In two days, the most-awaited Filipino-Thai romantic film "Suddenly Its Magic" is about to be shown on cinemas in October 31. Starring Thailand's Mario Maurer and Erich Gonzales under Star Cinema. A film by Rory B. Quintos and written by Vanessa Valdez.
Last week, a blogger's conference with Ms. Vanessa Valdez was held at Star Cinema office at ABS-CBN compound. We had a chance to have an exclusive interview with the movie's script writer Ms. Valdez which only has 10 days to finished the script of the film, story made by Mr. Enrico S. Santos. The determination and focus made her finished the script knowing the particular actor/actress and bearing the ending of the movie in mind.
"Two people who are involve in creating magic but in a different ways, Marcus (Mario) with cinematic magic, that makes you believe when he acts on the other hand Joey (Erich) creates magic on the cakes that she made, but they are both disappointed by love until they find each other" Vanessa said stating the heart of the story which specifically made for Mario and Erich. "They are very strict with a story line and script, you can't easily manipulate it, like the one were doing with the flow of teleserye or Filipino movies" she reiterated.
Ms. Valdez shared that Mario is very a intelligent actor and ready to learn "The rap scene on the trailer, pinag-aralan talaga nya at bigay na bigay sya, pero dumaan yun sa mga revisions kasi hirap talaga at first so nung tinawagan ako, gawa agad ako ng bago tapos transcribe into Thai ulit, which he did best naman" Ms. Valdez said with a smile. I saw that in trailer and I find it cute..that was one of the scene I am looking for also hehe...
Mario can also relate with his character knowing that his father is deceased and with a Filipino friend which he always told everybody. "Sobrang minahal din ng crew ang bata kasi mabait sya, he even seat down and laugh with them at kinukwento nya yung Filipino friend nya, gusto ko yun makilala actually, not sure if he's going with Mario at the premiere but his mom confirmed the arrival" Ms. Valdez shared.
The entire Philippine shot was done in Ilocos and Bangkok Thailand, showing the beautiful and romantic scenery of each country makes the movie more interesting. "Writing about two different cultures is difficult, the Thai council is very strict and the Thai council is there every shooting day, so I avoid the cultural part of each character to avoid conflict" Ms. Valdez.
A morning with Ms. Vanessa Valdez is very interesting she has many insights that we learn about the movie and making a movie story or script. "There's no project done twice its always different, it should be different and realistic" she said. "For me, the good films are the ones that don't feel written but feel like actually happen in real life, the more you dont feel the screenplay, for me its a better movie, if hindi ko nararamdaman na isinulat siya, yung natural lang na, ganun talaga magsalita ang mga tao, and as I grow old I avoid the quotable quotes eh hehe..." Ms. Vanessa Valdez concluded, the writer who didn't stays at home to write but at Starbucks with an open laptop, a sheet of paper and pen before she starts a story.
Suddenly Its Magic showing on October 31 in all cinemas nationwide. For more information about the movie simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, www.facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.
Photos from Star Cinema Suddenly Its Magic Facebook page.
