Since the movie has a con artist as the protagonist,
producer Ferdinand Lapuz and Direk Joel shared their experiences with having
been duped. Ferdinand recalled an unpleasant memory where coincidentally,
someone named “Boy Hapon” harangued him into giving up a valuable possession. On
the other hand, the director himself remembered that when he was still a
student and a corps commander, a group of male classmates invited him to hang
out at a bowling alley, only to be mauled. They actually wanted to get back at
him for being a strict officer.
“Yung taong yun [real-life Bhoy Intsik], wala na po
yun, patay na. Pero noong araw, yun ay buhay pa, yun ay con artist dun sa area [a
barrio in Cavite] na yun bagamat hindi
lahat ng nangyari sa pelikula ay nangyari sa buhay ni Bhoy Intsik,” said the
film’s director, Joel Lamangan.
Raymond Francisco, TV commercial director and stage
actor, is looking to stage his big comeback as a full-time actor with this
title role. Known as “RS Francisco” to many in the entertainment industry, his
recent films were Bwaya and Amor y Muerte. However, he was able
to fine tune his acting chops via his plum roles in the productions of UP SAMASKOM and Dulaang UP during his college days. This film is also produced via
his company, Frontrow Entertainment.
His co-star is Coco Martin’s younger brother,
Ronwaldo Martin, who first made his mark in the indie film industry via Ari:
My Life with a King. Itwas followed by Eduardo Roy Jr.’s film that’s highly
praised by critics. This film was his eventual ticket to playing another nuance
laden character, Marlon Pogi. Raymond elaborated why they chose to cast
Ronwaldo. “Nakita ko yung Pamilya Ordinaryo. He’s very very
raw, he’s very very fresh. Wala siyang bad acting habits so naisip ko na
magandang contrast yan sa character ni Bhoy Intsik na very complex, very
layered…napakarami niyang facets sa buhay, tapos makakakita ka ng isang fresh
na character sa movie.” Direk Joel concurred. “Ang kailangan sa role na ito ay
isang bagamundong bata.” He even went as far as saying that Ronwaldo has the
potential to surpass his older brother.
The movie also stars Jeric Raval, Mon Confiado,
Elora Españo, Jim Pebanco, Tony Mabesa, Shyr Valdes, Mike Lloren, and Liz
Andogan.
It will be shown from March 9 to 14 in SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, Gateway, and Glorietta
4 Cinemas as part of the Sinag Maynila
2017.
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