Mama-turned-Papa

In showbiz, actresses always reach a crossroad where they must choose to accept more challenging and career-changing roles and one of which is tackling a lesbian role. But who among our female stars have pulled off the most effective, most memorable, and most ‘astig’ performance of a lesbian role in Philippine cinema?

Last year, we listed down the most memorable gay performances of male actors in “Ang Pinaka: Fabulous Papa-turned-Mama.” This Sunday, we bring you the much-anticipated companion episode with “Ang Pinaka: Astig na Mama-turned-Papa!”

Joining Host Rovilson Fernandez are guest panelistas: Film director Gil Portes, UP Professor Roselle Pineda, Production designer Bong Gacho, UP Professor/Young Critics’ Circle member Nonoy Lauzon, and UP Professor/Writer Libay Linsangan Cantor.

Who among our female stars are the most believable butch and femme? Which gender-bending performance will emerge as the ‘Ang Pinaka: Astig na Mama-turned-Papa?’ Find out this Sunday on ‘Ang Pinaka,’ June 15, 2008, at 6PM on QTV 11 (channel 24 on Sky and Home cable, channel 15 on Destiny cable, and channel 19 on Sun cable).

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I have no idea kung anu-ano ang ipalalabas ng QTV on that episode pero ako, I'm looking forward to watching some clips from old Pinoy movies na may lesbian characters :D I think Vilma Santos played one before. Pero for the more recent movies, we have:

Mylene Dizon & Andrea del Rosario in "Rome and Juliet"

ROME AND JULIET follows the romantic journey and soul mating of two straight women caught in a web of forbidden love. Juliet (a conservative pre-school teacher; played by Andrea del Rosario) is a bride to be who befriends and hires Rome (a liberated businesswoman; played by Mylene Dizon) as her wedding planner. As they go through the preparations, Rome and Juliet develop a deep friendship, a soulful connection and a love that is physically consummated. But conflicts arise when Marc, the groom who is a young politician, shockingly discovers the ongoing relationship between the two women. Angered and humiliated, Marc calls off the wedding and a huge scandal explodes, leaving Rome and Juliet in a state of emotional turmoil. Not long after, Juliet is driven away from home by her mother, gets fired from work and later becomes a victim of a road mishap that puts her in a coma. But in the end, despite all the trials and hurdles Rome and Juliet's unconventional love for each other remains strong and intense. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0961746/plotsummary)

Yasmien Kurdi in "Pitong Dalagita"

PITONG DALAGITA is a story about seven teenagers who commited suicide due to their personal desires, fears, insecurities, and self-hatred. Yasmien played a lesbian.

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Hmmm, pasalamat lahat ng mailalagay sa top list ng Ang Pinaka dahil hindi pa naipapalabas ang pelikula ko. Wahaha! :p