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MANUEL "MANNY" PAMBID
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1952 - 2020
1952 - 2020
UNDER MY SKIN
UNDER MY SKIN
PETA's Under My Skin is an in your face, witty anthology drama filled with laughter and tears. It delivers the feels where it counts with a side order of information about HIV. Truly a must watch!!!
Francis Allanigue, doctor and HIV advocate
Review by writer, educator, activist and HIV advocate, Wanggo Gallaga:
Review by writer, educator, activist and HIV advocate, Wanggo Gallaga:
PETA’s Under My Skin is a sledgehammer of a play. Amplifying the urgency of its message, the writing and structure of the piece by the incomparable Rody Vera foregoes the literary for the literal, using testimonials and a confessional style to highlight the dramatic journey of these characters — based on real people — as they deal with the realisation of what it means when one is HIV positive; or someone you know and love is reactive.
But despite its sheer force of its delivery, director Melvin Lee still finds lyricism and clever stage craft to find the humanity in these moments of intense drama or even the dispensing of scientific information.
Under My Skin is an onslaught but a necessary one. It’s The Normal Heart for the Philippines in 2020. With an amazing cast lead by Cherry Pie Picache (alternate Roselyn Perez), Migs Almendras, Gio Gahol, Dylan Talon, Anthony Falcon, Kitsi Pagaspas, and more, Under My Skin is definition for necessary theater.
And as a person living with HIV and a part of the advocacy since 2008, I appreciate the no hold’s barred, take no prisoners approach to telling this story.
It is what is needed.#UnderMySkin #ActingOnHIV
But despite its sheer force of its delivery, director Melvin Lee still finds lyricism and clever stage craft to find the humanity in these moments of intense drama or even the dispensing of scientific information.
Under My Skin is an onslaught but a necessary one. It’s The Normal Heart for the Philippines in 2020. With an amazing cast lead by Cherry Pie Picache (alternate Roselyn Perez), Migs Almendras, Gio Gahol, Dylan Talon, Anthony Falcon, Kitsi Pagaspas, and more, Under My Skin is definition for necessary theater.
And as a person living with HIV and a part of the advocacy since 2008, I appreciate the no hold’s barred, take no prisoners approach to telling this story.
It is what is needed.#UnderMySkin #ActingOnHIV
"A touch of drama, comedy, and romance. A powerful and compelling performance! A MUST SEE FOR EVERYONE! Let’s break the stigma!" #PETAUnderMySkin - Billy Santo, HIV Advocate
Review by Vladimir Bunoan, ABS-CBN News:
Review by Vladimir Bunoan, ABS-CBN News:
"The 2020 theater season is off to a promising start with PETA’s ‘Under My Skin,’ which opens on Friday. PETA has been open about this being an advocacy play to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS, especially among the younger Filipinos (15-24), which comprise the largest group among the new infections. Playwright Rody Vera crammed his play with all sorts of medical information, pertinent timelines, and solid advice, coupled with interesting video projections and a confident performance by Cherry Pie Picache as a no-nonsense doctor.
This straightforward tone is also carried through in the dramatic monologues culled from real-life stories of people struggling with the disease and the social stigma still attached to it. Despite the topic, ‘Under My Skin’ refuses to wallow in desperation and, in fact, ends on a positive note, with the message that life indeed goes on."
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