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Director Louie Ignacio claps back at critics of his movies: 'Huwag kayong pakialamero'

Published Mar 24, 2024 06:00 am

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  • Louie described his forthcoming movie "Abe Nida" as a quality film after winning three awards at the 10th Emirates Film Festival in Dubai.
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Director Louie Ignacio (Facebook)

Award-winning director Louie Ignacio responded to his critics, defending his film and telling dissatisfied viewers, "Huwag kayong pakialamero (don't interfere)."

Louie Ignacio addressed the bashers during the media conference of Abe Nida, which was held in Quezon City on March 23.

"Yung mga basher ng pelikula ko hindi ko naman sinasabi sa kanila na gustuhin ninyo ang pelikula ko," said Louie.

He added: "Yung mga nagmamahal mga pelikula ko, natutuwa ako dahil at least hindi ninyo sinisira yung pagkakataon namin na maipakita yung pelikula namin sa tao.

"Sana yung mga basher na yan, kumbaga sa kaibigan, magkaroon kayo ng pakikisama. Hintayin ninyo muna maipalabas, huwag ninyong husgahan, habang pinanonood ng tao. At huwag kayong pakialamero at unahan yung mga tao siraan sila dahil baka hindi kami panoorin," he said.

Louie differentiates a basher from a reviewer. 

"Iba ang basher at reviewer. Ang basher naninira. Pero ang reviewer nagsasabi kung ano ang dapat at maayos ang pagkakasulat.

"Tulad noong isang ginawa kong pelikula, nasa top 10 worst film daw niya. Tapos kritiko raw siya na nagiisa sa mundo. 

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Director Louie Ignacio and producer Baby Go

"Pero nasaan yung pelikula ko sa abroad, puro kritiko rin ang nanood. Kung ano yung trip mo, angkinin mo na lang yan baka magka-level kayo ng utak mo. At kilala mo na kung sino ka.

"Pero ayoko silang patulan. Bahala sila mag score. Basta ako binigay ko ang buong puso ko sa pelikulang ito," the award-winning director said.

Louie described his forthcoming movie "Abe Nida" as a quality film after winning three awards at the 10th Emirates Film Festival in Dubai.

"Abe Nida," scheduled to be shown in local theaters later this year, has won trophies for best actor, best supporting actress, and best international film feature. 

"Maganda ang pelikula. Pinapangako po namin na bibigyan namin kayo ng isang quality film," said Louie.

Producer Baby Go also praised Louie's latest work.

"Magbibigay aral din ito. Maganda ang pelikula at magagaling ang artista natin. Kaya suportahan po natin ito," said Go.

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