Dahil Nagsimula sa Paris

Madali akong magsawa sa kahit na anong bagay. Especially 'pag teleserye dahil kailangan 'pang abangan araw araw. Unang senyales pa lang ng pagkabagot, bibitiw na ako. Kaya 'pag sinabi kong napuyat ako dahil pinanood ko ang isang palabas, eh ibig sabihin talagang hindi ko mabitiwan.

Dahil May Isang Ikaw

What makes the Echo-Tin flick click for me is not their chemistry this time. To be really honest, the tandem does not bring so much sparks anymore.

Surprisingly, that's one of the reasons why I believe I am hooked. While this could have been another love story sweetened to the most saccharine (read: nakakasuya ) level, the director might have realized not to capitalize on the "kilig" factor that is barely there anymore but rather focus on making the story credible and intense.

The development of each character and the well-regulated pacing of each scene would make you want to ask how will it end without wanting the series to end yet. Each actor is top class although I am still waiting for Chin Chin to mellow down with her "gigil" acting. I know she is good. She just needs to give her character a more interesting take. On the other hand, Lorna, being the seasoned actress that she is, sealed the deal and made my viewing habit as something worth blogging about.

Lovers In Paris

Having seen KC in a movie with Richard Guttierez made me irk with disgust as I am one of those who expected too much from the megastar's megadaughter.

Wrong comedic timing, unforgivable innuendos and unnecessary acting gestures pulled the megadaughter's big screen debut downhill. It's not that KC has no moment of brilliance at all. In all fairness, you can see the effort she brings. And, I think that is what many people thought is wrong. One naturally expects that being a daughter of two showbiz greats, acting should come as effortlessly as breathing to her (unless she has an asthma). Moreover, most of us does not see her as a newcomer anymore. Needless to say, having accomplished showbiz personalities as parents worked against KC big time.

So, seeing her act breezily as Vivian in Lovers in Paris made me smile at her in awe. Boy, this girl is intelligent enough to come full circle! This time, the gestures are relevant, the timing is natural and the facial expression is convincing. I even like the voice over. And, I soooo adore the presence of K Brosas, Aaron and Assunta as they pitch in some comedic scenes and thus, keep the teleserye light and charming.
Well, KC may not be able to successfully move away from his parents shadow but then who said that even that is something she should not be proud of?

Nagsimula Sa Puso

Maja is my favorite. She is my brother's favorite. She is my friends Jong's and Domeng's favorite. Everybody seems to like this little tart. So, why is she not given a huge break?

While I disagree that she needs to be a little more daring and bolder to prove that she is a worthwhile investment, Maja's image change proves somewhat more parallel to her acting prowess. Watching her act is like seeing someone who can be a Claudine Barretto sans the attitude.

Maja, while intense, keeps her face on check. She pours out emotions by modulating her voice and working out her eyes - not her eyebrows. And when she's sweet, she is charming - not pa-cute!

Anyway, the soap has been running for a week now. I did not catch the episodes for the whole week but I was able to catch up and had finished everything I missed within two days. Coco Martin is superb and is currently the apple of my eyes. He is a worthy Maja Salvador leading man. Meanwhile, Jaclyn Jose is colossal as usual, Jason Abalos (who used to be my classmate in gradeschool) is at par and Laurice Guillen makes my heart wrench. And, most importantly, the plot will get you trapped to your screens.