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KC gears up for her big movie bid
By Nestor Torre
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:37:00 04/27/2008
Filed Under: Entertainment (general), Celebrities
MANILA, Philippines - We were glad we caught the concluding episode of KC Concepcion’s birthday-month specials on Channel 2 last April 19, because it showcased the young artist’s best performing suit—her dancing ability. Based on past productions we’ve watched, she’s an OK singer and actress, but is a standout dancer.
Thus, last April 19’s show cast her as a lead dancer on TV, and co-starred her with Vhong Navarro, another exceptional dancer (and comedian).
Truth to tell, the episode’s plot and conflict were quite predictable (KC’s spurned manager-boyfriend gets back at her by trying to ruin her career). But the lead stars’ exciting dance routines compensated for the production’s lapses.
Interestingly, too, KC looked more at ease and natural here than she did in her fantasy episode the previous Saturday. Perhaps she felt more comfortable acting with Vhong, whose offhand performing style is quite effortlessly effective.
All in all, KC’s four special episodes succeeded in projecting the new star as a versatile and giving performer—a good preparation for her big debut movie, to be produced by Star Cinema—hopefully, before the year is over.
In star-building campaigns, momentum and timing are key—so now that KC’s big TV-film build-up bid has been initiated, it shouldn’t take too long before the whole process culminates in a hit debut film that will firmly establish her as local show biz’s latest and hottest “princess.”
Now that her TV specials have been aired, the big question is, what should her first movie be like? Should it be drama, comedy, musical, “dramedy,” or a combination of all three film types?
Best leading man
Also key is the choice of her leading man. There’s talk that the best for her would be Richard Gutierrez, since he’s a bankable young star in his own right—and he also appears to be smitten with her.
Trouble is, he’s a GMA talent, so ABS-CBN, KC’s mother studio, will have to arrive at a co-production deal with its rival network to pull off the casting coup of the year.
Choice of director is another crucial factor. Based on KC’s persona and combination of abilities, possible good choices would include Chito Roño, Laurice Guillen, Joyce Bernal and Mark Meily.
Perhaps KC’s fans can help Star Cinema formulate the best movie project for her. Write in to share the kind of debut film you want to see her in. What sort of character should she play? What would her movie’s major theme and conflict be about?
A debut film is a make-or-break bid for a young star, so KC needs all the help she can get. The fact that she’s had a relatively easy time getting her big breaks in the biz could even end up as a liability for her, since people expect more from her than they would from other comers who are less well connected.
So, everybody rooting for KC should pitch in to make sure that her big film debut is a popular and critical success.
The movies they’re making
•In “Made of Honor,” Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan play best friends. When she goes away to Scotland for a six-week business trip, he’s stunned to realize that he loves her. Unfortunately, he learns that she has become engaged to a handsome and wealthy Scotsman, and he has only a limited time to stop the wedding before it’s too late.
•“Hancock” is an action comedy that top-bills Will Smith as a tortured superhero who crash-lands in Los Angeles, causing chaos throughout the city.
•“The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” finds the kingdom of Narnia under the control of evil king Miraz. The Pevensie siblings join forces with some fantasy animal characters to put the rightful heir, Prince Caspian, on the throne.
•In “College Road Trip,” a high school graduate and her friends plan a trip to check out prospective universities, but her police chief father (Martin Lawrence) insists on escorting them—thus turning the fun trip into a hilarious nightmare.
•“Speed Racer’s protagonist (Emile Hirsch) discovers that some of the biggest races are being fixed by ruthless moguls who manipulate the top drivers to boost profits. Christina Ricci and Matthew Fox also star.
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