In aim to showcase the "unsung heroes" of our entertainment industry, Ekstra The Bit Player, gives something fresh to our mainstream moviegoers. "Mabuhay ang mga Ekstra" as Vilma Santos screamed.. Ate Vi said that for her over 50 years of experience in the industry, she had her own encounters with the extras, she even revealed that the daughter of her stunt double from Darna way back, was her double in her recent film, The Healing! As per Direk Jeffrey this dramedy film shows how people who work for the entertainment industry really love the work despite the hardships that comes with it, "Lahat ng tao sa industriyang ito, nagtatrabaho dahil mahal nila yung ginagawa nila, hindi lang yung mga ekstra, pati mga production people harassed din sila... hectic din yung mga pinapagawa sa kanila.. pero they stay on, kasi lahat kami, mahal namin yung ginagawa namin".
Extra took awards from Cinemalaya like the Audience Choice Award - Directors' Showcase, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for Ruby Ruiz, Special Jury Prize, Netpac (Network for Promotion of Asian Cinema) Special Award and Ms. Vilma Santos won the Best Performance by a Lead Actress for this film too, however she wasn't present at the main awards night, so last July 7, she was awarded at the grand presscon of Ekstra by Atty. Joji and Direk Jeffrey... here's her acceptance speech..
Aside from the amazing cast of extras in the film, the richness of this movie was also from the big names of the showbiz industry who agreed to take part in making this movie on top of the game, Cherie Gil, Pilar Pilapil, Eula Valdez, Tom Rodriguez, Richard Yap, Piolo Pascual and Marian Rivera! Vilma Santos was grateful to these stellar actors who agreed in taking a part of her first indie film.
Please do support the indie film Ekstra The Bit Player, now going mainstream from Quantum Films and Star Cinema. NOW SHOWING in theaters nationwide! Do not miss the chance to see a film worth your penny! Be awe-inspired by the heart of the story!
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