Janvier Daily's second movie role in "Bayaw"

. Hindi nagdalawang-isip ang sexy actor na si Janvier Daily sa pagtanggap sa indie film na Bayaw, idinirek ni Monti Parungao. Naging big hit ang Bayaw sa nakaraang Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. Among exhibition films, ito yung nagkaroon pa ng second screening due to insistent public demand.

Kasama ni Janvier sa Bayaw ang beterano na rin sa indie films na si Paolo Rivero, kung saan gumaganap sila bilang mag-bayaw na nagkaroon ng sexual relationship sa isa't isa pagkatapos ng isang krimen.

"Minsan na lang ako kung gumawa [ng pelikula]," banggit ni Janvier sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal). "Mas naglalagi ako sa hometown namin sa Baguio. Ang inasikaso ko, yung modelling. More on fashion shows ako.

'Two years bago nasundan yung Roxxxanne [his indie movie with Sheree and Jay Aquitania]. Pangalawa ito na malaki ang role ko. Sobrang challenging naman kasi ng role kaya tinanggap ko. Yung gaganap sa role ni Renan sa istorya ng Bayaw, kailangang matapang ang loob. Ginawa ko lang ang trabaho ko.

"Nag-usap kami nang masinsinan ni Paolo doon sa mga delikadong eksena, like love scenes. 'Pag nasa set kami, nakatuon ang pansin namin ni Paolo doon sa characters namin. Ginagawa lang namin ni Paolo kung ano ang sabihin ng direktor namin. 'Pag nag-cut na, balik na agad sa reyalidad. Masarap katrabaho ang direktor namin, magaan. First time ko sa kanya. Makulit siya na mahilig magbiro kaya okey lang. Parang naglalaro lang kami sa set."

Anu-ano pa ang dapat asahan ng marami kay Janvier pagkatapos ng Bayaw?

"Hindi ko alam kung may susunod pa akong movie," sagot niya. "Kung mayroon man, ibibigay ko Yung 100 percent na kailangang ibigay ko."

ETHEL BOOBA. Sa totoong buhay, malabo naman yatang mangyari kay Janvier ang nangyari sa kanya sa pelikula na nagkaroon siya ng sexual involvement sa kanyang bayaw.

Pero sa mga kaganapan sa showbiz noong pumasok si Janvier sa eksena, na-involve siya sa comedienne na si Ethel Booba. Ano na ang nangyari sa kanila?

"Matagal na yun, closed book na sa nakaraan ng buhay ko," sabi niya. "Marami akong natutunan sa mga nakaraang intriga sa buhay ko. Walang permanente sa mundo. Masasabi ko lang, nangyari lang ang dapat mangyari. Ganoon lang talaga ang buhay. Kailangang tanggapin ang reyalidad."

NOT AN EXHIBITIONIST. Kahit daw nakunan siya ng nude photo na lumaganap noon, sinabi pa rin ni Janvier na hindi siya exhibitionist na nag-e-enjoy nang pinaghuhubad sa harap ng kamera.

"Hindi naman kaswal na ginagawa ko ito. Kinakailangan sa pelikula, kaya nagawa ko ngang maghubad. As an artist, may challenges na dumarating na gaya niyan. Ito ang trabaho ko, e. Kailangan lang ng lakas ng loob," saad niya.

Ang Bayaw, na naging topgrossing film sa NETPAC World Competition ng Cinemalaya, ay binigyan ng R-18 rating ng Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).

Pagkatapos ng ilang linggong pakikipag-meeting sa MTRCB panelists, ang controversial film ay ni-reedit ni Monti kaya ang mga mahahalagang eksena na gustong mapanood ng mga tao ay nandun pa rin. Kailangang huwag silang kumurap para hindi nila ito ma-miss.

Magbubukas ang Bayaw sa mga sumusunod na sinehan: Robinsons Galleria, Ruben, Remar, Gotesco Grand, Gotesco Ortigas, Isetann, at New Cinema Cebu. Mapapnood din ito sa Robinsons Ermita, Robinsons Bacolod, Robinsons Iloilo, Robinsons Novaliches, at Robinsons Metro East sa mga susunod na linggo.

Paolo Rivero, Janvier Daily , Andrew Miguel in "Bayaw"

. A Relationship Between Bayaw’s

Monti Parungao, the director behind the hit digital film, SAGWAN returns with his next film, BAYAW. Direk Monti describes BAYAW as a movie that combines action, mystery suspense with the gay genre. The film top bills new indie movie king and GAWAD Urian nominee, Paolo Rivero together with comebacking actor, Janvier Daily. BAYAW will premiere in the upcoming Cinemalaya Film Festival in its uncut version on July 21, 2009 at the CCP Little Theater at 9 pm. It is one of the movies that have been shortlisted by the screening board to compete in the prestigious Cinemalaya NETPAC World Cinema competition to be judged by a panel of jurors from across the region. The Cinemalaya NETPAC World Cinema competition is a distinct category formed by CCP to cater to independent producers who will premiere their films during the festival. This is a separate category and competition from the films that were granted funding by the Cinemalaya organization.

BAYAW is a story about the bond between two brothers-in-law. Nilo Vergara (Paolo Rivero) is a policeman who lives an ordinary life with his wife, Pia Jacinto (played by Kaye Alipio, Philippine Survivor castaway). Their lives take an unfortunate turn when Nilo looses his badge to a frame up and is forced to depend on Pia for his livelihood. Pia becomes burdened and resentful of the responsibility of taking care of his husband and her drifter young brother, Rhennan (Janvier Daily). One day, Rhennan witnesses Nilo accidentally killing Pia after a heated argument. Both in-laws decide to run from the law and become fugitives. As the story progresses, the real events behind the death of Pia is slowly revealed through flashbacks and shifts in character points-of-view.

BAYAW also introduces new indie actor, Andrew Miguel, a Laurice Guillen Special Acting Workshop participant and star of the recent controversial straight-to- video release, FRESH MAN. Andrew plays character, Erick Cana, the mysterious figure who saves the two brothers-in-law in the most unlikely times. His devious and sometimes, mischievous intentions complicate the lives of the two lead actors but his connection to Nilo and Rhennan is finally revealed at the end of the movie.

Visually edgy and groundbreaking, BAYAW is ultimately a deep look into the unique and complex relationship of two brothers-in-law that borders between family ties, brotherhood, camaraderie and love.

Theater release of BAYAW is set on August in Robinsons Galleria Indiesine.