Fil-Am movie 'Yellow Rose' to open 35th LA Asian Pacific Filmfest
YELLOW ROSE. The movie stars Eva Noblezada as Rose, an aspiring country singer. Photo courtesy of ABS CBN PR
MANILA, Philippines – The movie Yellow Rose, starring Miss Saigon actress Eva Noblezada and Lea Salonga will open the 35th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival scheduled on May 2. (READ: Lea Salonga, Eva Noblezada to star in musical film 'Yellow Rose')
The screening will be held at the Aratani Theatre at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) in LA.
The movie, an ABS-CBN Cinematografo Originals, is the first film by a Filipino-American director selected for the opening night of the festival.
The film tells the story of Rose (Eva), a talented singer from a small town in Texas who dreams of pursuing country music despite the threat of deportation.
The film is directed and written by Diane Paragas and co-written with Annie J. Howell. Other cast members include Dale Watson, Liam Booth, Gustavo Gomez, Libby Villari, and Princess Punzalan. – Rappler.com
