Dimples Romana Shines As Ate Mary Of Joross Gamboa In 'Dedma Walking', Deserves Best Supporting Actress Nomination

DIMPLES ROMANA plays Joross Gamboa's older sister in "Dedma Walking". Her name is Ate Mary and the role was not originally meant for her but for Maricel Soriano, that's why she's named Ate Mary. But Dimples doesn't mind being a second choice as she's just too happy to be part of a movie that is an official entry in the Metro-Manila Filmfest.

Watch out for that scene where Dimples is about to fall asleep then she hears the voice of Joross calling her and she thinks she's talking to the ghost of her brother who's actually still very much alive and kicking. She has another filmfest entry but her role in "Dedma Walking" is definitely the one that is much more "markado" and can even qualify her for a best supporting actress nomination.

Director Julius Alfonso says Ate Mary is originally a very short cameo role, but because Dimples is so good in it, her participation in the project was expanded. "I really like this project kasi ang ganda ng story," she says. "These days, life is so fast paced, nakaka-stress talaga. We hear of people only in their 30s and 40s suddenly passing away. Iba kasi lifestyle ngayon kumpara noong araw na mas laidback pa ang buhay. So, just like Joross' character in the movie, we should realize na kung may gusto tayong sabihing feelings natin sa ating mga mahal sa buhay, ngayon na natin gawin at hindi kung kailan wala na sila at pumanaw na. Kaya hindi dapat dedmahin ng viewers itong 'Dedma Walking' kasi very Filipino ang sentiments na ipinapakita rito about love for family."



She says viewers will both laugh and cry when they watch "Dedma Walking". "Natitiyak kong may maiuuwi silang pabaong nuggets of wisdom from the movie. Galing lahat sa pinagdaanan ng characters sa istorya. And very proud ako kasi ang gagaling ng mga nagsiganap, from Joross to his gay best friend, si Edgar Allan Guzman, at yung mga kasama ni Edgar na drag performers sa grupo niyang Crying Divas, sina Jojit Lorenzo at Ricci Chan. Ang gaganda pati musical production numbers nila. Maaaliw ka talaga."

On TV, Dimples was last seen as the villainous daughter of Sylvia Sanchez in "The Greatest Love". She was so good in her performance we believe she should have won a best supporting actress award for being so convincing in her role.


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Zoren Legaspi Reveals The Secret Of His Enduring Marriage To Carmina Villaroel, Glad To Be Part Of A Hit Show Like 'Ika-6 Na Utos'

ZOREN LEGASPI and Carmina Villaroel's relationship is now one of the most stable in showbiz as they've been together for 17 years now. What's the secret? "Siguro it's because we always keep our communication lines open," he says. "Also, pareho naman kaming madaling pakisamahan at family oriented. After ma-declare na wala kaming taping for our respective shows noong December 18, our family flew to Japan to experience winter for a few days at balik din kami rito sa Manila to make sure dito kami aabutan ng Pasko."

He is proud to be part of a super hit show like "Ika-6 na Utos". 'When they called me to do a role for this show, katatapos ko lang sa 'Encantadia' and I was planning to rest for a while," he says. "Pero nang malaman kong 'Ika-6 na Utos', I accept it right away kasi I'll be happy to be part of this long running show na pinag-uusapan ng lahat."

His inclusion in the show was actually done all in a hurry."The next day after they called me, nag-taping na agad ako as Lyon, the new love interest of Sunshine Dizon as Emma. Normally, I won't do that, yung biglaan. But gusto ko rin kasing makatrabaho rito si Direk Laurice Guillen, who I've never worked with before, so excited ako to do it. I'm now really happy to be part of the 'Ika-6 na Utos' family. Everyone is very professional kaya nage-enjoy ako rito. At maganda ang role ko as Lyon na mabait kay Sunshine. Kaya lang, sa story ngayon, parang magkakabalikan na sina Emma and Gabby Concepcion, so I don't know what will happen to my character."

HIs wife, Carmina, is now also with GMA-7 in "Kambal, Karibal". "Oo nga, e. Ewan ko ba kung bakit sunod siya nang sunod sa'kin," he laughs. "But we're happy to be Kapuso. Freelancers naman kami pareho so we can work anywhere."

How about their twins, Mavy and Cassy? "Andaming kumukuha. They're turning 17 na. They dance so 'Eat Bulaga' and also 'ASAP', but hindi pa sila fully decided kung magso-showbiz sila. Si Cassy is very good at hosting. Si Mavy naman, pang-matinee idol talaga ang dating at 5'10" na ang height. But Carmina and I won't decide for them. Although nandiyan na yung chance, hindi namin sila pipilitin. It has to come from them mismo and, as parents, we'll just support them. Personally, okay lang sa'king mag-showbiz sila kasi ako mismo, the industry has been very good to me. Ayoko lang, dun sa babae ko, baka maligawan agad. Kapag nakita kong nakikipag-holding hands, baka sumugod ako sa set, parang Annabelle Rama."

He wants them to realize that showbiz is hard work, not all glamour and fame. "Sabi ko sa kanila, once they sign up with any network, dapat magseryoso sila. There will be a series of workshops to prepare them and it's not gonna be easy. Ang takot nila, pareho silang mas at home to talk in English. Sabi ko, puede naman silang magsanay sa Tagalog, basta pagbutihan lang nila."

For 2018, he plans to put up his own production company. "Matagal ko nang pinaplano ito. Kating-kati na ako at matagal ko nang kinakamot. I want to produce and direct a movie, preferably an action film kasi ang dami ng gumagawa ng drama at romantic-comedies, so para maiba naman. Sana, matuloy, if God would will it."
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