Sharon Cuneta in Caregiver

Caregiver is an upcoming movie of the Megastar, Sharon Cuneta. This film is Cuneta's 30th anniversary offering to fans and supporters and also in celebration of Star Cinema's 15th year. "Caregiver" tells the story of Sarah (played by Sharon Cuneta), a schoolteacher who opted to work as a caregiver in London, England for her family's future. It is a movie that tackles the hardships in the lives of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW's), through the life of Filipina caregiver Sarah.

80% of the film "Caregiver" was shot in London, England for 3 straight weeks. The cast includes British actors Saul Reichlin, Matthew Rutherford, Claire Jeater and of course a powerhouse cast of Filipinos -- John Estrada, Rica Peralejo, Makisig Morales, John Manalo, Jhong Hilario, Mickey Feriols, Lotlot de Leon, Marita Zobel, Anita Linda, Ella V., Ima Castro and Boots Anson Roa. Caregiver is directed by Chito S. RoÑo

Premiere night of Caregiver will be May 27 at SM Megamall, Cinema 10 & opens nationwide on May 28. It will be also shown in Los Angeles,CA on May 31, Honolulu,Hawaii on June 1, London,UK on June 6 and Rome,Italy on June 7.Watch Caregiver's full trailer & details on worldwide premiere schedule after the jump.





Synopsis:
Sarah (Sharon Cuneta), a grade school English teacher, joins the 150,000 Pinoy OFWs working in the United Kingdom to support her husband, Teddy, in making a better living for their family. More than just a chronicle of the Filipinos’ experience working as nurses and caregivers in the UK, this story also charts Sarah’s journey to self-discovery – from a submissive wife who makes sacrifices to make way for her Teddy’s aspirations to an empowered woman who finds dignity and pride in a humbling job as a caregiver in London.

The story begins as Sarah says goodbye to her familiar world. After finishing an arduous course in caregiving, she bids farewell to the Grade 5 classroom, where she teaches English. She buys a winter coat for her son Paulo and promises that he would use it once she can afford to take him to London. In typical Pinoy fashion, she shares tearful goodbyes with her whole family at the airport when she finally leaves for the United Kingdom.

Worldwide Premiere Schedule:

LOS ANGELES
May 31, 2008 (Saturday)
3 pm and 8 pm PST
ALEX THEATRE
216 North Brand Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91203

TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
1.) THEATER BOX OFFICE:
Alex Theatre/ Los Angeles, CA
216 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91203
(Monday - Friday,12:00pm - 6:00pm)

2.) BY PHONE: (818) 243- ALEX / (818) 243- 2539
3.) ONLINE: www.alextheatre.org


HONOLULU
June 1, 2008 (Sunday)
4 pm and 8 pm PST
HAWAII THEATRE
1130 Bethel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
1.) THEATER BOX OFFICE:
Hawaii Theatre Center/ Honolulu, HI
1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm)

2.) BY PHONE: (808) 528- 0506
3.) ONLINE: www.hawaiitheatre.com

LONDON, UK
Prince Charles Cinema
Leicester Place, London
June 6, 2008
10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:15pm

For tickets, please call the TFC UK office
+44 16 286 06875 OR +4416 286 06872

Or purchase tickets from the following outlets:
SARI-SARI ATBP.
London Victoria Station, Unit 8, 164 Victoria St., London

NAYONG PILIPINO
KILLBURN 252 Killburn High Road, London NW6 2BS

REYES HAIRCUTTERS
Unit 5B & 5C Charing Cross Underground, Subway Shopping Arcade, Strand London

Philip De Vera Hair Salon - Earls Court, London


ROME, ITALY
Cinema Andromeda
via Mattia Battistini 191 Roma
June 7, 2008
1pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm

For tickets, please contact:
ABS CBN Europe - Rome
Tel No. 064883659
Tel No. 0648976520

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KC Concepcion Offers Birthday Drama Special to Her Fans

Almost a month after showbiz royalty KC Concepcion exclusively told abs-cbnnews.com about a month-long birthday offering for her fans, she confirmed that she will have a television drama special entitled "I AM KC" in April.

"Generally mayroon kaming hiningi from ABS-CBN kung pwede mag-birthday offering, kasi sayang naman kung wala kaming offering sa audience, sa tao kasi birthday ko April 27, so ang ginawa ng ABS-CBN binigyan kami ng apat na iba-ibang genre for Saturday drama. So each weekend for four consecutive weeks starting March 29 may isang drama or comedy or fantasy na magaganap," Concepcion told the weekly entertainment show "The Buzz."


KC, Maria Kristina Cassandra Concepcion in real life, is the daughter of Megastar Sharon Cuneta and former actor Gabby Concepcion.

During her first taping day, Concepcion shared some details of the special's pilot episode.

"Ang title niya Binibini, isang babaeng parang palengkera na laging sumasali sa mga beauty contest, beauty pageant nandoon ang nanay niya. May mga surprises sa buhay nila na hindi nila ini-expect at doon mangyayari iyong drama na nandoon sa comedy," she said.

To make her drama series more special, Concepcion will be joined by comedienne Ai-Ai delas Alas for the first episode, which will be directed by Wenn Deremas.

"Natutuwa nga ako kasi kasama namin dito si Ms. Ai-Ai, who is my super idol kasi super favorite ko ang movies niya especially with Direct Wenn. So iyong makasama ko si Direct Wenn at si Ms. Ai air tapos nanay ko pa sobra, first time ko ding mag-comedy kasi," Concepcion said.

In "I AM KC", the new actress will be working with different actors since the episodes will be of different genres.

