March 18, 2008 06:41 PM Tuesday

By: Mario E. Bautista

Freehand

WHY MAKISIG HAS TO WORK HARDER

WE  WERE surprised with some of the questions that other writers asked child actor Makisig Morales. First, they wanted to find out if he’s already circumcised. Then they wanted to know if he’s really courting kiddie actress Kathryn Bernardo when he’s only 11 years old. “Binubuyo talaga ang batang makipag-girlfriend kahit onse pa lang,” comments one lady writer.
   
Makisig gamely answered these questions. He said he’s scared to be circumcised as he heard it can be very painful. But he wasn’t able to do so primarily because he’s so busy doing one show after another. He shot the comedy “Supah Papalicious” that opens on Black Saturday then he also started shooting “Caregiver” with Sharon Cuneta and they will leave for location shooting in London by April and they will shoot their for three weeks. He also has a new TV show with Dolphy, “Utoy”, based on the Pinocchio fairy tale.
   
Because he works hard, he was able to buy a house and lot for his parents and six siblings (their eldest is only 13) in San Mateo, Rizal, and two cars, a Nissan and a Starex van. Now, his mom is pregnant again and since there will be a new addition in their family, we guess Makisig will have to work even harder.
   
As for Kathryn, he admits wooing her. Last Valentine’s Day, he sent her chocolate and roses. He also sends her text messages when he’s not busy.         Since he’ll be a teenager in two years and given the kind of environment he’s thriving in showbiz where young kids are urged to get into romantic relationships at a very young age, we hope Makisig won’t give his parents a granchild soon.
   
Makisig feels very lucky to work with Vhong Navarro in “Supah Papalicious”, his very first full length film.”Idol ko po talaga siya at talagang marami akong natutuhan sa kanya tungkol sa pagpa-patawa ng tao,” he adds.

People's Journal

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-03-18&sec=3&aid=53096

AYON KAY MAKISIG, PAGPAPAPAYAT NI SHARON ANG CAUSE OF DELAY NG PAGPUNTA NILA SA LONDON!
Written by Archie del Calma

Ayaw na ayaw masabi ni Makisig Morales na siya ang cause of delay ng pag-alis ni megastar Sharon Cuneta for London, para gawin ang movie niya for Star Cinema na idinidirek ni Chito Roño.

http://pinoyparazzi.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=231&Itemid=30

Entertainment (as of 3/20/2008 12:30 PM)

For celebrities, Holy Week is best time to unwind

By REYMA BUAN-DEVEZA
abs-cbnNEWS.com

For many celebrities, Holy Week offers a much-needed break from the stress and chaos that come with fame.

They consider it the best time to relax and enjoy, be with friends, loved ones and family.

PRAY AND DON'T SIN

For child star Makisig Morales, who plays a character in ABS-CBN's "Super Inggo, Holy Week means a vacation with his family, plus a time to remember the suffering of the Lord through masses and prayers.

"Kailangan po inaalala ang paghihirap ni Lord. Tapos po, lagi pong magpi-pray, tapos lagi din pong magsisimba," he said.

Makisig encouraged other children to always pray and not to commit sins.

"Mag-pray po sila na sana ay mawala na ang mga kasalanan nila. Ako din po ay magpi-pray din po ako na sana ay mawala na ang kasalanan ko saka po sana ay sundin na nila ang mga magulang nila."

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=112623

 

March 24, 2008 02:36 PM Monday  By: Nel Alejandrino

Tattle

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AS expected, dumating ang dalawang anak ni Vhong — sina Isiah at Bruno — sa preview with Desiree del Valle in tow.
   
Aba, lalong gumanda si Desiree. Mahusay ka talagang mag-alaga, Vhong.
   
Kulang na lang imbitahan ni Makisig ang kanilang entire barangay. Pinakamarami siyang bisita sa preview among the members of the cast ng Supah Papalicious.
   
