Direk Romm Burlat to host another talk show on TMTv

After having bowed out on television hosting for almost a year, Direk Romm Burlat will be back on TV as host of a showbiz talk show aptly named "Of Critics and Critiques". He will be doing an analysis or a critique for local and Hollywood movies released every week. Aside from that, Direk Romm will have some celebrity guests comprising of actors, directors, production people and even extras.

It can be recalled that last year, Burlat hosted a travel show billed Romm Around The World on EuroTV.  With the 90 countries and principalities he had visited, Direk Romm was the right choice for the show which earned for him the award as Best TV Talk Show Host in the 1st Southeast Asia International Excellence Awards for Television.

When asked how could he manage hosting a  TV show when he is loaded with film assignments, the amiable director quipped, " It's just a matter of proper time management. I always believe that a busy person has a time for everything. I could have let this opportunity pass but hosting is one of my first loves. I love talking and sharing my knowledge and experience to people. However, I will make sure that this TV work won't clash with my film shoots."

"Of Critics and Critiques" will be aired  every Wednesday at 8pm on The Manila Times TV Network and cable channel. Its first episode will air in June this year.

Direk Romm Burlat nominated Best Actor along with Dingdong Dantes, Dennis Trillo, Raymond Bagatsing, Ogie Alcasid, Paolo Contis and Louise Abuel in the Gawad Pelikula Filipinas Awards

Direk Romm Burlat is in Cloud Nine upon receiving the information that he got nominated as Best Actor for his performance as a weird, slightly mentally-ill father of a carnivorous son in the horror-drama-suspense thriller, "Tutop" (International Title: Covered Candor) in the Gawad Pelikula Filipinas Awards. "Until now, the news still didn't sink in. Am I dreaming?", says Burlat. "We did the film because it has long been planned for me to direct a horror film with a heart. It took me a year before I decided to produce "Tutop". When it was about to start filming, I backed out as director so I can fully concentrate on acting as Precensio, the lead of the film. I then called a director-friend whose forte is horror. Thus, it ended on the lap of Direk Marvin Gabas.", the amiable director added.

"Tutop" is an excruciating, demanding, exhausting role for me since I don't only use my senses to portray the guilt, anger, pity, hatred and love of being a Precensio but I have to be physical in many scenes. I kill notorious people like hold uppers and prostitutes for the sake of my son. It's a total gamut of emotions playing the character but it's all worth it. I watched a few Jack Nicholson films like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and The Postman Always Rings Twice to give me a bird's eye view of how a cuckoo really behaves.", Direk Romm said in an interview.

Aside from Burlat, the other nominees for Best Actor are: Ogie Alcasid for "Kuya Wes", Louise Abuel for "Edward", Raymond Bagatsing for "Quezon's Game", Dennis Trillo for "Mina-Anud", Paolo Contis for "Through Night and Day" and Dingdong Dantes for "Syd and Aya: Not A Love Story".

"Nomination for me is enough. Let the "acting veterans" win the award. I am already overjoyed by the fact that films from small-time producers can still be considered vis-a-vis the mainstream films. It is a good sign in the Philippine showbiz industry. Normally only those being produced by big movie outfits like Star Cinema, Viva and Regal but now things have changed which is a good sign that everyone has a chance, small or big actors alike", Burlat ended.

(Note: Covered Candor (Tutop) has just been included in the Top 6 Finalists for Best Feature Film in the international film awards,  Oniros Film Awards in Italy. Ms.Faye Tangonan is also a finalist as Best Supporting Actress)

Good looking teens from Davao, Cebu, Malabon, Manila and Paranaque will star in the millenial version of " Bagets"

ROMMantic Talent Management and ROMMantic Entertainment Productions in its nationwide search for new stars to be launched in its forthcoming films and events ended with five good looking talented teens topping them all.

Ren Regner, 19, 5'8" is a model and dancer from Davao City. Roy Reyes, half-Australian is 18 years old and stands 6'0 feet tall. He is a model from Cebu. Rob Torres, who was an aspirant of  "The Voice Philippines" is an actor, singer, guitarist and composer. He is 5'9" tall at 17 years old. A basketball player and model, Jaydee Bueno is 17 years old and stands 5'11". The last but not the least is a national modelling competition winner, Rod Caparas. He is 18 years old and the tallest of them all at 6'1".

JayDee and Rod will be launched in two movies: "Nang Pulutin Ang Pira-pirasong Pangarap" and "KaTropa".  Ren and Roy will do some acting workshops and will be in the cast of "Ban-Uk" and "Minsan May Isang Pamilya". Rob who has appeared in an introductory role in "And I Loved Her" will be launched as  a lead star in "Bata Pa Si Abel" and in intriguing family drama, "Ama, Anak, Inaanak" with Bidaman Ron Macapagal.

Nevertheless, the five of them will reprise the role played by Aga Muhlach, Herbert Bautista, Raymond Launchengco, JC Bonnin and William Martinez in the  millenial version of the 80s megahit, "Bagets".

"Bagets" will be directed by their manager, Romm Burlat.

"Bata Pa Si Abel" launches the team up of Rob Torres and Ezra Ramirez

" Bata Pa Si Abel", a film about the challenges in the age of  puberty launches the team up of two good looking teens. Actor-singer Rob Torres is 17 years old while Ezra Ramirez is 15.

