BROWN SOUP THING HELPS CFAFF SMASH ATTENDANCE RECORDS
Star Cheryl Noe and writer/director Edward J. Mallillin attend Brown Soup Thing world premiere at Chicago Filipino American Film Festival, which smashes attendance records. Flipped Switch also provides exclusive coverage.
CHICAGO, IL -- The world premiere of Brown Soup Thing did not disappoint fans, as writer/director Edward J. Mallillin's first feature film helped bring in record attendance for the Chicago Filipino American Film Festival on November 8th.
"We were thrilled to host the world premiere of Brown Soup Thing," said Program Director Jonathan Laxamana, whose 5th annual event saw a record number of fans enjoy the weekend-long festival.
Actress/star Cheryl Noe and Mallillin were greeted by fans seeking posters, t-shirts, and photo opportunities with the actress and director. Noe, originally from Chicago, was especially excited with the film's reception.
"Premiering in Chicago was wonderful," said Noe, who also co-hosts Flipped Switch with Mallillin. "The fans were so enthusiastic and supportive. They made me feel right at home."
Fans can learn more about Brown Soup Thing and the festival by visiting www.Malinius.com and www.cfaff.org.
Laxamana and several fans enthusiastically noted how the film successfully presented so many different nuances and perspectives of immigrants and Asian Americans in general.
"It's not easy to demonstrate so many different points of view, but Brown Soup Thing made it look so easy," noted Ricardo Bangtok, a new fan. "The film said so much and yet, was also really funny -- that's what makes it so great."
In addition to covering the event through the popular series Flipped Switch, Mallillin and BST were featured in episodes of ABS/CBN International's Balitang America, the Asian American Network News, and Hataw Pinoy Chicago.
Chicago fans left the movie happy and wanting more, as Mallillin confirmed the great interest in BST returning to the Windy City for an encore.
"We definitely want to come back to Chicago and see more of the Midwest," said Mallillin. "Everybody here took great care of us and made us feel like a part of the community. We want to thank the Filiipino American Network, the Chicago Filipino American Film Festival, and of course, Jonathan Laxamana and Larry Versola for putting together a great event that brings the community together and celebrates the achievements of Filipino Americans."
Brown Soup Thing features 2-dozen special appearances by some of the most recognizable Asians and Asian Americans in the world. Among them: World Boxing Champion Manny Pacquiao, internet star Christine “HappySlip” Gambito, Filipino stars Raymond Bagatsing, and Bernardo Bernardo; singers Becca Godinez and Anthony Castelo; and popular Asian-American comedians Paul “PK” Kim and KT Tatara.
Brown Soup Thing’s principal cast includes Kimee J. Balmilero (Hi-5), Jenilee A. Reyes (Deal or No Deal), Cheryl Noe (The Bold & The Beautiful), comedian Joey Guila (HBO’s P Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy), and Rona Par (The Flip Side). BST is also proud to introduce Earl M. Baylon, Wil Olandria, and Sari Arambulo, all starring in their very first feature film. Baylon also stars with Noe and Mallillin on Flipped Switch.
The series Flipped Switch (www.flippedswitch.com) has developed a huge following in just a few months. Among the many guests who have appeared on the show: director Quentin Tarantino, actor Neil Patrick Harris, UFC champion Randy Couture, and Filipino American comedian Jo Koy.
Brown Soup Thing and Flipped Switch are Malinius productions.
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