Erik Matti on Toni Gonzaga being ‘unbothered’ and ‘flaunting it’: ‘Brazen, arrogant, snooty’

Anne Pasajol 02/10/2022

Renowned director Erik Matti has expressed his dismay towards actress-TV host Toni Gonzaga, following the latter’s supposed “unbothered” demeanor on critics. Gonzaga recently went under fire after she hosted the proclamation rally of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and…

Erik Matti’s ‘On the Job’ to premiere on HBO in September

Elaine Joy P. Mayol 08/27/2021

From a 2013 Action/Crime Movie to a 6 part series featured in HBO GO Southeast Asia and Hongkong/Taiwan— Erik Matti’s “On the Job” has come a long way with a long list of international awards and recognitions.…

Chai Fonacier speaks out on Cebu Street Food issue

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 05/01/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—The reactions to Erik Matti’s remarks about Netflix’s Cebu episode of “Street Food Asia” keep on coming. Among the noted personalities who recently reacted was former Cebu-based actress Chai Fonacier. “Di ko maintindihan (I do…

Netizens react to Erik Matti and Joey Javier’s comments on Cebu episode of Street Food Asia

Immae Lachica 04/30/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—Some of the Cebuano netizens are not quite happy with the stand of known Filipino director Erik Matti and filmmaker Joey Javier on the recent Cebu episode of the  Netflix Street Food Asia.  The comments…

Epic fail, bad research: Erik Matti and Joey Javier Reyes on Cebu episode of Street Food Asia  

Michelle Joy Padayhag 04/30/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—Acclaimed Filipino director Erik Matti got the support from fellow filmmaker Joey Javier Reyes after the former’s stand on Netflix’s Street Food Asia, which highlights Cebu’s food culture, sparked an online debate.  “I agree with…

Erik Matti no longer directing ‘Darna’ film

Michelle Joy Padayhag 10/04/2018

ACCLAIMED director Erik Matti confirmed on Thursday evening that he has resigned from Star Cinema’s upcoming film “Darna.” Matti updated his followers of this development in an Instagram post after ABS-CBN management broke out the news earlier…

‘BuyBust’ stars talk about Erik Matti’s brilliance

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/31/2018

THE MOST awaited Filipino action film, “BuyBust” is set to open in Philippine cinemas today. And its lead star Anne Curtis considers the highly anticipated movie as the highlight of her 21 years in showbiz. “I would…

After NY, Canada and South Korea, ‘Buy-bust’ kicks off Philippine promo tour

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/20/2018

BEFORE it opens in Philippine cinemas on August 1, action film “BuyBust” first its world premier through international film festivals. The latest work of award-winning director Erik Matti was chosen as the closing film of the New…

Anne Curtis gets intense and gritty in Erik Matti’s ‘BuyBust’

PR 07/15/2018

FOR the first time, Princess of All Media and Showbiz Glam Girl Anne Curtis will shed her goddess-like image to tackle a role that requires her to deliver intense and gripping action scenes in Viva Films and…

Erik Matti’s ‘Buy Bust’ to be shown August 1

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 05/31/2018

TWO more months to go and Erik Matti’s most awaited action film this year will finally be shown in Philippine cinemas. Based on the full trailer shown in cinemas, the movie will start its commercial release on…

Erik Matti praises Anne Curtis

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 05/17/2018

ACTRESS Anne Curtis has been receiving generous praise from director Erik Matti. In an Instagram post, the award-winning filmmaker describe what makes Curtis—his lead star in the upcoming action film, “Buy Bust”—a star. Matti recalled all the…

‘Sunday Beauty Queen’ marks milestone in MMFF 2016; wins Best Picture

Apple Ta-as 12/30/2016

FOR the first time in 40 years, a documentary won on its debut at this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). “Sunday Beauty Queen,” the only documentary film to be included in the MMFF history, brought home…

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