Lahat ng kanyang mga kapatid, kasama ang Mama at Papa, pati mga lola at lola niya, ay nasa preview din.
   
Kung sabagay, makakapagmalaki namang talaga si Makisig sa kanyang performance sa movie.
   
Well, keep up the good work, Valerie and Makisig!

People's Tonight

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-03-24&sec=3&aid=53475

Huwag ka munang magpatule, Makisig!
Alfie Lorenzo

Ay, utang na loob! Huwag muna, Makisig!

Huwag mo silang pa­kinggan! Huwag kang makinig sa mga nagsusulsol sa iyo at baka pagsisihan mo ‘yan!

Ang dami mo pa namang mga kapatid na umaasa yata sa iyo.
Please lang, a little sacrifice muna for your family, ha, apo!
Huwag ka munang magpapatule, Makisig!

Pag nagpatule ka, big­la kang lalaki (ay, of course, lalaki ka, apo ko!), what I mean is, you will suddenly grow up, you'll gain height, lalo na sa asta mo na mukhang tatangkad ka nang husto gawa ng thin bones mo.

You very well know you're a popular child actor. What if bigla kang tumaas, makukunsidera ka pa bang child -- kundi isa nang binatilyo?

Hayun, bigla nang magda-drop ang career mo dahil you will enter the age na alanga­ning bata, alanganing binata. Mawawalan ka ng offers.

And since you're a popular child actor -- laos ka na paglaki mo!

Andyan ang li­ving proof, Makisig. Sikat na child actor si Patrick Garcia who won a best actor award in his youth. Hayan at pagka-girlfriend niya, mas sikat pa siya bilang casino-goer at nambuntis kesa may ginagawa ba siyang TV show o pelikula?

Listen! If you don't, bahala ka sa buhay mo! Tutal, may poodle naman ang apo kong si John-John Maed after you!

http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/mar2808/entertainment_alfie.htm

 

Ni Sanden Anadia
Monday, March 31, 2008

Makisig gilibak si Sharon?

Gi-deny ni Makisig Morales nga misulti siya nga si Sharon Cuneta ang cause of delay hinungdang wala pa sila katikang sa London para sa shooting sa Caregiver nga idirek ni Chito Rono.

Pipila na ka higayon nga mausab-usab ang schedule sa paglupad sa mga casts sa Caregiver paingon sa London ug ang gihugon-hugon nga hinugdan mao ang giingong pagpa-reduce ni Sharon tungod kay kinahanglang daot ang megastar sanglit mao kini gipangayo sa pelikula.

Ug milutaw ang pangalan ni Makisig nga mao'y miingon sa taga press nga wala pa man gyud midaot si Mega.

"Hala, wala po akong sinabing ganu'n at saka wala nga po akong alam bakit nade-delay kami? Naku, hindi po totoo ‘yan, nakakahiya po," tubag ni Makisig nga klaro kaayo nga naningning sa pangutana.

Sa laing bahin, samtang wala pa mobiya sa Pilipinas si Makisig busy ang child actor sa soap drama nga Utoy uban ni Mang Dolphy. Nalakip usab si Makisig sa usa ka episode sa "I am KC" nga nag-ulohan og Times Up! nga malantawan karong April 12.

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Showbiz&p=51&type=2&sec=144&aid=20080330203

April 01, 2008 05:03 PM Tuesday

By: Ogie Diaz

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JUICE ko, tinutukso namin itong 11-year-old na si Makisig Morales na sumali na rin sa magaganap na “Tuliang Bayan” sa eviction hall ng Pinoy Big Brother, hindi ba niya sasabayan ang Italian housemate na si Alex na magpapatuli?
   
Naku, hindi makasagot si Makisig. Hanggang sa ibulong na niya sa amin na, “Kuya, nu’ng March 19 pa po ako tuli!”

