ABS-CBN proudly presents a grand five-part TV special for the one and only Star For All Seasons entitled ‘Vilma: A Woman for all Seasons’ airing on all Saturdays of August. Known as the Star for All Seasons, Vilma Santos is no stranger to the entertainment industry. Having been part of show business from the age of nine, Vilma won her very first acting trophy as Best Child Performer from FAMAS for the film Trudis Liit (Little Trudis). Since then, the respected actress has been in over a two hundred films and various TV programs over the years and has pleased the most prestigious award-giving bodies for movies and television such as FAMAS, Gawad Urian, PMPC and Catholic Mass Media awards among others. She was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Awards by Cinemanila and FAP among others as well as UP Gawad Plaridel Award for her achievements as an actress and a public servant. Aside from bringing entertainment to Filipinos for several decades through her passion for acting, Vilma also has a heart for public service. She is currently in politics as the first woman Governor of Batangas who is appreciated by her constituents for being hands on and was also the first woman Mayor of Lipa City for three fruitful terms. She is also a doting mother to two wonderful sons and a loving wife to fellow public servant Ralph Recto. Presented in a documentary-magazine and reality TV format, fans and viewers alike will be in for a real treat as the revered multi-faceted woman tells all about her life in this five weekend special that will tackle everything on the esteemed actress-turned-Governor , from the start of her career to her term as the first woman Governor of Batangas as well as sneak peeks in her highly awaited and much talked about movie ‘In My Life’ with son Luis Manzano and blockbuster film actor John Lloyd Cruz. - TFC now (READ MORE)
The Kapamilya Network proudly presents the much awaited five-part TV special for the one and only Star For All Seasons aptly entitled ‘Vilma: A Woman for all Seasons’ available on TFCnow's Premium Edition, starting the first Saturday of August. Presented in a documentary-magazine and reality TV format, fans and viewers alike will be in for a real treat as the respected and veteran actress tells all in this once in a lifetime event. This five episode special will tackle everything on the esteemed actress-turned-Governor – from the start of her career, to her term as a public servant as well as sneak peeks into her highly awaited and much talked about movie ‘In My Life’ with son Luis Manzano and blockbuster film actor John Lloyd Cruz. The first episode (available starting August 1), hosted by Claudine Barretto who has worked with Vilma in the drama film ‘Anak,’ showcases Vilma as an actress/ artist, being the four-time grand slam Best Actress in various award-giving bodies as well as receiving Lifetime Achievement Awards from Cinemanila and FAP among others. This also highlights a special acting workshop by Vilma herself in collaboration with respected director Laurice Guillen for hand-picked Star Magic talents who will imitate scenes from her unforgettable movies.
This exclusive workshop is undeniably a must-see and is participated by the likes of Primetime Princess Kim Chiu (who acted out the scene in the film "Dolzura Cortez" where PDA scholar Bugoy bravely faced Kim’s slapping hand), indie King turned mainstream actor Coco Martin, host and singer Nikki Gil, breakthrough kontravida beauty Megan Young, some of the favorite PDA and Pinoy Fear Factor stars as well as the rest of the Star Magic family. On the following week (available starting August 8), viewers will see Vilma as a TV host, dancer and performer. With funny man Vhong Navarro adding laughter with his comical antics and wacky remarks as the host, the Star for all Seasons shares some of her insights and experiences during tapings and shootings - from unavoidable health concerns and even to romantic problems with her good-looking leading men. We will relive the days of "VIP" show where she used to do her special numbers in her most colorful costume and danced the most complicated dance routines by no less than Maribeth Bichara. Joining the prized actress in the dance workshop are young stars Shaina Magdayao, Angelica Panganiban, Iya Villania, Empress Shuck, Nina Dolino, Princess Ryan and Dianne Medina. Definitely something to look forward to is the much-awaited dance number of Vilma with the said stars!
Next episode (available starting August 15), fans and supporters will have an exclusive preview of Vilma’s private world as one of the young actresses closest to her heart, teleserye Princess Angel Locsin hosts this very personal chapter. Vilma welcomes viewers into her home in Alabang which is the very first time her private quarters will be shown on Philippine television. Featuring the prized actress as a wife, mother, sister and friend, we will see how she spends her free time at home and what a ‘normal’ family day is in the life of Governor Vi. On the fourth installment (available starting August 22), Vilma is shown as an empowered Filipina leader being the hands-on and the first woman Governor of Batangas and a UP Gawad Plaridel Awardee for her achievements as an actress and a public servant. Capping off this five-episode special (available starting August 29) is your very own VIP pass into the making of Vilma’s movie, ‘In My Life’ with eldest son Luis and John Lloyd who will also serve as the hosts. Be the first to peer into some of the movie scenes and events shot at the colorful city of New York, listen in on some selected interviews with the cast and crew as well as trivia on the much-anticipated film and get an exclusive sneak peek into the never before seen behind-the-scenes shots. - TFC now (READ MORE)
How is Vilma as a wife and mother? - The Aug. 15 episode has the answer: For the first time, the actress allows a TV crew to shoot inside her new house in Alabang. The episode will also display the musical talents of hubby Ralph Recto and second son, Ryan Christian. The fourth episode focuses on Vilma as a public servant. And, for the final episode, she will be seen during the shooting of her forthcoming movie with her son, Luis, and John Lloyd Cruz. Parenthetically, she told us that she doesn?t aspire for the country?s vice presidency because all her plans are exclusively for Batangas. - Written by: Remy M. Umerez, , Philippine Daily Inquirer, 08/07/2009 TV special pays tribute to Vilma Santos).
