Enchong Dee, known for his portrayal of martyr Padre Jacinto Zamora in the historical biopic “GomBurZa,” revealed that he had to fight hard for the role. Despite almost losing it at one point, he went through a sort of audition process and managed to secure the role again. During a recent interview with Inquirer Entertainment, Enchong expressed his gratitude for being given the opportunity to play such an important character.
Directed by Pepe Diokno and produced by Jesuit Communications, “GomBurZa” is expected to be one of the biggest film events in 2023. Enchong described the experience of working on the film as memorable, highlighting the presence of a historian, a Spanish language coach, and an acting coach on set. He also praised the collaborative nature of the director and expressed his privilege in being part of the project.
Enchong spoke highly of his co-stars, particularly Dante Rivero and Cedrick Juan, who portray priests Mariano Gomez and Jose Burgos, respectively. He learned a lot from watching Dante and appreciated Cedrick’s indie background and the knowledge he brought to the set.
Enchong couldn’t stop praising his director, Pepe Diokno, either. He described him as someone he could reach out to even at late hours to discuss ideas and suggestions for building his character. Enchong was grateful that Pepe not only listened to him but also implemented his suggestions. He also mentioned the continuous brainstorming sessions with the director, which helped shape the story.
Reflecting on the film and its historical significance, Enchong expressed his hope that people would watch it and learn from it. He emphasized the importance of learning from past mistakes to avoid repeating history, drawing parallels between the struggles for independence, freedom of speech, and equality during the Spanish occupation and the ongoing fight for these rights today.
In recent years, Enchong has been drawn to offbeat roles, starting with his character in Richard Somes’ action flick “Topakk.” He is also part of Paul Soriano’s “The Fisher” and Joel Ferrer’s “Fruitcake.” Enchong shared that he had prayed for opportunities to play unconventional roles during the pandemic, even willing to sacrifice TV work for it. “Topakk” took him to Switzerland for the 76th Locarno International Film Festival. The movie addresses the issue of posttraumatic stress disorder among military personnel and the need for proper debriefing to ensure their well-being.
Enchong received positive reviews for his performance in “Topakk,” which he credited in part to his co-actor Arjo Atayde. He expressed his gratitude for working with Arjo, who helped him tap into the emotions of his character. Enchong described Arjo as not just a friend, but like a brother, praising his generosity and talent.
Overall, Enchong expressed immense gratitude for the opportunities he has received in the industry. He thanked producers and filmmakers for taking bold risks that allow actors like him to create films they can proudly share with the world. Representing the Philippines in international festivals has filled his heart with happiness and contentment.
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