Vilma Santos is featured in one of the highly-anticipated official Cinemalaya indie film titled “Ekstra/The Bit Player.” In just two days after it’s release on YouTube, the video has already garnered more than 17,000 views.
The video clip displays the light comic touch of film directed by veteran director Jeffrey Jeturian. The story depicts the hardship of Loida Malabanan played by Vilma Santos, an ageing television bit player.
The main character of the story, Loida Malabanan, shared her journey as she struggles to compete for minor roles and advance from being in a the crowd to someone given more screen time.
The movie Ekstra also features some of the more popular names in the showbiz industry that includes Cherie Gil, Pilar Pilapil, Eula Valdes and a standout Rosario “Tart” Carlos (yes, Doris of “Be Careful With My Heart” ) playing Loida’s best friend and fellow extra.
There are also cameos galore as the trailer also shows shots of Piolo Pascual, Marian Rivera, Richard Yap and Cherry Pie Picache. The film is produced by Quantum Films for the Cinemalaya Film Festival which will take place at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ayala Cinemas from July 26 to August 4, 2013.
Watch the trailer video below:
