"Mano Po 6" in Beijing, China: Forbidden City pictorial

Photography: Karen A. Pagsolingan
Updated: 11/22/2009
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The cast and Crew of Mano Po 6: My Mother’s Love joined the thousands of tourists who trooped to the Forbidden City yesterday, November 21.

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The stars of Mano Po 6: My
Mother's Love with director Joel Lamangan (4th from left, partly hidden),
and producers Mother Lily (in front of direk Joel) and Roselle Monteverde (right).
This Metro Manila Film
Festival entry will also highlight Beijing's famous destinations and its culture.
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Before Zsa Zsa Padilla entered the
former palace, a group of Filipinos approached her for this photo op.
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There were crowds of visitors that day. This shot shows only one courtyard.
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"Want some?" said Heart Evangelista,
offering a biscuit stick.
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Raymond Isaac was in charge of photography. Due to the extremely cold weather, the photographer used a camera worth 200,000 pesos.
The lady talking to him is the film's line producer Susan Tagle.
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Ciara Sotto plays the eldest
daughter of Sharon Cuneta. She said about this role, "Ako yung naniniwala sa
kanya...Though we all grew up with our aunt, portrayed by Zsa Zsa Padilla, I
still chose my mom here."
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Heart is the rebellious daughter in Mano Po 6. The Kapuso actress is grateful
to Regal Films for this movie project.
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Nicole
Uysiuseng's reel role is "mabait." In real life, she's very quiet. Her constant
buddy during the trip was John Manalo, who plays her youngest brother.
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Sharon Cuneta brought her own
personal assistant and stylist to China.
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In the movie, they're archenemies,
but once the camera switches off, Sharon and Zsa Zsa are good friends.
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She looks "in character" here. But in between the shots, the
Megastar would either sing or crack a joke.
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While
Raymond Isaac was adjusting his camera's setting, Sharon played
peek-a-boo. She has a great sense of humor and talent for storytelling.
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Zsa Zsa is also kuwela. When asked
how she prepared for her role, she quipped half- seriously, "I read the
script."
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One of the many group shots.
"Direk, kuha ba background? Sana hindi nagmukhang nag-pose kami sa bakuran," said Shawie, laughing
heartily.
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The trip was all work for Ms.
Roselle Monteverde-Teo, who made sure that everything during this Beijing
shoot was in place.
In the background, her mom Lily
Monteverde, and PEP and YES! magazine editor-in-chief Jo-Ann Maglipon,
smiled for the camera.
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Mother Lily said of John Manalo:
"Favorite ko ito..."
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While waiting for the rest of group,
direk Joel Lamangan (left) and supervising
producer Manny Valera discuss plans for the next stop, The Great Wall of
China.
GMA-7's Lhar Santiago joined
the conversation.
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During the trip, wherever Zsa Zsa
Padilla goes, her LV luggage follows.
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