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GMA Network
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Dingdong Dantes and Charo Santos-Concio weigh in on state of Philippine film industry
Dingdong Dantes and Charo Santos-Concio weighed in on the current state of local cinema, highlighting significant challenges alongside new opportunities presented by the digital era. In Friday's 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,' Dingdong acknowledged that while these challenges are present, they are not unlike those faced by developed countries. 'Sa kabila ng challenges, naniniwala ako na marami ring mga opportunities,' he said. The Kapuso Primetime King specifically pointed to the advent of the digital age and digital era, where everything is online, as a transformative factor. 'Suddenly we become global actors and actresses. 'Yung mga kuwento natin, naikukuwento na natin sa ibang bansa na hindi natin nagagawa dati,' he said. Charo continued, saying that the industry is 'very challenged.' ''Yun na nga, with the shift to the digital platform, even the theatrical screens, 'no? The malls now are cutting back on the number of theaters. Admission prices have gone up. We're one of the most heavily taxed industry,' she said. Charo hoped that the government will recognize the entertainment industry as a 'real industry.' 'We're not here just to entertain people, you know? We're here to make a living and to make a statement for the great artists, the great Filipino artists, 'di ba? Kasi magagaling ang creatives natin, ang mga artista natin, and I think we deserve that recognition from government,' she said. She expressed happiness that industry leaders such as the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the Film Academy of the Philippines, and Dingdong, in his capacity as president of Aktor PH (League of Filipino Actors), are active and deeply immersed in the current conditions. 'And with small steps naman, maraming na-a-address. But we really have to get together as an industry. We have to unite. We have to be one. We have to continue to support each other,' she said. Dingdong and Charo recently visited Bahay ni Kuya as the latest house guests in "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition." While inside, they hosted a game show and also gave the "PBB" housemates some words of wisdom. Dingdong and Charo are starring in the upcoming film, 'Only We Know,' which was presented to them seven years ago. The film also marks Charo's first time doing a romance film. 'Sabi ko nga kay Dong in some of our conversations, 'This is also a risk, but maybe more of a risk for you.' Kaya tinanong ko siya, 'Sigurado ka? Gagawin mo talaga 'to?'' Charo said. She also clarified that they are not a love team. 'We're two professionals who got together and we breathed life into this beautiful narrative. I'm proud to say that we were able to create a love team in Betty and Ryan,' she said. 'Only We Know' premieres in cinemas on June 11. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Dingdong Dantes and Charo Santos-Concio share insights on marriage, deep connections, and taking risks
Dingdong Dantes and Charo Santos-Concio both have learned lasting lessons from their own marriages, from being brave and taking risks to the importance of building deep, meaningful connections. On Friday's 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,' Charo spoke about her marriage to her late husband, Cesar Concio, who was older than her. According to Charo, the age difference between them didn't matter to her. 'I was in love. The opinion of the rest of the world didn't matter. I felt very secure with his love, and that was the only thing that [mattered] when I look back,' she said. Reflecting on her life, Charo described herself as having taken risks all her life. 'Ang tapang ko, 'no? I've been taking risks all my life, I think, in the professional path as well as my personal life,' she said. Meanwhile, Dingdong, who has been married to Marian Rivera for 10 years, offered his perspective on what he knows about marriage for sure. According to the Kapuso Primetime King, while exciting times are important, what's more crucial are the deep connections formed — and "not just between husband and wife, but also between you and your kids,' he said. He adds, 'these deep connections, they happen every day constantly because of the choices that you make. You discover new things about each other and then you build on that. Mas lumalalim lang talaga 'yung samahan ninyo at respeto sa bawat isa." Dingdong and Charo are starring in the upcoming film, 'Only We Know,' which was presented to them seven years ago. The film also marks Charo's first time doing a romance film. 'Sabi ko nga kay Dong in some of our conversations, 'This is also a risk, but maybe more of a risk for you.' Kaya tinanong ko siya, 'Sigurado ka? Gagawin mo talaga 'to?'' Charo said. She also clarified that they are not a love team. 'We're two professionals who got together and we breathed life into this beautiful narrative. I'm proud to say that we were able to create a love team in Betty and Ryan,' she said. — Carby Basina/LA, GMA Integrated News
