Not every generation produces a child star but this year, we
have not just one but two of them who are set to show people that like
Christmas, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is all about children even in
making the tills sing.
“My Little Bossings” is a movie whose time has come. Ever
since the project was bared, the public has been counting months, waiting with
bated breath how the precocious Ryzza Mae Dizon will jive with the decorous James
“Bimby” Aquino Yap, Both charming and intelligent, but one street smart and the
other “socially elite,” it’s an intriguing pairing indeed.
As shooting progressed and as the two kids warmed up to each
other and established rapport on and off screen, it became clear that “My
Little Bossings” is more than mere curious case. It’s a casting dynamo bound to
shakeup the MMFF and steal thunder from anything that crosses its path. “Nakakatuwa
talaga yung dalawang bata. They complement each other so well. You can see that
when you watch the movie. Nagtuturuan, nagtatawanan, sabay napapagod, sabay
nagugutom. Masaya lang kami sa set. Para lang kaming laging naglalaro,” said
“My Little Bossings” lead star and co-producer, Vic Sotto.
That is another thing going for the film: the sure success
of “My Little Bossings” doesn’t rest just on the shoulders of Ryzza Mae and
Bimby, but those of giants. One of the MMFF Box-office King’s co-stars is also
royalty, none other than Queen of All Media and MMFF Box-office Queen Kris
Aquino. It is said that one of Kris’ reasons in accepting the film is that she
wanted her son Bimby’s first experience in making movies to be with someone of
Vic’s stature and humility.
For years, the MMFF doesn’t seem to be complete without a starrer
from either Vic or Kris or both. This time they join hands; matching stellar
power with stellar power, showbiz might with showbiz might, midas touch with
midas touch. How can “My Little Bossings” not turn to gold?
As most things come in threes, the power of the dream
project doesn’t end there. “My Little Bossings” is produced by OctoArts Films,
M-Zet Films, APT Entertainment and Kris Aquino Productions all of which have
brought out their guns to ensure that it is a heartwarming, quality movie
through and through. More than the big names attached to the film, “My Little
Bossings” is a family film packed with lessons wrapped in humor, wit and
laughter---exactly what we need in times like these.
Vic plays the role Torky Villanueva who works as a bookeeper
for the millionaire cash management specialist Baba Atienza (Kris). Because of
some conflict in her business, Baba entrusts her son Justin (Bimby) to Torky’s
care for fear of her life. In the meantime, Torky’s niece Ice (Aiza) who lives
in the same house with him, is involved in an advocacy for street children
where street kid Ching (Ryzza ) becomes her special ward. Ice brings Ching home
when the orphanage closed down. The fun begins when all these people start
living in one roof while they each tackle his respective personal dilemma.
“My Little Bossings” also stars Aiza Seguerra, Jaclyn Jose,
Jose Manalo, Paolo Ballesteros, Barbie Forteza, Neil Coleta, and Neil Sese from
the direction of Marlon Rivera. Story and screenplay by Bibeth Orteza.
“My Little Bossings” starts showing on Christmas Day as an
entry to the 2013 MMFF.
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