Urduja - Philippines Warrior Princess
This an amazing find and news. For the very first time Filipino Movie Entertainment have come up with an animated film of our very own. Children really do love to watch animation and that is a fact, because I do remember myself watching a lot and kids really sit down for hours watching animated TV series and sci-fi pics. Doing a film like this would not just be an animation film alone but would surely be an educational influence and at the same time a historical reference of the Philippines. The producers of this film have come up with a good idea and it is by far the best in animation on local productions. The very first Urduja film was released in 1942 and stars Fernando Poe Sr. and Luningning. It was also re-released in the late 70’s through LVN Pictures and stars Amalia Fuentes. Though the film was patterned after Disney’s Pocahantas and Mulan, it depicts the Filipinos talent on creating animation and putting it to work. This isn’t bad at all as it will be a start of a more creative filming’s in the movie industry and more educational local animation from the Philippines. Urduja is a legendary warrior princess and a recognized popular heroine from Pangasinan. Much of her story are included on Philippine textbooks, archived as one of the greatest heroines and she also have a statue at the Hundred islands National Park with the capitol building in Lingayen named after her as Urduja Palace.
The new Urduja animated film will soon be released in local cinemas and with fine local actors and actresses representing the voices of the characters in the film. Produced by Antonio Tuviera of APT Entertainment, who originally planned to release the animated film in 1977 as a TV series but backed out due to high production cost then moved it 3 decades later as a full length movie. Watch the animated film’s movie teaser below with the cast listed who performed the voice.
- Regine Velazquez as Urduja
- Cezar Montano as Lim Hang
- Eddie Garcia as Lakanpati
- Jay Manalo as Simakwel
- Michael V. as Kukut
- Johnny Delgado as Wang
- Jeffrey Quizon as Daisuke
- Ruby Rodriguez as Mayumi
- Allan K. as Tarsir
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Pokwang as she is popularly known in the Philippine entertainment world but her real name is Marietta Subong. An ex Japan OFW, Pokwang made it to the big time on television and movies in a span of 3 years because of her talents. A native of the Visayan Region specifically a Waray, Pokwang’s natural acting, her capability of bringing joy through comedy and best of all her skills for live entertainment has brought and garnered her applause from Filipinos abroad. I’ve heard her sing on their recent concert tour and she is OK, not bad at all. What made us to become her fan and like her is her charisma and being a true live entertainer with a chunk of excellence for being a masterful emcee. Her jokes consists of personal experiences while being an OFW in Japan and Dubai and as a newbie in tourism while on concert tours. We did have a good time listening to jokes and singing capabilities not mentioning the good sway of her body moves in dancing of course. We really love her and to the extent bought her a gift of a Prada shoulder bag and a Victorias Secret set of perfumes. Mabuhay ka Pokwang and may you prosper more in your career and goals in life.
Sam Milby, Samuel Lloyd Lacia Milby in real life born in Ohio, USA on May 23, 1984 of an American and Visayan parents. A Season 1 Pinoy Big Brother housemate, Sam started as a commercial model for Close Up toothpaste. Producers upon seeing his talents and good looks, it was not very long for the success of his career to bloom. His acting captured many hearts in his performance at the TV series Maging Sino Ka Man Book 2 while his live stage performance in the tour, that many pinays shouting and cheering for him with “kilig to the bones”. He sings very well absolutely, and can handle a live performance. Sam has a lot of future for his career and we do hope to see more of him. Keep it up Sam.
John Lloyd Cruz, born on June 24, 1983 to Luisito and Aida Espidol Cruz. Started his career at age 14 for Star Magic in Koolits, but soon made it big for himself. As a new member of the Heartthrobs and a first timer on live performance, we were amazed by his capabilities and his talent, that he looks like he’s been doing it for all his life. Very natural and professional. Eli, as he is popularly known for his character at Maging Sino Ka Man Book 2, he made viewers of the the TV series shed a tear for his performance every night. This kid has the talent and even Christopher De Leon admitted that John Lloyd is one of the finest actors the Philippine entertainment world could have. At the concert, he managed to hold himself exceptionally and even went to the extent of bringing foreign audiences to the stage, which we loved and got an applause from all of us in the theater. Indeed, John Lloyd deserves to be the finest in the TV and movie industry of the Philippines. We also think that he needs more concert tours as this career is tailor made for him and besides, everybody loves him because of his charisma and he really is a good guy with loads of talent.
Piolo Pascual, born January 12, 1977 and as Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual in real life. His career started way back in 1987 at Thats Entertainment by German Moreno as PJ Pascual and from there his career grew with awards from Gawad Urian nomination in 2000 and 8 awards in 2003. In 2007 his achievement grew by being awarded awarded his own star in the Philippines Walk of Fame. At present, he has a TV drama series “Lobo” that makes millions of people cry nightly with leading lady Angel Locsin, that includes my wife who sheds a tear nightly. Cast as JJ or Noah and Ulay or Laika, their performance is so superb that this TV drama series could gather numerous awards. At the concert what can we say more about Piolo. His achievements speak for itself of this good looking Filipino of mixed German/American decent. His superb acting, excellent live performance, platinum singing, he just bagged it all.
