THE BIT PLAYER (EKSTRA)

Vilma Santos

The longest-reigning Queen of Philippine Cinema, also widely known as the Star for All Seasons and the QueenStar, Vilma Santos celebrates her golden anniversary in showbiz. She has starred in more than 200 films and has given the public some of the most memorable performances in Philippine motion picture history. An icon of film and popular culture, her magnetic screen presence has captured the hearts and minds of generations of Filipinos. Her enduring charisma and popularity have made her filmdom's most durable female superstar. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

DIRECTOR: Jeffrey Jeturian

CAST: VILMA SANTOS, Marlon Rivera, Vincent De Jesus, Ruby Ruiz, Tart Carlo

SYNOPSIS: A socio-realist drama-comedy ﬁlm, it follows a seemingly usual day in the life of LOIDA MALABANAN (Vilma Santos) as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera as an extra. As the shoot goes on, we get a glimpse of the truth in the ruling system of the production as well as the exploitation of the marginalized laborers like her.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENT:

● 2013 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival
* Best Performance by a Lead Actress (Directors’ Showcase) - Vilma Santos
* Special Jury Prize (Directors’ Showcase) - "Ekstra"
* Netpac (Network for Promotion of Asian Cinema) Special Award (Directors’ Showcase) - "Ekstra"
* Audience Choice Award (Directors’ Showcase) - "Ekstra"
* Best Screenplay (Directors’ Showcase) - Zig Dulay, Antoinette Jadaone and Jeffrey Jeturian
* Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Directors’ Showcase) - Ruby Ruiz

● Graded A by the Philippines’ CINEMA EVALUATION BOARD

● Holding its international premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival in the Contemporary World Cinema section, The Bit Player is the top grosser and winner of 6 awards (including Best Actress) at the 2013 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.

REVIEWS (Press/Critics):

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REVIEWS (Bloggers):

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EKSTRA: An Excellent Paradox!
EKSTRA (Jeffrey Jeturian, 2013)
Vilma Santos shines as extra (A Review of The Bit Player / Ekstra)
"The Bit Player" Sketch by Sherry Coman
Ekstra (Jeffrey Jeturian, Cinemalaya 2013 NETPAC Winner)
Ekstra
Ekstra (The Bit Player): Understanding people from behind-the-scenes
The Extra Stuff
Cynical Views
An Expose on the Life of a Showbiz Bit Player
Ekstra: No small parts
EKSTRA GOES THE EXTRA MILE
Movie Review: Ekstra The Bit Player
Ekstra: A comedy worthy of the Star for All Seasons
Cinemalaya 2013: The Roundup - Ekstra
Movie Review: Ekstra
Ekstra,” “Ekstra,” read all about it!
REVIEW: Ekstra
Movie Review: Ekstra (The Bit Player)
Skilty Labastilla (Young Critics Circle)
Ekstra, The Bit Player Movie Review: A Loving Tribute To Extras With Great Performances
CBCP Cinema: Ekstra
Review: Pains of a mom at #VilmaSantos' #Ekstra

VIDEO CLIPS:

Theatrical trailer (nationwide release)

Cinemalaya trailer

FILM INFORMATION:

Release Date:	August 14, 2013 (Philippine premiere)
Language:	Tagalog
Runtime:	111 minutes
Exec. Producer:	Josabeth Alonso, John Victor Tence, Jeffrey Jeturian, Vilma Santos-Recto
Producer:	Josabeth Alonso, Ferdinand Lapuz
Production Co.:	Quantum Films, Inc, Cinemalaya Foundation
Screenplay:	Jeffrey Jeturian, Zig Dulay, Antoinette Jadaone
Cinematographer:	Lee Briones
Editor:	Glenn Ituriaga, Zig Dulay
Sound:	Addiss Tabong, Wild Sound
Music:	Vincent De Jesus
Prod. Designer:	Ericson Navarro

“Sister Stella L.” (1984): Vilma At Her Finest

(CLICK ON IMAGE TO SEE MORE) One of the most important Filipino films, Sister Stella L (1984), is about a nun's political awakening amid a labor uprising. Directed by master auteur Mike De Leon, it showcases Vilma’s restrained, unadorned acting. The final scene where Stella gives a speech and delivers the unforgettable line “Katarungan para kay Ka Dencio!” (“Justice to Ka Dencio!”) is purely stirring. Vilma was conferred the Best Actress plum by the Manunuri Ng Pelikulang Pilipino, the country's most respected critics group. The film was selected for competition at the 1985 Venice Film Festival.

“Relasyon” (1982): First Grand-Slam Best Actress Victory in Phil. Film History!

(CLICK ON IMAGE TO SEE MORE) Vilma's tour de force performance as a sympathetic mistress in the 1982 film Relasyon (The Affair), helmed by the late National Artist Ishmael Bernal, gave her a sweep of the Best Actress awards from all the major award-giving bodies at that time: FAMAS, URIAN, Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP), and the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA). Her grand-slam win is recognized as the first ever in local film history. The death scene towards the film's end is one of Philippine cinema's most unforgettable moments. It triumphs as a prime example of realistic cinematic acting.

Ekstra (The Bit Player) wins 6 awards at 2013 Cinemalaya

Ekstra's awards haul:

● Best Performance by a Lead Actress (Directors’ Showcase) - Vilma Santos
● Special Jury Prize (Directors’ Showcase) - "Ekstra"
● Netpac (Network for Promotion of Asian Cinema) Special Award (Directors’ Showcase) - "Ekstra"
● Audience Choice Award (Directors’ Showcase) - "Ekstra"
● Best Screenplay (Directors’ Showcase) - Zig Dulay, Antoinette Jadaone and Jeffrey Jeturian
● Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Directors’ Showcase) - Ruby Ruiz

Vilma Santos, "Major Impact" Awardee - Yahoo Philippines OMG! Awards 2012

(CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE) How sweet it is to relish a clean, legitimate victory! QueenStar for All Seasons Vilma Santos won the “OMG! Major Impact of the Year” for 2012 by a wide margin, garnering 102,827 votes, constituting 56% of total votes cast, thus eclipsing nominees Dolphy, Nora Aunor, Sharon Cuneta, and Bong Revilla. Vilma’s win had more impact because she bested nominees who were newsmakers during the first half of the year. Nora Aunor was on a comeback and just had her soap opera and Sharon Cuneta was in the news for her controversial transfer to TV5 and her Twitter war issues. Dolphy was very much a headliner because of his failing health and eventual demise. Despite stiff competition, Vilma Santos prevailed, via a landslide. A testament to her enduring charm and true star power. This win is even more memorable because the votes came from not just her active Vilmanians, but also from silent fans and admirers. A win that is legitimate, clean, and stripped of politics and hocus-pocus. A win that is worth cherishing.

Vilma Santos - The Queen of Philippine Cinema

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