Pokwang relates to OFW role

“A Mother’s Story” tackles the story of an undocumented Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) named Medy and her experiences in the land of opportunities, America.

Pokwang who plays Medy in the movie said she can relate to the role having been an OFW in the past. Unlike Medy, however, Pokwang was not a TNT (tago-nang-tago).

“I can feel the role, feel na feel ko talaga ang character kong the Medy sa pelikulang ito.” The movie is produced by The Filipino Channel (TFC) especially for Pinoy subscribers abroad. But because of the positive feedback that “A Mother’s Story” received when it was shown abroad, Star Cinema decided to show it here, too.

Pokwang was the choice of ABS-CBN top honcho Gabby Lopez to play the role of Medy.

“Nakatulong sa akin ng malaki ang paglabas ko sa ‘MMK’ ng limang beses na,” Pokwang said. “Nung binabasa ko ang script, naiyak na ako talaga. Ibang-ibang Pokwang ang makikita ninyo dito. At kung nakarelate ako ng husto sa role ko, dahil sa hindi nalalayo ang istory ng pelikulang ito sa buhay ko.”

She recalled, amid tears, that in 1998, her daughter died while she was an OFW in Abu Dhabi. At 5-and-a-half years old, her daughter was diagnosed with brain tumor. She was not able to come home to see her one last time. “Ang sakit-sakit talaga ng nangyari.’’

Directed by John D. Lasatin, the movie also stars Rayver Cruz, Beth Tamayo, who is now US based, Xyriel Manabat, Nonie Buencamino, Ana Capri and Daria Ramirez. It opens Jan. 8.

By CRISPINA MARTINEZ-BELEN
mb.com.ph

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