Award-winning actor and “One More Try” lead star Dingdong Dantes did not expect but was truly delighted when he received a second movie offer from Star Cinema, especially that it is another entry to the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
“Fresh from ‘Segunda Mano’ sinabihan na agad ako na I’m gonna do another project with Star Cinema. Hindi ko naman ini-expect it’s for MMFF again kaya parang nostalgic ‘yung experience,” narrated Dingdong Dantes. “Star Cinema gave me a very good experience sa first project ko with them kaya nung nalaman ko na may isa pa, syempre natuwa ako and I was looking forward sa new memories na mabi-build ko doing ‘One More Try’ na true enough naman ay isa namang pelikulang talagang hinding-hindi ko malilimutan.”
Under the direction of award-winning director Ruel S. Bayani, “One More Try” features a modern family drama about a mother’s immeasurable love to her son who is dying. In the story, Dingdong Danteswill play the character of Edward, a dedicated husband to Jacq (Angelica Panganiban), whose courage and character will be tested when her old friend Grace (Angel Locsin) re-enters his life with their son who is desperately in need of his father’s help.
According to Dingdong Dantes, aside from the unique beauty of the plot of “One More Try,” he immediately accepted offer because of the top caliber actors who are part of it, including former Kapuso star Angel Locsin.
“First time ko nakasama si Angel. Kasi kahit na noong nasa GMA pa siya, hindi kami nagkaron ng pagkakataon na magkatrabaho. And although si Angelica nakasama ko na sa ‘Segunda Mano’ at si Zanjoe (Marudo) sa ‘Kimmy Dora,’ first time namin magsama-samang apat sa iisang pelikula,” said Dingdong Dantes who revealed that he learned so much while doing the film. “Everyday I learn so many things from different people–kung papano sila sa set, kung gaano ka sila kaprofessional towards their work, how much they love their work, and how to make an awesome product while you