QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, September 2) – Ever since it was announced that a biopic about Bro. Felix Y. Manalo will be made, many are filled with anticipation, awaiting the showing of the epic film.
On the 15th of August, Viva Films released a teaser of “Felix Manalo” in the social media,which immediately garnered many “likes” and “shares”.
Courtesy: Viva Films
“Felix Manalo” was directed by veteran film director Joel Lamangan. It boasts of an all-star cast and has as its main the talented actor, Dennis Trillo in the lead role.
On the 29th of August, the full trailer was released. Again, it made a commotion in the social media, with many giving their reactions to the much-awaited film.
Some students shared their heart-felt comments regarding the movie:
“…it was overwhelming… many people must know what Brother Felix Manalo has been through… many struggles and different kinds of situation… And Joel Lamangan said that this movie is different… because it has a true meaning of faith love and hope especially love of God…” – Mico Fedmer Ledda
“… I was able to feel the emotions lying beneath each scene in the movie. It is really amazing that the film industry was able to create such movie…” – Monica Llanera
Others commented on the choice of actors and actresses:
“…Why they choose a non-INC member to portray our beloved Ka Felix? Maybe… it will show that we respect other religions too. And Dennis (Trillo) and Bella (Padilla) will give justice to the characters of Ka Felix and his wife, I saw that on the trailer…it made me excited…I can’t wait…I want to watch it…NOW! YES, NOW!” – Angel Jannine Santos Gadian
While some expressed their jealousy for the production staff that made up the film:
“…I’m a bit jealous… some of my classmates are part of the production… because I want also to be part of the movie specially in musical scoring… it gave me goose bumps the first time I watched the movie because of its dramatic and realistic sound effects…” – Nathalia Francheska Langit
But the one that best summarized “Felix Manalo” is:
“Most promising movie…” – Regieleen C. Catubag
(written by Jay Paul Carlos, additional research by Lovely Ann Cruz)