Mayor Jay Diaz comes up with projects for the City of Ilagan

The hardworking Mayor of Ilagan in Isabela has never stopped creating projects for the Ilaguenos. There's no stopping for this multi-awarded Chief Executive in serving his constituents. Despite the so many projects he has created during his term while doing some humanitarian programs even in the far-flung areas within his jurisdiction, the amiable Mayor always has in mind ways and means to help improve the lives of the people living in the corn capital of the Philippines. He always places the welfare of his people as his priority above anything else.

Because of his unparalleled leadership, the city of Ilagan saw the construction of 100-bed capacity City hospital with Dialysis, CT Scan and MRI facilities, construction of city housing projects for city hall employees, concreting of 200 kilometers of farm to market roads, construction of city commercial building, construction of City of Ilagan Hotel, establishment of the Ilagan Sanctuary (eco-tourism park), establishment of two musical dancing fountains, establishment of Tourism City Promenade and establishment of City Civic Center.

Not only these, Mayor Josemarie Diaz who is also a dentist, has more plans for the Year of the Water Rabbit. With everything he has done for the city, a lot of supporters and believers thought that he is ripe to run for Senator in the next elections.  

The Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards' Most Outstanding Local Chief Executive and one of the country's Top 5 Mayors making him one of the Philippines Men and Women of Integrity and Honor 2022 is continuously thinking of improvements for this progressive city and alleviating the lives of his people.

Direk Romm Burlat: Honored for the 2nd time as one of the OUTSTANDING MEN & WOMEN OF THE PHILIPPINES

 

Multi-awarded director, Romm Burlat, is again hailed as one of the Outstanding Men & Women of the Philippines 2022. It was a tough selection because all the achievements of every nominee are considered by the top-notch judges coming from different fields.

It was the 2nd time Burlat was given this recognition. The first one was in 2018.

Direk Romm is one of  the Filipino directors who has won several best director and best actor awards in international film festivals. He was elevated by Port Blair International Film Festival as Hall of Famer for winning 5 Best Director awards in its festival. His movie, Tutop, also won awards in Hollywood including Best Actor for him. His latest film, Minsa'y Isang Alitaptap starring Teresa Loyzaga, Gina Pareno, Ron Macapagal and Diego Loyzaga was finalist at the Cannes World Film Festival. To-Date, Burlat has won 48 international Best Director awards, 34 international Best Actor awards, 5 international Best online TV Host awards and 10 local Best Director awards.

The amiable director also won the following awards:

Best International Director – World Class Excellence Japan Awards 2022

Hero of the Year Humanitarian Service Award- World Class Excellence Japan Awards 2022

Most Outstanding International Director – Asia Pacific Golden Eagle Icon Awards 2022

Philippine Empowered Men & Women of the Year 2022

Philippine Faces of Success 2021

Man of Excellence, 3rd Laguna Excellence Awards 2021

Outstanding International Best Director, Dangal ng Lahi 2021

Film Ambassador of the Philippines 2020, Film Development Council of the Philippines

Outstanding Men & Women of the Philippines 2018

 Best TV Talk Show Host, Port Blair International Film & TV Festival, 2020

Best Online TV Talk Show Host, Uruvatti International Film Festival, 2020

Outstanding Asian Film Director, 40th Top Choice Global Awards 2019

Outstanding Movie Director and Actor, World Class Excellence Japan Awards 2019

Outstanding Asian Film Director, 15th Golden Eagle Excellence Awards 2019

Best TV Talk Show Host, 1st Southeast Asian International Achievement Awards 2019

Most Outstanding Asian Entertainment Director, Golden Eagle Excellence Awards 2018

Outstanding Filipino Film Director, 38th People’s Choice Excellence Awards 2017

Congratulations Direk Romm!

RIZA DORMIENDO: Beauty queen na dating mountain climber nagwagi sa Gintong Parangal

 

 

Dumadami na ang patimpalak ng kagandahan sa mga babaeng may asawa na o sa single parent. Sa totoo lang pati ang pinaka “number one beauty contest” na Miss Universe ay naglabas ng anunsiyo kamakailan lang na sa susunod na taon puede na silang tumanggap ng mga babaeng may asawa na para makipagkumpetensiya sa patimpalak ng kagandahan.

Isa sa mga humahawak ng titulo sa kumpetisyon ng kagandahan para sa married women ay si Riza Dormiendo. Hindi mo akalain na ang dating mountain climber na medyo boyish ng kabataan niya ang tinanghal na Mrs. Philippines Face of Beauty International 2019. Hindi lang yan isa din siyang dancer na naging Tango Champion noong 2019.

