This is Me

Before, I keep on thinking when the Philippines will have its own movie animation. This question came to my mind when I noticed that almost all of the countries around the world can produce their own, why not us? Finally, my question has been answered when Mr. Antonio "Tony" Tuviera of APT Entertainment Inc. produced a full length of animated movie “Urduja”. The producer hired 10 to 12 animators for the concept and for bringing those characters on the big screen.

This full-length animated movie is a dream come true for Tony Tuviera who wishes to create an animated television series, also thinks that it is impossible because of the budget. Though the country has economic crisis, this guy still pursue his dream. Believed it or not, this movie is eleven years in the making and expecting to hit the big screen this June 2008.

So who is Urduja? Urduja - is a legendary warrior-princess who is recognized as a heroine in Pangasinan. Elders say that she was a 14th century woman ruler of the dynastic Kingdom of Tawalisi in Pangasinan, a vast area lying by the shores of the Lingayen Gulf and the China Sea. Known far and wide, Princess Urduja was famous for leading a retinue of woman warriors who were skilled fighters and equestrians.

Princess Urduja is voiced over by Regine Velasquez while her loved one, Limhang, is dubbed in by Cesar Montano. The patriarch Lakanpati is given voice by Eddie Garcia while his favored warrior, Simakwel, is voiced by Jay Manalo.

Other interesting characters in Urduja include Wang (Johnny Delgado), Mayumi (Ruby Rodriguez), Daisuke (Epy Quizon), and the talking animals named Kukut (Michael V.) and Tarsir (Allan K.).