Before migrating to the US, one of my favorite character & comedy actor actor, Joji Isla was very active in Philippine radio, television and stage. He was and still is one of the versatile actors the industry has had.
On TV, he donned different characters in IBC 13's hilarious political satire "Sic O' Clock News" with the late Rene Requestas and Jaime Fabregas. He aws aide-de-camp to Congressman Tengco in the hit ABS-CBN sitcom "Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata" for so many years. Kuya Joji was also a part of of the kid show "Ang TV" which started the careers of Claudine Barreto, Paolo Contis, Jolina Magdangal, Lailani Navarro, and many others.
On stage, Kuya Joji was part of many theater plays with CCP's Tanghalan Pilipino in which his credits include "Kenkoy Loves Rosing", Pilipinas Circa 1907", "Bongbong at Kris", "Scapino", the opera "Rizal: Mga Huling Araw", and "Walang Sugat" including it's Indonesian tour.
Pinoy movie-goers are also familiar with Joji Isla as he appeared in at lest 40 Filipino films, mostly comedy. Here in the US, Joji landed a major role in "Corky's Hot Ice"- a thriller/comedy indie film which was shown in some Bay Area theaters last year.
Joji's latest stage stint was in the song and dance musical "Green Card" with Fe Delos Reyes, Thage Monteclaro, & Dandin Ranillo at the Ichiban Library shown before Christmas last year.
This coming Lent Season, Joji will be part of the passion play-senakulo, "Kristo" (the story of our Lord Jesus done in Filipino setting, songs, songs, & music) to be shown at Chabot College Performing Arts Center, Sunday March 7, 2010.
Joji will portray the roles of Longhinus, the leader of Roman soldiers who pierced Jesus's side at the cruxifiction and Simon the Pharisee.
"Krito" is a dance-musical drama-pantomime form, which means there is no dialogue, just music and movements. "Kristo" also features two-time best actor, Mat Ranillo as Jesus together with the talented dancers of Steps Styles & Spotlights School of Dance together with many other Filipino actors who now reside here in the Bay Area.
Reserved your tickets now and support our Filipino Passion Play. For more information & ticket reservations call 510-712-1425 or log on to Kristotheplay.com.
Juni Ranillo
Philippines Today, Northern California
On TV, he donned different characters in IBC 13's hilarious political satire "Sic O' Clock News" with the late Rene Requestas and Jaime Fabregas. He aws aide-de-camp to Congressman Tengco in the hit ABS-CBN sitcom "Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata" for so many years. Kuya Joji was also a part of of the kid show "Ang TV" which started the careers of Claudine Barreto, Paolo Contis, Jolina Magdangal, Lailani Navarro, and many others.
On stage, Kuya Joji was part of many theater plays with CCP's Tanghalan Pilipino in which his credits include "Kenkoy Loves Rosing", Pilipinas Circa 1907", "Bongbong at Kris", "Scapino", the opera "Rizal: Mga Huling Araw", and "Walang Sugat" including it's Indonesian tour.
Pinoy movie-goers are also familiar with Joji Isla as he appeared in at lest 40 Filipino films, mostly comedy. Here in the US, Joji landed a major role in "Corky's Hot Ice"- a thriller/comedy indie film which was shown in some Bay Area theaters last year.
Joji's latest stage stint was in the song and dance musical "Green Card" with Fe Delos Reyes, Thage Monteclaro, & Dandin Ranillo at the Ichiban Library shown before Christmas last year.
This coming Lent Season, Joji will be part of the passion play-senakulo, "Kristo" (the story of our Lord Jesus done in Filipino setting, songs, songs, & music) to be shown at Chabot College Performing Arts Center, Sunday March 7, 2010.
Joji will portray the roles of Longhinus, the leader of Roman soldiers who pierced Jesus's side at the cruxifiction and Simon the Pharisee.
"Krito" is a dance-musical drama-pantomime form, which means there is no dialogue, just music and movements. "Kristo" also features two-time best actor, Mat Ranillo as Jesus together with the talented dancers of Steps Styles & Spotlights School of Dance together with many other Filipino actors who now reside here in the Bay Area.
Reserved your tickets now and support our Filipino Passion Play. For more information & ticket reservations call 510-712-1425 or log on to Kristotheplay.com.
Juni Ranillo
Philippines Today, Northern California