People's Tonight

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-04-01&sec=3&aid=54376

 

Ni Ryan Mark
Thursday, April 10, 2008

KC makauna ni Makisig!

Sa dili pa makauban  ni Makisig Morales ang megastar Sharon Cuneta isip anak niini sa Caregiver sa Star Cinema, makuyog una sa bagets  ang megadaughter KC Concepcion karong April 12 sa episode nga "Time's Up" sa "I am KC."

Ubos kini sa  direksiyon ni Jerry Lopez Sineneng, nga mao usab ang nagdirek  sa drama debut ni KC sa sa "Maalaala Mo Kaya,"  Ang  "Time's Up" kay storya sa usa ka accounting student nga si Charm (KC) nga namatay sa usa ka supermarket shoot-out. Ang wala damha niya nga kamatayon nagdala kaniya sa lahi nga lugar.

Dinhi niya makaila ang misteryoso nga lalaki nga mohatag kaniya og tsansa  nga mabuhi pagbalik pero sa usa ka kondisyon: dapat kay mabag-o  niya ang lalaki nga mipatay kaniya  sulod sa tulo ka adlaw. Sa dili nga masabtan nga kalibutan, mailhan ni Charm ang mipatay kaniya  ug kini usa ka  11 anyos nga bata nga si Kato (Makisig Morales).

Sa gamay lang nga panahon nga gihatag kaniya, unsaon kaha pag-usab ni Charm ang kinabuhi ni Kato? "Dapat talaga panoorin ang Time's Up. Maaaliw kayo sa ‘Back to the Future' love story ni KC ,"  padayag pa sa Business Unit Head nga si Enrico Santos.

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Showbiz&p=51&type=2&sec=144&aid=20080409140

Naghisterya ang inang buntis sa pag-aakalang patay na si Makising nang hindi ito magising-gising!
Written by Eddie Littlefield
Wednesday, 02 April 2008

HINDI lang magaling na singer si Makisig, mahusay din siyang umarte. Sa taping ng “I am KC,” ginulat kami ng batang ito sa madamdaming eksena nila ni KC Concepcion. Umiiyak, habang binibitawan ang bawat linya na full of emotion talaga. Palakpakan ang mga manonood pagkatapos sumigaw ng “Cut!” ni Direk Jerry Lopez Sineneng. Akala mo bihasang-bihasa ng aktor kung umarte si Makisig, kaya naman kaliwa’t kanan ang project niya sa ABS CBN. Bukod doon, finally, ay tumulak na sila ni Sharon noong April 4, 2008 to London para sa pelikulang “Caregiver.”

Pagkatapos ng eksenang ‘yun sa “I am KC,” nag-dinner break muna. Magkakasama kami sa isang table nina Direk Jerry, KC, Ellen Criste (Executive Producer) at Fernan Sucalit (Pinoy Parazzi photographer) na masayang nagkukuwentuhan. May biglang lumapit kay Direk Jerry at ibinalitang nakulong daw sa loob ng sasakyan niya si Makisig. Naka-lock kasi ang sasakyan, kaya hindi mabuksan at hindi ito sumasagot kahit anong tawag sa kanya. Nag-panic ang buong production staff sa pangyayari. Hanggang sa nag-hysterical na ang Nanay ng child actor na buntis pa naman. Hindi na niya malaman kung ano pa ang gagawin matapos ang matagal na pangangalampag kay Makisig at hindi talaga magising-gising ang bata na marahil ay nakatulog nga raw sa sobrang pagod. Niyugyog na ang van at lahat ay nakikalampag na’y ‘di na talaga magising si Makisig. Kaya lalong tumaas ang kaba at tensiyon lalo’t sa inang buntis. Kung anu-ano nang naglaro sa isipan ng lahat na baka kung ano na nga ang nangyari kay Makisig.

