Philippine Showbiz Today Vol 12 No 24 | Page 13

December 22, 2017 - January 7, 2018 Jan. 22-Feb.7, 2015 Philippine Showbiz Today 13 Paul Soriano’s wish for Siargao “SIARGAO” finally takes front and center in acclaimed director- producer Paul Soriano’s first Metro Manila Film Festival entry, starring Jericho Rosales, Erich Gonzales and Jasmine Curtis-Smith. Deviating from his previous serious projects, Soriano dips his hands into the romance-drama genre with his first travel-themed movie focusing on the story of a woman who is finding, recreating and rebuilding herself in the picturesque island of Siargao. But more than showcasing the island, Soriano aims to create an awareness to match the province’s booming tourism. “Now that we have this voice, we have this media attention, we also want to make sure to create an awareness that let’s take care of Siargao. Let’s take care of the beauty of Siargao, the beauty of the beaches. Let’s respect the locals and let’s not saturate it,” he explained saying that they made sure to interlace their advocacy into the film’s script and their ongoing promotional efforts. Joining him in this cause are Jericho, who plays the role of Diego, the island-lover love interest of the broken- hearted Laura, played by Erich and the environmental activist and Siargao native, Abby, played by Jasmin