Article posted October 20, 2009
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Marami ang sasang-ayon na ang title ng drama series ni Iza Calzado na “Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit” ay napaka-appropriate especially when it comes to her career. At, as further proof of her versatility, she returns to the horror genre in the Hollywood-produced “The Echo” that is currently being shown in local theaters. Dito, she reprises her role in highly acclaimed Pinoy original “Sigaw.” Text by Erick Mataverde. Interview by Connie M. Tungul. Photos courtesy of GMA Network.
"I am very honored and I feel very blessed na nagawa ko ito," declares Iza Calzado when iGMA asked her about her movie, The Echo. When asked about the local release of the film, she replies, "Kinabahan ho ako at nae-excite sa The Echo. Not for the project, but for me. Wala lang, kasi parang na-suportahan na siya--it being remade abroad."
Happy din naman si Iza that Direk Yam Laranas’s work in Sigaw was noticed no less by Hollywood. Iza stresses, "Direk Yam has brought this to an international level. And it’s not because I am part of it, but because natutuwa ako that a Filipino film caught the attention of independent Hollywood producers. And it was the first time that this happened so dapat din tayo magsaya."
Siyempre, very honored din si Iza for being cast in the remake. She reveals na siya "ay pinagpala na nasama sa proyektong ito. Siguro Direk Yam had a lot of auditions [for the part of Gina]. They already had auditions, but it was the casting director and the producers who made the decision [to cast me]. So ‘yun, binigyan nila ako ng chance and thank you for the internet that made it possible for my reel to be sent there and to Chuck Gutierrez--he directed my reel."
Since Friday, October 16, the Filipino audience has been treated to a whole new dimension of horror and suspense in The Echo. With Halloween only a few days away, treat yourself to an early scare by watching the movie. It also stars Jesse Bradford, Kevin Durand and Amelia Warner.
Pwede ninyo nang malaman straight from Iza herself kung ano ang kanyang experience while shooting the horror flick. You can also ask her about Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit, plus get the chance na mas kilalanin pa siya off-camera. On October 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Iza will be ready to answer your questions online as she returns to the iGMA Live Chat.
Just keep yourselves logged on to http://www.igma.tv/livechat/join for more details.
Pag-usapan ang pagmu-multo ni Iza sa The Echo. Mag-log on na sa iGMA Forum! Not yet a member? Register here!
Kamustahin si Iza via Fanatxt! Text IZA [Your Message] and send to 4627 for all networks. For GOMMS Wallpaper, text GOMMS IZA and send to 4627. Telco charges apply. This service is only available in the Philippines.
