Aug 02, 2024 01:06 PM PHT

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