The screenplay of Rody Vera, which won first prize in the 2014 Palanca Awards will bring together Lovi Poe and Ms. Gina Pareño as Gregoria de Jesus in the revolution-themed flick titled ‘Lakambini’. Jeffrey Jeturian and Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil will be the directors of the said biopic.
The film presents Gregoria in her 60s as she recalls the turbulent but passionate adventures with Andres and the birth of the Katipunan up to the treachery that led to her husband’s horrible death. Her memories are sparked by her wonderful and meticulous cooking for her family and second husband, musician and general, Julio Nakpil.
Back in history, de Jesus assumed an alias ‘Lakambini’. Lovi is the young rebel Gregoria while Gina is the senior Oryang.
“Very excited and at the same time nervous for this project,” Poe declared on her Instagram account. “I will be portraying a role of a very influential person that made history in our country.”
On the other hand, the veteran actress Pareño shared, “Kakaiba ang karakter ko.” She added that she is happy to be reunited with Jeffrey who directed her in ‘Kubrador’ which earned her raves in the international filmfest circuit.
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The said film is slated for a mid or late 2015 release.
