Nasa Pilipinas ngayon ang Hollywood actor na si Michael Madsen para sa promotion ng pinagbibidahan niyang pelikulang Outrage na directed by Pinoy Hollywood director Ace Cruz na producer at cast member din ng pelikula.
Nakatakdang dumalo sina Michael at Ace sa premiere ng Outrage ngayong gabi, August 14, sa SM Megamall Cinema 1.
FELL IN LOVE WITH THE PHILIPPINES. Nagkaroon ng pagkakataon ang PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na ma-interview si Michael sa presscon ng Outrage na inihanda ng sponsors na Gourmet's Philippine Premium Coffee, Refreshers at Harry's Bar. Ginanap ang presscon kahapon, August 13, sa Harry's Bar sa Venice Piazza McKinley Hill.
Dumating si Michael via Philippine Airlines kahapon ng madaling araw. May interesting anecdote siya noong papunta pa lang siya dito.
"While at the Los Angeles Airport on my way here, a group of 20 people who introduced themselves as Filipinos approached me and asked to have their photo taken with me and they were all excited. They said they have heard and read all about my coming here, thanks to Ace I suppose, and they all looked excited. That was such a thrill. It felt good that the Filipinos know of my visit, and you actually expect me in your country. Thank you," kuwento ni Michael.
Ayon kay Michael, malapit sa puso niya ang Pilipinas dahil nakagawa na siya ng pelikula rito, ang Road Raiders, na idinirek ng yumaong Pinoy director na si Cirio H. Santiago may dalawang taon na ang nakararaan.
"I fell in love with your country when I worked with Cirio. It's too bad Cirio's not here anymore. But we have this young man [Ace] right here. Perhaps he will inherit the legend. Somebody has to, right? Hopefully, I can see Cirio's urn," sabi ni Michael.
Bukod sa ganda ng Pilipinas, nagustuhan din daw ni Michael ang kabaitan ng mga Pinoy.
"I love the people. Everybody's very, very kind. It's really amazing. I think you are more spiritual people."
Na-in love din daw si Michael sa local hard drink nating lambanog noong mag-shooting siya rito ng Road Raiders.
Kung mabibigyan ng pagkakataon, isa raw sa mga lugar na gustong niyang mapuntahan ay ang Boracay.
"Ace told me how beautiful the place is. I just hope I still have time to go there. I'm pretty sure I will enjoy the place."
Sana nga raw ay makasama niya ang pamilya niya kapag nakabalik ulit siya sa bansa.
"It's funny because when I travel around I always miss my five boys. I miss them so much and I wish that they can see the things that I'm seeing. And if I'll have a good job I would love to bring them here. I'd love to buy a house here and give it to them some day."
WORKING WITH ACE. How is it working with a Filipino like Ace Cruz?
