AYAW KONG MAGING QUERIDA (1983)

Basic Information: Directed: Leonardo L. Garcia; Story: Joey Papa; Screenplay: Joey Papa; Cast: Vilma Santos, Romeo Vasquez, Carmi Martin, Norma Blancaflor, Elizabeth Poe, Ric Arellano, atty. Milo Castello, Lyn Sabado; Executive producer: Experidion Laxa; Original Music: Idan Cortez; Cinematography: Eduardo Cabrales

Plot Description: Ayaw kong maging querida is a story about three people caught in a whirlwind romance bound in the norms of society class. Will love conquer all or will wealth and power dictate their destinies? - Kabayan Central (READ MORE)

Film Achievement: Total Number of films of Vilma Santos and Romeo Vasquez: 11 (Nagaapoy na Damdamin, Pulot-Gata Puwede Kaya?, Dalawang Pugad Isang Ibon, Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig, Bakit Kailangan Kita, Pag-ibig Ko Sa Iyo Lang Ibibigay, Swing it Baby, Gusto Kita Mahal Ko Siya, Ayaw Kong Maging Querida, Dugo At Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa, Happy Days Are Here Again) - RV (READ MORE)

Film Reviews: "...Amalia Fuentes’ AM Productions made movies filmed abroad: Sta. Teresa de Avila and those light dramas with Liezl that were shot all over Europe and in the united States. This trend in the movies stopped because of the travel ban during the martial law years, but returned a decade later in the late ‘70s up to the early ‘80s. Vilma Santos did a lot of these films: Pinay American Style, Romansa, and Ayaw Kong Maging Querida in the US and Miss X in the Netherlands..." - Butch Francisco (READ MORE)

"...“I was so tense bago kami nagkaharap sa shooting. We worked na together about 30 years ago in ‘Ayaw Kong Maging Kerida’ with Romeo Vasquez, shot in the U.S. Ngayon lang kami uli nagkaharap and I wasn’t sure if she knew me. Pero napakabait niya. Suportahan kami sa aming eksena..." - Showbiz-Portal (READ MORE)

"Sometime in the mid 70s, matinee idol Romeo Vasquez returned to the movie scene after a long absence, his movie career in limbo after his failed marriage with popular actress Amalia Fuentes. His teamup with Vilma Santos somehow rekindled and revived his career. Their first movie together, Nag-aapoy na Damdamin in 1976 turned out to be a big hit. Despite their age gap, reel and real life sweetheart, Romeo, 34 and Vilma, 23, soon became the hottest love team, doing one hit movies after another..." - Video 48 (READ MORE)

"...Romeo Vasquez is an oddity in Vilma's life. Hindi akalain ng lahat na ang isang notorious playboy and balikbayan actor would capture the heart of the then elusive Ate Vi. Nagkaroon sila ng affair which lasted for more than a year. Kilala si Bobby sa pagiging bohemyo kaya naman walang kakilala si Ate Vi na bumoto sa aktor. Ate Vi was love struck at talagang na head-over heels in love. Nagsimula ang kanilang affair sa set ng kanilang pelikulang "Nag-aapoy na Damdamin". True to this title, nagliyab silang dalawa at tunay ngang nag-apoy ang kanilang damdamin. May plano pa nga sila ni Bobby na magpakasal sa Europe. Talagang Ate Vi was ready to give up her life as an actress and would settle with the actor abroad. And with herb relationship with Bobby, nag-surface ang bagong Vilma Santos.Ate Vi realized that she cann't sacrifice everything for love. Nagising siya sa katotohanan at nagkamali kung kaya nagdesisyon siyang kumalas sa bohemyong aktor..." - Willie Fernandez (READ MORE)

"...But it was with handsome actor Romeo Vasquez that Vilma Santos had her most controversial relationship. Romeo was the former husband of Philippine movie queen Amalia Fuentes. He and Vilma first paired in the movie Nag-aapoy na Damdamin (1976). It was also during this year that they became a couple. They made several movies together, all of which did well at the box-office. Vi and Bobby (Romeo's nickname) became the most-talked about reel and real love team at the time. The relationship was always on the pages of showbiz magazines and tabloid entertainment section pages because of the intrigues and the personalities who got involved with them..." - Rommel R. Llanes (READ MORE)

February 20th - "...Last Jan. 31, the Mowelfund, PMPPA, Film Academy of the Philippines and IMPIDAP threw a cocktail party at the Luzon room of the Philippine Plaza ballroom for the MIFF guests and delegates. Manny de Leon arrived promptly with Tierra Alexandra at 5:30 p.m. but decided to wait at the lobby when he learned there wasn't anyone yet in the hall except the waiters. The American vice consul arrived next and then Fred Marshall, Hongkong-based correspondent who's a fixture at Asian film festivals. Aling Miling Blas looked pleased as punch during the affair. She said German buyer bought her Hell Train for $15,000 which was directed by Cirio Santiago last year with American actors and actresses in the cast. She said she nixed another offer of $35,000 for the European territory rights to the film except Germany. Atty. Espiridion Laxa said she could get a higher price for it. Atty. Laxa's Vilma Santos stateside picture, Ayaw Kong Maging Querida, was already in the can and booked for Feb. 20, he said...Atty. Laxa reminded everybody that the First Lady was expecting to see producers and movie personalities at her Fort Santiago affair at eight that same evening. The coffee shop of the Philippine Plaza was a favorite spot of the movie crowd during the MIFF. After the coctail party, we saw Eddie Garcia in coat and tie dining with attractive girl at the coffee shop. Tony Ferrer later came in with Lando Navarette, Amay Bisaya and several other companions. Then Armida Siguion-Reyna walked in. We were sipping coffee at a table with Manay Ichu Maceda, Jesse Ejercito, Manny Nuqui, Nick Lizaso and Rolfie Velasco when Celso Ad Castillo joined us. The kid seem to have regained his confidence with the success of Virgin People." - Danny Villanueva, Movie Flash Magazine, 24 February 1983 (READ MORE)

