Businesswoman Tess Pambuan branches out to Film Production

Madam Tess Pambuan who's a balikbayan from the United States of America prefers to stay in the Philippines for good. Not only because she is missing the Filipino culture, tradition and food but she wants to be with her family especially her son and her grand children.

To make herself busy, she started with franchising Bang Bang Bangus stationed in Arayat, Cubao. Even at the early stage of her business, a lot of celebrities have already patronized this special kind of Bangus in 5 flavors. Among them are Megastar Sharon Cuneta, actress Teresa Loyzaga and director Romm Burlat.

Speaking of Burlat, he was commissioned by Madam Tess to direct her first film production. Since she was young, this first time producer already wanted to be in showbiz. It was just cut short when they migrated to the U.S. of A. "Better late than never", Madam Tess quipped. "It is not only because it has been my long-time dream but I want my handsome and talented grandchildren to be in show business. It is not a big budget movie like mainstream movies but it is good enough to come up with a potential award-winning film and yes, a potential commercial success. I have strong faith in the multi-awarded director Romm Burlat to handle this project with award-winning actors Gina Pareno, Teresa Loyzaga and Ron Macapagal."

Madam Tess is positive about the movie, "Minsa'y Isang Alitaptap" which according to the director has been inspired by Hollywood film, All Mine To Give and Superstar Nora Aunor's Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo.

This Romm Burlat-film will start grinding on June 4, 2012. Minsa'y Isang Alitaptap also stars some theatre and seasoned actors and introduces the careers of talented kids Julian Tolentino, Chad Pambuan, Jaden Adams, Jacobb Pambuan with the support of Jash de Villa, Hasna Wahood, Jamaica Sabana and Robbie Diesta.

Mrs Philippines International U.K Jolina Loftus sponsors Acting Scholarship

 

Beauty Queens are not only known for their physical beauty but inner beauty as well. Each winner of a beauty pageant has a purpose--an advocacy to help other people.

One of them who excels in her advocacy is Mrs. Philippines International UK 2020 Jolina Loftus. Aside from being a model and a talented woman, Jolina always has a heart for those teens who want to try show business but can't afford to pay for their trainings. "I am a frustrated actress that is why I want to help showbiz wannabes achieve their dreams in show business", Mrs. Loftus quipped. 

Aside from her current title, Mrs. Loftus also won the following titles:

                               Mrs. Taguig for Mrs. Pearl Philippines Euroasia 2021

Mrs. Aguman Kapampangan 

Mrs Philippines U.K awarded as Mrs Aguman 2005

Mrs Philippines International 2006   third runner up

Mrs Mindanao 2006

Mrs Philippines Earth 2008 finalist

Maniland Glamour 2016 awarded:  Third runer up  2016

Ms Over 50 & Fabulous 2017  Title Winner

YEMI Pageant 2018   finalist

Ms Galaxy  2019  finalist

When asked when did she start as a model, Jolina has this to say, "I have walked the ramp of Birmingham fashion Event, the ChavsUK in London, Maniland Glamour fashion shows,  I modelled for Kays catalogue in the early 90’s and participated in a modelling competition at Davids Baron photography contest in North London  and recently  at the Elementz of Couture fashion show and was featured on Fashion Live  magazines as top 10  which was held in Birmingham"

For the record, Jolina has appeared in the Andi Eigenmann movie, Made In London where she played as Nigel's private lawyer.

Jolina is a supporter of the Childrens Society in England from year 2000 to 2008. Currently, she is an active as a member of the Keeping Kids Off the Street Charity in Milton Keynes helping the homeless young people  "My involvement  in a charity and civic group was instrumental  in my personal growth  as a teenager  then to a mature life.  It develop my sense of confidence and accountability in my decisions.  I am planning to continue my advocacy for young people in the Vox Juvenum and the Keeping Kids Off the Street Charity  because I believe young people have great minds, brilliant imagination the generation that will shape the future", Jolina said.

For her advocacy in helping teens in showbiz, two teenagers will now undergo extensive acting workshop with the international multi- award winning director, Romm Burlat.

Congratulations Jolin

a for this wonderful advocacy!

Romm Burlat wins Film Director of the Year

There's no stopping for Direk Romm Burlat in winning awards one after the other. He was adjudged as Film Director of the Year during the Ganap TV Digital Awards held recently.

It can be recalled that last week, Burlat won Best Actor at the Golden Sparrow International Film Festival for his excellent portrayal in Covered Candor (Tutop). He also won back-to-back as Best Actor for a full-length film (Tutop) and short film (Mammangi) plus a Best Director award for the latter at the Gona Film Awards in India.

As of this writing, Burlat already won 26 international Best Director awards, 15 international Best Actor awards 2 international Best Screenplay awards and 1 international Best Producer awards. On the local front, Direk Romm won 9 Best Director awards and 1 Best Actor award. In hosting, Burlat won 3 international awards as Best TV Talk Show Host.

