The experience at the Locarno Film Festival has left a lasting impression on Enchong Dee.
It was there that he met Spanish actor Omar Ayuso, known for his role in the television series ‘Elite’.
In his posts, Enchong expressed his gratitude towards Omar, saying that he was fortunate to have been able to meet and get to know him.
“it was a pleasure to meet you @omarayuso ☺️ I was lucky enough to see his sold out art film but highly entertaining “On the go” … I asked him how many sequences they shoot in Elitè and he said around 4. I told him back in the Philippines it’s 25-30 sequences a day😅”
Ayuso portrayed the character with the same name, Omar, in the Netflix drama series.
Netizens’ comments show how envious they are of Enchong for having the opportunity to meet Omar. It’s evident that Omar has quite a following among Filipino fans.
Enchong also met Isabel Sandoval, a Filipina filmmaker-actress based in the United States. Isabel directed films such as ‘Señorita’ (2011), ‘Aparisyon’ (2012), and ‘Lingua Franca’ (2019).
“I’m honored to have met you. You are an inspiration. I can’t wait for the day I can call you my director❤️” Enchong said.
And of course, he enjoyed being with Maine Mendoza, the wife of his friend Arjo Atayde.
“who finally witnessed my appetite’s capabilities 😂”
Lastly, he mentioned John Lloyd Cruz, someone he really wants to work with.
“I’m still hoping for the day we can work together in a full feature film,” Enchong expressed.
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Speaking of John Lloyd, he won the Best Actor, Boccalino d’Oro prize, for his performance in ‘Essential Truth of the Lake’, directed by Lav Diaz, at the 76th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland.
Enchong Dee attended the 76th Locarno Film Festival as part of the delegation for the movie “Topakk,” which had its premiere at the Swiss film festival.
“Topakk” is directed by Richard Somes and produced by Nathan Studios, with Strawdogs Studio Production and Fusee. Alongside Dee, the film also stars Arjo Atayde, Julia Montes, Sid Lucero, and Kokoy de Santos.
