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March 26, 2018

'Ang Pambansang Third Wheel' A Must See Movie

The film opens with a narrated montage of Trina (Yassi Pressman) explaining how after a few bad relationships, she has given up on romance and has resigned to being the constant third wheel to all her friends' perfect relationships. By the perky way Payawal breezes through Trina's history of heartaches, it almost feels like the film is on its way to being just another attempt to weave some colorful craze out of another story about a heartbroken girl who will eventually meet her fated love.

More than the romance

It certainly feels like it at first.

Trina is a receptionist for an ad agency. After her boss (Candy Pangilinan) fires a couple of her associates, she gets promoted to copywriter. Neo (Sam Milby), Trina's neighbor whom she at first despises, is also hired as an art director and her partner for a campaign. Predictably, Trina and Neo, despite their initial awkwardness with each other, form a romantic relationship.

Payawal goes through the ordinary motions of the rom-com.

MAKE IT WORK. Trina finds herself in an unusual position of having a boyfriend with a son. Photo courtesy of Viva

It is almost as if there is hardly an attempt at innovation. Except for the wryly written dialogue that is sure to result in a few chuckles, the romance offers nearly nothing new. It is the standard love story between seemingly mismatched individuals that we often see in the dime-a-dozen rom-coms that crowd local cinemas reduced to a third of the standard running time. There are short cuts left and right, and the chemistry isn't always there.

Thankfully, Ang Pambansang Third Wheel is more than just the conventional romance that opens it. The story evolves. As soon as Trina and Neo learn that they love each other, complications arise, the most prominent of which is the fact that Neo is actually a father of a child (Alonzo Muhlach) who has been pining for his mostly absent father's attention.

At this point, the film's title develops a surprising heft. Trina jumps from being the pathetic third wheel to other people’s happy love stories to being the intrusive third wheel of a father trying to win back his son. The film begins to ripen, seemingly sobering up from the barrage of wackiness that opens it, turning itself into a sometimes affecting character study of a woman in the middle of a man and his family.

CLOSENESS. Trina and Neo get close to each other in the project they are doing.

Strong performance

It is when Trina graduates from being the typical romantic lead and into a woman at the center of a myriad dilemmas that Pressman begins to showcase an impressive range as an actress.

Ang Pambansang Third Wheel is Pressman's most mature work.

HER TIME. Yassi Pressman continues to improve, this time playing Trina in 'Ang Pambansang Third Wheel.'

The actress, who has been relegated to roles that do not require her to do anything other than look beautiful, is an endearing presence here, whether she portrays the hardened romantic, the doting daughter, or the enduring wallflower. She provides her character with a world-wary stance that is believable. When she finally falls in love and is forced to squeeze herself in the middle of her boyfriend’s complicated life, her quiet pains resound.

It has become apparent that Payawal has a gift for crafting complete female characters out of what could have been damning stereotypes. In The Comeback (2015), it is an abrasively spoiled fading actress that finds a chance at redemption. In I America (2016), it is a confused bi-racial brat that finds her identity. Here, it is the archetypal hopeless romantic that finds her place in a world where romantic fantasies are far from real.

Payawal's films are never perfect.

They are often littered with more kitsch than it needs. They also meander needlessly towards the end, desperate to find the perfect ending to its long-winded tale. However, his films also display a directorial affinity for characters that are never stagnant. They grow. They mature. They find an aim.

Most focused film

Ang Pambansang Third Wheel is Payawal's most focused film for now. Sure, it has a horde of problems, but they are never glaring enough to distract. The film has enough charm and charisma to cover its misfires.

Source: Rappler

January 11, 2018

These 27 Photos shows how Yassi and Issa Pressman proved that beauty runs in their blood

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When talking about the Pressman sisters, first thing that would come up to our mind is beauty. Well, it is undeniably not debatable that beauty truly runs in their blood.

Here are photos that proves it.

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January 11, 2018

Yassi Pressman finally meets half-sister in Italy

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Actress Yassi Pressman was obviously beyond thrilled when she finally met her half-sister, Cara.

Pressman met Cara in Florence, Italy with her other sister, Issa.

On Instagram, Pressman posted a photo of her with Cara and Issa, and shared how hard she cried when they finally saw each other.

“Twenty-two years of my life. Finally, I met my sister, Ate Cara. One more, Ate Shiobhan! Australia next. Complete na! She’s amazing. Ang dami kong niluha today, pwede ko nang maidagdag sa river,” she wrote.

A post shared by Yassi Pressman (@yassipressman) on Dec 7, 2017 at 12:43pm PST

In her Instagram stories, Pressman also shared videos of how Cara spoiled her and Issa as they went around the city.

Their meet-up was made possible through ABS-CBN, Dreamscape and her “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” family, as well as their supporters in Italy.

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January 11, 2018

Watch: Emotional Message of Issa and Yassi Pressman to each other

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The separation of their parents when they were still very young was the reason why celebrity siblings Yassi and Issa Pressman became very close to each other.

Both born in Hong Kong, the two lived with their father growing up while their mom worked abroad. Their parents eventually parted ways, which was a turning point for Yassi.

“Naalala ko nagpapadala ng balikbayan box si mommy. Lagi kaming excited. Hanggang sa dumating na sa point na ayaw ko na ng box. Gusto ko na siyang bumalik. 'Yung moment na 'yun, umiiyak ako tapos nakita ko siya (Issa), umiiyak na din siya. Hala anong gagawin ko dito sa batang ito? 'Yun na ang moment na sabi ko kailangan ko na maging ate. I have to be there for her,” Yassi shared when they appeared on “Magandang Buhay” together.

True to her word, Issa said Yassi stepped up to become not just her sister and best friend but also like a mother figure to her.

“My sister kasi is very responsible. The first memory na mayroon ako nung bata ako was her being responsible na talaga. She’s very smart and very independent. As a younger girl naman, kailangan ko ng guidance and support. I always got that from her,” she said.

Despite having a broken family, both Issa and Yassi do not hold any grudge towards their parents.

“Naniniwala kasi ako na some people, they are meant to fall in love. Pero minsan, they are not meant to stay together forever kasi kapag pinilit mo rin, hindi maganda ang nangyayari. They are both happy now and lahat kami masaya. Parang wala ng dark cloud sa amin. Lahat okay,” Yassi explained.

Issa, however, turned emotional when asked what she would like to tell her sister, who is two years older than her.

“Dad wants us to be happy in everything that we do so siyempre, I promise you that I will support you with whatever makes you happy. She deserves all of the happiness in the world. She’s a very beautiful person inside and out,” she said.

Yassi promised the same thing.

“Katulad ng dati, from the very start, whatever you need, sana alam mon a hindi mo kailangan magtanong. Alam ko na lahat halos dahil sobrang kilala kita to the bone. Lahat ng gusto mong gawin, susuportahan ko. Kailangan mo lang sabihin sa akin. Gusto ko lang masaya ka always,” she said.