#MMFF2020: ‘Suarez: The Healing Priest’ Review

SUAREZ: THE HEALING PRIEST (2020) ReviewDirected by Joven Tan A good biopic depends largely on the effectiveness to of its lead star. Whether he or she portrays the character as close to the particular person he or she is playing, or you get drawn to his or her character because of the performance. John Arcilla …

John Arcilla shares he almost backed out of ‘Suarez’ movie

When asked if he’s a spiritual person, Suarez: The Healing Priest star John Arcilla answers, “well, I must say yes. Mas gusto ko sabihin na spiritual ako kesa religious. Kung relihiyoso kasi mas panatiko ka sa simbahan, spiritual is mas naniniwala ka sa kapangyarihan ng pananampalataya at ng iisang Diyos. Meron ka mang sinasamahang grupo …

John Arcilla on Fr. Suarez’s Healing Power: “Totoong may miracle”

Included in the list of this year’s digital Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2020) entries is Suarez: The Healing Priest, biopic of the recently-departed Fr. Fernando Suarez. Before his untimely demise last February, the 53-year old priest was able to handpick award-winning actor John Arcilla for the title role. Suarez was also very much involved in the recording of the film’s theme song, “Yakapin …