Should Robin sing?

by : Remy Umerez

People's Journal

IN some cases, action stars do sing. Or try to sing. Former president Joseph Estrada has one ready song which he renders regardless of the occasion. The song is “Kahit na Magtiis.”

The late action king Fernando Poe, Jr., did a duet with Sharon Cuneta in “Kahit Konting Pagti-ngin”.

And now, it is Robin Padilla’s turn to share a song with songbird Regine Velasquez for their forthcoming romantic movie, “Till I Met You.”

Can Robin carry a tune? Well, an attempt was made and it was acceptable. Besides, Regine was there for support. It was a novelty and additional “kilig” factor.

As the movie’s playdate nears, somebody from the production wanted to pulse on how strong the movie will be at the box-office. We know it will do well provided those kissing scenes between Regine and Robin will be there for the mo-viegoers to watch.

They (the production people) gave us an assurance that there are indeed not one but several kissing scenes between an ambitious girl named Luisa who is willing to marry an old man (Eddie Garcia as Senor Manuel) and the character Robin played. Of course, such a plan will be aborted and something dreadful will happen to Senor Mauel.

“In fact, binawasan pa nga namin ang kanilang mga halikan na ubod ng tagal,” says supervising producer Joey Abacan.

Robin adds: “Sa first part ng story ay parang aso at pusa kaming nag-aangilan. We can’t stand each other lalo na nga’t na-discover kong nagpapanggap lang siyang mayaman. Sa panlabas na anyo ay para kaming mortal enemies pero secretly, we are falling in love with each other. Kaya nang pakawalan namin ang aming mga damdamin ay para kaming bulkang sumabog.

Grabe ang intensity ng aming love scenes.”

“Till I Met You” celebrates a lot of things. It marks the 6th co-production venture between Viva Films and GMA 7 dispelling the rumor that the two major companies were at odds with one another. The showing of the film is timed for Regine’s 20th year in showbusiness. To mark the occasion, Regine will stage a concert simply titled 20.

By some coincidence, October 11 is also the same date “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw” was shown. “Till I Met You” is a must-see love story you cannot afford to miss.