Did only four people watch the movie of Bea Alonzo during the special screening in the US?
BEA ALONZO – The special screening of the actress’s movie ‘1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom’ in the United States allegedly drew only four attendees.
On October 2, 2023, a special screening of the film “1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom,” featuring Kapuso actress Bea Alonzo as Diwata, took place. This screening was simultaneously held in 200 theaters across the country, with two theaters in Arizona.
Louie Alejandro, who’s based in Phoenix, Arizona, rushed to obtain tickets for this screening. He shared with PEP Troika that he found it interesting as the film was shot in the Philippines by a US-based production.
Despite his excitement, Louie mentioned that there was minimal promotion for the film, and he feared not getting a ticket. Upon arriving at the theater, he was surprised to find almost no one there, and by the time the movie began, there were only four viewers, including himself.
Louie was unsure if other theaters had more attendees, but the low turnout took him aback. However, he praised the film’s quality and Bea Alonzo’s acting, especially her ability to deliver lines in English. Nevertheless, he preferred other characters like Maria Clara and Ibarra, mentioning Barbie Forteza as a standout performer.
The film “1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom” was shot in Palawan. It stars international actors such as Danny Trejo (Ferdinand Magellan), Michael Copon (Lapu-Lapu), Costas Mandylor (Lorenzo), and Hector David Jr. (Enrique). Maricel Laxa is also part of the cast.
There have been questions regarding why Bea Alonzo did not actively promote the film, especially in the U.S., and rumors suggest potential issues with the film’s producer. It remains to be seen if Bea will participate in promoting the film when it is released in the Philippines. The film’s backdrop is the Battle of Mactan during pre-colonial times, and it explores the period before the Philippines was officially named in 1543.
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