Kid Kulafu
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CAPTION: From left, "Kid Kulafu" director Paul Soriano with former child actor and the film's lead star, Buboy Villar; Moviegoers in the U.S. and Canada get the chance to see "Kid Kulafu" on the big screen when the film hits the theaters on April 24; Many celebrities around the world like the current hottest loveteam of Philippine TV, Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano of ABS-CBN TFC's "Forevermore", are showing their love for Manny and for the film, "Kid Kulafu". (ABS-CBN Integrated Corporate Communications)
Untold Story of Manny Pacquiao Revealed in "Kid Kulafu"
TFC@theMovies brings Filipino champ's inspiring biopic to US and Canada theaters starting April 24
REDWOOD SHORES, CA, April 15, 2015 – With a little over two weeks to go, interest in the May 2 welterweight world championship unification bout on May 2 betweenFloyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao has reached fever pitch with traditional and social media churning out story after story about the boxers' training, fight analysis and predictions, betting odds, trivia, celebrity gym visits, comic relief and everything else under the sun that could be said about what is billed as the "Fight of the Century".
But as far as beloved Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, one of the protagonists of this unfolding real-life sports drama, is concerned - even with the wealth of information that has been shown, said and written about him - none goes as deeply into the beginnings of his legendary career as ABS-CBN Star Cinema and Ten17 Productions' Kid Kulafu, a film helmed by well-known commercial and film director Paul Soriano from the screenplay of Froi Medina that documents the early years of Pacquiao as a struggling amateur and pro boxer, how he tried to make ends meet as a teenager and how his uncle got him into the sport.
TFC@theMovies gives all boxing fans in the U.S. and Canada the chance to see the origins of the Filipino boxing legend when Kid Kulafu opens in U.S. and Canada theaters on April 24.
The truth is Manny Pacquiao, the world's only boxing champion in eight divisions, almost never happened. The scrawny kid from Kibawe, Bukidnon stood no chance against the obstacles life threw at him, until he started punching down banana trees, thanks to the goading of his uncle, Sardo Dapidran, played by award-winning actor Cesar Montano.
The film has premiered in the Philippines on April 15 and Arvin Mendoza of Inquirer.net came in with an early review: "Watching director Paul Soriano’s latest opusKid Kulafu is like being hit squarely in the face by Manny Pacquiao’s lethal one-two punch combination. Soriano’s treatment of the film is nothing less than raw and untamed, humanizing the characters to the point of immortalizing them. Overrated or not, commercialized or not, propaganda or not, one thing is for sure -- Kid Kulafu is a knockout of a movie!"
Former child actor and Kid Kulafu lead star Buboy Villar feels honored to be part of the world champion's biopic.
"I knew that there were a lot who auditioned for the role that's why I was so happy when I was chosen. Because I'm really a big fan of Pacquiao," said Villar who underwent serious boxing training in preparation for the film.
"Because of Kid Kulafu, I realized that Sir Manny can be a huge source of inspiration to kids of today. He's hardworking, determined to rise above poverty, and has high respect for his parents and family," shared Villar. "When Sir Manny stepped into amateur boxing, his goal was not to win. He wanted to help provide meals to his family and make his parents proud of him."
"I completely agree with my colleague, Paul Soriano, when he said, that Mayweather will not define Pacquiao," said ABS-CBN Global Head of Theatricals and acclaimed film, TV and concert director John-D Lazatin. "This 110-minute film which was three years in the making, including two years of research and emotional interviews with Pacquiao, members of his family, friends and former trainers, will show why he is not only one of the greatest boxers in history, but also one of the most inspiring heroes in the world today."
Rounding up the cast of Kid Kulafuare Alessandra de Rossi, Alex Vincent Medina, Jake Macapagal, Jomari Angeles, Kokoy de Santos and Khalil Ramos.
Below are the theater listings for Kid Kulafu in US. and Canada:
For more information on Kid Kulafu screenings in U.S. and Canada, visit https://www.tfc-usa.com/atthemovies/