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Denise Esteban recounts getting stopped by immigration before leaving for Japan

RJ MataroBy RJ MataroNovember 23, 2023No Comments3 Mins Read
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On November 7, Viva artist Denise Esteban recounted getting stopped by immigration officers before leaving for Japan for their Vivamax movie ‘Japino.’ 

At the media conference for ‘Japino,’ which LionhearTV covered, Esteban first highlighted her excitement for her first out-of-the-country trip.

“Ako po, sa akin naman po, first time ko rin po makalabas din ng bansa, so sobrang excited po akong makapunta, lalo na’t Japan ‘yun di ba? Sobrang nag-enjoy naman po kami doon, naglaro-laro din po kami sa snow.”

However, immigration officers stopped and questioned her for 30 minutes.

“First time ko po, mahirap na ano– lalo na’t may kulay ‘yung buhok ko noon, tapos ano orange pa siya so akala nila magti-TNT ako po doon. Kaya medyo nahirapan po ako noon. Mga 30 minutes akong pinakaba sa immigration, ‘yun po.

“Kinausap po ako ng masinsinan, umabot pa po kami sa birth certificate ng Nanay ko.”

She then detailed the stringent questioning she underwent to prove that she was going to Japan for the production of their movie.

“Noong nandoon na po kami sa airport, siyempre una, kinakabahan na po ako, kasi marami po akong napapanood na hino-hold talaga. Tapos noong nandoon na ko, tinanong ako, ‘Anong pinunta mo dito?’ ‘Ah, shoot po.’ Tapos hindi ko alam ‘yung ibang isasagot ko, siguro nakakita sila ng unting bagay na gusto nilang punahin. 

“Tapos pinunta po ako doon sa cube na parang kinausap ako ng masinsinan, ‘Anong gagawin mo sa Japan? May kamag-anak ka ba doon?’ Tapos sabi ko, ‘Opo nandoon po ‘yung kapatid ng nanay ko.’ Nandoon din po siya so ganyan-ganyan.”

She also noted the number of requirements she had to provide to prove her identity.

“Tapos siyempre, nag-check na rin po sila ng bank statement, eh walang laman ‘yung banko ko. Eh for tourist, siyempre dapat may laman ‘yung ano ko di ba? Eh walang laman, tapos ayun. 

“Tapos ‘yung surname kasi ng Tita ko doon, iba sa surname ng Nanay ko. So nagdalawang isip sila na akala nila ‘yun ‘yung magbubugaw sa akin sa Japan, kaya hinold ako doon ng mga ilang minutes. Pinakawalan ako ng mga 10 minutes before umalis ‘yung ano siguro, kasi kapag naiwan ako, wala na, papalitan na ako.

“Di ko alam, pinag-tripan po ata ako eh, ‘yung pina-send po ‘yung birth certificate ng mom ko, ‘yung alien card ng Tita ko, ‘yung birth certificate ng Tita ko, marriage contract, ID ng tatay ko kung ano talaga. ‘Yun lang naman po. ‘Yung malapit ng umalis ‘yung plane, pinaalis din ako, pinapasok na rin po ako.”

Finally, she proved her identity by showing her Vivamax movies to the immigration officers.

“Sinabi ko po, pinakita ko pa nga po, sabi ko–‘ Anong work mo dito sa Pilipinas?’ ‘Artista po.’ ‘Saan ka nag-artista?’ ‘Vivamax po.’ ‘Patingin ng mga movie mo.’ Mabuti na lang po may Vivamax ako sa phone, pinakita ko sa kanila. ‘Ikaw ba ‘yan?’ ‘Opo ako po ‘to.'” 

As for their movie, ‘Japino’ stars Angela Morena, Denise Esteban, Vince Rillon, Ali Asistio, Lara Morena, Takuhei Kaneko, and Tora Hara.

Under the direction of Freidric Macapagal Cortez, ‘Japino’ begins streaming on Vivamax this November 10.

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RJ Mataro is a writer with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications. He has worked for Marikina City's Public information office, coordinating with media personnel and writing press releases for events and local projects. He was also a writer in Marikina City's local newspaper "Tinig" during his collegiate years. He is a recipient of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina's Journalism Excellence Award in 2012. He then ventured into the Business Processing and Outsourcing Industry and gained experience in cultural sensitivity and diversity.

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