Sa takot ng nanay ni Makisig na nagkakandaiyak na, alam ninyo kung anong ginawa niya matiyak lang kung ano talaga ang nangyari sa anak? Binasag ang salamin ng bintana ng van! At saka pa lamang natauhan si Makisig na pupungas-pungas na wala lang sa kanya dahil wala naman talagang nangyari, kundi nakatulog lang siya ng mahimbing! Eh, ang nangyari pala kaya natakot ng ganun ang inang kagampan, iniwan lang niya saglit si Makisig sa kotse para kumuha ng pagkain. At pagbalik nga niya, naka-lock na ang kotse at hindi na sumagot pa si Makisig! Laking pasasalamat na nga lang niya nung finally ay basagin ang bintana at ligtas naman pala ang anak. Pinagpahinga muna ni Direk Jerry si Makisig, bago ito muling humarap sa kamera. Siniguro muna nila na nasa maayos na kalagayan na ang child singer-actor. Normal nga ang lahat kay Makisig na wala siyang kamalay-malay na nataranta na ang daigdig sa pag-aalalang baka namatay na siya! Nakakaloka palang matulog itong si Makisig! Kahit pasabugan ng bomba’y hindi talaga nagigising! Hahaha!

http://pinoyparazzi.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=539&Itemid=30

April 11, 2008 05:32 PM Friday

Young actor links up with Sharon and KC

By: Aster Amoyo

If I Know

HOW lucky can singer-turned child actor Ma-kisig Morales get!  He gets the chance to work with megastar Sharon Cuneta in the latter’s movie under Star Cinema, “Caregiver” and with showbiz princess KC Concepcion in one of her four-part birthday special episodes on ABS-CBN, “Time’s Up”.
    
“Masayang-masaya po ako dahil hindi lamang po si Tita  Sharon ang katrabaho ko kundi pati na rin si Ate KC.  Pareho po silang mabait at magaling,” a thrilled young Makisig said at the recent presscon of KC’s “I Am KC”.
   
Although Makisig was discovered from a reality-based singing search for kids, he  also  dabble as a child actor after he was launched in the fantaserye, “Super Inggo” on ABS-CBN.
   
“Singing po talaga ang first love ko pero gusto ko rin pong umarte,” he innocently admits.
   
With his non-stop projects under ABS-CBN and Star Cinema, Makisig is now contributing a lot to his family’s expenses.

People's Journal

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-04-11&sec=3&aid=55666

Guys visit nyo ABS-CBN site bukas for another preview of CAREGIVER.



http://beta.abs-cbn.com/

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www.makisigmoralesonline.com

Entertainment, 5/11/2008 2:51 PM
Child stars honor their moms on special day

By REYMA BUAN-DEVEZA
abs-cbnNEWS.com

Just like ordinary kids, child celebrities also consider Mother's Day a very important occasion. They all want  to show that special woman in their lives just how much she is loved.

Child star Makisig Morales said he is very fortunate to have a mother who takes good care of him. Makisig said that his most memorable moment with his mother was when he won on ABS-CBN’s “Little Big Star” talent search.

“Siguro noong time na nanalo ako sa ‘LittleBig Star’ kasi talagang naramdaman ko po iyong pag-aalaga niya. Kasi noon po iniiwan ako ni daddy kasi nagta-trabaho pa siya. Pero noong si mommy po naramdaman ko talaga ang pagmamahal ni mommy, noong Little Big Star pa lang.

"Doon kami natutulog sa ilalim ng cabinet tapos tinatanong niya sa akin, 'O, kamusta ka na Makisig, nagugutom ka ba?' Siguro hindi ko makakalimutan ang sobrang pag-aalaga niya sa akin. Parang lahat ginagawa niya  para sa amin,” Makisig added.

Makisig said he will definitely find the time and the means to surprise her mother for this very special day. He said he will be giving his mom a card he personally made.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=117814

***

Makisig Morales plays a spoiled brat in the "That’s My Doc" episode this Saturday. His father, a mayor, entrusts him to Aga Muhlach, who plays a pediatrician. He wants Doc Aga to discipline his son.

