Mommy's MAG Life: Thelma

Blogger's Night Event with Thelma

Anything Under the Sun 9/03/2011 11:52:00 AM

“Running to or running from?” Well, that was explained by John Arcilla who was one of the casts in Thelma.

Recently, I attended a blogger’s night event with Thelma. It was fun! The cast of Thelma were so happy while answering the questions of some blogger, it was like we attended a comedy show, why? Because every time they answer the question it was like dead serious at first but at the end of their speech there’s always a humor.

Back to my introduction, It was very well said by John Arcilla, he said like this “To all who will watch Thelma, you will find out if Thelma is running to or running from, and that’s the story is all about, if she will be running to or running from”. It was an encouraging word from the star of Thelma.

Thelma s one inspiring movie. It tells the story of a mischievous and tomboyish teenage barrio lass from Ilocos Norte. The story revolves around Thelma’s passion in running and how she gets her life out of running. It is a message story which represents our life and how we run our journey. Thelma depicts that story.

Thelma is played by Maja Salvador, one of the country’s most competent and talented young actresses. Maja is the producer’s first choice to play the lead as they felt that the physicality and character suited Maja best. With this, Maja couldn’t help but be elated. Maja gave the most of everything in this movie. As Director Paul puts in, “Maja shed blood, sweat and tears to portray Thelma.”

The film also stars Tetchie Agbayani, John Arcilla, Eliza Pineda, Jason Abalos, Sue Prado and with the special participation of Philippine Track and Field champion, Elma Muros who plays Thelma’s running coach. Presented by Time Horizon Pictures in cooperation with Abracadabra Productions and Underground Logic, “Thelma” is distributed by Star Cinema. The movie opens on September 7.