Sharon Cuneta's first Cinemalaya movie Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha had its premiere night yesterday, August 8, at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Friends and family members of the Megastar were present to support her first indie film.
Sharon was proud to say in her speech that finally, she is already an independent film actress.
Amid rumors of marital problems, Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan showed support for his wife by attending the gala screening.
The movie is directed by Mes De Guzman, and will be shown until August 13 at the CCP and in Ayala Malls cinemas namely Greenbelt 1, Glorietta 4, UP Town Center, TriNoma, Fairview Terraces, and Marquee Mall in Pampanga.
Here are photos from the gala premiere of Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha:
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Megastar Sharon Cuneta was supported by her daughter Frankie and husband Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan at the August 8 premiere night of her Cinemalaya entry Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha at the Main Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
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After the movie, Kiko was seen giving Sharon a kiss on the cheek.
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Frankie also gave her mom a congratulatory hug.
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Senator Kiko and Frankie were some of the early birds at the screening scheduled at 6:15 p.m.
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When Sharon came out of the CCP stage, she immediately received screams and a warm round of applause from her fans called as Sharonians.
In her speech, she admitted, "First time ko pong manunuod ng sine dito [sa CCP], usually po, concerts ang ginagawa namin dito."
Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha is the first Cinemalaya film of Sharon in her 40 years in show business.
She proudly said, "Finally, masasabi kong indie film actress na ako."
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In her speech, the Megastar wished that the movie lasted longer than 90 minutes.
She then revealed, "Nagkasakit po ang Direk ko, si Direk Mes [De Guzman] ko, dahil sabi po ni Ate Rhea ang kanyang maybahay at producer namin, hirap na hirap po siya ng eksenang puputulin, dahil po, hindi na po ako magpapaliguy-ligoy pa, maganda po yung pelikula namin."
Her statement drew screams from the audience.
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La Luna Sangre actor Ahron Villena, who was embroiled in different controversies recently, attended the event to support his friend, Kiko Matos.
Ahron and Kiko were batchmates in Magandang Tanghali Bayan's male reality-competition segment "TV Idol: Ur D' Man."
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Moi Bien plays Bebang, the maid of Sharon's character in the movie.
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Kiko Matos plays one of the members of the "Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha."
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Alonzo Muhlach had a short appearance in the movie with his father Nino.
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Nino Muhlach plays the uncle of Bebang who will help Sharon's character find the missing members of the family who does not weep.
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Ely Buendia composed and performed the theme song for Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha.
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Actor-director Rowell Santiago showed support for Sharon, whom he worked with in several films in the past.
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Jeffrey Hidalgo
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Director Adolf Alix, Jr.
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Actor Soliman Cruz and director Zig Dulay
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Director Jose Javier "Joey" Reyes showed support for Sharon, whom he worked with in several films.
Direk Joey was also the headwriter of Sharon's first teleserye Madam Chairman, aired in 2013 on TV5.
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Director Lino Cayetano