OPM icon Bituin Escalante reflects on the overwhelming success of 'Ang Himala,' the musical movie that continues to be shown in cinemas. She shares her experience working on the film, the challenges of filming versus performing on stage, and her response to critics who haven't seen the movie.
Jan 7, 2025 03:58 PMReflecting on " Ang Himala ," which continues to be shown in cinemas, Bituin expressed her happiness that it was finally made.Following the success of the musical movie " Ang Himala ," OPM icon Bituin Escalante described the last two months of 2024 as overwhelming due to a flurry of corporate events and the Metro Manila Film Festival . The critically acclaimed film was one of the 10 official entries for the holiday festival.
"Iba pa rin ang discipline sa movies. We need to do the scenes many times just to get all the angles right. It was difficult. Even if we have done it to do something so taxing, it was challenging. But no matter how challenging it was, if you have confidence in the material, it's okay," the singer said.
"But I also understand the heartbreak of producers whose movies have a limited number of theaters. I think it's unfair. Give them more because they need a bigger audience. "When the original 'Himala' came out, it wasn't a blockbuster. Slowly, it gained recognition, but it took decades," she said. Bituin expressed that her favorite moments in the movie were"the quiet conversations that reveal the true relationships of the characters."
"So this early, I am telling the young people to sleep, drink lots of water, and don't abuse your body. Don't be a rockstar," she said. "We will announce it soon. It will be a monumental celebration highlighting the beautiful intersection of music found in movies and theatrical performances,” Bituin revealed, expressing her enthusiasm for the event.
With this array of projects, it's clear that Bituin’s commitment to her craft will continue to shine brightly in the coming years.
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