REDLARK ONLINE MAGAZINE

FAMAsawards April 2014

Redlark Online Takes an In- depth Look at Famas Awards 2018

Famas 2018 and the Year that Was in Pictures Famas Megavision and Ms Donna Sanchez on Making A Change in the Film Industry

Get to Know the People Behind the New Famas 2019 Team

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FAMAS AND MEGAVISION

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MUCH ADO

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LIFE BEFORE FAMAS

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DENNIS MARASIGAN

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LOVE ACCORDING TO MR. RICKY LEE

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RICKY LEE

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FAMAS AWARDS AND THE MEGAVISION

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Afamasmegavision Everything begins with a vision and a dream to make a difference no matter how small can turn into something big.

Awards. In the world of entertainment when you ask actors , directors , writers , what they think about awards, they will almost always respond that it is a good idea to receive an award but it is not necessary. But for us who still believe in a creator 's outstanding work in the field of cinema, it is something to be proud of ; a time of celebration and should not be looked down upon. Being recognized is an expression of gratitude over a job well done.

The Famas Megavision 2019 team.

It is the realization of an artist's journey from when he or she started , up to where he's at , the very moment he or she receives the trophy.

Award recipients get emotional on stage because for that brief moment, their entire lives flash back to remind them that they have done something good.

Ms. Donna Sanchez and a few of her trophies from various award giving bodies.

" I h ope w e k eep on gr ow in g . M y u lt im at e dr eam f or Fam as is f or it t o r each w h at it 's m ean t t o be. Cin em at ic excellen ce. Recogn it ion of cin em at ic excellen ce." - Don n a San ch ez, Execu t ive Pr odu cer FAM AS 2018 - 2019 , M egavision In t egr at ed Resou r ces, In c.

msdonnasanchezcontinuesthefamaslegacyof excellence

muchadoabout something Much has been said about Famas. The winning moments, the stars , the intrigues , even gowns and the stories on the other side of the red carpet. Why not talk about those people who made it happen?

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There is nothing more profound than having done something that will bring about an important change in society. Such was the feat Ms Donna Sanchez has achieved and contributed in the Philippine cinema .

"Our relationship with Famas started way back in 2010 when they decided to acknowledge and give recognition for the advocacy films that I have done.They really appreciated that I was like the pioneer in a lot of the films that was meant to bring out socially relevant films such as my film Tulak, the first drug addiction film with Rafael Rosel as lead. Then I produced HIV, Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si Vi that's about HIV awareness; the third film we made was about bullying , Larong Bata; the fourth is about health and nutrition Filemon Mamon and then there's also about the environment entitled Pinoy Scout. And the last film is about Edsa. It is a film we made in commemoration of 30 years after the Edsa revolution. "

How did Famas get in the picture? " To answer your question, matagal na kaming magkakilala. Siguro nakita nila yung puso ko to do advocacy films so they asked me if I wanted to produce the awards night. Initially , I said no kasi wala akong alam diyan and then eventually, I felt maybe I should give it a try , if I could really improve and make it better. Why not?

Who is your greatest influence ?

I would say it would be Nico and Keira. They are my two kids. I believe I owe it to them to come out with work that is something I am proud of and they could be proud of. They inspire me to always take the challenge because they can see me. You can't hide who you really are to your children. We live in the same home. They know if I say something and if I live it through. So, they set the standard for me. The peg of the person that I want to be which is a better person in any way I can. I owe it to my kids.

Ms Donna recalls going through the hardships and learning is part and parcel of trying to make it into the world of show business. " You're studying and working at the same time. Ang dami kong natutunan."

LIFE BEFORE FAMAS "Napakasimple. Sanay na ako sa trabaho kong distribution, that's my business. I have been distributing for over 35 years . I know it very well.

Sanay na sanay ako. But when I came into this project of Famas talagang nanibago ako. Parang imagine first day of college is also the first day of work. "

HOW WAS IT LIKE MEETING "THE" DENNIS MARASIGAN FOR THE FIRST TIME?

"The one thing that impacted me about Direk Dennis Marasigan. I had so many fears that time and he would say 'what are you worried about Donna?' But then here he is and he would say ' wala yan kayang kaya yan.' He's in charge of the production and I'm glad that he's been part of the team because he is an expert. He would always tell me to calm down . He assures me that everything will turn out fine. And we have succeeded. " - DS

Gawad Buhay Director Dennis Marasigan delivers his speech after he received the award for Outstanding Stage Direction last December 31, 2018.

(Photo by Drake Pagulayan)

WORKING WITH RICKY LEE ...

To honor and thank Mr. Ricky Lee, we are sharing some of his beloved quotes we lifted from his works ;

"Me quota ang pag-ibig. Sa bawat limang umiibig, isa lang ang magiging maligaya. Ang iba, iibig sa di nila iniibig. O iibig nang di natututo. O iibig na wala. O di na iibig kailanman."

"Ang iba'y iibig sa maling panahon, umibig na noong 1980's, nakipagmartsa sa mga aktibista, pero ang taong nakatakda para sa kanya ay noon pang 1930's, isang rebelde laban sa mga Amerikano, matagal nang namatay. Kaya she keeps falling in love sa mga lalaking mas matatanda hinahanap sa kanila ang di mahanap na wala, hindi mapagtagpo ang kahapon at ang kasalukuyan."

"May mga pusong pinaglalaruan. Nasa parehong building ng call center but they will never realize that they are on the same floor. Maski parang laging may strange force na humihila sa kanila para tumingin sa kabilang building. Kailanman ay di sila magtatagpo. Tanungin man siya ng boyfriend niya kung ano iyong lagi niyang tinitignan sa kabila ay di niya masasagot. At kailanman ay di niya malalaman kung sino nga iyong nasa kabila."

mgapanulat nimr.rickylee "Mas matinding nakakaalala ang puso kaysa sa utak."

"Ang great love mo di mo makakatuluyan. Ang makakatuluyan mo ay yung correct love."

" WITH ALL HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS, HE IS SO SOFT SPOKEN . HE HARDLY TALKS . I MEAN FOR SOMEBODY WHO HAS DONE OVER A HUNDRED FIFTY OF HIS SCREENPLAY PUT ON FILM, A HUNDRED FIFTY ! AND YOU KNOW, HE IS SO CALM BUT WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT RICKY IS THAT HE IS VERY FIRM ON WHAT HE WANTS AND WHAT HE EXPECTS. AND WHEN WE AGREED ON THIS."

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E WANTED MY

COMMITMENT THAT I CAN PROMISE HIM THE CHANGES BECAUSE OTHERWISE HE DOESN'T WANT TO BE PART OF THE TEAM UNLESS I CAN LIVE UP TO THE COMMITMENT.

- DONNA SANCHEZ

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