Sa katatapos lang na Gintong Parangal na ginanap sa Okada Hotel ballroom, si Riza ay pinarangalan bilang isa sa mga successful Filipinos sa 2022.

Kasalukuyang may 29 awards na si Queen Riza sa pagiging beauty queen, business woman and dancer. Hindi talaga matatawaran ang galing ng mabait na beauty queen na ito.

Ngayong Agosto 23, paparangalan na naman ang ating reyna bilang Most Empowered Beauty Queen of the Year sa Gawad Karangalan Para sa Filipino. Excited si Riza dahil kabilang sa mga awardees sina Christopher de Leon, Aga Muhlach, Gabby Concepcion, Maricel Soriano, Direk Romm Burlat at marami pang iba.

 

Presenting multi-awarded QUEEN CORAZON ARMENTA

 

Queen Corazon Ugalde Yellen Armenta was born and raised in the Philippines, the youngest daughter of former Philippine Air Force Brigadier General Aurelio Ugalde and Chony Ugalde. She graduated at Siena College and University of Santo Thomas. She started modeling at the age of 13, from Pepsi Cola, King’s Hawaiian Bread and San Miguel Beer. She has become an internationally published Cover Girl, who has graced the covers of 37 magazines. Queen Corazon commanded the runway for numerous Fashion Shows  with International Fashion Designers - Anne Fontaine, Maryjane Okiya, Paulette Mouquet ,Diem Ngoc Nguyen, Letty Alvarado, Ximena Valerio,Boy Lizaso III, Fernando Manila, Danny Felipe,  Richard of Corros, Designs by Cely, Goulee Gorozpe and  Shail K . Recently she walked the runway and modeled for Designer Kenneth Barlis for the prestigious Paris Fashion Week in France. During luncheons at The Excelsior on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, she modeled couture ensembles for Yves St. Laurent, Gianni Versace, Celine and Lanvin.  She has modeled in the Philippines, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, New York, San Diego, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Paris and Cannes, France. As an actress, she had roles in Days of Our Lives, Dangerous Man, Corazon and Botyok sa America.  She starred in numerous stage plays and won the Best Actress by Virgo Awards for her role in There Was a Soldier. She is one of the stars of Hollywood Star in Paris Reality TV Show filmed in Paris and Cannes, France. She was the Founder of Beverly Hills Barbie Doll Club, with 1000 dolls in her collection and was dubbed The Living Doll as she modeled life size Barbie doll outfits for Barbie Doll Conventions in the USA and Germany. Queen Corazon is an author and a philanthropist, involved in several charity organizations. Part of proceeds from her Total Beauty and Life - A Beauty Queen’s Perspective book is donated to The Lighthouse Organization non profit group for domestic abuse awareness. She is one of the organizations’s ambassador, giving her time and volunteering for their cause. Her Queen Corazon Beauty Products partial proceeds go to Gasa Charities and other charitable organizations. Cancer Hope Village was one of the Organizations that she was filmed for a TV Commercial in Thailand to promote Cancer Awareness. She takes time to feed the homeless, donate goods, attends barbecues for US Military Veterans and visit sick US Veterans in the US Military Hospital to give balloons to cheer them up. She has donated and been involved in other charitable organizations - Share the Blessings Feeding Program in the Philippines and Africa, Gawad Amerika Foundation, Asian American International Foundation, Cyberspace Foundation, Artista of the Heart Foundation for disabled artists and Noble Queen of the Universe Ltd. Charitable Causes. She is an international TV Host of Queen Corazon Limelight TV Show, for Fil Am TV, which partly benefits the establishment of a Communal Garden Livelihood Project and Feeding Program in Caloocan City and Bohol in the Philippines, for planting trees, vegetables and medicinal plants for the residents.  Last year, she received the award from World Elite Foundation as Humanitarian of the Year. This year, she  received an award from Artista of the Heart Foundation as “Philanthropist of the Year”.  She was the first Filipina to model for a mannequin manufacturer. They sculpted her face to be immortalized as an Asian Mannequin worldwide. Queen Corazon has acquired 23 Beauty Queen Titles as Ms. Asia France International, Noble Queen of the Universe Classic 2021-2022, World Class Woman of the Year, World Class Beauty Queens USA Ambassador, Ms Wow Universe, Ms Paris International Universe, Ms Amerasia International, Ms Asia Glamour, Mrs Asia USA California, Mrs Philippines, Ms Travel & Trade Love of Country Ambassador, Ms Global America World, America’s Ms Charisma, Ms. Fashion Queen, Ms Noble Global Model, Ms Gawad Amerika Universe,  Ms Cyberspace Global, Ms Intercontinental Universe, Ms Gandang Pilipina, Ms All Women Rock Global Elite, Ms. Icon Queen of the Decade, Ms Travel of the World and Ms. Queen of Queens!  She has has traveled to 100 countries and the seven continents of the world. She resides in Los Angeles, California with her family which she considers her greatest achievement in Life!                                                                                              

