Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand H.E. Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon, in collaboration with the River City Bangkok (RCB) Film Club, celebrated 100 years of Philippine Cinema by hosting the screening, free of charge, of Philippine indie film “The Bit Player (Ekstra)” on 29 September 2018 at the River City Bangkok Forum Theatre, RCB Shopping Mall, Bangkok’s “Anchor of Arts and Antiques”.

           The film starred renowned “star for all seasons” and now politician Ms. Vilma Santos. It was directed by Mr. Jeffrey Jeturian, who flew in to Bangkok to grace the screening of his film.

          The event was well attended by members of the Filipino community, Ambassadors and other diplomats from various Embassies, and also by the Thai movie-going public. The film entertained the viewers while opening their eyes to the plight of bit players, who play an important role in film-making in the Philippines. 

Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand H. E. Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon (in red pants), pose with Ambassadors and other diplomats at the film-screening of Philippine indie film “The Bit Player (Ekstra) at the River City Bangkok Theatre, RCB Shopping Mall on 29 September 2018, in celebration of 100 Years of Philippine Cinema. Standing behind Ambassador Aragon is the director of the film, Mr. Jeffrey Jeturian (in blue floral polo shirt). 

Above left: H.E. Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon welcomes all guests who came at the River City Bangkok Theatre on 29 September 2018 for the

screening of the Philippine film “The Bit Player (Ekstra)”, in celebration of 100 Years of Philippine Cinema.

Above right: Ms. Lekha Shankar of the River City Bangkok Film Club interviews film director Mr. Jeffrey Jeturian about “The Bit Player (Ekstra)”.

Above: Ms. Lekha Shankar opens the Q & A portion to viewers. Ambassador Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon is seated (in red pants) at the center.