Maricel-Gabby film disqualified from MMFF's major awards

Regal Films' entry “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”, which stars Maricel Soriano and Gabby Concepcion, has been disqualified from this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) competition's major awards.

In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com on Wednesday, MMFF executive committee chairman Francis Tolentino said they disqualified the film after Regal Films changed its pre-approved cast and storyline, which is against the rules of the festival.

"Final na po. Ibig sabihin ay disqualification from major awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay at Gatpuno Villegas Cultural awards," said Tolentino, who is also the Metro Manila Development Authority chairman.

"Ang violation po ay they deviated (from the script). Under the rule kung ano ang approved, hindi na po dapat palitan," he added.

In an interview, Regal Films matriarch Lily Monteverde said she is saddened that “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” has been disqualified from competing in the Best Picture category.

She stressed they had advised the MMFF executive committee about the changes made in the film, adding that they had no intention of misleading the committee.

"Hindi po sila nag-advise. Nagsabi lang sila ng change sa casting pero sa script hindi sila nag-advise. Nag-advise sila ng November 23 sa cast. Pero the script po ay nagbago," Tolentino said.

However, the stars and crew of “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” are still allowed to compete in the MMFF’s technical categories.

Regal Films is set to file a motion for reconsideration on the film's disqualification with the MMFF executive committee.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/28/11/maricel-gabby-film-disqualified-mmff

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Gabby Concepcion breaks silence on KC-Piolo breakup

Gabby Concepcion finally broke his silence on the news of his daughter KC's breakup with actor Piolo Pascual.

"Well, my take on that is ito, makinig kayo, this is very important. They are no longer today, they are yesterday, but they will never be tomorrow. Well, relationships and breakups happen, ganoon talaga," he said in an interview with ABS-CBN News reporter Mario Dumaual.

Concepcion was quick to add, though, that he understands how his daughter feels.

"Of course I feel for my daughter. I don't normally see her cry on TV, but I guess everything works out for the best. She needs our support right now. She's hurting," he said.

"I know it's difficult for her. She's young. It takes experience to finally decide on what you are going to do to take the next step, so she's going through it right now. I'm sure after these things, she will be strong," he added.

Asked if he got angry at Pascual, Concepcion said, "Well, kanya-kanyang emotions 'yan. Of course sa una, galit ka because somebody hurt your daughter. Any father would feel that way. But siyempre, you have to go on. You have to move forward."

"Relationships are like that. It's just that you know the industry. So I just hope na lang na people are more open, more honest. And if you don't like her, don't be [like that]. I'm sure it's not anybody's intention, but I really hope things [would] turn out better for the both of them [as they go their] separate ways."

Does Concepcion believe that his daughter should give Pascual a second chance?

"Well, na kay KC 'yun. Kung ano ang gusto niyang mangyari. She's the only one who knows what she wants in life, and she's gone through what she's going through. Nasa kanya 'yon kung gusto niyang balikan. You know it's not for me to decide," he said.

"You know, well, this is just based on experience. You can't control love. If it happens, it happens. Parang kidlat 'yan, di mo alam kung kailan ka tatamaan. It's like death, di mo alam kung kailan mangyayari. If it happens, you know if it's real. I know kay KC, totoo 'yon."

In a taped interview aired on "The Buzz," KC admitted that she and Pascual have parted ways.

Early this week, Megastar Sharon Cuneta said her daughter, KC, is mature enough to handle any problem.

She also believes that KC learned a lot from this experience.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/11/30/11/gabby-breaks-silence-kc-piolo-breakup

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