Felix Manalo, Now Showing!

 

  

There was part of my life that I had been to Iglesia Ni Cristo, that's when I was in College. I studied at New Era University and graduated last 2002. Most of my classmates and even my bestfriend are an INC members. That's why when I heard that there will be a film entitled Felix Manalo, I was really eager to know what the film is all about.

Felix Manalo is the latest offering of Viva Films. It stands to make a new chapter in the history of Philippine Cinema as it aims to break the 2 world best attempts in the guinness World Record feat for the largest audience attendance in a firm premiere and screening last October 4.

I was in awe when I entered the Philippine Arena, they made it as a gigantic movie house, a feeling of dizziness fills me in when I look around the Arena. Philippine Arena featured 55,000 seater and 22 meters by 40 meters screen mounted for a full movie house experience.

Iglesia Ni Cristo, did it again, they got the 2 Guinness World Record, first as the Largest Audience Attendance in a Film Premiere and Screening and the second one was the very huge screen (22 meters by 40 meters screen). Congratulations INC!

Here is the video of the announcement from Guinness World Record!




During the event, the representative from Guinness World Record said that this kind of World Record attempt is not new to INC, actually they have 8 world records. Wow! it is really amazing! Now, they have in all a 10 Guinness World Records.

In the movie, Dennis Trillo plays the role of Ka Felix Manalo, Iglesia ni Cristo's first Executive Minister, was surprised as well when he walked at the red carpet.

Take a glimpse on my video during the Walk at the Red Carpet.





The Beauteous actress Bela Padilla plays the role of Ka Felix's wife, Ka Honorata. Dennis and Bela are supported by over a hundred big stars, like Gabby Concepcion, Gladys Reyes, Jacklyn Jose, Snooky Serna, Lorna Tolentino, Richard Yap, Dale Baldillo and more.

Felix Manalo was skilfully directed by the multi-award-winning director, Joel C. Lamangan.

It was shot for 58 days over a period of eight months with only the best and well respected names in the local film production scene doing tedious work to ensure world-class quality.

Direk Joel's team include director of photography Rody Lacap, production designer Edgar Littaua set design and construction Danny Red, costume designer Joel Marcelo Bilbao, hair and make-up Juvan Vermil, musical director Von de Guzman, sound engineer Albert Michael Idioma, film editor John Wong, visual efffects supervisor Adrian Arcega, assistant director Arman Reyes and associate director Julius Alfonso.

"Felix Manalo" is monumental as it traces the origins and growth of the INC since 1914. It painstankingly covers and replicates events and locations as early as 1886 when Ka Felix was born until his demise in 1963.

Mommies, head on the cinemas with your Family to have a bonding moment and learn more about INC and Felix Manalo.

For a sneak peek at "Felix Manalo's trailer, visit or log on www.felixmanalothemovie.com or at VIVA Entertainment's YouTube page.

Watch out for my review on Felix Manalo the movie on my next blog post.