Kapuso star Alden Richards showed his full support for the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 entry Green Bones, starring fellow Kapuso actors Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid. Alden organized a special block screening to celebrate the film, which has been making waves since its release.
In an interview with 24 Oras, Alden shared his excitement about the movie:
“I’m excited to watch it because the movie looks so interesting from its trailer. Of course, I’m here to support my fellow Kapuso actors, Mr. Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid.”
Celebrities Come Together for Green Bones
Alden wasn’t the only star showing love for the film. Kapuso celebrities Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, and Jay Ortega were also present at the screening.
The lead stars of Green Bones expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support they’ve been receiving. Dennis Trillo said:
“It’s heartwarming to see this kind of support for us.”
Ruru Madrid added:
“It’s touching to have someone like Alden who’s so supportive of his colleagues in the industry.”
A Film That Resonates with Viewers
Since its debut, Green Bones has been a hit, trending on social media and even selling out on its first day in cinemas. The film has garnered praise from audiences for its emotional impact and storytelling.
Ruru shared his excitement over the feedback:
“Dennis and I couldn’t sleep because we were reading all the comments. Up to now, we haven’t seen a single negative comment—everything has been praise about how the movie affected them and what realizations they had.”
Dennis also applauded the film’s director, Zig Dulay:
“This was our second time watching it, and it still had the same emotional impact. That’s how brilliant Direk Zig is—his storytelling is masterful.”
A Masterpiece from GMA
Green Bones is based on an original story by JC Rubio, GMA Public Affairs’ senior documentary manager. The screenplay was written by National Artist Ricky Lee and MMFF 2023 Best Screenplay winner Anj Atienza. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Zig Dulay, the movie is a collaboration between GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs.
With its heartfelt story and powerful performances, Green Bones continues to leave audiences in awe, proving that Filipino cinema is alive and thriving.