Makisig, as Mac Mac, together with the young kids in Barangay Tabuneknek, is taught how to do household chores. Makisig, at first, resists.

Jairus, Butching, Sofia and Bronson try to be good playmates to Makisig. Makisig ignores them, until he discovers how good friends they can be.

"That’s My Doc" is topbilled by Aga. Also in the sitcom are Bayani Agbayani, Roderick Paulate, Pokwang and Nova Villa.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/may15/ente_1.htm

Entertainment, 5/17/2008 4:35 PM May 17, 2008
Makisig dreams of reunion with Sam & Charice

By REYMA BUAN DEVEZA
abs-cbnNEWS.com

Child star Makisig Morales is very happy for his two fellow "Little Big Star" alumni Charice Pempengco and Sam Concepcion. Charice and Sam have both earned international acclaim and Makisig said he's would like to have a reunion.

"Gusto ko silang makasama kasi nakaka-miss po kasi sila," Makisig told abs-cbnNEWS.com.

The young actor also wishes that the three of them would be able to record an album together, like they did in the "Little Big Deeds" album produced by Star Records.

"Yung Little Big Deeds, gusto ko pa pong magkaroon ng bagong album kasi po sobang saya noon, may CD pa kami noon pinapanood ko ang saya-saya. Kasama din po si Kuya Sam doon," he said.

Makisig became a household name after he starred in the popular "Super Inggo" TV series but started as a virtual unknown in 2005, when he became a contestant in the 2005 kiddie talent search "The Little Big Star" on ABS-CBN.

Makisig won second place in the show's ‘Little Division’ while Charice bagged third place. Concepcion was the champion for the ‘Big Division.’

Makisig said he was surprised when he heard the news that his "kuya" Sam was chosen to sing the theme song “Kung Fu Fighting” for the Philippine edition of Dreamworks-United International Pictures release. 

"Natuwa po ako, nagulat nga ako sinabi sa akin ni Mama si kuya Sam daw kinuha ng Dreamworks, 'yun masaya. Kaya kuya Sam pagpatuloy mo yan congtrats at goodluck din," he told abs-cbnNEWS.com

And for Charice, who wowed US and British audience with her amazing singing talent, Makisig had this message: "Kay ate Charice ang bait po sobrang bait niyan talaga. Ate Charice more power  to you at saka pa-regards ako kay Oprah."

Last May 12, Oprah aired their special episode with Charice, once again Charice wowed and charmed US audience. Oprah also asked Charice to guest in her show again to promote her album entitled “Charice.”

Makisg said he feels honored and grateful that he was able to work with the two child stars who are making waves abroad.

"Masayang masaya po ako nagpapasalamat ako na nakasama ko ang mga kilala at mga sikat," he said.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=118563

‘And I feel so honored performing with her. She’s not just a good actress. Napakabait pa rin niya. – Makisig Morales’

Makisig honored
to work with mega star

 

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CHILD actor Makisig Morales is the third in a brood of nine. His eldest brother, Vincent, is 12 years old. Mayumi, the second and eldest girl in the family, is 11.

"Ten years old naman ako," Makisig said. "Nine years old ang sumunod sa akin na si Magiting."

His other siblings are Maaya, Maliksi, Marikit, Mahinhin and Malambing."

How come his parents named him Makisig? Does he know what Makisig means?

"Sabi ng father ko," Makisig answered. "Bata pa raw ako, matangos na ang aking ilong. So, he presumed that I would grow up good-looking.

"As you can see," he joked. "Hindi siya nagkamali."

Makisig revealed that it was his father’s idea to give them names that are purely Filipino-sounding. Too bad, he said, that when his father made this decision, he had already given his eldest brother the name Vincent.

Honestly, we asked Makisig, how does he feel about his name?