Currently, Direk Romm is directing a BL series, Man & Mine Alone which is well received by viewers and continuously gaining positive reviews. This is aired in The Romm Burlat Network You Tube channel. He is also working on a Visayan horror-drama film, Mino. In April, he will have a new TV Talk Show billed, What's The Buzz? which he will be paired off with Viva Hotbabe Zara Lopez and 90s bombshell Sabrina M.
 

New TV Talk Show, WHAT'S THE BUZZ, premieres in April

An award-winning director plus two sexy stars form the latest triangle in showbiz talk show on television.

What do Direk Romm, Zara Lopez and Sabrina M have in common? Aside from being showbiz personalities, these three celebrities will host what is known as a talk show like no other.

What's The Buzz will tackle the latest issues not only in showbiz but also issues about online business, pageantry, health, tourist attractions, Covid situation, real estate and more. So this is a show that addresses everything under the sun.

Direk Romm is not new to hosting. He used to host shows in other countries and has interviewed Hollywood stars like Dionne Warwick, Air Supply, Earth, Wind & Fire, American Idol Kathrine McPhee and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Host Regis Philbin. He also hosted a travel show on Euro TV, Romm Around the World and two shows on GlobalTV, Direk To The Point & Lies, Camera, Action which gave him 3 international awards in hosting.

Zara Lopez, on the other hand, has some hosting skills during her prime as Viva Hot Babe. Aside from being a gorgeous dancer, Zara also appeared in several movies starting in 2012. She also has done and is still doing teleseryes in major TV stations.

Sabrina M is one of the 90s bombshells. She was introduced in the movie, The Claudia Zobel Story which was a box office hit. It was followed by several films like Talahib at Rosas, Laruang Buhay,  Aliw, Turuan Mo Ako. Sex Education and a lot more which made her one of the in-demand sexy stars during her time.

Two other personalities join this latest talk show in town. Kristine Quinto is the 2018 Mrs Planet. She is also a model and an actress. Jinky Joyce Aguilar is an enterpreneur who will share her knowledge on real estate.

WHAT'S THE BUZZ is scheduled to premiere on April 10th at the K5 Digital Media television.

Watch out for it!

Direk Romm Burlat is the newest Multimedia Star?

 

This article may raise collective eyebrows to some but there is no denying that Direk Romm Burlat is multi-faceted, multi-talented showbiz personality. 

He has already proven himself as a director. He won 26 international Best Director awards and 9 local Best Director awards as of this writing. Moreover, he has won 15 international Best Actor awards for his performances in Tutop, Mammangi, Agaw Pansin and Sindi. Direk Romm was also awarded in 2018 as Best Talent Manager in the 39th Asia-Pacific Entertainment Awards.

On television, he has already directed a show on cable TV and hosted and directed one show on EuroTV billed Romm Around The World and two shows on GlobalTV namely Direk To The Point and Lies, Camera, Action. In April, he will be hosting a new talk show billed What's The Buzz where he is paired with Viva Hotbabe Zara Lopez and 90s Bombshell Sabrina M. As host, Burlat already won three international awards as Best TV Talk Show Host at the 1st Southeast Asia Entertainment Awards, Port Blair International Film & TV Festival and Uruvatti International Film Festival.

On top of being a director, actor, talent manager, Direk Romm as he is fondly called,

is also a writer. He used to write for Agila ng Bayan and now he has a column with Pilipino Mirror.

Burlat is a perfect example of Jack of All Trades. He does a lot of things with gusto which pave the way to winning awards not only locally but also on international level.

Direk Romm Burlat may be less popular to the previous Multimedia stars like Kris Aquino, Toni Gonzaga and Alden Richards but he is on his way to making himself known on what is doing. "I am scared of this title because this only belongs to Kris then Toni and now Alden. I am just using my talents to the hilt especially in this most difficult times. I don't even think that I will be called a multimedia star. Having a regular job is enough for me. And I will pale in comparison with the three popular stars. Nakakahiya", Burlat quipped.

Whatever it is, Direk Romm Burlat is a very talented showbiz personality. He was already honored as Outstanding Men of the Philippines in 2018 and in May, he will be awarded as one of the Philippine Faces of Success.

Way to go, Direk Romm!

Direk Romm wins Best Director; Ron Macapagal Best Actor and Mammangi Best Film at the Pelikulang Juan Film Festival

 

Multi-awarded film director, Romm Burlat, won Best Director for "Mammangi" at the Pelikulang Juan Film Festival in the Province of Bulacan. Burlat bested 5 other nominees. "Mammangi" also won Best Film. Meanwhile, It's Showtime Bidaman, Ron Macapagal won Best Actor for his sterling performance as an autistic adult in "Ama Ka Ng Anak Mo".

