There is strong anticipation for the return of Vic Sotto to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) this year, as reports from a reliable source indicate that shooting for his upcoming film, slated for the MMFF’s 50th anniversary, will kick off next month.
According to what we heard, Bossing Vic, as he is affectionately known, plans to film on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, the days when ‘Eat Bulaga’ is not broadcast live, adhering to the show’s taped format on those days.
News recently spread across social media platforms, particularly on X, celebrating the collaboration between Vic and Piolo Pascual in a family-oriented drama titled ‘Balwarte,’ which is being eyed as a potential entry for the December film festival. Fans are eagerly awaiting this new project, expecting a fresh dynamic from Vic alongside Papa P.
If these rumors hold true, it will mark Vic’s first foray into a non-comedic role for the MMFF, focusing instead on a family drama, a departure from his usual comedy and fantasy genres. Although new to MMFF entries of this nature, Vic has showcased his dramatic talents in ‘Eat Bulaga’s’ traditional Lenten specials over the years.
Fans are hopeful that Vic’s new film will secure a spot in the prestigious Magic 8 lineup of the 50th MMFF, expressing their excitement at the prospect of seeing Bossing back on the big screen. It has been a while since his last major film appearance, notably in 2019 with ‘Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity,’ also an MMFF entry.
Vic Sotto has long been a fixture at the MMFF, especially during the height of his ‘Okay Ka Fairy Ko’ franchise. After a five-year absence from the festival, his potential return has generated considerable buzz and anticipation among fans and industry insiders alike.
