Senator Bong Revilla appeared on theDecember 12 episode of Showbiz Central to talk about Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote, his Metro Manila Film Fest entry with "Bossing" Vic Sotto. Their entry for the 36th MMFF will open in cinemas starting Christmas Day, December 25, 2010.
SC host Rufa Mae Quinto asked about Bong's plans to remarry his wife, representative Lani Mercado, in Europe.
Senator Bong disclosed, "It's our 25th year anniversary...silver anniversary. Umabot siya ng 25 years. Punong-puno siya ng hinanakit. Hindi kami ikakasal sa Europe, although pinag-aaralan namin. Gusto naming magtravel with kids, the whole family."
Rufa Mae also asked Senator Bong about his plans to build a monument for his father, former Senator Ramon Revilla Sr.
"'Yan ang surpresa naming ng pamilya....Siyempre, yung usual kasi nangyayari sa buhay ng tao, binibigyan ng tribute yung tao pag nawawala na. It's high time naman na habang buhay pa, kahit pamilya namin, makapagbigay sa kanya, ng katulad ng isang monument. Kumbaga, kung maitatayo mo ang monument na yon, for lifetime it's gonna be there," explained the politician from Cavite.
Rufa Mae then asked who came up with the idea of merging the two characters, Agimat (portrayed by Senator Bong) and Enteng Kabisote (portrayed by Vic), in one movie.
The actor-politician pointed out that he and Vic Sotto thought of the idea. "Dalawa kami. Noong tinawagan niya ako last December 28 at binate niya ako sa success ng Panday, doon nagsimula. Nagkaroon ng biruan. Panahon na para magsama tayo para magpaligaya natin ang fans natin...Nag-isip kami ng proyekto na maganda, na magandang kombinasyon. Naisip namin si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote."
Senator Bong then praised his co-star, ace comedian Vic Sotto. "Sa totoo lang, I'm very proud of this movie at happy ako sa pelikulang 'to with Vic Sotto. Napakagaling na tao. Napakagaling na artista. Napakagaling na comedian. Bilib ako. Alam mo, bihira ako tumingin, pero sa kanya, saludo ako."
Regarding his leading lady, Sam Pinto, Senator Bong stated, "Actually, GMA [Films] ang pumili niyan at hindi naman nagkamali ang GMA sa pagpili sa kanya. Maski ako nagustuhan ko, perfect siya sa role niya. As a beginner, magaling na artista. Iba ang dating niya. Parang hindi Pinay ang dating niya sa pelikula. Exotic-looking, sexy. Isipin na-in love sa kanya si Agimat."
Child actress Jillian Ward makes her big screen debut through this fantasy film.
Sen. Revilla observed, "napakagaling na bata 'yan. Napaka cute na bata. Parang doll. Iba yung dating ng bata. Sa tingin ko nga, siya yung batang Vilma Santos, Maricel Soriano. She's a very good child actress.
"Ang galing nung bata. Cute-cute. Ang kulit-kulit pa."
The premiere night of Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote will take place tonight, December 21, at SM Megamall. The fantasy movie will open in cinemas nationwide starting Christmas Day, December 25, 2010.