Nikki Valdez marks Cinemalaya debut with Mangyan entry ‘Kaka Sa Yawan’

Nikki Valdez is making her Cinemalaya debut with “Kaka Sa Yawan” (Brother from Another River), a film that highlights the culture and way of life of the Tadyawan-Mangyan community in Mindoro. During the film’s press conference on Sunday, July 26, Valdez shared her experience filming with the Mangyan tribe, describing the immersion as both challenging and meaningful. “Napaka-ganda ‘yung experience para sa aming mga actors. Like, ako… This is my first Cinemalaya experience. Kaya sobrang masaya po ako to be immersed with the Mangyan tribe,” Valdez said. “Hindi biro ‘yung naging experience. But it was a very good one. Especially […]...

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