Direk Romm Burlat wins Best Director in a Film Festival in Paris, France

Multi-awarded director, actor and TV Host Romm Burlat, recently won Best Director at the Lacorne International Film Festival in Paris, France for his work in Minsa'y Isang Alitaptap (International Title: Once A Firefly). This is Direk Romm's 42nd Best Director award in international film festivals. Likewise, he won last month as Best Actor for his portrayal in Ang Tatay Kong Tatay which was his 33rd in that category.

Currently, Burlat is hosting a segment, Happy Weekend Asia, on Asian Television Heritage Network. He is also doing his online Acting Workshop to kids and teens all over the world.

When the pandemic settles down, he is scheduled to shoot three movies. One of which is Nang Minsang Kumaway Ang Tadhana which he will co-direct with actress Teresa Loyzaga. Half of the scenes will be shot in Manila and the other half in Perth, Australia.

Meanwhile, his film, Once A Firefly has won several awards at the Star Hollywood Awards in the US, World Film Carnival in Singapore and Indo French International Film Festival in India. 

Burlat is one of the few film celebrities who has a Masters degree. He graduated in 2020 at the Cambridge Universite de London in the United Kingdom earning the distinction of Cum Laude. He is graduating next month for his Doctorate in Business Administration and Ph.D in International Film and Cinema Studies. He will have a one month study in Teaching English courtesy of the British Council Organization.

Congratulations Direk Romm!

 

MINSA'Y ISANG ALITAPTAP PRODUCER WINS BACK-TO-BACK AS BEST PRODUCER

New Producer Teresita Tolentino Pambuan is one lucky woman. Her first venture, "Minsa'y Isang Alitaptap" has given her some amount of fame. She won as Best New Producer at the 2nd Southeast Asian International Achievement Award. A month after, she won Best Producer at the World Film Carnival in Singapore. Just a few days ago, Teresita won another Best Producer award from the Indo French International Film Festival in India.

Minsa'y Isang Alitaptap with an international title of " Once A Firefly" has been earning rave reviews from critics. One Fil-Am writer even rated the film 7/10.

The film was shown for more than a month in KTX owned by ABS-CBN and Ticket2me, both online theaters. By the end of this month, it will be shown in Perth, Australia which hopefully will also be shown in other cities of Down Under. Negotiations are underway for the film to be shown in high schools in the Philippines as part of the students' requirement in their arts subject.  Hopefully, Minsa'y Isang Alitaptap will also be shown in Zamboanga and Scotland. 

The film was a Finalist at the Cannes World Film Festival and garnered several awards at the Star Hollywood Awards in the US, World Film Carnival in Singapore, Lacorne International Film Festival in Italy and the Indo French International Film Festival in India.

Currently, it is still competing in several film festivals all over the world.

ACTRESS MOHAIRA SANAMA IS ALSO A BEAUTY QUEEN

 

Child Actress Mohaira Sanama has won at least 6 awards from international film festivals for her portrayal as the adopted daughter of a gay father in the film, "Ang Tatay Kong Nanay" (International Title: Motherly Father) directed by the multi-awarded film director, Romm Burlat.

Moi as she is fondly called won Best Child Actress awards at the Port Blair International Film Festival, Uruvatti International Film Festival, Gona Film Awards, Golden Sparrow International Film Festival, Aiyan Film Awards, Indo Singapore International Film Festival and the latest, the Wonderland International Film Festival in Australia.

A very highly achieved girl only at age 12. As you look at her photo, you may have guessed that she's already 18 but she is 6 years younger than that. 

Aside from being an award-winning actress, Moi is also a beauty queen. She won in the Munting Mutya ng Tagum City 2019. She was the title holder as Munting Mutya ng Davao del Norte 2019 and Miss Little Glam Philippines 2020 . She was also a member of the World Championship Performing Arts Team otherwise known as WCOPA in 2019 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Not only that, Mohaira Sanama is a multi-medalist in the modeling category.

After elections, Moi is scheduled to shoot her solo film, "Kabilin", a Visayan film which talks about the natives in Mindanao.

