Kapuso actor Paolo Contis has expressed dismay after the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) gave his film ‘Dear Satan’ an “X” rating, preventing its public release.
The actor’s manager, Lolit Solis, shared the news via Instagram, revealing that Contis had not anticipated the controversy surrounding the film. Initially titled ‘Dear Santa,’ the movie features Contis in the role of a “kind-hearted Satan.”
“Talagang maganda ang mood ni Paolo Contis kahit pa nga disappointed siya sa resulta ng naging reception ng MTRCB sa Dear Santa niya na dating Dear Satan. Hindi niya akalain na ang feeling niya na nakagawa siya ng isang magandang film ay magiging controversial. Akala pa naman niya magiging smooth sailing dahil nga sa concept nito na isang mabait na Satan ang kanyang papel,” Solis posted.
Solis also lamented that despite Contis’ talents, he hasn’t been cast in more dramatic roles, as he is currently thriving in comedy through GMA Network’s ‘Bubble Gang.’
“Isang napakahusay na actor ni Paolo Contis kaya sayang nga na hindi nabibigyan ng mga roles sa mga series na ma drama. Very happy sa ‘Bubble Gang’ si Paolo pero sana rin mabigyan siya ng mga dramatic roles para maipakita niya ang varied talent niya,” Solis added.
There has been no official word yet on whether ‘Dear Satan’ will be revised in order to meet the MTRCB’s standards for public screening.