"Proud," he answered. "Kasi, Pilipinong Pilipino. At saka, ‘di ba ang ibig sabihin makisig ay handsome? Well, ‘yon na," he beamed.

***

Before the presscon of his new movie, "Caregiver" with Sharon Cuneta playing the title role, Makisig was running after his two-year-old sister Marikit. She was all over the venue, which was the Studio One in the ABS-CBN Building.

Does he always do this (meaning run after a younger sister)?

"Yes, I love playing with my siblings. Especially the younger ones," Makisig replied.

In their three-bedroom house in San Mateo, Rizal, a gift from Asiaque Globe, Makisig could have requested, if not demanded, his own bedroom. But he chose to share his room with his brothers. The other room is occupied by his two elder sisters. The master’s bedroom is shared by his parents with the three younger girls.

***

In "Caregiver," Makisig plays a problem child. He resented his mom, an internet bride, when she started neglecting him, when she, along with him, joined her British husband in London.

His resentment towards his mom worsened when she gave birth to a new baby.

"Ito ang dahilan why I became close to Tita Sharon," said Makisig. "And I feel so honored performing with her. She’s not just a good actress. Napakabait pa rin niya.

"She treated me as though I am her son. She also thought me how to go about my role."

"Makisig’s role is challenging," stated Direk Chito Roño, director of "Caregiver." "But I’d say that he lived up to the challenge. I agree that Sharon was really a big help to him and to her other co-stars."

Makisig is not the only child actor featured in "Caregiver." John Manalo has an equally prominent role in the movie as Sharon’s son.

John, 11, is a nephew of actor Jericho Rosales.

***

Filmed almost entirety in London, the film, produced by Star Cinema, is about the plight of OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers), particularly, caregivers, abroad.

"It’s a moving story," declared Sharon of the movie. "While I was doing ‘Caregiver,’ I developed a new perspective about OFWs. I respect and admire them even more. I realized through first-hand experience what sacrifices they have to go through and what hardships they have to suffer for them to give their families a good life back home."

http://www.malaya.com.ph/may20/ente_1.htm

"Ten years old naman ako," Makisig said. "Nine years old ang sumunod sa akin na si Magiting."

His other siblings are Maaya, Maliksi, Marikit, Mahinhin and Malambing."

How come his parents named him Makisig? Does he know what Makisig means?

"Sabi ng father ko," Makisig answered. "Bata pa raw ako, matangos na ang aking ilong. So, he presumed that I would grow up good-looking.

"As you can see," he joked. "Hindi siya nagkamali."

Makisig revealed that it was his father’s idea to give them names that are purely Filipino-sounding. Too bad, he said, that when his father made this decision, he had already given his eldest brother the name Vincent.

Honestly, we asked Makisig, how does he feel about his name?

"Proud," he answered. "Kasi, Pilipinong Pilipino. At saka, ‘di ba ang ibig sabihin makisig ay handsome? Well, ‘yon na," he beamed.

***

Before the presscon of his new movie, "Caregiver" with Sharon Cuneta playing the title role, Makisig was running after his two-year-old sister Marikit. She was all over the venue, which was the Studio One in the ABS-CBN Building.

Does he always do this (meaning run after a younger sister)?

"Yes, I love playing with my siblings. Especially the younger ones," Makisig replied.

In their three-bedroom house in San Mateo, Rizal, a gift from Asiaque Globe, Makisig could have requested, if not demanded, his own bedroom. But he chose to share his room with his brothers. The other room is occupied by his two elder sisters. The master’s bedroom is shared by his parents with the three younger girls.

***

In "Caregiver," Makisig plays a problem child. He resented his mom, an internet bride, when she started neglecting him, when she, along with him, joined her British husband in London.

His resentment towards his mom worsened when she gave birth to a new baby.

"Ito ang dahilan why I became close to Tita Sharon," said Makisig. "And I feel so honored performing with her. She’s not just a good actress. Napakabait pa rin niya.

