Singer-songwriter JC Regino, son of the late OPM icon April Boy Regino, confirmed on April 26 that a movie chronicling his father’s life is finally moving forward.
During his virtual media conference for his latest single ‘Wala Na,’ JC recalled that the movie was already in the works before his father’s passing. April Boy Regino sadly passed away on November 29, 2020, due to chronic kidney disease and acute respiratory failure.
Recently, they received a call confirming that the movie will continue, with the search for the film’s star already underway.
“Tapos ngayon pong taon, tinawagan po si mommy ng gagawa po na tuloy na nga daw po; nagmiting-miting na po sila, which is magkakaroon na po ng search po kung sino ang gaganap sa buhay ni dad po,” said the singer.
JC expressed his interest in portraying his father in the movie, but due to his appearance, he couldn’t. However, despite not being given the role, the singer understands that it’s for the best.
“Siyempre interesado po. Kaso sabi po ng direktor, kamukha ko daw po si mommy, hindi si daddy, hahaha! Pero ‘yung boses po talaga, sobrang nakuha ko kay dad; halos magka-boses kami ni dad.
“Siyempre gusto ko rin naman po na kahit paano ay maka-ambag doon sa movie ni dad. Pero siyempre, mas maganda siguro kung mas maganda ‘yung—mas batikan ‘yung aarte para mabigyan ng mas kahulugan ‘yung buhay ni dad sa movie po,” explained JC.
Given the opportunity, he would love to be part of his father’s movie.
“Pero kung ako po, okay po sa akin. Siyempre alam ko po ang buhay ni dad. Siyempre honored po ako.”
Meanwhile, his latest single ‘Wala Na’ has reached the 8th spot on iTunes. It marks his first heartbreak song, inspired by a friend’s heartbreaking love story.
‘Wala Na’ is available on all music platforms nationwide.
