I couldn’t see the book as a movie so I allowed them full creative control to put the film together as they’ve envisioned it.Įver admitted to being Bob Ong to get a girl? Though I guess Viva would consider if I expressed disapproval on the cast, which I didn’t. And though not many may have realized, its theme is spiritual as much as it is sociopolitical.ĭid you have a say on the cast of the movie based on your book? It involved setting up a microcosmic Philippines in a different time with a character that is not one of us. All of my books involved lots of research, some were emotionally draining to write, and one required a disturbing closer look into dark arts. Easy reading is a product of hardwork writing. Of all your books, what was the hardest to write?įirst, they’re all hard to write. That says a lot about their character and by that they earn my respect. I know some actually have already unmasked me in silence, sometimes unintentionally, but they didn’t make a circus out of it just because they’re that kind of people. If you meant my passport identity, lots of readers had. People already know who I am thru my books, sometimes more than they know their friends or family without them realizing it.

Has there been a fan that came thisclose to finding out who you are? “Why U not show face?” Understandable, but I’ve answered it so many times it begins to feel like I’m filling out a booklet of Puregold raffle tickets. What’s the one thing you wished people didn’t ask you during interviews? We all know who Jericho is, but who - and where - in the world is Bob Ong? Coconuts Manila hunts down the author who is known for his Pinoy-flavored words of wisdom and finds out interesting facts about him via an e-mail interview. Out in cinemas on Feb 19 is the Jericho Rosales starrer ABNKKBSNPLAko?! The Movie, based on the book of Bob Ong.

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