"She treated me as though I am her son. She also thought me how to go about my role."

"Makisig’s role is challenging," stated Direk Chito Roño, director of "Caregiver." "But I’d say that he lived up to the challenge. I agree that Sharon was really a big help to him and to her other co-stars."

Makisig is not the only child actor featured in "Caregiver." John Manalo has an equally prominent role in the movie as Sharon’s son.

John, 11, is a nephew of actor Jericho Rosales.

***

Filmed almost entirety in London, the film, produced by Star Cinema, is about the plight of OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers), particularly, caregivers, abroad.

"It’s a moving story," declared Sharon of the movie. "While I was doing ‘Caregiver,’ I developed a new perspective about OFWs. I respect and admire them even more. I realized through first-hand experience what sacrifices they have to go through and what hardships they have to suffer for them to give their families a good life back home."

http://www.malaya.com.ph/may20/ente_1.htm

"Ten years old naman ako," Makisig said. "Nine years old ang sumunod sa akin na si Magiting."

His other siblings are Maaya, Maliksi, Marikit, Mahinhin and Malambing."

How come his parents named him Makisig? Does he know what Makisig means?

"Sabi ng father ko," Makisig answered. "Bata pa raw ako, matangos na ang aking ilong. So, he presumed that I would grow up good-looking.

"As you can see," he joked. "Hindi siya nagkamali."

Makisig revealed that it was his father’s idea to give them names that are purely Filipino-sounding. Too bad, he said, that when his father made this decision, he had already given his eldest brother the name Vincent.

Honestly, we asked Makisig, how does he feel about his name?

"Proud," he answered. "Kasi, Pilipinong Pilipino. At saka, ‘di ba ang ibig sabihin makisig ay handsome? Well, ‘yon na," he beamed.

***

Before the presscon of his new movie, "Caregiver" with Sharon Cuneta playing the title role, Makisig was running after his two-year-old sister Marikit. She was all over the venue, which was the Studio One in the ABS-CBN Building.

Does he always do this (meaning run after a younger sister)?

"Yes, I love playing with my siblings. Especially the younger ones," Makisig replied.

In their three-bedroom house in San Mateo, Rizal, a gift from Asiaque Globe, Makisig could have requested, if not demanded, his own bedroom. But he chose to share his room with his brothers. The other room is occupied by his two elder sisters. The master’s bedroom is shared by his parents with the three younger girls.

***

In "Caregiver," Makisig plays a problem child. He resented his mom, an internet bride, when she started neglecting him, when she, along with him, joined her British husband in London.

His resentment towards his mom worsened when she gave birth to a new baby.

"Ito ang dahilan why I became close to Tita Sharon," said Makisig. "And I feel so honored performing with her. She’s not just a good actress. Napakabait pa rin niya.

"She treated me as though I am her son. She also thought me how to go about my role."

"Makisig’s role is challenging," stated Direk Chito Roño, director of "Caregiver." "But I’d say that he lived up to the challenge. I agree that Sharon was really a big help to him and to her other co-stars."

Makisig is not the only child actor featured in "Caregiver." John Manalo has an equally prominent role in the movie as Sharon’s son.

John, 11, is a nephew of actor Jericho Rosales.

***

Filmed almost entirety in London, the film, produced by Star Cinema, is about the plight of OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers), particularly, caregivers, abroad.

"It’s a moving story," declared Sharon of the movie. "While I was doing ‘Caregiver,’ I developed a new perspective about OFWs. I respect and admire them even more. I realized through first-hand experience what sacrifices they have to go through and what hardships they have to suffer for them to give their families a good life back home."

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HILD actor Makisig Morales is the third in a brood of nine. His eldest brother, Vincent, is 12 years old. Mayumi, the second and eldest girl in the family, is 11.

"Ten years old naman ako," Makisig said. "Nine years old ang sumunod sa akin na si Magiting."