Here is the full list of winners:

Best Film- Mammangi

2nd Best Film- Pas-an

3rd Best Film - Yugro

Best Director, Romm Burlat, Mammangi

Best Actor, Ron Macapagal, Ama Ka Ng Anak Mo

Best Actress, Maricel Balderama, Pas-an

Best Supporting Actor,  Johnny Ibagat, Sulyap

Best Supporting Actress, Ailla Nolasco, Akay

Best Child Actor, Lakan Alo, Yugto

Best Child Actress,  Aira Alo, Yugto

Best in Sound Design, Yugto

Best in Production Design, Mammangi

Best in Cinematography, Mammangi

Best Screenplay, Pas-An

Best Editing, Yugto

Most Promising Director, Roderick Alo, Yugto & Ernani Antonio, Mama Lourdes

Natatanging Pagkilala Bilang Mahusay na Director, Dionesio Tamayo

Special Jury Prize, Dilim Ng Kahapon

People's Choice Award, Pas-An

Congratulations to all the winners and the organizing committee of the Pelikulang Juan Film Festival!

BL Series, MAN & MINE ALONE brings back titillating theme

In the 90s, Seiko Films was the home of  Titillating Films which catapulted the careers of Gretchen Barretto, Rita Avila, Cristina Gonzales, Anton Bernardo, Rodel Velayo to greater heights.

This year, ROMMantic Entertainment Productions joins the bandwagon of the sought-after BL series as it comes up with a titillating Boy Love series in "Man & Mine Alone" which is directed by the international multi-awarded winning director, Romm Burlat. It is the first time Burlat directed a film/series with a sexy theme. He is known for his dramas and suspense thrillers which already amassed several international awards.

"It was a difficult a decision to make but BL series is the "in" thing these days. As they said, dance where the music is.", Direk Romm quips.

The series which will be shown in The Romm Burlat Network YouTube channel introduces two  male pageant title holders. Martin Mendiola is the Mister World Noble King while Aki Montelibano is the Model of the World Ambassador.  Montelibano already represented the Philippines in the international competition in Chiang Mai, Thailand while Mendiola will still compete in Japan fourth quarter of this year.

Was there no problem directing the two "kings" in your series Direk Romm? "None at all. Both are very cooperative in their scenes. They listen to every single instruction of mine. This series, I should say is the most daring of all. There are plenty of scenes which every single BL fan will look forward to. Scenes which were never done before. But everything is done in good taste."

"Man & Mine Alone" is a provocative series which will be shown next month in an online platform. With Direk Romm at the helm, this series will never go wrong--a potential blockbuster hit on YouTube.

 

Direk Romm Burlat, winningest Filipino indie director and actor in international film festivals

2020 ended with a positive note for multi-award winning director/actor Romm Burlat. Direk Romm ended the year with 22 international Best Director awards, 12 international Best Actor awards, 16 international Best Film awards, 2 international Best TV talk show host awards, 1 international Best Supporting Actor award, 1 international Best Producer award and a Hall of Fame for Best Director award. This makes him the winningest Filipino indie director and actor in the Philippines in terms of awards on international film festivals.

It can be recalled that Burlat started late in his career in Philippine show business. Barely 5 years in the business yet he has proven a lot in terms of acting and directing. His first film in 2015, Agaw Pansin, immediately gave him a Best Director award from the prestigious Lutas Film Festival. 

Before fielding his films in international film festivals, Direk Romm already won 8 local Best Director awards. His first international award happened last year at the 16th We Care International Film Festival in India. His first international Best Actor award was won at the Actors Awards Los Angeles in California, USA.

Burlat is also the first Filipino director who won a Hall of Fame for Best Director award at the Port Blair International Film Festival for having won 5 Best Director awards in such festival.

Because of the string of awards in 2020, Direk Romm earned the monicker Pandemic Director from the press and showbiz friends. The title was first coined by the prolific writer of Manila Times, Mr. George Kabrisante,

Underrated no more, Burlat aims to be recognized in mainstream films this year. He also dreams big of being recognized in Cannes. "Every director has a right to dream. Even if it's a tall order, I still dream of making it in Cannes.", Burlat quipped. With hardwork and the drive to succeed, it won't be remote for this amiable director to achieve his dream.

Moreover, Burlat is the first Filipino director to be featured in Risen Magazine of the US. He will also be featured this month for another US magazine, America's Most Wanted Models magazine.

Currently, Direk Romm has done filming Nang Mahawi Ang Ulap, Bakit Bughaw Ang Kulay Ng Langit, Kailan Naging Tama ang Mali and Bakit Madalas Ang Minsan. His projects this month include Bata Pa Si Abel, Mino and Iba't Ibang Eba. He is also busy with his online TV program, Direk To The Point and two more upcoming shows next month.