Robin and BB: From reconciliation to a gay rights movie

Robin Padilla (Photo by Annie S. Alejo)

Robin Padilla was a tad surprised when, during a pocket interview at the Talk ‘N Text (TNT) press conference, the subject of an upcoming movie with BB Gandanghari had been broached.

With a smile, he said, “Ang bilis ah! Naikwento na ba niya?”

Nevertheless, he confirmed as much: “Kaming tatlo… Ako, si Kylie (his daughter) at saka si BB. Isang pelikulang patungkol sa gay rights.” Apparently, its working title is “BB Ama,” an obvious play on one of Robin’s older film, “Anak Ni Baby Ama.”

Robin, of course, had been very candid about his views before regarding sexuality and his subsequent falling out with BB had been media fodder for some time. BB’s hospitalization in July paved the way for their reconciliation.

“Nagkataon nandito si Ali,” Robin shared. “In-explain ko sa kanya kung (sino) ’yung Tita BB niya. Isa lang sinabi sa ‘kin… ‘It’s just respect, Pa.’ ‘Yun, na-realize ko, oo nga parang hindi ko nga yata nirespeto ang kapatid ko ah. Mali yata.”

After talking it out with BB, “Na-explain din nung anak kong napaka-bata, ’yun na, nabuhay na ako… umalis na ako dun sa sinasabi nating morality (stance). Para sa akin ang morality ngayon is equality.”

Apart from producing the film, Robin said he would be playing a soldier “na may Medal of Valor, kasi gusto ko naman bigyan ng kaunting recognition ’yung ating Philippine Marines.”

BB’s Action Star Dreams

When asked about BB once saying that her dream was to do a film with Robin, an action movie at that, the latter immediately said, “Action ‘to, UFC fighter si BB rito. Kaya ko siya pinagti-training…” He declared that BB had, in fact, gotten so good at it.

“Mataas na ang martial arts ni utol… Sumasabit nga ‘yun eight-feet above the ground,” joking, “Hindi below ha, above!”

He added, incredulously, “Nung ginawa niya ’yon sabi ko, ‘Wow ‘tol, magre-retire na akong action star. Ikaw na ang action star!’ Disiplina ’yun. Conquering your fear. Ako mayabang ako sa stunts, pero may karton. Siya wala!”

On Gay Rights

Still getting used to his renewed relationship with BB, he noted, “Hindi ko kasi siya kilala, ‘pag kausap ko (siya) ngayon, parang ibang tao… Nahihiya ka minsan kasi iba talaga eh… Minsan ‘pagka nagtawanan, bigla kong natatapik, malakas na malakas. Si Mariel (whispering), ‘Babae na ‘yan!’”

Asked if he would be willing to be a spokesperson for gay right, he replied, “Ah, hindi papel na niya (BB) ’yun. Ang dami ko nang pinaglalaban na. May Muslim rights, meron na tayong education rights. Sobra na ’yun, kanya naman!”

Floating Star

Robin’s contract with ABS-CBN had just expired, but in considering returning or signing up with a new home network, he said at the general press conference, “Kailangan meron naman kwenta. Hindi kwenta, iba ’yun. Ako’y may edad na rin (43), gusto ko naman ‘yung proyektong makakatulong naman. Hindi naman ’yung puro na lang ako pa-cute. Marami na akong pamangkin na pa-cute – andiyan si Daniel, si Ralph… May anak din ako si Kylie, pa-cute! Pwede na akong pa-TNT!”

He added, “Humahanap ako ng istasyon na tatanggapin ako bilang producer, hindi lang bilang artista. Gusto ko rin pumasok sa TV, mag-produce ng mga proyekto na may kinalaman sa kasaysayan…”

Apparently, leaving “Toda Max” had also just coincided with the expiration of his contract. “Ang nangyari diyan, ayoko na nung hindi natutulog. Ngayon masakit na sa katawan eh. Hindi ko kaya ’yung nagti-TV, nagsu-shooting. Eh dalawang pelikula ang ginawa ko. Kaya nagpaalam ako nang maayos kay Mam Cory…”

Robin likewise dispelled the rumors of any bad blood with his co-stars in “Toda,” even if he hadn’t been able to personally say goodbye to them.

Projects And Advocacies

Aside from his upcoming movies “10,000 Hours” opening on Dec. 25, and “Kuratong Baleleng,” a movie with his “Teen King” nephew Daniel, Robin is still the face of Talk ‘N Text after years of being brand ambassador. He now represents the brand in its partnership with the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation (YBHF) in support of education in its countrywide partner communities.

“Sa Zamboanga po, ang mga bata po diyan lumalangoy para pumunta sa paaralan… akala natin sa telesserye lang nagaganap (‘yan). Bagamat ang mga Badjao ay magaling lumangoy, eh ‘wag naman nating sanayin sila na pupunta sa eskwelahan eh lalangoy pa.”

TNT has since donated 15 boats to the YBHF and 80 units of baranggay phones. They have also expanded their help by offering scholarships, supplies, livelihood and medical missions to other communities nationwide. TNT and Smart subscribers can now also forward donations by texting YELLOWBOAT (space) (amount) and send to 4438. Available denominations are P5, P10, P100, P300 and P500 that will simply be deducted from the subscriber’s load.

Robin and BB: From reconciliation to a gay rights movie

Source: Mb.com.ph (October 31, 2013 at 03:03PM)

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