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Carmi Martin in The Healing - July 25 2012

The Natural Way - "...Yes, she’s 46 years old and yet still possesses a 36-25-36 vital statistics. Who wouldn’t flaunt this figure? “I’m confident with my body, and I love being in my 40s because I’ve proven that aging is never an excuse not to look sexy,” Carmi shares. Indeed, she even broke boundaries so she could inspire women to look their best and be more confident. This summer, Carmi is the only celebrity in her 40s wearing a swimsuit — a gold, sequined, cutout maillot — on her much-talked-about billboard along EDSA, Guadalupe. “Honestly, I was hesitant at first,” she says. “I had this feeling that I’m already 46, I don’t want to wear a swimsuit for the billboard. I felt like I was finished with that. But I was convinced because I trust the slimming center that I endorse. I’d like to encourage women and say that even in your 40s, you surely can! Marie France makes it possible,” she says. For 24 years, Marie France has set the bar higher in the slimming industry by introducing the latest, most innovative and highly advanced non-surgical treatments. “Their treatments are the best! My body has always been voluptuous since the ’80s, but as I age, my metabolism has slowed down and I started to get flab,” Carmi says. “I tried exercising, but it wasn’t enough. That’s why it’s important to get professional help with Marie France. I couldn’t achieve my desired body by myself.” So how did she achieve her billboard body? “I really prepared. I knew I could do it. In just three weeks, I’ve effortlessly maintained my 25-inch waistline and my curves. No surgery, no cuts. I love the natural way!” she says...." - The Philippine Star (READ MORE)

Bible Studies - "...Asked about the status of her lovelife, Carmi said she is not seeing anyone at the moment. She added, "Alam mo, minsan nga parang nakakaiyak, kasi that is my greatest dream, to have my own family," she said. "I am still hoping that it will happen," the 46-year-old actress said. She went on and shared some learning from her church, "Parang 'yun ang ginagawa ko, eh, while waiting for something that you really like, you feel the empty jars that are surrounding you. "Meaning to say, use your talent. Don't just sit there and wait parang feeling miserable. Kasi, sometimes, we feel miserable and desperate, di ba?" Carmi admitted that there are times when she can't help but worry. "Kaya lang, minsan nagiging scary, parang ang nakikita ko ngayon, just like other women, mahirap humanap, most especially here in the Philippines. "Parang ang dami 'atang either married, o ang gusto niya to marry another man, or babaero, o, masama ang ugali," Carmi sighed. Carmi related that her experiences in previous relationships made her cautious in giving her heart away. "It's the way I look at it, baka kasi ang hinahanap nila 'yung challenging ganyan, ganyan." Carmi said that she oftentimes has second thoughts about the true intentions of her suitors. And then she added, "...pagka andun naman 'yung mabait, feeling ko boring!" Carmi burst out in a resounding laugh. She said her friends tell her she may be afraid of commitment. "My friends are saying, 'Alam mo, tingin namin sa 'yo, ganyan ganyan ka lang,' pero mukha daw akong takot mag-asawa. Kasi, even in our bible studies pag naririnig ko na 'yong mga hinanakit ng mga misis, 'Naku ano ba iyan, ayaw ko marinig iyan!'" Whimsically she confessed, "Pero, I'm still dreaming, I'm still hoping, kasi ang gusto ko, eh, something. Nothing is permanent here in our world. But, I want something semi-permanent, someone who will be with you 'till the end of your life...." - Nica Tomines (READ MORE)

Gay Icon - "...Last year ay lumabas si Carmi sa dalawang malalaking pelikula ng Star Cinema: In The Name of Love bilang praning na politician's wife at No Other Woman bilang girerang ina ni Cristine Reyes. "Naku, maraming bakla ang natutuwa sa akin! Ginagaya ang mga lines ko sa No Other Woman. "Naging gay icon tuloy ako bigla!" natatawang sabi niya. "Naging pambansang linya na ng mga legal na asawa ang linya ko na, 'I-pack up mo na si Lucy Torres at ilabas mo na si Gretchen Barretto.' "Ultimo sina Lucy at Gretchen natuwa sa dialogue na 'yan! "Roles like that ay nagiging challenge pa rin sa akin. I give my best parati. "Dala ko pa rin ang mga natutunan ko from my mentors, especially from the late Lino Brocka. "Walang madaling role. Lagi mong isipin na may bago at doon ka matsa-challenge nang husto..." - Ruel J. Mendoza (READ MORE)

Si Carmi Martin ay isang Pilipinang aktres. Isa siyang miyembro ng GABRIELA sa Pilipinas. Siya ay kapansin pansin sa tangkad niya (5'7"). - Wikipedia (READ MORE)

Carmi Martin and Vilma Santos

The Healing (2012) - "...Stories about the Filipino tradition of going to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments have not yet been tackled in-depth in movies. And in our film, the viewers will not just be horrified, they'll somehow be challenged to think as to how faith healing has already been part of our culture..." - ABS-CBN News (READ MORE)

Ayaw Kong Maging Kerida (1983) - "...I was so tense bago kami nagkaharap sa shooting. We worked na together about 30 years ago in ‘Ayaw Kong Maging Kerida’ with Romeo Vasquez, shot in the U.S. Ngayon lang kami uli nagkaharap and I wasn’t sure if she knew me. Pero napakabait niya. Suportahan kami sa aming eksena..." - Showbiz-Portal (READ MORE)

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