If you believe in superstitious belief, then you might want to have your early summer a little bit scarier. We all know that Regal Films is one of the movie producers that creates interesting and scary horror movies. So, right before the summer starts scare yourself with the film "Pwera Usog".
The movie "Pwera Usog" stars Joseph Marco, Sofia Andres, Devon Seron, Albie Casino, Kiko Estrada and Cherise Castro plus a whole lot of veterans stars that will create your movie night scarier than before.
It is directed by Jason Paul Laxamana and according to him this is his first time to create a horror movie. It is a big challenge for him convincing and scaring horror movie goers who has watch a different type of horror films.

According to the three female leads, Sofia Andres, Devon Seron and Cherise Castro, this movie is their biggest break on the big screen. 
In "Pwera Usog", Sofia plays Jane, a millenial with a prank channel on the internet. Hatred for her father and insecurity with a sibling lead her to whip up a prank of the net which eventually ends up in total disaster.
According to Direk Jason, Sofia is a confident actress whose admirable talent can take her to places. Devon, meanwhile was a Pinoy Big Brother housemate who finished Teen Big 4th Placer on the finals night. She was part of Haunted Mansion which was a blockbuster fright film. Devon was last seen in the TV series "Be My Lady" and is now part of the "It's Showtime" Girltrends.
In "Pwera Usog", Devon play the character Luna, a rugged beggar (taong grasa) possessed by Catalina played by Eula Valdes. She roams the streets day in and day out and only gets help from good friend Quintin (Kiko Estrada).
Jane pulls a video prank on her one day which exposes her real identity. "Wala syang arte sa katawan. Nandoon ang dedication niya upang pagbutihin ang kanyang craft. Napabilib niya ako sa role niya," Direk Jason said of Devon.

Regal baby Cherise, on the other hand, is not just a singer. Producer Roselle Monteverde particularly lauded her performance in "Pwera Usog"
Cherise has appeared in other Regal movies and has done an episode for the TV drama "Ipaglaban Mo".

In "Pwera Usog" Cherise is Val, Jane's supposed camerawoman. She and Jane are responsible for the prank videos which resulted in their nasty encounter with the occult.

As for the more senior actress Eula, Direk Jason said it has been his dream to work with her in a project. He gushed, "She's a terrific actress!".


Also in the cast of this year's biggest horror movie are Joseph Marco, Albie Casino and Kiko Estrada. Other senior cast includes Aiko Melendez and Rommel Padilla.


Pwera Usog will cetainly sit well with today's millennial crowd whose love affair with modern technology makes them forget all about Pinoy superstitious beliefs.

"Pwera Usog" teaser and trailer already earned 5M views, shares and likes on inittal days of posting.
Pwera Usog hits theather nationwide on March 8. Follow Regal Entertainment, Inc. official Facebook -Regal Entertainment Inc Twitter-@regalfilms, Instagram - @regalfilms50, Youtube - Regal Entertainment Inc. for updates on Pwera Usog.

First movie to showcase here at Mommys MAG Life is the book to film adaptation entitled "Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin" is a Best Selling Novel by Bob Ong. The movie is produced by Viva Films and directed by blockbuster directors like Andoy Ranay, Chris Martinez and Mark Meily. To those who have read the book, you may now watch it on the big screen and enjoy more visualization of the story.
Bala sa Bala, Kamao sa Kamao, Satsat sa Satsat, which satirizes the favorite elements of an action movie, is the first part which stars Benjie Paras, Candy Pangilinan, John Regala, Rez Cortez and more. As we all know that John Regala portrays as a bad guy in some of his movie, in this movie he is really a perfect example that portrays as a hoodlum. He gave justice on his role, he portrays it effectively. Both Candy Pangilinan and Benjie Paras are versatile actress and actor, they can be in drama and in comedy as well. They really portray it accordingly and shifting from drama to comedy is easy for them. I like both of them in comedy, I think it is innate on them to make people laugh.
Direk Chris handled the episode titled Asawa ni Marie, which is a parody of the Filipino soap opera. The set-up is already funny with a love quadrangle figuring among a poor farm girl played by Cristine Reyes, the two brothers who own the farm and the girlfriend of one of the brothers who figures as the eternal villainess.
Love the scene of Yagit who is a mascot dog, he is so funny. Speaking of funny scenes, most of the scenes of Joey Paras made me laugh, he is really a good comedian. Antoinette Taus is back in the big screen and I'm happy for her, I like her, back in Ang TV days, hopefully I will see her more on movie or teleserye. While Cristine Reyes is also a versatile actress, she can be in drama and in comedy, she really portrays well and give her best on what she is doing.
Direk Andoy Ranay spoofs the Filipino horror film in an episode titled Shake, Shaker, Shakest. After dealing with mostly young promising actors in his blockbusters, direk Andoy finds himself directing Maricel Soriano and Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista.

Surprisingly, our very own Mayor Herbert Bautista is back in comedy together with Ms. Maricel Soriano, they really good at it, they are the real comedianne of all time, love their tandem. Shy Carlos is really a pretty one and have a future in showbiz, she really did her best on what she is does. I love her possess scene in the movie, she really a good job on that particular scene. She can fit also on drama and on comedy as well.
Don't miss the comedy prowess of the whole cast! Showing on January 13 in cinemas nationwide!

Watch the trailer here:

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.