Ang Lalake sa Parola is his second full-length feature. He directed his first feature film, Kiss mo Ko, in 1999 under VIVA Films. In 2001, the movies he directed for television under GMA won in the Star Awards UMAGA, TANGHALI, GABI was named Best Telesine and MONALISA won Best Actress for PARIWARA. One of which, Bakla, became a finalist in the Asian TV Awards in 1999 which also earned a Best Actor Award for the lead actor, Romnick Sarmenta. He directed movies and series for television for GMA Channel 7 and VIVA Films. Joselito Altarejos is a television and film director. His altruistic mother, Tere (Shamaine Buencamino) is in complete denial that his father has already abandoned them.Ī shocking tragedy begins to spiral up as Antonio meets his hedonistic uncle Jonbert (Josh Ivan Morales), who becomes the boy’s sexual obsession.Īng Lihim ni Antonio will have its director’s cut premiere on February 4, 2008, Monday, 7:30 p.m. Although his straight best friend, Mike (Jiro Manio), has been supportive of his coming out, his first sexual conquest has led to the destruction of his friendship with his other best buddy, Nathan.Īntonio’s exploration of his identity unfolds as his family begins to break up. Antonio (Kenji Garcia) is a curious fifteen-year-old boy who is beginning to come to terms with his own sexuality.
