Twitter is buzzing with the upcoming Metro Manila Film Fest Entry Fan Girl. It’s all because of the news that lead actor Paulo Avelino has a full-frontal nudity scene in the movie.
When asked about the said scene during an online conference, Avelino confirmed that for the Philippine version of the film, they had to remove the clip from the film.
“Pinatanggal daw para sa Pilipinas na version,” said Avelino.
Avelino added that he thinks the scene was unnecessary. However, he admitted that the scene could enhance the events that transpire in the film and help the audience understand the movie better.
“Actually, to be honest, para sa akin, hindi naman talaga kailangan. Pero kung mapapanood n‘yo iyong eksena, parang mas napapa-enhance niya iyong nangyayari. Kumbaga, kung ipapaintindi mo sa audience, gusto mo nasa level three lang ito. Ito kapag napanood nila aangat iyong gustong ibigay ng eksena para umabot sa level ten,” said Avelino.
Netizens reacted to this news and took to Twitter to express their excitement in seeing the film.
PAULO AVELINO….. FRONTAL NUDITY…….. WOW THIS YEAR IS REALLY SOMETHING ELSE https://t.co/jycpvFOGBV
— jepoy (@jonnpaulodolot) December 7, 2020
https://twitter.com/babyricopaulo/status/1338345777555378176
https://twitter.com/leetaeyow/status/1336301058335727623
Paulo Avelino. Frontal nudity.
Yes please….— Old Ramen (@oldram3n) December 9, 2020
excited to see paulo avelino’s hotdog on christmas day
— CJ (@ginisangutak) December 8, 2020
Dahil may frontal nudity si Paulo Avelino sa Fan Girl, I am upgrading its rank to number 1 as most promising MMFF this 2020. Best Picture yan sure na. Lol https://t.co/5OKL0hZ5FP
— Shinichi Dempsey (@chinitomanager) December 8, 2020
Online personality Macoy Dubs also added his spoiler-free opinion of the movie, saying that the movie gave him hope amidst the pandemic.
https://twitter.com/macoydubs1/status/1338127417668370432
A netizen was able to point out the said scene that got removed from the MMFF release of the film.
https://twitter.com/JepokpokTop/status/1336209098770055168
Fan Girl, directed by Tonette Jadaone, initially premiered at Tokyo International Film Festival and Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.Fan Girl will be available worldwide for streaming for this year’s MMFF.
Audiences can stream Fan Girl and 9 other entries in the yearly MMFF through Upstream for Php. 250. Tickets are available for advanced booking as early as December 7.
