Bliss

Bliss, is a psycho-thriller film starring Iza Calzado, Ian Veneracion, TJ Trinidad, Michael De Mesa and Adrianne Vergara under the direction of Jerrold Tarogand produced by TBA, Artikulo Uno Productions and Quantum Films. Premiered last May 10, 2017.

The story is about Jane Ciego (IzaCalzado) a successful actressliving with her husband Carlos (TJ Trinidad). One day she decided to produce her own film in order to gain more respect in the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, during the film production, Jane involved in an accident and she became disabled. Her world shattered and have to live in a secluded home away from any press so she can recover quickly. Carlos hired a nursenamed Lilibeth (Adrianne Vergara), but the nurse is cruel and unusual. And so Jane's case gotten worse everyday and she turned insane. She started to experience horror and becoming mad in her own home.

Another horror film starring IzaCalzado, a plot full of psychological scenes with horror that will make you scream at the top of your lungs. Surely, horror junkies will really enjoy this film. Kudos to all actors and actress that the film gained awards.

Ilawod

Ilawod, a suspense-horror movie starring Iza Calzado and Ian Veneracion. Directed by Dan Villegas under Quantum Films out in the cinemas last January 18, 2017.

The story revolves around to Ian Veneracion character, a reporter-journalist assigned to an exorcism case in a certain barrio for television purposes. He interviewed the people there asking what kind of element possesses a human. It was called 'ilawod' by the villagers and it consumes the human souls.

Back to the city, where the character of Ian lives with his family, Iza Calzado his wife and their two kids played by Harvey Bautista and Xyriel Manabat. They portrays a happy modern family. Until a strange girl appears (Therese Malvar) and tries to connect to their son making his sister alone and scared. Then there's a change in the fathers behavior towards his wife and some strange manifestations of a strange presence to all the members.

It is a suspense movie that makes you wonder what will happen in the next scene. You'll be grabbing the arms of the person next to you and scream. It's a good movie with good actors in it. Curious of the ending, how will the family stops the 'ilawod' eating souls of humans or they will be just another victim of it.

My Candidate

Here’s a very timely movie plot coming this election season from Quantum Films. After his successful Valentine movie with gorgeous actress Solenn Heusaff, recently hailed MMFF Best Actor, Derek Ramsay, will be portraying the role of a politician in “My Candidate” wherein he will be teaming up for the very first time with two of the most well-loved actresses of today, Iza Calzado and Shaina Magdayao. Surely this political-themed romantic comedy has a number of new and unique things that Filipino moviegoers should not dare to miss.

The story of “My Candidate” basically revolves around the quest of Congressman Sonny Suarez (Derek Ramsay) in obtaining a Senatorial position as a way to uphold his father’s legacy. However, one of his toughest rivals happens to be his ex-girlfriend, Vera Sanchez (Iza Calzado), who is a self-made congresswoman. What makes the story more complicated is the involvement of the wacky young lady, Billie (Shaina Magdayao), who was hired Sonny as communications coach to teach him how to appear more “charming, tactful, and charismatic”. As the story progresses, Sonny and Billie eventually find themselves getting into a romantic relationship, which is being hindered by the political activities they got into and also, by the differences between their respective lifestyles.

Directed by Quark Henares, this romantic comedy movie also stars Tirso Cruz III, as well as many other prominent stars in the Philippine cinema. This is something unusual for Filipino viewers, since politics and romance are rarely being mixed together in a talk. Anyway, one of the most intriguing questions about this movie is ‘will Sonny and Billie end up as a romantic couple or will Sonny and Vera get a second chance on their broken relationship?’. These and more are to find out on May 11, 2016, when “My Candidate” hits the silver screens nationwide.

Etiquette for Mistresses

Veteran director, Chito Roño will be surely making a big noise once again in the big screens with Star Cinema’s and K Productions’ latest masterpiece, “Etiquette for Mistresses”. What so exciting about this movie is the fact that Kris Aquino will be leading with other ABS-CBN’s prime leading ladies, Kim Chiu and Iza Calzado. Another very interesting thing about this project is Claudine Barretto’s great comeback in showbiz as well as in Star Cinema. Plus, these great names will be joined by the returning comedienne, Cheena Crab who is highly anticipated to lead much of the humorous part of this 2015 romantic-drama film.

