Die Beautiful
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| Directed by | |
| Produced by | Perci Intalan |
| Starring | Paolo Ballesteros |
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| Distributed by | Regal Entertainment |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Die Beautiful is a Filipino comedy-drama film directed by Jun Robles Lana and produced by Perci Intalan starring Paolo Ballesteros.
The film had its premiere at the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 27, 2016[1] and is an official entry to the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival.[2]
Synopsis
This movie is going to be shown during the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival December 25, 2016 to January 7, 2017.
Cast
- Paolo Ballesteros as Trisha[3]
- Joel Torre
- Gladys Reyes
- Luis Alandy
- Albie Casiño
- Christian Bables
- Inah De Belen
- IC Mendoza
- Cedrick Juan
- Lou Veloso
- Iza Calzado
- Eugene Domingo
Production
Die Beautiful is a film funded by Hong Kong – Asia Financing Forum and produced by The IdeaFirst Company, and Octobertrain Films.[4] The film is an entry in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival and is directed by Jun Robles Lana and produced by Perci Intalan [2][5][6]
Reception
The film was selected in the Main Competition of the Tokyo International Film Festival, which ran from October 25, 2016 to November 3, 2016.[7][8]
The awarding ceremony was held on November 3, 2016 at the Toho Cinemas in Roppongi Hills in Japan where Paolo Ballesteros was named the festival's Best Actor. The film also won the Audience Choice Award.[9][10]
The jury was headed by French director Jean-Jacques Beineix, and included Hong Kong director Mabel Cheung, U.S. producer Nicole Rocklin, Italian actor Valerio Mastandrea and Japanese director Hideyuki Hirayama.
A total of 16 films, with Die Beautiful being the only one from the Philippines, were in competition.
Awards and nominations
| Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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| 29th Tokyo International Film Festival | Audience Choice Award | Die Beautiful | Won |
| Best Actor | Paolo Ballesteros | Won |
References
- ↑ "Paolo Ballesteros' Angelina Jolie Transformation In Tokyo Filmfest Red Carpet". International Business Times PH. 2016-10-27. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
- 1 2 Calderon, Ricky (8 August 2016). "Paolo Ballesteros stars in 2 upcoming films". philstar.com. The Philippine Star. The Freeman. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ↑ Acar, Aedrianne (12 July 2016). "IN PHOTOS: Paolo Ballesteros as a transwoman in 'Die Beautiful'". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ↑ Dabu, Bianca Rose (2 March 2015). "Paolo Ballesteros to star as transgender woman in indie film". GMA News Online. GMA Network, Inc. GMA News. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ↑ "LOOK: Paolo Ballesteros bares 'boobs' for upcoming film". inquirer.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ↑ Gabinete, Jojo. "Paolo Ballesteros bares prosthetic boobs for Die Beautiful". pep.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ↑ "PH film 'Die Beautiful' to compete in Tokyo Film Festival". Rappler. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ↑ Sallan, Edwin P. "Jun Lana's 'Die Beautiful' premieres at Tokyo International Film Festival". InterAksyon.com. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ↑ News, ABS-CBN. "Paolo Ballesteros wins Best Actor at Tokyo film fest". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
- ↑ "Paolo Ballesteros wins Best Actor at Tokyo film fest, accepts award as 'Julia Roberts'". Rappler. Retrieved 2016-11-04.