Way to go, Moi!

Direk Romm Burlat graduates Cum Laude from Einstein Universite de London-Cambridge Royal Majesty School in United Kingdom

Despite his busy schedule as movie director, actor, TV Host and talent manager, multi-awarded Romm Burlat still has time to study via distant learning of Einstein Universite de London-Cambridge Royal Majesty School in the United Kingdom.

It was in 2018 when Direk Romm was granted a scholarship to pursue his Masters degree in Business Administration in the aforementioned school. Despite a very hectic schedule, Burlat burned midnight candles just to enjoy free schooling while achieving his dream from a topnotch university in Europe. According to him, sometimes he has to skip meals just to finish requirements in his online school. With hard work and determination, Direk Romm finished his Masters with the distinction of Cum Laude. It can be recalled that he finished his bachelor's degree from Silliman University, the first American university in Asia.

After finishing his Masters in 2019, Burlat continued studying two doctorate degrees: Doctorate in Business Administration and Ph.D in International Film & Cinema Studies. It was a struggle to take two courses while doing his main jobs in show business but Burlat passed it with flying colors. As of to-date, Direk Romm has won 38 international Best Director awards, 31 international Best Actor awards, 3 international TV Host awards, 10 local Best Director awards and several other distinction in the past 6 years as fim director and actor.  In 2018, he was awarded as one of the Outstanding Men & Women of the Philippines. Early this year, he was one of the honorees in the Philippine Faces of Success. Dangal ng Lahi also gave him recognition as Outstanding International Best Director.

In a few months, Direk Romm Burlat will finish his two Doctorate degrees. He's continously praying to God and crossing his fingers that this fateful day will materialize.

Good Luck, Direk Romm!

 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.

Ricky Lo, Romm Burlat, Marc Anthony Nicolas chosen as judges of the Noble Queen of the Universe 2020

Three men who are successful in their fields have been chosen by the international organizers of the pageant for married women to be their judges on the coronation night of the "Noble Queen of the Universe" Beauty Pageant.

Ricky Lo is a popular entertainment writer, showbiz commentator and TV Host. His TV shows include Startalk, Showbiz Stripped and The Ricky Lo Exclusives which won for him a PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Male Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host statute. He also has written books such as Conversations with Ricky Lo (also a column at Philippine Star) and Star Studded.

Romm Burlat is a multi-award winning director, actor, TV Host and talent manager. He recently has been dominating in international film festivals having won 13 international Best Director awards, 8 international Best Actor awards, 1 international Best Supporting Actor award and 1 international Best Producer award. In the local front, Burlat has won 8 Best Director awards. 

Marc Anthony Nicolas is an Emmy Award winning producer who just got inducted to the Asian Hall of Fame. This organization carefully chooses candidates who inspire and make a change in their community. Nicolas was also chosen as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipino Americans.

These are three of the judges of the aforementioned international pageant which will have its coronation night on December 20th.

Direk Romm Burlat wins his 13th International Best Director award from Hollywood

Multi-awarded director and actor, Romm Burlat, won his 13th international Best Director award (Honorable Mention) from the Hollywood International Golden Age Film Festival in California, USA. He won for his work in Homecoming (Mammangi).

Called the "Pandemic Director" because of the interminable awards he amassed from international film festivals during the pandemic, Direk Romm, has also won 8 international Best Actor awards for his performances in Covered Candor (Tutop), Attention Grabbing (Agaw Pansin) and Set Alight (Sindi).

Prior to this award, Burlat set a record as the only director who won 4 Best Director and 1 Best Actor awards all in one day from two festivals namely the Port Blair International Film Festival and the Tagore International Film Festival.

"I am really amazed by the turn of events. I won three times for Double Best Director awards in three festivals. Last week, it was even bigger since there was an additional Best Actor award and three Best Film awards for Cuckoo, The Love Child (Bata Bata Bakit Ka Ginawa) and Support (Akay)", Burlat said.

His 13th international Best Director award is his 2nd award from Hollywood. First was a Best Actor plum for his performance in "Covered Candor" at the Hollywood Blood Horror Festival. When asked if he still gets excited receiving more than he dreamt of, Direk Romm said, "Yes, I still get excited every time I received an award. But my long-time dream is for my work to recognized at the Cannes Film Festival in France."

Lately, Direk Romm is busy with his TV shows on Global TV, Starbuzz Television and soon, The Manila Times TV. He is also set to resume shooting of his suspense thriller, "Bakit Nasa Huli Ang Simula".