Rob, aside from being  a good singer and guitarist,  has some background in theater. He also has finished shooting his scenes for the romantic comedy, "And I Loved Her". Ezra on the other hand, aside from modelling on the ramp and on print, already appeared in the movies "Cincowentro" and "Cincowentro Dos", "Tutop" and "Bakit Nasa Huli Ang Simula". 

Direk Romm Burlat, who is also their manager is directing the film, "Bata Pa Si Abel". This is Torres' and Ramirez'  first team-up but Direk Romm believes the two teens will blend in terms of chemistry on the screen. " I have a strong feeling their team up will click. After this movie, they will be both doing "Bigkas Ng Puso", quipped Direk Romm.

We wish Rob and Ezra good luck in their first film together!

Rob Torres to be launched in the movie, "Bata Pa Si Abel"

There are many stars in the sky and you can't count them all even on a clear night. In showbiz, there are also a number of upcoming stars and you don't even know them all.

The latest star in the fold of  ROMMantic Talent Management is Rob Torres. Aside from his good looks, this 17 year old 5'9" aspiring star is a singer, composer and has background in theater. He and his manager's paths crossed during the birthday celebration of former PMPC President Roldan Castro through the introduction of another veteran writer Rommel Placente.

Torres manager, Direk Romm Burlat, had him trained in a few events and was introduced in the movie, And I Loved Her. This former "The Voice" aspirant portrays brother to Bidaman Ron Macapagal whose parents are PBB Celebrity Grand Winner Keanna Reeves and Direk Romm. His performance in the movie which also stars Teresa Loyzaga, Rez Cortez, Richard Quan, Faye Tangonan, Neil Perez, Marlon Marcia, Zairah Madrid, Mika Mijares prompted his manager to launch him this summer via the movie, Bata Pa Si Abel.

With an intriguing plot never seen before, Rob will do a series of acting workshops before cameras start grinding this summer. He's envisioned to  follow the footsteps of another ROMMantic Ron Macapagal who was honed by Direk Romm in several movies before he won several awards and graduated into doing mainstream movies aside from being a regular at It's Showtime of ABS-CBN. Nevertheless, Rob will have his own identity.

With his looks, talent and good attitude, Direk Romm has high hopes for Rob to make it big in showbiz. He said, he has another gem in Rob Torres.

Maris Racal, Diego Loyzaga, Ron Macapagal, Lance Raymundo join forces in Romm Burlat's latest film, SURROGATE based on a true-to-life story

Direk Romm Burlat's winning streak continues with his new film project based on a true-to-life story. Surrogate is a story of a child who was left in the hospital by her biological mother after giving birth. She got adopted by the physician in that hospital. Her life has been a roller coaster ride until she went to the US believing there's a greener pasture on the other side of the fence. US, at the outset ,gave her a few luxuries but when she met her husband to-be, things turned sour. Her sacrifices got rewarded when she finally moved to the United Kingdom.

Maris Racal plays Ann, the protagonist of this film. Diego Loyzaga  plays Vince, the first husband of Ann whom she met in the care giving home. Ron Macapagal is JB, a seafarer who was the first memorable boyfriend of Ann. Lance Raymundo is Gibz, the best friend of Ann who knows her life from the tip of her head to the tip of her toe.

Mariz, Diego, Ron and Lance are the personal choices of Direk Romm.

Also in the movie, Surrogate, are Diether Ocampo, Joel Torre, Ana Roces, Gary Estrada, Evangeline Pascual, Teresa Loyzaga, Romm Burlat, Emil Sandoval, Adonis Laxamana, Liz Alindogan, Faye Tangonan, Angela Perez, Lester Paul and Zairah Madrid.

Shooting starts 28th of July in Manila then in the United Kingdom in August.

Actor Raymond Bagatsing joins Direk Romm Burlat and Direk Jon Montes in the ROMMantic Acting Workshop in London

Actor Raymond Bagatsing will be one of the facilitators in the ROMMantic Acting Workshop to be held in London, United Kingdom third week of  August 2020. He will join Direk Romm Burlat and Direk Jonathan Montes for this 3-day acting workshop for Filipinos and non-Filipinos living in the United Kingdom. This workshop is in preparation for the filming of Surrogate, a Direk Romm film based on a true story which will  have Cambridge, England and Manila, Philippines as shooting locations.

The ROMMantic Acting Workshop which has been going on for four years now have been continuously conducting workshops for kids, teens and adults in preparation to show business not only in Metro Manila but the provinces as well. This project is made possible through the tandem of Direk Romm and Direk Jon.

Bagatsing is one of the revered actors in the industry. He is one of the best actors of  his generation. Some notable films Bagatsing has starred in are  Crying Ladies with Megastar Sharon Cuneta, Soltera with Diamond Star Maricel Soriano,  Sukdulan, Mumbai Love, Manalo, AWOL and Quezon's Game where he earned praises from the critics. He was nominated Best Actor at the Gawad Urian for his work in Boundary in 2012. His television acting history started in  1997 with ABS-CBN's  Mula Sa Puso.  He is currently doing The Soldier's Heart for the same station.

The ROMMantic Acting Workshops already had showbiz luminaries Joel Lamangan, Cherrie Pie Picache, Janice de Belen, Leo Martinez, Joonee Gamboa, the late Bernardo Bernardo, Epy Quizon to name a few as their facilitators.

For more workshop details, please contact Ms. Ann Lagman and Ms. Ela Hidalgo in England or Ms. Vence Evans in the Philippines.