Press Release 1: Ricky Davao Travels to New York For The Premiere of Boses

Carving time out from his busy schedule on stage, television and film, Aliw Awards’ newest Hall of Fame member Ricky Davao will make a special trip to New York City for the premiere of his film BOSES. BOSES was one of the most popular and successful entries to the 2008 Cinemalaya Film Festival.

BOSES is about the redemption of the human spirit and the healing power of music. Onyok, a child made mute by abuse at the hands of his own father, is sent to a shelter for abused children where he is cared for by social workers. Nothing seems to work for Onyok until he meets Ariel a reclusive violin teacher. Although reluctantly at first as he himself is haunted by grief and guilt over the death of his girlfriend Ariel discovers that Onyok is a gifted child. Together they battle their demons until they regain their voice, rediscover their spirit and realize that forgiveness is within their reach.

The cast is led by Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache, Meryll Soriano and introducing Juilliard trained violinist Coke Bolipata and his student, Julian Duque, a child violin prodigy. This film is sub-titled and rated PG 13.

A project of the Assumption Alumnae Association, the four hour event on Friday, May 1, 2009, 6:00pm at Church of Saint Paul at Lincoln Center in Manhattan, 60th St. and Columbus Avenue, will include a reception with Ricky Davao and Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil, Director of BOSES and an alumnae member, a film screening and a musical concert featuring Ricky Davao.

For group and individual ticket sales, please contact Vina Francisco at vins_nyc@yahoo.com Tickets are $25.00

This film has been endorsed in the Philippines by UNICEF, the Catholic Education Board and was granted an A rating by the Cinema Evaluation Board.

Proceeds of the film will benefit Daang-Sine, a creative group focused on educating and creating awareness on social issues through film and various organizations in the Philippines working to stop violence against children.