Saturday, 20 December 2003 - 7:56 AM EST
Name:
baby_vampira
I Met Maricel Soriano!
Things are happening so fast. Never in my life have I ever dreamt of meeting my number one idol Maricel Soriano in person. It was like a meteor rain, falling from the sky so suddenly (a.k.a. hulog ng langit, hehe) It all started when Alodia invited me to watch the advanced screening at UP. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make it because we're living far away. Later that day, she texted me again and told me that Maricel will be at Megamall tonight to watch the premiere of Filipinas. At once, I pleaded my mom to let me go, thank God she agreed. And that is how it started. Around seven-o'clock or sooner, we arrived in front of cinema 9 of SM Megamall. It was so beautiful, with all the red carpets, lights, and of course, the press and their video cams. Wow, who knows it maybe a chance to be exposed on tv! hahahaha, then I imagined myself telling the televiewers how good the movie was "Ang ganda, ang ganda!" But if I will be in front of the camera, I must have been dumb founded not knowing what to say, what if my teachers sees me? What if my classmates tease me. The whole philippines would see me on tv! Oh my god! I won't let that happen. Back to reality, when we arrived, Alodia and Grace were waiting for us infront of the long long line, me and my companion butted in the line hehehe that was rude indeed, but who cares anyway, I'll do anything just to get a nice seat. While waiting, we saw the infamous director who's responsible for the movies "Abandonada", "Mila", and of course last year's undefending blockbuster "Mano Po" Mr. Lamangan,for your information, he was also the guy who directed this year's soon-to-be super block buster Filipinas. He was in all black polo walking back and forth. He was so serious and busy talking with people, not a smile was seen on his face. Finally we were allowed to enter the movie house. Proud to say, we were the first few who entered. When we got in, we went to look for the best seat with the best view, not only to the big silver screen, but also to the stars. Since we can hardly see the stars from the seats below, we went to the balcony.(balcony is for special guests, viva VIP, and the cast) Obviously, 3 of us fall under "None of the Above". But still, we grabbed the chance and went up together with the big crowd. The funny moment was when the ticket lady aked Alodia and Grace for the ticket, she simply ignored her! hahahhaha And I too followed. We sat in the front row of the balcony, the seats where all the stars will pass in front of you. When we got settled down, I jokingly told them we would extend our feet and trip the people who pass infront of us. "Ay Camote!" Of course I won't do that, it's stupid! Anyway, time crept away as we chatted with each other. After a long while, we saw Bec Bec Soriano, (sister of Maricel) and we know, the star has arrived. We all stood up to catch that marvelous breathe-taking glimpse. Oh my gosh! she was so beautiful! Radiant, glamorous, stunning,elegant, white, I alost ran out of adjectives, I went totally speechless. I finally get to see Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano! Oh, lord I can finally rest in peace (joke joke joke) We shouted "Ate Mary" but I think she was looking at some where else. I immediately took out my cam to take a picture, it didn't work in the first few shot, I got so frustrated and nervous, almost cursing my camera. Finally I was able to get one picture, but she was looking somewhere else. I called out "Ate Mary!" she saw my camera and smiled at me. But unfortunately I wasn't able to capture that moment. The next thing I knew, the national anthem was being played, and I placed my hands on my chest, but up to that moment, I can still feel my heart beating super fast, as if it was going to pop out! Alodia suggested that I take a picture of her during the national anthem was being played, now that's a collector's item! Imagine a picture of Maricel Soriano, the diamond star singing the national anthem. Nobody, even the media would have such picture. But still, I didn't have the guts to do it, it's very impolite. After the anthem, we sat down and the movie immediately started. Anne Curtis was badly late, she wasn't able to find a seat, but anyway, she got lost, I don't know where she sat as long as she's not standing in front blocking my view. But in fairness, she has beautiful skin. While we were watching, A tall guy passed in front of us, Grace whispered to me that it was Richard Gomez. She's really good in spotting movie stars, even in the dark movie house, she could tell who's who. She told me that Maricel kept on munching popcorn and was texting. Well, frankly, I couldn't even spot Maricel in the dark. At the near end of the movie, I saw Bec Bec passing in front of us, the first thing that popped in my mind was, Oh my god, she's leaving! And true as it is, Maricel followed her out of the movie house. Without a second thought, we followed the entourage. Seeing us following her, Bec- Bec said,"Mag C C-R lang". Of course we didn't believed, afraid that she was planning to escape, we waited for her outside the C.R. only Alodia dared to enter. We were relieved when Alodia finally went out of the CR confirming that she was still in there. We waited patiently for her to come out, to my great surprise, she was smoking! She looked so sexy with a cigarette between her fingers. I stared at her (well, I don't know if I was the only person to see her or not) immediately, she handed her cigarette to Aiko (for immediate disposal perhaps). Alodia bravely requested for a picture, Bec Bec reached for the camera in my hand, we all posed together with Dawn, Aiko, and Maricel, the 3 female leads. That moment was simply Heaven! I told myself that I will remember this day for the rest of my life, I'll show this pic to my children and grandchildren, I'll tell them that I've took a picture with Maricel Soriano. Since my cam is a digital camera,I immediately checked my cam and look at our picture. I almost freaked out when I saw nothing but black in the camera. Bec Bec must have not held the button long enough, but I really saw it flash, how could this happen? But anyway, I was able to get Marya's autograph. And shaked hand with Richard Gomez, Man! his hands are so warm! Now, I?m at home, still thinking about the missed shot (picture with maricel). It's nobody's fault, maybe an accident. Anyway, maybe that's what you call a beautiful mistake. Now I'll remember for the rest of my life that my stupid camera spoiled my first picture with Maricel. Oh, and by the way, another funny incident to remember, when I shaked hands with Richard Gomez, he extended his left hand to me, and I also extended my left hand since my right hand was holding my camera. It was so akward! Imagine left hand shaking left hand, hahaha Goma must have thought that I'm weird. I ended up laughing hard every time I thought of it.