Why Robin Padilla considers 'GRINGO' movie a dream project

Robin Padilla (left) and Greg Honasan

Aware that Filipino movies are not doing as well as before the pandemic in making the box-office sing, Senator Robin Padilla nevertheless appeals to Pinoy movie fans to give his next project "GRINGO: The Greg Honasan Story" a chance.

"Napakaganda ng proyektong ito---kung mabibigyan ng tamang exposure," he said at a press conference tendered by production outfit Borracho Films of Atty Ferdinand Topacio. "Kung ano kasi yung merong kabuluhan, minsan yun pa ang di nabibigyan ng tamang exposure..."

Former senator Gringo Honasan played a key role in the 1986 EDSA Revolution. He has been a strong force in Philippine politics since then.

"Walang rebolusyong naganap kung wala ang Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas, kung wala ang grupo ni sir Greg," said Robin.

The actor-turned-public servant recalled first seeing Gringo at 13 years old. 

"Sa aming henerasyon, siya ang tumayong imahe ng rebolusyon," Robin said. "Para sa akin, siya ang nakipaglaban para sa future namin (at) di ko pon makakalimutan..."

No wonder that for the action star, the "GRINGO" movie is dream come true.

"Matagal ko ng binabanggit kay sir Gringo na sana balang araw, magawa yung buhay niya (bilang biopic," Robin said. "Upang mabigyan ng kaliwanagan at kamulatan ang taong bayan."

"GRINGO" is intended for submission to this year's Metro Manila Film Festival. Playing the younger Greg Honasan in the movie is Paolo Gumabao. There are also talks of getting Sharon Cuneta to play a key role in the film.