Toque Talk

Was i dreaming? No — this time I crossed the street with Mark Gil and had a brief exchange with him. Crossing the road from Harbor Square to CCP on a rainy Sunday, I glanced on my right and noticed that this mestizo that I was straddling the pedestrian lane with was the guy in the film that I’d watched the other night. Man, this was Mark Gil whose performance I just adored. I couldn’t put this moment to waste. I had to say something and talk to him quick lest I pass up my chance for that once-in-a-lifetime-crossing-the-road-encounter with this actor. If only for that suicide scene in Rotonda, i think he deserved to be noticed.

Me: Excuse me, sir. I just saw Rotonda and I think you did a great performance there. It was a very good film. Congratulations. (shaking hands with Mark)

Mark Gil: Really? Thank you. When did you watch it? Last night?

Me: No, sir. The other night.

MG: Are you attending the awarding ceremonies today?

Me: No, I’m watching Magnifico.

MG: Ah, it’s in the other theatre, no?

Me: Yes, at the Manuel Conde Theatre, sir.

MG: I haven’t seen it yet. I hope I could watch it too.

At this point, we had already reached CCP. I had no choice but to end this brief encounter with him.

Me: Okay, sir. It was nice meeting you. Congratulations again.

MG: Yeah. Thanks. Have a great time!

What a way to end my week-long rendezvous with cinemalaya. Had I bumped onto his son Sid Lucero on that rain-glazed lane, I would’ve fainted in his arms in the middle of the street! Hehehe.

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