His other siblings are Maaya, Maliksi, Marikit, Mahinhin and Malambing."

How come his parents named him Makisig? Does he know what Makisig means?

"Sabi ng father ko," Makisig answered. "Bata pa raw ako, matangos na ang aking ilong. So, he presumed that I would grow up good-looking.

"As you can see," he joked. "Hindi siya nagkamali."

Makisig revealed that it was his father’s idea to give them names that are purely Filipino-sounding. Too bad, he said, that when his father made this decision, he had already given his eldest brother the name Vincent.

Honestly, we asked Makisig, how does he feel about his name?

"Proud," he answered. "Kasi, Pilipinong Pilipino. At saka, ‘di ba ang ibig sabihin makisig ay handsome? Well, ‘yon na," he beamed.

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Before the presscon of his new movie, "Caregiver" with Sharon Cuneta playing the title role, Makisig was running after his two-year-old sister Marikit. She was all over the venue, which was the Studio One in the ABS-CBN Building.

Does he always do this (meaning run after a younger sister)?

"Yes, I love playing with my siblings. Especially the younger ones," Makisig replied.

In their three-bedroom house in San Mateo, Rizal, a gift from Asiaque Globe, Makisig could have requested, if not demanded, his own bedroom. But he chose to share his room with his brothers. The other room is occupied by his two elder sisters. The master’s bedroom is shared by his parents with the three younger girls.

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In "Caregiver," Makisig plays a problem child. He resented his mom, an internet bride, when she started neglecting him, when she, along with him, joined her British husband in London.

His resentment towards his mom worsened when she gave birth to a new baby.

"Ito ang dahilan why I became close to Tita Sharon," said Makisig. "And I feel so honored performing with her. She’s not just a good actress. Napakabait pa rin niya.

"She treated me as though I am her son. She also thought me how to go about my role."

"Makisig’s role is challenging," stated Direk Chito Roño, director of "Caregiver." "But I’d say that he lived up to the challenge. I agree that Sharon was really a big help to him and to her other co-stars."

Makisig is not the only child actor featured in "Caregiver." John Manalo has an equally prominent role in the movie as Sharon’s son.

John, 11, is a nephew of actor Jericho Rosales.

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Filmed almost entirety in London, the film, produced by Star Cinema, is about the plight of OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers), particularly, caregivers, abroad.

"It’s a moving story," declared Sharon of the movie. "While I was doing ‘Caregiver,’ I developed a new perspective about OFWs. I respect and admire them even more. I realized through first-hand experience what sacrifices they have to go through and what hardships they have to suffer for them to give their families a good life back home."

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May 15, 2008 05:15 PM Thursday

By: Vinia Vivar

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Samantala, para kay Makisig, ang Caregiver na ang hindi niya makakalimutang naging pelikula niya dahil bukod sa nakasama niya si Sharon, naidirehe pa siya ng isa sa pinakamagagaling nating direktor, si Chito nga.
   
Bukod dito, we learned na niregaluhan pa siya ng iPod ng Megastar at take note, ’yung mamahalin, ha.
   
Sa shooting daw kasi sa London, ipakikita  sana ni Sharon ang foreign film na Sixth Sense dahil kasing-edad ni Makisig ang batang gumanap na bida.
   
Pero, tila hindi raw yata nai-download ni Mega sa laptop niya ang movie, kaya ang ginawa niya, pagdating niya sa ’Pinas, binilhan na lang niya si Makisig ng iPod na may mga naka-download nang files, kabilang na ang Sixth Sense.
   
Bale tig-isa sila ng iPod ng isa pang child actor na kasama rin sa movie, si John Vladimir Manalo.
   
Sa trailer, kitang-kita ang mahusay na pagkakaganap ni Makisig sa kanyang role at tiyak na magiging isa sa pinaka-major milestone in his life kahit maraming taon na ang makalipas. 

People's Tonight

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