After a five-year hiatus, Enrique Gil, one of the Philippines' top leading men, is making a grand return to the silver screen with his latest film, I Am Not Big Bird.
This article delves into the movie's intriguing premise as well as its cast members and release date/
Prepare for an exploration of mistaken identities, laughter, and the transformative journey of a man finding his place in a world of unexpected adventures.
I Am Not Big Bird release date
Originally, I Am Not Big Bird was supposed to be released in 2023 with an eye on being part of the Metro Manila Film Festival lineup.
The new release date is on February 14, 2024, in time for Valentine’s day.
The movie is directed by Victor Villanueva and written by Lilit Reyes and Joma Labayen. It is produced by Anima Studios and ABS-CBN's Black Sheep.
Aside from being part of the cast, Quen is also a co-producer of this movie.
Epicmedia and Make-A-Break Productions also join the crew in creating and promoting the film.
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Synopsis
The film features Quen as Luis Carpio, a character who gets entangled in a case of mistaken identity owing to his striking resemblance to a popular porn star known as Big Bird in Thailand.
The film is described as an irreverent comedy and a sort of coming-of-age story for the character, who is transitioning from boyhood to manhood, albeit in a delayed fashion.
Enrique Gil chose this project for his comeback movie after five years because he wanted to do something groundbreaking and different from his previous roles, which were mostly under romance and drama genres.
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ensemble cast
Aside from Quen, here are some of the cast members who will breathe life into the characters:
Nikko Natividad
Nikko Natividad is a Filipino model, actor, and dancer who gained popularity after winning the "Gandang Lalake" segment on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show It's Showtime.
He is also known as one of the members of the boy group #Hashtags, which is associated with the same noontime variety show.
The group released its first self-titled album on May 21, 2016, which includes six tracks and the carrier single "Roadtrip."
In July 2016, he became one of the housemates on the 7th season of Pinoy Big Brother as a 2-in-1 housemate with McCoy de Leon. He was also chosen as the Most Valuable Housemate during his stay and, together with McCoy, finished as the 6th Lucky Big Placer.
Pepe Herrera
Pepe Herrera gained popularity for his role as Tolits in Rak of Aegis, a jukebox musical featuring the music of Filipino rock band Aegis.
On television, he is well-known for his role as Benny, the lovable sidekick of Coco Martin's Cardo Dalisay in the ABS-CBN prime-time series Ang Probinsyano.
He has appeared in various other TV shows and movies, among which are The Super Parental Guardians and Sakaling Maging Tayo.
Pepe also continues to be active in the theater scene, with performances that highlight his versatility as an actor and singer.
He is set to play Toni Gonzaga's screen partner in the local adaptation of the hit South Korean movie My Sassy Girl (2001).
Red Ollero
Red Ollero is a Filipino stand-up comedian, actor, host, podcaster, and producer who has been involved in various entertainment projects.
Based on the information gathered from IMDb, Red has appeared in several movies and TV shows, including Where Is the Lie? (2023), Unli Life (2018), Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap (2018), Tanods (2015), and Mighty Robo V (2021).
Red (L) also served as the President of the Philippine Wrestling Revolution (PWR), and was featured in an episode of the promotion's Wrestle From Home Facebook show.
I Am Not Big Bird trailer
Here is the trailer of the film:
I Am Not Big Bird is another film that showcases Enrique's versatility as an actor while bringing laughter to his audience.
It promises to be a delightful journey filled with humor, heart, and a touch of nostalgia.
Don't miss the opportunity to witness a fresh take on comedy in Filipino cinemas.