Papa Pogi
| Papa Pogi | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Alex Calleja |
| Screenplay by | Alex Calleja Ferdie Aguas |
| Story by | Alex Calleja |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Rommel Sales |
| Edited by | Renewin Alano |
| Music by | Myka Magsaysay Paul Sigua |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱500,000[1] |
Papa Pogi is a 2019 Philippine fantasy comedy film directed by Alex Calleja,[2] co-written by Calleja and Ferdie Aguas.[3] It stars Teddy Corpuz, Myrtle Sarrosa and Donna Cariaga.[4] The film is the first lead role of Teddy Corpuz.[5][6][7]
Synopsis
[edit]Romeo's family carries a curse that makes the men appear attractive to beautiful women. He tries to find a less appealing woman for himself to break the curse.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Teddy Corpuz as Romeo[8][9]
- Myrtle Sarrosa as Helena[2][10]
- Donna Cariaga as Venus[11]
Supporting
[edit]- Joey Marquez as Daddy Samson
- Lassy Marquez as Becky[12]
- Nonong Ballinan as Junior
- Dawn Chang as Alicia
- Zeus Collins as Chito
- Luke Conde as Vince
- Nikko Natividad as Tony
- Michelle Liggayu as Balahura Queen
- Lexi Gonzales as Sleeping Beauty
- Krista Miller as Beauty Queen
- Moi Marcampo as Catriona
- Victor Anastacio as Doctor 1
- GB Labrador as Doctor 2
- Alex Calleja as Dr. Lito Sablayan
- Israel Buenaobra as Beggar
- Rica Marie Arbizo as Daddy Samson's Nurse
- James Caraan as Congressman
- Alma Moreno as Romeo's Mom
- Dumbo as Car Driver
- Shane Mag-abo as Model
- Elsa Droga as Applicant
- Matmat Centino as Applicant
- Odessa Jones as Applicant
- Tads Obach as Waiter
- Mark Baracael as Principal Sponsor
- Ara Altamira as Model
Production
[edit]In an interview, Alex Calleja revealed that the producer, chairwoman and CEO of Regal Entertainment Roselle Monteverde offered to give him a film project.
He said (translated in English):
They always saw me with Vhong Navarro in films, writer, creative consultant, writing gags..
Ma'am Roselle saw me and she told me, "I will give you a film". I said that I don't know about technicals.
And she said that "I will give you a good director of photography and just do your vision."[13]
Calleja also said that he picked Teddy Corpuz to lead on his film because of It's Showtime. He said that It's Showtime will help him to promote the film even though he resigned as a writer of the show in January 2019.[13]
Release
[edit]The film was theatrically released nationwide on March 20, 2019.[14]
Reception
[edit]Goldwin Reviews gave the film 1 out of 5 stars and wrote; "All actors made their funny antics. But not all acts are funny. Some jokes are new to me. Some never gets old. Few are quite silly. Few don’t make an impact. It’s a hit or miss throwing of punchlines while a story is moving forward."[15]
Joseph R. Atilano of Philippine Daily Inquirer gave the film a highly positive review and rated it 10/10 and he said; "The main cast and supporting cast and everyone else who appeared in this movie were all on the same page. They clearly got along with each other onscreen and offscreen. They got the plot, they had fun filming this movie, and looked very confident in their respective roles whether big or small."[16]
Oggs Cruz of Rappler gave the film a mixed to negative feedback and he wrote; "If only a small percentage of the jokes actually work, the film would have at least entertained all on the basis of a few laughs and chuckles."[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "Box-office report: Papa Pogi, mas nakaungos sa Pansamantagal". Philippine Entertainment Portal. March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Gabinete, Jojo (March 16, 2019). "Papa Pogi direktor, na-prank call nina Teddy Corpuz at Myrtle Sarrosa". Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Wang, Nickie (March 19, 2019). "Teddy Corpuz improvises jokes in launching movie". Manila Standard. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Chua, Sany (March 13, 2019). "Teddy Corpuz leads the cast of 'Papa Pogi'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Calderon, Nora (March 20, 2019). "Showtime family suportado ang Papa Pogi". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (March 21, 2019). "Rocksteddy vocalist plays girl magnet in 'Papa Pogi'". The Freeman. The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Fernando, Jeff (March 12, 2019). "Teddy Corpuz, bida na sa pelikula". ABS-CBN. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ "Not aimed at JK: Teddy Corpuz clarifies comment about rock artists swearing". ABS-CBN. March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ "Teddy Corpuz may pakiusap kina Vice, Anne, Vhong, Billy para sa 'Papa Pogi'". Inquirer Bandera. March 9, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Vivar, Vinia (March 10, 2019). "Myrtle madalas mawalan ng lead role". Pang Masa. The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Troika, Pep (March 19, 2019). "Coco Martin, suportado ang pelikula nina Donna Cariaga at Teddy Corpuz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Sayson, Cris (March 14, 2019). "Vice Ganda Cusses Comedian Lassy After "Papa Pogi" Movie Premiere". Philnews.ph. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Gabinete, Jojo (March 8, 2019). "Alex Calleja, kinuhang bida si Teddy Corpuz sa pelikula dahil sa It's Showtime". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (March 14, 2019). "Teddy Corpuz exploits pogi side in first starrer". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ "Papa Pogi (2019)". Goldwin Reviews. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Atilano, Joseph R. (March 24, 2019). "Movie Review: 'Papa Pogi'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Cruz, Oggs (March 23, 2019). "'Papa Pogi' review: Short-lived fun". Rappler. Retrieved March 26, 2025.