Direk Romm Burlat wins both Best Director and Best Actor at the Port Blair International Film Festival in Bollywood

It is a never-ending story for the awards being won by Direk Romm Burlat in the year 2020. Two days ago, Burlat reaped another recognition. This time, it is not just one, not two but three awards in the Port Blair International Film Festival in Bollywood.

Burlat won Best Actor for his performance in Covered Candor (Tutop), Best Director and Best Screenplay for his work in Homecoming (Mammangi). It is Burlat's 6th Best Actor award for Covered Candor and his 7th Best Director award. He was even much happier because Direk Romm won his first international award for Best Screenplay.

"I can't contained my happiness. I am just like a 3-in-1 coffee. I won three awards in one night. I couldn't asked for more. I am blessed", Burlat quipped.

Because of the string of awards in a difficult year due to Covid-19, Direk Romm has been called "The Pandemic Director"  which amused him no end. "It was Sir George Vail Kabrisante who coined that title for me. Despite absence of projects for six months now due to this current crisis, the good Lord blesses me with continuous awards in international film festivals.

To-date, Direk Romm has won 6 Best Actor Awards from international film festivals namely Actors Awards Los Angeles in the US; Kosice International Film Festival in Slovak Republic, Tagore International Film Festival in India; CKF International Film Festival in the United Kingdom, Hollywood Blood Horror Festival and Port Blair International Film Festival. As a director, he already amassed seven awards from 16th We Care International Film Festival in India; Sweden Film Awards in Stockholm, Sweden; Global India International Film Festival in India; Accord Cine Fest in India, Tagore International Film Festival in India, Nawada International Film Festival and Port Blair International Film Festival. Five of these awards came from Homecoming while his two other Best Director awards were given for his works in Father of Your Son (Ama Ka Ng Anak Mo) and Twist of Fate(Balikuko).

On top of these, Burlat also won Best Supporting Actor for Attention Grabbing (Agaw Pansin) from the Oniros Film Awards in Italy, Best Screenplay for Port Blair and Best Producer from Hollywood Blood Horror Film Festival.

The film, Covered Candor where he is lead and producer won Best Horror Film at the Istanbul Film Festival in Turkey, Best Horror Film at the Oniros Film Awards and Best Feature Film at the Tagore International Film Festival whereas Homecoming where he is director won Best Film at the Eurasia International Film Festival in Russia, Madras Independent Film Festival in India and Best Heritage Film at the Urduja Film Festival in the Philippines.

His two other films, Father of Your Son and Twist of Fate won Jury Choice award and Best Foreign Film respectively at the Nawada International Film Festival.

Being billed the Pandemic Director is an apt title for this multi-awarded actor and director.

 

Direk Romm Burlat wins his 5th international Best Actor award at the CKF International Film Festival in the United Kingdom

There's no stopping for this maverick director. Just two days after he won Best Director at the Sweden Film Awards, Direk Romm Burlat won another international Best Actor award. He was declared Best Foreign Actor at the CKF International Film Festival in the United Kingdom. Burlat won for his portrayal as the weird killing father in the horror drama suspense thriller movie, Covered Candor (Tutop).

This is Direk Romm's 5th Best Actor award from international film festivals. Locally, he won one Best Actor award for Set Alight (Sindi) in the Gawad Filipino awards. April this year, Burlat won his first international Best Actor award from the Actors Awards Los Angeles in California,USA. It was followed by Kosice International Film Festival in Slovak Republic. He was also declared Best Actor at the Hollywood Blood Horror Festival in California. His 4th Best Actor award came from the Tagore International Film Festival in India.

Some call him Pandemic director by virtue of the influx of international awards despite the Covid crisis. Burlat just laughed the label off.

To-date, Burlat has won 9 international awards: 5 for Best Actor, 2 for Best Director, 1 for Best Supporting Actor and 1 for Best Producer. His films, Homecoming (Mammangi) won Best Short Film at the Eurasia International Film Festival in Moscow, Russia while his Covered Candor (Tutop) won Best Horror Feature Film at the Hollywood Blood Horror Festival, Istanbul Film Awards and Tagore International Film Festival.

"This is more than what I asked for. I was overjoyed by the continuous wins from different film festivals in the world. I am a bit weary that the people will expect more from me after this .But I am ready to accept more challenging roles aside from directing some of them", Burlat said.

Direk Romm is still looking forward to other international film festivals where he also got nominations like the Kalakari International Film Festival, Roshani International Film Festival and the Nawada International Film Festival, all in India. 

All the best, Direk Romm and congratulations!