"Sa comedy si Ms. Ai-Ai, then may fantasy since pambata si [Makisig Morales] ang kasama namin (pero) hindi ko panama-meet. May isang musical kasama namin si Vhong Navarro. Iyong sa light romance hindi pa confirmed at naghahanap pa ng cast for that," she revealed.

Concepcion said her inspiration to do the project is her love of her fans and supporters.

"Marami akong natutunanan at sila talaga ang nagbibigay sa akin ng inspiration, ng energy para gawin lahat ito. Dahil kung wala din pong nanonood eh ano pa ang work namin so sila din po ang reason kung bakit ko naisip at napagdesisyunan kong pumasok talaga kasi kung wala, sila walang sense ang trabaho ko."

In the interview with "The Buzz", KC Concepcion also spoke on the controversy regarding her decision to wear a bikini and pose for the summer campaign of a clothing line she endorses.

"Basta inisip ko na lang okey, I am in my 20s, kung di ko gawin ang bikini shoots ngayon kailan pa at saka hindi ko talaga inisip na magagawa ko ang shoots na iyon. Anyway nasa beach naman kami and any woman should be proud of her body, I'm very happy na nagawa ko na iyon," she said.

But on matters of the heart, KC Concepcion chose to keep mum.

When asked about rumors that actor Richard Gutierrez is wooing her, she replied, "No comment, no comment talaga. Basta kung ano na lang ang sinabi niya doon sa ibang shows, iyon na lang po iyon. Kasi pareho kaming busy talaga and although, sobrang bait niya talaga at hindi siya papayag na malimutan siya. Iyon na lang ang masasabi ko kung ikaw iyong babaeng iyon talagang hindi mo makakalimutan sinisiguro niya iyon kahit wala siya dito."

Aside from her acting stints, Concepcion will also be busy with her commitments as UN ambassador, which includes visits to Mindanao.

Concepcion was appointed by the United Nations as the World Food Programme Ambassador in the country.

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KC Concepcion Gives a Spectacular Performance in her Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode

ABS-CBN's Maalaala Mo Kaya, which features tear-jerking episodes of real-life stories, showed a familiar but fresh face in its episode "Mansyon" last night, February 15.

The ABS-CBN drama anthology show starred KC Concepcion, the daughter of Mega star Sharon Cuneta and ‘80s heartthrob Gabby Concepcion. KC topbilled the story where a highly dependent person gets a rude awakening.



The February 15 episode focuses on the worry free and happy-go-lucky life of a teenager. Unlike the lead character, KC is an independent individual who can pretty much live by her own as proven by her stay in Paris, France, to complete her studies. For someone with


theater experience, I think there was little or no pressure on KC's part to finally act on the small screen.



RICHES TO RAGS STORY. "Mansyon" is story based on the account of a 19-year old kolehiyala living the good life with her upper class family. Darlene, as KC's character is called, had everything she could ask for—materially speaking, of course. The first few minutes portrayed Darlene as a dependent but normal I-want-it-all kind of girl. Like her younger brother Dennis, Darlene is pampered and often received wonderful gifts from their father Darwin (played by Ricky Davao) who has just arrived from abroad. Darlene's mother (played by Agot Isidro) is strong but loving mother who, at very beginning of story, tries to teach Darlene the value of responsibility. Of course, any well-to-do teenager would shrug off these advices, preferring to make the most out of life—and young love.



In comes Chris (played by Derek Ramsay), Darlene's boyfriend with whom she has a secret relationship for some time already. The first scene between Chris and Darlene's display of affection for each other looked sweet enough to make someone squirm (no offense meant for couples who still go for the mushy break-and-makeup thing.) However, the relationship between two of them proves to be a key element to the story as viewers will soon to find out.



Petty lies, worry, and driving can make a very bad mix as a seemingly romantic date between Chris and Darlene ended in tragedy. The family's unica hija discovers that her parents became involved in a car accident (because they were worried for her safety). The crushing revelation of her father being dead and her paralyzed mom changed the life of Darlene forever. Faced with debts and emotional breakdowns, Darlene slowly opens her eyes to independence as she carries the burden she herself has caused.



In time, Darlene matures into an independent woman who succeeds in making ends meet. Although they lose their spacious house, Darlene builds a new home-a home within the family.



THEATRICAL INFLUENCES. It looks like that KC has brought her all experience from theater in this episode of MMK as she clearly gave her 100% in all aspects. However, her way of acting might have made some people think that the episode would be more interesting if it were set as a stage play. The entrance, exit, and bodily movements of KC really differentiated her from her co-stars. Nonetheless, her portrayal as a carefree girl-turned-independent head of family is as seamless as it can get. When it comes to those "emotional moments," KC is automatic. By automatic, it means that it takes no effort for her to feel the moment, making it more believable and appreciated whether it is crying or laughing.



Her onscreen chemistry with Derek was fairly measured, making their scenes together well-executed and properly proportioned to the story's situation. Derek, for his part, looked well with KC and there is a possibility that future projects between the two will prove beneficial.



KC's scenes with Agot Isidro dominated the story and the exchange between the two of them in the later parts was very convincing. Agot's depression, mixed with KC's frustration and determination, was so passionate that some people might be tempted to called out, "Bumangon ka na kasi! Don't give up!" while others might resort to measuring the amount of tears shed during their confrontations.



For me, a tear-jerking scene in this story was the part when the family finally moves to a smaller house. KC, who felt bad about leaving the original house, comments that they have to make do with the existing one. Agot replies with, "It's just a house, but you've kept the family together."



Overall, KC has done an exceptional performance in this MMK episode. Considering that this is her first TV appearance, one can expect more surprises from this new face on Philippine TV.



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