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WARNING: THIS POST IS LONG AND NOT EVEN FUNNY. YEAH, IT HAS PHOTOS, TOO SOOO… It’s pretty much the explanation of why I was on hiatus the past 2 months.
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I just came out of a war and it was called Bagong Liwanag.
Sigh. It’s over. Finally. For 2 months, my life was Rivermaya. Actually, until now, it hasn’t quite settled on me yet that the final credits have rolled already. Seems it was just like yesterday when we were having a meeting at the office about the title of the show (which eventually became the title of their EP) and how each episode would go. And I clearly remember locking myself up in my room and crying my eyes out because I didn’t want to take the project- it was too much pressure, I thought.
As you probably know, I ended up directing it and I’m sure I would’ve regretted it big time if I chickened out at the beginning. I mean, all the shoots were fun, starting from the auditions at UP to the eliminations at Mag:Net to the finals at Music Museum (if anyone back in college told me that I’d be directing a historic event IMO with some of the country’s top musical acts at my age, I would’ve laughed at them)!!!
me at work
the boys
with The Dawn’s Kiko, my DOP Roman and producer Ton at the audition room at UP
As a fan of the band myself, it was indeed a privilege for me to do this project. Mark, Mike and Japs are genuinely nice people and I’m beyond happy for them. I used to just vote for their songs on the radio and before I realized it, they were actually joking around and drinking San Miguel Beer with me (yes, the plugging was necessary)! And I also met a lot of celebs! Who would’ve thought Francis Reyes would message me on Multiply or that Earl Ignacio would be my writer when back in 3rd grade, I used to have a big crush on him on Tropang Trumpo!? And how can I forget Rey Valera who even congratulated me for the outcome of the show? Excuse the fact that I still get starstruck. I’m a fangirl like that.
But more than the celebrities that I’ve encountered in making Bagong Liwanag, I really feel fortunate for the bond I’ve made with the finalists. Those are some of the coolest 13 guys (Michelle included) you’d ever meet. Philippines oughtta look out for them because those kids have some major talent… and the looks to boot.
the top 13
the finalists at UST for their first challenge
me with Jayson (back when he still wasn’t a Maya)
When Jayson introduced himself to me the night he got in top 13, it didn’t dawn on me that that boy would later become a sensation. I can’t even put into words how I feel right now, especially with how things turned out for him. He deserves it, being a kind soul that he is. But I’d save his story for another entry.
I’m also grateful for the awesome team behind me who never said “I quit”, despite everything we had to go through- the bosses, the production people, the post, the tech, the logistics, everyone!
some of the RMBL team celebrating at Capone’s
our shoot at UP with Victor, Omar and SP Alfred
the finals at the Music Museum with my TD Frank
After the dust has cleared up, I can say it was definitely worth it. Even if Mykel (my editor) and I made the office our condo unit for 8 weeks, even if I barely saw my family, even if my social life committed suicide, even if my online life died, too, even if we constantly didn’t shower for 3 days straight, even if Sunday mornings were spent commuting home, only to go back to the office a few hours later, even if harsh words were said, it was all worth it. I wouldn’t want to relive them again but it was awesome nonetheless.
It was just 7 episodes yet it was a rollercoaster ride of emotions! I laughed, I cried, I got mad, I got sick, I was euphoric, I was depressed and I even had a brush with love. I’d like to believe I matured both as a person and a director in the process.
Ang Bagong Banda ng Bayan
And now, I cry for another reason. I feel extremely blessed and honored to have done Rivermaya Bagong Liwanag. Cheesy as it may sound, it was one of the best things that happened to me and I guess it’s time for me to find my own new light.
Kring
most some of these pictures were stolen from markmaya, nina, apol and joselle. so credits and much thanks to them!
Whew! Now I can go back to blogging again about senseless things like giant penises and multi-colored farts…
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November 2nd, 2007 at 10:08 am
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November 2nd, 2007 at 10:40 am
YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS IN THIS PICTURE
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x183/funny_sexy/meandjayson.jpg
ang sexy mo talaga~~~
mann kring you accomplished so much
ilang taon ka ba? srsly – i am so jealous guy~
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:52 am
aww…congratulations, kiddo! It sounds like it was a brilliant life time experience. and you make one sexy director, babe.
p.s: the picture with you in green shirt and aviator glasses = ROCK STAR!!!…and the tongue thing totally remind me of Jin XD
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:59 am
you look hottttttttttttt and sexaaaaaaaaay.
looks like you’ve been having ablast, and a great experience
I wish you many many more exciting projects to come in the future (and maybe one day you’ll get to go to japan, too!)
November 2nd, 2007 at 11:20 am
Wow… you’re awesome! After all the work and tiring stuff, it feels good to be part of history, right?
November 2nd, 2007 at 2:03 pm
Hey babe!!! i miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You’re still looking great !!! <33333
and congrats with the job done!!!!!!