Basically, the movie features Ms. Julie Yap-Daza’s best-selling novel of the same title, which tackles the story of five ladies – Georgia (Aquino), Chloe (Barretto), Ina (Chiu), Stella (Calzado), and Charley (Crab) – who are living with different lifestyle but happened to be kept women of their respective men. It’s undeniable that infidelity among couples has become a more open topic today in the Philippine movies and TV series. However, this story neither glorifies nor judges the essence of being a mistress. It rather intends to feature different angles and unrealized points on the thought of extra-marital affairs and most importantly, it is jam-packed with significant and relevant life lessons. In fact, many fans are already so excited to finally see Kim Chiu playing a way more mature role in this movie.

After years in the making, “Etiquette for Mistresses” will be finally shown in theatres all over the Philippines on September 30, 2015. Other stars joining the powerhouse cast of the movie are Ms. Helen Gamboa, Tirso Cruz III, Eddie Gutierrez, Pilar Pilapil, Cherry Pie Picache, Freddie Webb, Aiko Melendez, Zoren Legaspi, Sam Concepcion, and Arci Muñoz. The movie is produced by Ms. Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos, and Kris Aquino, with the cinematography by Mr. Neil Daza.

Maria Leonora Teresa

Ready yourself as the all out horror movie event will scare. Where cute dolls will come to life and frighten you in the big screen in the movie “Maria Leonora Teresa.” The film is named after Guy and Pips doll of the same name. In this case the dolls were separated into and named Maria, Leonora, and Teresa respectively. Iza Calzado, Zanjoe Marudo, and Jodi Sta. Maria will star on the horror film as the parents of the dolls possessed by somewhat a sinister. Maria Leonora Teresa is produced by Star Cinema and directed by Wenn V. Deramas.

The movie is about three parents in which their children mean the whole world to them. Faith Pardo (Iza Clazado), the mother of Maria (Rhed Bustamante) , is the owner of the school where the three kids were studying. Julio Sacdalan, the adoptive father of Leonora (Jonicka Cyleen Movido), is a gay man in which he treated and raised Leonora as his own. Stella de Castro ( Jodi Sta. Maria) comes from a happy and wealthy family and is the loving mother of Leonora (Juvy Lyn Bison). The three were devastated as their children come to a sudden death when their bus from a field trip had a tragic accident. The three parents Faith, Julio, and Stella mourned for the deaths of their daughters Maria, Leonora, and Teresa respectively. Then a psychiatrist offered the three dolls which is said to be for the fast recovery from the devastation. The dolls that were given to them were somewhat a sinister. Afterwards their lives were not the same. The dolls that is said to be for the fast recovery became a nightmare. Their lives are now filled with fear and with no assurance. Will they get rid of the dolls? Will the horror of their lives come to an end? Catch “Maria Leonora Teresa” on September 17, 2014 in theaters nationwide.

Somebody To Love

It is a movie that will be starred by gorgeous actresses from the two biggest TV networks of the country. It is another collaboration of actors and actresses from the two rival networks, ABS-CBN and GMA, and is hoping that it will catch the attention of the viewers.” Somebody to Love” will be composed by many main characters that will portray the different approach of diverse people in finding their love. The film is produced by the Regal Entertainment Inc. Joining Iza Calzado, Carla Abellana, Matteo Guidicelli, Jayson Abalos, Isabelle Daza, Maricar Reyes, Ella Cruz, Kiray Celis, and Albie Casiño are Alex Castro, Nathalie Hart, Beauty Gonzalez, Manuel Chua and Cai Cortez.

It is a story of different people with different lives that have one thing in common and that is to find somebody to love. First of the characters is Marga Castro (Iza Calzado), a crazy TV host who has an attitude problem and who always has a gimmick to boost his career and to stay in the limelight. Second is Sabrina Mandrilejos (Carla Abellana), a normal and simple office girl who has a best friend, Nicco (Jason Abalos) that is in love with her but another guy from her office, Tristan Vilarama(Matteo Guidicelli), is flirting with her. Tristan is a good looking guy who is sleeping with Valeria Schulmann (Isabelle Daza) whom he loves but Valeria rejected his love so that’s why he turned to Sabrina. Meanwhile Nicco is finding it hard to tell his best friend Sabrina that he’s in love with her. Then there’s Sophie who cannot bare a child and is in the midst of a sinking marriage but she is still trying to save it. Next is Amelie (Ella Cruz), who is young and in love and doubts the fidelity of her gym instructor boyfriend, Jason (Albie Casiño) .Lastly is the story of Chloe (Kiray Celis) who is attracted to a gay man and hoping that there will be a sudden change of heart and the gay guy will be attracted to her. Will they find what they are looking for? In a world which is full of friends and strangers; where everyone has a story; where everyone has a secret; where everyone wants somebody; where everyone needs somebody and where everyone just needs somebody to love. It is written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes and it will hit in theaters nationwide on August 20, 2014.