MANILA, Philippines — It took them three years to finish the movie (they started shooting in 2009) but Aga Muhlach and Regine Velasquez promised everyone that their latest (and third) team-up “Of All The Things” is a good movie, that it’s worth the long wait.

“Actually, epic na itong movie namin sa tagal ng pagkagawa,” Regine laughed. “Gusto sana namin 10 years in the making, but then baka magalit na si Boss Vic.” About the long delay in the filming of the movie, Regine explained: “Hindi lang kasi magkatugma ang schedule namin noon ni Aga. Dalaga pa ako when we started it. Then nag-asawa ako, tapos nabuntis, nanganak. A few weeks ago, we finally had the time to finish the movie.”

“Of All The Things,” directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal for Viva Films, is the third team-up of Aga and Regine, the first two being “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” (1999) and “Pangako…Ikaw Lang” (2001), both box-office hits. “Of All The Things” is also the reunion of Aga and Regine with the box-office tandem of Direk Joyce and scriptwriter Mel del Rosario.

Regine’s character (Berns) is actually a social climbing Class A-fixer who is “well-connected” with politicians and other influential people. I heard that this character is based on a real person.

Berns uses her charm to get her way around when it comes to transactions and other legalities that need “quick fixing.” Regine said it’s a different role from what she has played in the past, but she promises fun and laughter and dramatic moments too brought about by their unconventional characters.

As excited as Aga and Regine about “Of All The Things” is the director. In a previous interview, Joyce said she’s ecstatic to be working again with Aga and Regine. She noted that the working relationship between the two had even improved a great deal through the years.

Aside from that, well, Aga changed in a way that he has developed a thirst for public service. He was inducted recently as a member of the Liberal Party and has announced political plans to run for congressman in Camarines Sur. As to Regine, well, she is now a devoted wife and mother!

“Of All The Things” also stars John Lapus, Mark Bautista, Ms. Gina Pareño, Tommy Abuel, Ariel Ureta, Jojo Alejar, Pinky Marquez, Nikki Bacolod, Raymond Lauchengco, and Jay Perillo.

“Of All The Things” opens on Sept. 26 in nationwide theaters.

Incidentally, Kapatid star Aga charmed his way into the hearts of 10,000 attendees at the recently concluded “Philippine Fiesta” celebrations held in Secaucus, New Jersey last Aug. 18-19. TV5 International sponsored this two-day event, known to many as the biggest annual gathering of Filipinos in the East Coast. Jessa Zaragoza, Rachel Alejandro, and K Brosas joined the “Pinoy Explorer” host in entertaining the supportive and enthusiastic crowd.

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‘Manila Kingpin’ Available On DVD

The multi-awarded movie “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story” which won for Jeorge “ER” Ejercito another Best Actor Award in the recent FAP Luna Awards, is now available on VCD and DVD at leading video stores nationwide. At the 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies, ER also won as Best Actor. The Gawad Pasado 2012 Awards also gave him the Best Actor trophy.

The movie marked the return of the action genre and when it was entered in the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival, it won Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (for John Regala), Best Editing, Best Original Story, Best Screenplay, Best Original Theme Song (“La Paloma” by Ely Buendia), Best Cinematography, Best Sound Recording, Best Musical Score, and the Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Sept. 3, go to MTRCB Chairperson Mary Grace Poe-Llamanzares, Nonoy Zuñiga, Aristeo Demavivas, Malu Barry, Dr. Gary Sy, Francesca D. Montefalco, Joanna M. Isidro, Lito Galang, Canada-based Danny Mañalac, Cecille N. Bello, Romy Navarro, Cion Reyes, Ma. Cristina S. Timbol, Bong Panlilio, Mona Aquino Ventura, Nene Rogacion, Babot Armas of New York, Jam Morales of California, Jeannette Joaquin, MB’s Ronniel de Guzman and Aris Ilaganand Daphne Cortes of Star Magic… Happy wedding anniversary to Jorge and Baby Banal…