November 2nd, 2007 at 7:13 pm
@ Anndie
About the sexy part… Hmmm… Not that sure. XD I’m 22 and not to fish or anything and it was a great accomplishment don’t get me wrong but I still believe there’s more out there than what I’ve seen or done. It was a humbling experience to say the least. ^^;;
Thanks! I realized that that angle is rather flattering for me.
@ Rossi
Hell yeah you bet!! I saw to it that I had the makeup artist do me first before every shoot. Ahahahaha.
ps: Have you forgotten Jin and I are sisters??
@ Milu
Everything I’m doing here is but a preparation for my career in Japan. LOL.
@ Hydee
Actually yeah, that’s what my boss has been telling me. But I try not to think about it that much. Although it’s been a great experience, that’s true.
@ Bibi
BABE! I know! I miss you, too! Thanks thanks! Finally I’d get back to my old life. Woot!
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:04 pm
KRINGU-CHAN! It’s been a while :0 thesis sucks kaya yan..mas naging busy ata kami kesa sayo ^___^;;
HOMG! I *rabu* Rivermaya’s bassist so much :0 (though I don’t know his name LOLZ XD) Whenever Plastic Tree is currently involved as my as-of-now-my-current-fandom (yeah….my fandom even before I met Shige and Kanjani8 and JE XD), their music always reminded me of Rivermaya…
I’ve been able to watch only a few parts of it though >__<;; But OMEDETOU TO YOU AND TO RIVERMAYA
Hoping you more projects to come and Rivermaya w/ a good year full of music 
November 3rd, 2007 at 6:09 am
Hey, I went to high school with Mike. Other than that, I got nothing.
November 3rd, 2007 at 11:30 am
sounds like a very big milestone for you!! congrats kring~ ^^
November 3rd, 2007 at 7:45 pm
That’s so awesome. I’m s proud of you! You’ll be directing the likes of Nino before you know it.
Makes me look forward to one day having a fulfilling job.
November 3rd, 2007 at 7:48 pm
Do I sense a budding love team between a certain awesome blogger I follow and the new vocalist of an awesome band?
November 3rd, 2007 at 10:30 pm
@ Pau
So! Another Atenista, eh?
@ Beekers
Salamat! I hope to do more of these stuff and hopefully have my own wikipedia page someday. XD
@ Darla
Oh how I miss you, honey! How’s Japan? How are you?????? ZOMG MISS SO MUCH!!
@ Ade
But. Jay’s. Only. Like. 18. >_<;; He’s a cute li’l kid but I’m liking someone else… Ahehehe.
November 4th, 2007 at 2:43 am
Ayun, nakita ko na rin ang idol in the flesh. Nyehehe. Beauty and talents. Pwede pa-autograph?
Antagal nang two months, huh. Welcome back rakenrol! Pagawa rin ako ng music vid. LOLz.
November 4th, 2007 at 3:38 am
…Dondake Q-Q;;wow SUGEEEE CONGRATS!!!!!!! wow ur actually gettin there i cnt blieve this*shock* ur so YOUNG & pretty girls with ur potential tend to be gravures no><;;? U’ll get to jp.zettai!& far in life criously.
WORK HARD FOR ALL OF US !!!GO GO GO?? here’s a song 4 u i tought it suited u rofl :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0HihMsEkRY
November 5th, 2007 at 8:35 am
@ Jake
Nye! Erm, salamat. Pero hindi pa ako artista o celebrity para magbigay ng otograp. Hehehe. Music Video? Sige ba! Nino?
@ Amanda
Zankyu! I have no intention of being a gravure idol whatsoever so don’t worry. Plus, my flat chest fails me by default. Unofrtunaely my speaker died on me and I can’t listen to the song yet but thanks, nonetheless!!
November 5th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
Congratulations on the job well done, Kring! To more success and awesome projects! Cheers, sexaayy!
Coy
November 5th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
nice. congrats
November 5th, 2007 at 7:53 pm
I heart your tongue
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x183/funny_sexy/wastedshoot.jpg
is that from your mom or dad ? lol!
& btW felicitaciones!
November 6th, 2007 at 9:29 pm
@ Coy
Thanks, dear! O, don’t forget our collab ah! ^^
@ reya
HOY LABAS TAYO!!!
@ Finch
I’d like to believe from my mom… And thanks!
November 7th, 2007 at 11:03 am
so that’s what you’ve been up to. hehehe.
in that pic with francis, it looks like you two are of same height. double hehehe. (inside joke there
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November 8th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
hello everybody im so happy for jason and to the rest of maya surelly guys i’m gonna support you. even here in guimaras you guys got lots of supporters.keep up the good work LIWANAG is always on your side. GOD BLESS EVERYBODY
November 13th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
I miss you too! And Japan is freaking awesome. Yukan Club is retard gold and some friends and I went stalking at Shige’s school’s festival. Good times.
November 30th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
waaaaaaaa! kasali ka pala sa bagong liwanag