''Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko: The Music of Rey Valera'' is a 2023 Filipino
biographical musical
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film revolving around the life of Filipino musician
Rey Valera. It is directed by
Joven Tan under Saranggola Media Productions and stars
RK Bagatsing
Ramon Khino "RK" S. Bagatsing (born May 9, 1988) is a Filipino film and television actor. Bagatsing is most notable for the role of Arnaldo Ardiente Torillo in the ABS-CBN primetime series '' Wildflower''.
Early life
Bagatsing is the son of ...
.
Cast
*
RK Bagatsing
Ramon Khino "RK" S. Bagatsing (born May 9, 1988) is a Filipino film and television actor. Bagatsing is most notable for the role of Arnaldo Ardiente Torillo in the ABS-CBN primetime series '' Wildflower''.
Early life
Bagatsing is the son of ...
as
Rey Valera:
Bagatsing was not the first choice actor to portray the role of the musician. As preparation for the portrayal, he studied
YouTube clips of Valera, his concerts, and his interviews. He intentionally did not meet with Valera prior to filming to avoid giving in to pressure and "commit major acting mistakes".
The film also features
Aljur Abrenica,
Rico Barrera,
Gelli de Belen, Josh de Guzman,
Christopher de Leon
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Regarded as an "acting genius" and ...
,
Lotlot de Leon, Jenine Desiderio,
Meg Imperial
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,
Ronnie Lazaro,
Gian Magdangal
Giancarlo "Gian" Alzate Magdangal
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Ara Mina
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Career
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, Arlene Muhlach,
Pekto Nacua, Eric Nicolas,
Dennis Padilla,
Epy Quizon, Biboy Ramirez, Arman Reyes,
Ariel Rivera, Ricky Revero,
Rosanna Roces,
Lloyd Samartino, Shira Tweg, Lou Veloso, and
Gardo Versoza. Rivero portrayed the role of
Ike Lozada
Enrique Tagle Lozada, also known as Kuya Ike, or Iking (July 5, 1943 – March 8, 1995) was a Filipino actor, comedian, and television host.
Early life
Lozada was born on July 7, 1943 in Iloilo City. He was 2nd of brood of 4, he is the son of t ...
.
Production
''Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko'' which serves as
biopic
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for Filipino musician
Rey Valera was produced under Saranggola Media Productions. It was directed by Joven Tan, who also wrote the script for the film.
Ike Lozada
Enrique Tagle Lozada, also known as Kuya Ike, or Iking (July 5, 1943 – March 8, 1995) was a Filipino actor, comedian, and television host.
Early life
Lozada was born on July 7, 1943 in Iloilo City. He was 2nd of brood of 4, he is the son of t ...
, who has already died. Valera also informed Tan of an existence of a book which could be used as material for the film.
Music
''Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko'' uses various music by Rey Valera himself including the song of the same name. It also featured among others: "Walang Kapalit," "Maging Sino Ka Man," "Kung Kailangan Mo Ako," "Pangako," "Ako si Superman," "Mr. DJ," "Tayong Dalawa," and "Malayo Pa ang Umaga".
Release
''Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko'' screened in cinemas in the Philippines as one of the eight official entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Summer Film Festival
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which began on April 8, 2023.
Accolades
References
External links
*{{IMDb title, 27441563
Philippine biographical drama films
Philippine musical films
Films about music and musicians
Films directed by Joven Tan